MAT Exam Date

February 22, 2024 by C.Suvarna

MAT Exam Dates 2026

The Management Aptitude Test (MAT), organized by the All India Management Association (AIMA), is a prestigious national-level MBA entrance examination. Held in February, May, September, and December across multiple sessions, MAT offers candidates the unique flexibility to choose between Paper Based Test (PBT), Computer Based Test (CBT), and Internet Based Test (IBT) modes. The MAT exam 2026, comprising multiple-choice questions (MCQs), spans 2.5 hours, with a total of 200 questions to assess candidates' aptitude and skills for MBA admissions to more than 600 Business Schools (B-Schools) in India.

Registration for MAT 2026 February sessions is currently open. The MAT PBT exam is scheduled for February 25, 2024, while the MAT CBT exam is set for March 10, 2024. The MAT admit card 2026 will be released on February 22, 2024, for the MAT PBT and March 08, 202, for MAT CBT.

Take a look at the MAT exam dates 2026 in the table below.

MAT Exam Important Dates 2024

Events	Exam Dates
Last Date for Online Registration CBT - 1	November 30, 2024
CBT - 1 Admit Card Release Date	December 03, 2024
CBT - 1 Exam Date	December 07, 2024
Last Date for Online Registration (PBT)	December 07, 2024
PBT Admit Card Release Date	December 10, 2024
PBT Exam Date	December 14, 2024
Last Date for Online Registration Internet Based Test 1 (CBT - 2))	December 15, 2024
(CBT - 2) Admit Card Release Date	December 18, 2024
(CBT -2) Exam Date	December 22, 2024

MAT Exam Centres

The MAT exam 2026 is slated to take place in numerous cities across India. AIMA has curated a comprehensive list of centers for both the MAT PBT and CBT exams to ensure seamless administration. During the MAT application process, candidates will have the opportunity to select their preferred exam centers. It's crucial for candidates to meticulously choose their exam centers as AIMA strictly prohibits any requests for center changes post the final submission of the application form. Therefore, candidates must exercise due diligence in selecting their preferred exam centers during the application process.

MAT test cities for PBT

Exam Centers
Ahmedabad	Hyderabad
Bengaluru	Jaipur
Bhopal	Kanpur
Bhubaneswar	Kochi
Chandigarh	Kolkata
Chennai	Mumbai
Delhi (NCR	Patna
Guwahati	Ranchi

MAT test cities for CBT

Exam Centers
Ahmedabad	Kolkata
Amritsar	Kota
Bareilly	Kottayam
Bengaluru	Kozhikode
Bhilai	Lucknow
Bhopal	Madurai
Bhubaneswar	Mengaluru
Chandigarh	Mumbai
Chennai	Nagpur
Coimbatore	Nanded
Dehradun	Patna
Delhi (NCR)	Pune
Dharwad	Raipur
Gorakhpur	Ranchi
Guwahati	Rourkela
Gwalior	Shillong
Hisar	Silliguri
Hyderabad	Srinagar
Imphal	Thiruvananthapuram
Indore	Udaipur
Jaipur	Vadodara
Jammu	Varanasi
Jamshedpur	Vijayawada
Kanpur	Visakhapatnam
Kochi

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Mat Exam Dates FAQs

Registration for the February phase of MAT 2026 is currently open. Aspiring candidates intending to take the MAT exam this year have the opportunity to apply for the February 2026 phase based on their readiness and convenience. It's important to note that the submission deadlines for MAT PBT, CBT, and IBT forms vary for each session, as do the dates for each MAT session. Therefore, candidates should carefully review the deadlines and dates corresponding to their preferred mode of examination before applying.

After submitting your MAT application form, changes or edits cannot be made to the provided details. Thoroughly review and double-check all information before submission to avoid any errors. Being diligent in this process will help ensure that your application is accurate and complete

The MAT Admit Card will be released on February 22, 2024 for the MAT PBT and March 08, 2024 for MAT CBT. Candidates should download their admit cards within the specified timeframe, ensuring they are adequately prepared for the exam.

The next MAT 2026 exam will take place in December.

The MAT exam is held four times a year in February, May, September and December.

Yes, the MAT exam was held in September 2026. The results have been declared as well