MAT 2026 admit card for PBT (February session) will be out on February 26, 2026, whereas for CBT (February session), the admit card will be released on March 5, 2026. The MAT exam 2026 for the February session will be held in two modes, i.e., CBT and PBT. The registration process for MAT 2026 PBT will close on February 23, 2026, while MAT 2026 registration for CBT (February session) will close on March 2, 2026. The MAT 2026 computer-based test will be held on March 1 and 8, 2026, for the PBT and CBT modes, respectively. The MAT 2026 entrance exam will be conducted in around 70+ test cities. More than 600+ B schools in India will accept the MAT 2026 score. The MAT exam question paper consists of five sections, each with 30 questions. A total of 150 questions are to be attempted over 120 minutes. The MAT exam 2026 structure is given below:
- Language Comprehension
- Intelligence & Critical Reasoning
- Mathematical Skills
- Data Analysis & Sufficiency
- Economic and Business Environment
MAT Exam 2026: Overview
Driven by the future needs and increased demands of industry, academics, and aspiring management students, AIMA has launched MAT 2.0 in May 2024. MAT 2.0 includes a newer section, Economic and Business Environment, focusing on current economic trends, financial products and services, and technological interventions in businesses. Candidates who wish to obtain a good score in the MAT exam 2026 can go through the table below to know the main highlights of the entrance test.
| Particular | Details |
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MAT full form | Management Aptitude Test (MAT) |
MAT Exam Conducting Body | All India Management Association (AIMA) |
MAT Exam Level | National |
Exam Frequency | Four times a year; - February
- May
- August
- December
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MAT Exam Mode | - Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Paper-Based Test (PBT)
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MAT Exam Fees | - Rs 2,100 for PBT or CBT
- Rs 3,600 for PBT + CBT
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NOTE: Candidates opting for the additional test will have the advantage of selecting 2 management institutes in addition to the existing option of selecting 5 management institutes, which means they can opt for a total of 7 management institutes.
The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a standardised test conducted since 1988 that helps business schools (B-schools) screen applicants for admission to PGDM/MBA and allied programs. The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, recognised MAT as a national-level examination in 2003.
Any B-school, national or international, can consider the MAT score as an admission input based on the scorecards issued to the candidates. MAT serves as a gateway to 20,000+ prestigious management seats in 600+ B-schools in India.
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