The MAT 2026 exam dates have been officially announced by the All India Management Association (AIMA). Eligible candidates can now apply online at the official MAT website and check the exam schedule, registration process, and important instructions.
The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) 2026 is a national-level entrance examination conducted by AIMA for admission to MBA/PGDM programmes offered by hundreds of management institutes across India. MAT is conducted multiple times a year in PBT, CBT, and IBT modes.
Exam dates officially released
Conducting body: AIMA
Registration portal: mat.aima.in
Exam modes: PBT, CBT & IBT
MAT score accepted by 600+ B-schools
Paper Based Test (PBT)
Registration Deadline: January 2026
Exam Date: February 2026
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Registration Deadline: February 2026
Exam Date: March 2026
Internet Based Test (IBT)
Multiple dates in February–March 2026
Exact phase-wise dates are available on the official AIMA website.
Visit the official MAT portal
Complete online registration
Fill personal & academic details
Upload photo and signature
Pay application fee
Submit and download confirmation
Total Questions: 200 MCQs
Duration: 150 minutes
Sections:
Language Comprehension
Mathematical Skills
Data Analysis & Sufficiency
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning
Indian & Global Environment
Government & private MBA colleges
AICTE-approved PGDM institutes
Universities across India
Confirms official MAT 2026 schedule
Allows candidates to choose preferred exam mode
Helps plan MBA admissions timeline
Essential for aspirants targeting multiple B-schools
Candidates can appear for MAT multiple times and choose the best score for admission. College preferences must be selected carefully during registration.
🔗 Source: jagranjosh.com
