MAT 2026 Notification: Exam Dates, Registration Dates, Eligibility Criteria, Syllabus, Exam Pattern

MAT 2026 Notification Overview

The MAT notification 2026 is released by the All India Management Association (AIMA) before every exam session in an academic year on the AIMA MAT official website. The AIMA MAT 2026 dates for PBT and CBT are March 1, 2026 (PBT) and March 8, 2026 (CBT). The registration process began in the last week of December 2025 and will continue till February 23, 2026 (for PBT) and March 2, 2026 (for CBT). The MAT 2026 admit cards will be made available on February 26, 2026 (for PBT) and March 5, 2026 (for CBT). 

The MAT 2026 notification serves as a critical guide for aspiring MBA and PGDM candidates aiming to secure admissions in premier B-schools across India through the MAT 2026 exam. The notification includes all essential details about the exam, including important dates, eligibility, application process, and exam pattern. The PBT & CBT exam dates for the December 2025 session were December 13 and December 21, 2025, respectively. The result for both the PBT and CBT modes is expected to be declared in the last week of January 2026.

MAT 2026 Notification Key Details

Check the key features of the MAT 2026 exam which will be elaborated in the MAT 2026 notification:

Important Dates for MAT 2026

The MAT 2026 Notification includes important dates for various stages of the exam:

Eligibility Criteria for MAT 2026

The MAT 2026 notification will also specify the eligibility criteria that you need to fulfill in order to appear for the exam and also to secure MBA admission to MAT participating colleges. Check the basic MAT 2026 eligibility criteria below:

• Educational Qualification (Essential): Undergraduate degree following the pattern of education 10+2+3 or its equivalent qualification, recognized in any field from a University duly accredited and recognized.
• Final Year Students: Also eligible are the existing students of the final year for the undergraduate degree.
• Age Limit: Eligibility is open for all. MAT does not have a specified age limit for candidates who would be appearing for the exam.

MAT 2026 Application Process

The MAT 2026 registration process typically begins along with the MAT notification release on the official website. Follow the steps mentioned below to register for MAT 2026:

• First, visit the official website for MAT 2026 @mat.aima.in and click on the register button on the homepage.
• After completing the initial registration process and creating an account, you can access the MAT 2026 application form. It is very important to be careful and precise while entering personal, and academic details along with contact details during MAT registration.
• After entering all the necessary details, upload the necessary documents. A clear, recent passport-size photograph and signature of the candidate are required to be uploaded.
• Subsequently, you need to pay the MAT application fees in order to complete the MAT registration process. The fee payment process is convenient and flexible since it can be paid for through various platforms like debit cards, credit cards, and net banking services.
• Once all of these stages are done, you must save a copy of the confirmation page and print out a copy for your records.

MAT 2026 Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The MAT 2026 exam pattern and syllabus will also be mentioned in the MAT notification. MAT 2026 consists of five sections with a total of 40 questions in each one. In other words, it constitutes at least 200 questions. Since every question carries a mark of 1, an incorrect answer will lead to a penalty of 0.25 marks.

MAT 2026 Exam Modes

MAT 2026 offers three modes of examination for candidates to ensure students from across the country can attend the exam and increase their chances of securing MBA admission in India. The three exam modes for MAT are mentioned below:

• Paper-Based Test (PBT): The MAT PBT exam is the most conventional mode of examination where you are required to attend the exam at the designated examination center and complete the test through OMR sheets.
• Computer-Based Test (CBT): The MAT CBT exam is the exam mode that is followed by a majority of MBA entrance exams in India. During MAT CBT, you are required to visit the designated MAT exam center and attend the test through a computer that is specifically designed for the MAT exam.
• Internet-Based Test (IBT): The most convenient form of the MAT exam, the MAT IBT exam mode can be given from anywhere in the country since it is conducted over the internet. Students must have a reliable internet connection and a functioning computer in order to use this exam mode.