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MAT December 2026: Registration Open, PBT on 20 Dec & CBT on 27 Dec

The All India Management Association (AIMA) has opened registration for the MAT December 2026 session at mat.aima.in. The paper-based test is on 20 December 2026 (register by 14 December) and the computer-based test is on 27 December 2026 (register by 21 December).

Last verified: 9 October 2026 Sources cited: 1 Source policy Report outdated information
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MAT Dec 2026: PBT 20 Dec, CBT 27 Dec; registration open

AIMA opened MAT December 2026 registration. PBT: register by 14 Dec, exam 20 Dec. CBT: register by 21 Dec, exam 27 Dec. Fee Rs. 2,300.

Next step: Register on mat.aima.in before the deadline for your chosen mode.
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ExamManagement Aptitude Test (MAT) December 2026
Conducted byAll India Management Association (AIMA)
PBT20 December 2026 (register by 14 December)
CBT27 December 2026 (register by 21 December)
FeeRs. 2,300 (one mode); Rs. 4,000 (PBT + CBT)
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Latest status

MAT December 2026 - official schedule
EventPBTCBT
Registration closes14 December 202621 December 2026
Admit card release17 December 202624 December 2026
Exam date20 December 202627 December 2026

Eligibility and fee

  • Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university; final-year graduation students can also apply.
  • No age limit and no limit on the number of attempts.
  • Fee: Rs. 2,300 for PBT or CBT; Rs. 4,000 for both modes. Same fee for all categories.
MAT exam pattern
ItemDetail
Sections5 (Language Comprehension, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, Economic & Business Environment)
Questions150 (30 per section)
Duration120 minutes
Negative marking-0.25 per wrong answer

How to apply safely

  1. Step 1Visit the official website mat.aima.in and click Register.
  2. Step 2Create your login with name, email ID, mobile number and password; verify via OTP.
  3. Step 3Choose your test mode (PBT, CBT or both), exam date and two test city preferences.
  4. Step 4Fill academic and personal details, upload photograph and signature in the specified format.
  5. Step 5Select five MAT-accepting B-schools, pay the fee online and submit before 11:50 PM on the deadline.

Sources & verification

Checked mat.aima.in on 9 Oct 2026; confirmed the official December 2026 schedule: PBT registration closes 14 Dec 2026, admit card 17 Dec, test 20 Dec; CBT registration closes 21 Dec 2026, admit card 24 Dec, test 27 Dec. Fee Rs. 2,300 (one mode) / Rs. 4,000 (both).

AIMA MAT - Official Website ↗Primary official source for the December 2026 schedule, registration and admit cards.

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date for MAT December 2026 registration?

14 December 2026 for PBT and 21 December 2026 for CBT, as per the official AIMA schedule.

When is the MAT December 2026 exam?

The paper-based test is on 20 December 2026 and the computer-based test on 27 December 2026.

What is the MAT 2026 application fee?

Rs. 2,300 for one mode (PBT or CBT) and Rs. 4,000 for both modes.

Where is the official MAT notification?

On mat.aima.in, the official AIMA MAT website, which carries the December 2026 schedule and registration link.