AIMA MAT 2026: All India Management Association Management Aptitude Test (AIMA MAT) 2026

All India Management Association Management Aptitude Test

All India Management Association Management Aptitude Test (AIMA MAT) 2026

AIMA MAT 2026
[All India Management Association Management Aptitude Test 2026]
administered by the All India Management Association (AIMA)
Admission to MBA and allied programs for the academic session 2026-2027

The Management Aptitude Test (MAT), conducted by AIMA since 1988, is one of India's most trusted entrance exams for MBA and PGDM programs. Recognized by the Government of India, MAT connects aspirants to 600+ B-Schools nationwide. MAT provides multiple opportunities for admission success. Recognized for its reliability and reach, MAT continues to be the most preferred gateway to management education in India.

MAT Exam Structure

MAT is built around flexibility and choice, making it one of the most candidate-friendly management entrance exams.

MAT has five sections, each with thirty questions. A total of 150 questions are to be attempted over 120 minutes.

Section No.	Section Name	No. of Questions
I	Language Comprehension	30
II	Intelligence & Critical Reasoning	30
III	Mathematical Skills	30
IV	Data Analysis & Sufficiency	30
V	Economic & Business Environment	30

-0.25 Negative Marking
All five sections count toward your MAT score.

Test Mode
MAT offers two flexible test options, letting you decide how you want to attempt it.
- Dual Mode
Both Paper Based Test & Computer Based Test
PBT+CBT
Use best score for MBA/PGDM Admissions

- Paper Based Test (PBT)
- Computer Based Test (CBT)

The MAT application is quick, fully online, and designed to be simple. Just keep your details ready, complete the form, pay the fee, and mark your exam date.
Rs. 2,200/- - PBT/CBT
Rs. 3,800/- - PBT+CBT
What You Require for Registration
- Valid Email ID
- Scanned photo
- Scanned signature
- Payment

Important Dates

PBT: Paper Based Test

Registration Closes	23/02/2026
Admit Card Release	26/02/2026
Test Date	01/03/2026

CBT: Computer Based Test

Registration Closes	02/03/2026
Admit Card Release	05/03/2026
Test Date	08/03/2026

Registration Process

What You Require for Registration
- A valid email ID
- Scanned photo
- Scanned signature
- Personal and Educational Qualification details
- Debit/Credit card, Net Banking or UPI

Steps To Fill Application Form

Step 1: Test Mode Details
Choose 1 or 2 modes (PBT/CBT/Combo)
- Rs. 2,200/- for PBT/CBT
- Rs. 3,800/- for PBT+CBT
Step 2: Upload Photo & Signature
Choose 1 or 2 modes (PBT/CBT/Combo)

Photograph must be a recent passport size color photo. Make sure that the colored photo is taken against a light colored, preferably white background, and has no harsh shadows. If you wear glasses, make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes are clearly seen. Also, ensure that both ears are visible in the photo. Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable in the photograph. Religious headwear is allowed but it must not cover your face.
The photo image file should only be in .jpg or .jpeg format. Size of file should not be less than 10KB and more than 50KB.

Sign on white paper with Black ink pen and scan it. Please scan the signature area only and not the entire page. Please note that this signature would appear on the Admit Card, and if it does not match the signature on the answer sheet at the time of the written test and at the time of Interview, the candidature will be cancelled. The image should only be in .jpg or .jpeg format. Size of file should not be less than 5KB and more than 20KB.
Photograph must be a recent passport size color photo. Make sure that the colored photo is taken against a light colored, preferably white background.
Step 3: Choose Management Institutes (MI)
Candidates opting for Double test modes will have the benefit of selecting additional 2 MIs for sending their scores in addition to existing option of selecting 5 MIs i.e., they can select 7 MIs in total. Candidate needs to pay INR 118/- (Including 18% GST) on selecting extra MI.
Step 4: Make Payment
After selecting MI choices, you shall be directed to the payment page.
NOTE: Payment of registration fee can be made through Debit / Credit Card / UPI/ Net Banking / Wallet.
Step 5: Fill Personal, Qualification & Experience
Fill in the details on the online registration form. Since your eligibility will be screened based on the information furnished by you, you are required to exercise sufficient care to correctly furnish the personal details, your Qualification details, etc.
Step 6: Application Submission
Candidates can also preview the form before submitting the application and can take print out of the same for their record.
Additional Options:
A successful registered candidate can perform below actions:
Update details if required: Candidate can edit details except Name, DOB, Email and mobile number after downloading and reviewing the registration form.

Upgrade Exam: Candidate can upgrade their already opted exam mode to available options among CBT + PBT and CBT + CBT with an additional fee of INR 1,600/-.
Additional MI Choices: Candidate can select as many as MIs with an additional fee of INR 118/- (Including 18% GST) per MI choice.

MAT Admit Card for PBT/CBT All provisionally registered candidates for MAT have to download their Admit Card from their applicant dashboards for MAT as per the schedule given on the website.
The admit card will NOT be sent by post or email.
Candidates are advised to regularly check AIMA website for updates.

Participating B-Schools

Explore B-Schools that accept MAT Scores.

Test Cities

Paper Based Test (PBT)
Test Date: 1st March, 2026

Bengaluru
Bhagalpur
Bhilai
Chennai
Coimbatore
Delhi
Dibrugarh
Durgapur
Ernakulam - Kochi
Gandhinagar
Guwahati
Gurugram
Hyderabad
Jaipur
Jodhpur
Kanpur
Kolkata

Kottayam
Lucknow
Madurai
Mangaluru
Mumbai
Nashik
Noida
Patna
Prayagraj
Pune
Silchar
Surat
Thiruvananthapuram
Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)
Varanasi
Visakhapatnam

Computer Based Test (CBT)
Test Date: 8th March, 2026

Ahmedabad
Agra
Asansol
Bareilly
Belagavi (Belgaum)
Bengaluru
Bhopal
Bhubaneswar
Chandigarh
Chennai
Coimbatore
Dehradun
Delhi
Ernakulam - Kochi
Faridabad
Ghaziabad
Guwahati
Gurugram
Hubballi (Hubli)
Hyderabad
Indore
Jaipur
Jalandhar
Jamshedpur

Jorhat
Jammu
Kozhikode
Kolkata
Lucknow
Madurai
Mangaluru
Meerut
Mumbai
Mysuru (Mysore)
Nagpur
Noida
Patna
Pune
Raipur
Ranchi
Rourkela
Salem
Shillong
Shimla
Siliguri
Thiruvananthapuram
Thrissur
Udaipur
Vadodara
Vellore
Vijayawada

Test Cities (Zone wise)
Computer Based Test (CBT)

Asansol, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Jamshedpur, Jorhat, Kolkata, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Rourkela, Shillong, Siliguri

Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Udaipur, Vadodara

Agra, Bareilly, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Jalandhar, Jammu, Lucknow, Meerut, Noida, Shimla

Belagavi (Belgaum), Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Ernakulam – Kochi, Hubballi (Hubli), Hyderabad, Kozhikode, Madurai, Mangaluru, Mysuru (Mysore), Salem, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, Vellore, Vijayawada

Bhopal, Indore

Paper Based Test (PBT)

Bhagalpur, Bhilai, Dibrugarh, Durgapur, Guwahati, Kolkata, Patna, Silchar

Gandhinagar, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Mumbai, Nashik, Pune, Surat

Delhi, Gurugram, Kanpur, Lucknow, Noida, Prayagraj, Varanas

Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Ernakulam – Kochi, Hyderabad, Kottayam, Madurai, Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Visakhapatnam

CONTACT
+91 81303 38839, +91 95990 30586 (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
mat@aima.in

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Edited By: Sahadeb

Edited On: 20 Jan 2026

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