MAT 2026 Registration Last Date for May PBT Nears, Apply at mat.aima.in

The All India Management Association will soon close the MAT 2026 Registration window for the May session Paper-Based Test (PBT). Eligible candidates seeking MBA and PGDM admissions through the Management Aptitude Test can submit their application forms online at the official MAT portal, mat.aima.in. According to the official schedule, the last date for MAT May 2026 PBT registration is May 25, 2026, while the PBT exam will be conducted on May 31, 2026. Registrations for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode will continue till June 8, 2026.

MAT 2026 May Session Important Dates

Candidates planning to appear for the May session should keep track of all major dates related to PBT and CBT examinations.

MAT 2026 Registration Link and Official Website

Candidates can complete the MAT Apply Online 2026 process through the official AIMA MAT website.

Official Website

AIMA MAT Official Portal

AIMA conducts MAT four times every year — February, May, September and December — for admission to MBA and allied management programmes across India. More than 600 B-schools accept MAT scores for admission.

MAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria for MBA Admission

Candidates applying for MAT 2026 must fulfill the minimum eligibility conditions prescribed by AIMA.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university
• Final-year graduation students are also eligible to apply
• No minimum age limit has been prescribed

MAT 2026 Application Fee Details

The MAT registration fee depends on the exam mode selected by the candidate.

Candidates opting for both PBT and CBT can send scores to additional management institutes.

How to Apply for MAT 2026 Registration Online?

Candidates can follow these steps to complete the MAT 2026 application form.

Steps to Fill MAT 2026 Application Form

1. Visit the official website at mat.aima.in
2. Click on the MAT 2026 registration link
3. Complete new candidate registration
4. Fill personal, academic and communication details
5. Upload photograph and signature
6. Pay the application fee online
7. Submit and download the confirmation page

MAT 2026 Exam Pattern and Duration

The MAT exam is conducted in both Paper-Based Test and Computer-Based Test modes. The updated exam pattern includes five sections with 150 questions.

MAT 2026 Marking Scheme

• Total Questions: 150
• Exam Duration: 120 Minutes
• Negative Marking: -0.25 for incorrect answers

MAT 2026 Admit Card and Exam Day Guidelines

AIMA will release the MAT 2026 admit card for PBT candidates on May 28 at 5 PM onwards. Candidates must carry a printed admit card along with valid photo ID proof to the exam centre.

Items Required at MAT Exam Centre

• Printed admit card
• Valid photo ID proof
• Passport-size photograph
• Blue/black ballpoint pen for PBT

Electronic gadgets and unfair means material will not be allowed inside the examination hall.

MAT 2026 MBA Admission Trend and Competition

MAT remains one of the most widely accepted MBA entrance exams in India after CAT and CMAT. The flexibility of appearing in both PBT and CBT modes has increased participation in recent years, especially among candidates applying to private MBA colleges. Education experts note that MAT scores are increasingly being accepted by emerging management institutes offering specialised MBA programmes in Business Analytics, Marketing and Finance.

MAT 2026 Participating Colleges

Several leading management institutes across India accept MAT scores for admission.

Popular MAT Accepting MBA Colleges

• Amity University
• Jaipuria Institute of Management
• BIMTECH
• Christ University
• XIME

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