MAT December 2026: Exam Dates Out, Know Registration, PBT, CBT Dates

The All India Management Association (AIMA) has announced the MAT December 2026 exam dates, opening the registration window for candidates planning MBA and PGDM admissions through the Management Aptitude Test. The MAT December 2026 session will be conducted in Paper Based Test (PBT) and Computer Based Test (CBT) modes. MAT PBT will be held on December 20, 2026, while MAT CBT is scheduled for December 27, 2026.

Candidates can now complete the MAT December 2026 registration through the AIMA MAT website. The last date to apply for MAT PBT is December 14, while the MAT December 2026 registration last date for CBT is December 21. Candidates can select either PBT, CBT or both modes while filling the MAT 2026 application form.

MAT December 2026 Exam Date and Registration Schedule

The December session gives MBA aspirants another opportunity to take the MAT exam 2026 before the next admission cycle. AIMA will conduct the two test modes one week apart, allowing candidates to plan their preparation and application schedule accordingly.

The important MAT December 2026 exam dates, registration deadlines and admit card dates are given below.

The application window for both modes will close at 11:50 PM on the respective last dates. Candidates should complete the MAT registration 2026 well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.

MAT December 2026 Registration Begins at mat.aima.in

The MAT December 2026 registration has started along with the announcement of the exam schedule. Candidates interested in appearing for the MAT 2026 December session can access the application form online through the AIMA MAT portal.

Before starting the MAT application form 2026, candidates should keep a valid email ID, mobile number, recent photograph, signature and academic qualification details ready. AIMA's registration instructions also provide for online payment through debit card, credit card, UPI or net banking.

How to Apply for MAT December 2026?

Candidates can complete the MAT December 2026 application form online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official AIMA MAT website and create a candidate account using the required details.
2. Verify the registration through the OTP and log in to the candidate dashboard.
3. Select the preferred MAT 2026 exam mode, including PBT, CBT or the applicable combination.
4. Upload the required photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
5. Enter personal, academic and other required details in the MAT application form.
6. Select management institutes for sending the MAT score, wherever applicable.
7. Pay the applicable MAT exam fee 2026 through the available online payment modes.
8. Preview the application form, verify the details and submit it.
9. Save a copy of the submitted MAT application form for future reference.

AIMA currently lists the fee as Rs 2,300 for PBT or CBT and Rs 4,000 for the PBT plus CBT combination on its MAT registration instructions.

What Should MAT 2026 Aspirants Do Now?

With the MAT December 2026 registration window open, candidates should first decide whether they want to appear for PBT, CBT or both. They should then check the respective MAT registration last date 2026, prepare the required documents and complete the application.

Candidates should also begin structured preparation for the five MAT sections. Since the MAT December 2026 exam date is December 20 for PBT and December 27 for CBT, applicants have a defined preparation window after registration.

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