MAT Exam 2026 September CBT: Paper Analysis, Difficulty Level, Cut-off and Student Reactions Here
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• Updated on 21 Sep, 2026, 1:32 PM, • 1 hour ago by Sahil Negi
MAT September CBT 2026 was conducted on September 20, with the paper reported as easy to moderate overall. Check MAT section-wise analysis, good attempts, exam pattern, expected cutoff, result date and next steps for MBA admission.
The AIMA MAT September 2026 CBT exam was conducted on September 20, 2026, with candidates appearing for the computer-based Management Aptitude Test for MBA and PGDM admissions. The MAT CBT 2026 paper was reported to be easy to moderate overall, with Language Comprehension and Economic & Business Environment being relatively easier, while Mathematical Skills and Data Analysis & Sufficiency were moderate.
The MAT September CBT exam 2026 was the second and final test mode of the September session after the PBT exam held on September 13. AIMA conducted the CBT for 150 questions in 120 minutes, with 30 questions in each of the five sections.
MAT Exam 2026 September CBT: Overall Difficulty Level and Section-Wise Analysis
The MAT CBT September 2026 paper analysis indicates that the overall difficulty remained within the expected range. Students reported that the paper followed the established MAT pattern without major surprises across the five sections.
The MAT 2026 section-wise difficulty level and good-attempt figures are based on candidate feedback and the available post-exam analysis. Good attempts should be treated as an indicative range rather than an official score benchmark.
MAT CBT 2026 Paper Analysis: What Questions Were Asked?
The MAT September 2026 question paper followed the five-section structure prescribed by AIMA. Language Comprehension included questions based largely on grammar and vocabulary, while Mathematical Skills featured arithmetic and algebra-based questions.
The MAT Intelligence and Critical Reasoning section included areas such as blood relations, alphanumeric series, coding-decoding and Venn diagrams. Data Analysis & Sufficiency involved charts, tables and data-comparison questions.
The Economic & Business Environment section was also considered relatively easy in the September CBT exam. AIMA's official MAT structure confirms that each section carries 30 questions, taking the total to 150 questions.
MAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Check Questions, Duration and Marking Scheme
Candidates appearing for MAT Exam 2026 had to attempt all five sections within the overall 120-minute duration. There was no separate sectional time limit, allowing candidates to manage their time across the sections.
The official MAT exam pattern 2026 includes negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
The five sections are Language Comprehension, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, and Economic & Business Environment.
MAT Cut Off 2026: Expected Percentile for MBA Colleges
Following the MAT September CBT 2026 exam, candidates are also searching for the expected MAT cutoff 2026 for MBA colleges. Cutoffs vary from institute to institute and can also depend on the candidate's overall profile and admission criteria.
Based on the available post-exam estimates, several MBA institutes may consider MAT scores in the 70–90+ percentile range, although these figures are expected thresholds and not official cutoffs.
Candidates should therefore avoid treating an expected MAT cutoff as a confirmed admission cutoff. Individual B-schools can announce their own shortlisting and selection criteria.
MAT Exam 2026 September CBT FAQs
What was the difficulty level of MAT September CBT 2026?
The MAT September CBT 2026 paper was reported as easy to moderate overall. Language Comprehension and Economic & Business Environment were relatively easier, while Mathematical Skills and Data Analysis were moderate.
How many questions were asked in MAT CBT September 2026?
MAT September CBT 2026 had 150 questions divided equally across five sections, with 30 questions in each section.
What are the good attempts for MAT September CBT 2026?
Indicative good attempts were 13–15 in Language Comprehension, 12–15 in Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, 12–14 in Data Analysis, 11–13 in Mathematical Skills and 8–10 in Economic & Business Environment.
When will MAT September 2026 result be released?
AIMA has indicated that the MAT September 2026 score will be available by the last week of September 2026.
Is there negative marking in MAT 2026?
Yes. AIMA's MAT exam pattern specifies a penalty of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
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