MAT PBT Registration 2026 Ongoing: Check Last Date, Apply Online, Check Fees and Exam Schedule

The All India Management Association (AIMA) is accepting applications for the MAT December 2026 Paper-Based Test (PBT). The last date to submit the MAT PBT application form 2026 is December 14, 2026. Candidates interested in pursuing MBA and allied management programmes can complete their MAT registration online through the official website, mat.aima.in.

AIMA will conduct the MAT December 2026 examination in two modes: PBT and Computer-Based Test (CBT). The PBT examination is scheduled for December 20, while the CBT examination will take place on December 27, 2026. Candidates can apply for either mode or select both by paying the applicable MAT exam fee.

How to Apply for MAT December 2026?

Candidates can fill out the MAT application form 2026 by following the online registration process. Applicants should keep their email address, mobile number, photograph, signature and academic details ready before starting.

1. Visit the official website at mat.aima.in.
2. Click on the registration option for the December 2026 session.
3. Enter your name, mobile number and email address to create an account.
4. Verify your registration using the OTP received on your registered contact details.
5. Log in to the MAT candidate portal.
6. Open the MAT December 2026 application form.
7. Select PBT, CBT or both examination modes.
8. Choose the preferred test date and examination city.
9. Enter the required personal and academic information.
10. Upload your scanned photograph and signature.
11. Select the management institutes where you want to send your MAT scores.
12. Pay the applicable MAT registration fee and submit the form.
13. Download the confirmation page for future reference.

MAT December 2026 Registration Last Date and Exam Schedule

AIMA has announced separate registration deadlines and examination dates for the December 2026 PBT and CBT sessions. Candidates should check the complete MAT December 2026 schedule before applying.

The MAT PBT admit card will be available from December 17, while candidates appearing for the CBT examination can download their hall tickets from December 24. Applicants should download their respective admit cards from the official MAT website.

MAT 2026 Application Fee for PBT and CBT

Candidates must pay the prescribed MAT application fee while submitting the online registration form. The fee depends on whether an applicant selects one examination mode or both PBT and CBT.

The application fee for the MAT December 2026 examination is given below.

Candidates opting for both PBT and CBT can select the combined examination option by paying INR 4,000. The payment can be completed through the online options available on the official MAT registration portal.

Documents Required for MAT 2026 Registration

Applicants should arrange the required documents and details before filling out the MAT December 2026 application form. The photograph and signature must be uploaded in the prescribed format and file size.

The following details and documents are required for MAT registration:

• Valid email ID
• Active mobile number
• Scanned passport-size photograph
• Scanned signature
• Personal information
• Academic qualification details
• Online payment method, such as a debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI

As per AIMA's instructions, the photograph should be between 10 KB and 50 KB, while the scanned signature should be between 5 KB and 20 KB.

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