MAT Result 2026: Out on 30 June at mat.aima.in, Scorecard, Cutoff and Score vs Percentile

MAT (Management Aptitude Test) 2026 result is released by AIMA (All India Management Association) on the official portal mat.aima.in. The February 2026 and May 2026 session results are already declared — the May 2026 scorecard was released on June 30, 2026. The next session is September 2026, with the Paper-Based Test (PBT) on September 13 and the Computer-Based Test (CBT) on September 20, and the result expected in late September or early October 2026.

To download your scorecard, log in to the Applicant Dashboard at mat.aima.in using your registered email and password. Your scorecard shows a composite score on a scale of 199 to 801 and is valid for one year from the exam date.

• MAT 2026 is conducted in four sessions: February, May, September, and December
• The May 2026 scorecard shows a composite score between 199 and 801, based on four sections: Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, and Intelligence & Critical Reasoning
• The fifth section, Indian & Global Environment, is scored separately and does not count toward the composite score
• There is no universal pass mark — each college sets its own cutoff percentile; a score of 600+ (around the 80th percentile) is generally competitive for mid-tier MBA programmes
• Your MAT score is valid for one year from the exam date and is accepted by over 1,000 MBA/PGDM colleges across India
• IIMs do not accept MAT scores — check individual college websites for their exact cutoff and eligibility criteria

AIMA releases MAT scorecards only on the official portal mat.aima.in — scorecards are not dispatched by post or email.

MAT Result Previous Year Statistics

AIMA has conducted MAT since 1988, accumulating over 30 lakh cumulative registrations. The exam runs four sessions a year and attracts candidates from across the country, making it one of the most widely taken management entrance tests in India outside the IIM-focused CAT. The composite score scale (199–801) and the four-section formula have been consistent for several years, making year-on-year performance comparison straightforward for applicants.

AIMA does not publish an official annual statistics bulletin with session-wise candidate counts, so precise year-over-year registered or appeared figures are not available in the public domain. What the historical record does show consistently: each session’s result has come out within two to three weeks of the exam — a pattern AIMA has maintained reliably for at least the past five years.

The table below shows approximate percentile cutoff trends at competitive MAT-accepting colleges over the last five years. The top-tier threshold has held steady at 90th percentile and above, while mid-tier competition in the 75th–85th percentile band has also remained broadly stable — with a slight upward drift from 2022 onwards reflecting growing overall MBA interest.

These are approximate benchmarks based on college admission notices and general historical trends. The top-tier bar (90th percentile and above) has stayed firm for at least five consecutive years. Mid-tier competition in the 75th–80th percentile range has seen a slight upward creep since 2022 as MBA interest has grown, making a score of 600 or above — roughly the 80th percentile — a useful planning target for mid-upper tier applications.

How to Check MAT Result 2026

Your MAT 2026 result is available only on the official AIMA portal at mat.aima.in. AIMA does not send scorecards by post or email — the Applicant Dashboard is the only channel. Here is what to do:

• Open mat.aima.in in your browser
• Click Login or Applicant Dashboard
• Enter your registered email ID and password — or use your six-digit Registration Form Number and nine-digit Roll Number as the alternate login method
• Navigate to the Scorecard section inside the dashboard
• Select the session month from the dropdown (e.g., May 2026 or February 2026)
• Your scorecard opens as a PDF — download it immediately
• Print at least one copy and store the PDF safely for college applications and GD/PI rounds

If you have forgotten your login credentials, use the Forgot Password link on the login page — AIMA sends a reset link to your registered email address. Make sure you check the same inbox you used at the time of MAT registration. If you appeared in multiple sessions, each session’s scorecard is accessible separately from the same dashboard by changing the session selection in the dropdown.

MAT 2026 Scorecard

The MAT 2026 scorecard is a PDF document downloadable from the Applicant Dashboard at mat.aima.in. It is the only official document AIMA issues for result verification — there is no separate rank card or merit list. Keep the downloaded PDF safely, as AIMA does not re-issue duplicate scorecards easily once the result cycle is complete.

The composite score covers Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, and Intelligence & Critical Reasoning. The Indian & Global Environment section appears as a separate line on the scorecard. Some colleges — particularly those with current-affairs-intensive MBA programmes — factor this score into shortlisting alongside the composite, so a strong performance here can strengthen your application even though it does not lift the composite number.

If you appeared in both the PBT and CBT in the same session, you get two separate scorecards with different roll numbers. Both are individually valid and you can submit either to colleges. Your May 2026 scorecard stays valid through May 2027, which covers the full 2026–27 MBA admission season.

MAT 2026 Score and Percentile

MAT uses a scaled scoring system rather than raw marks. Each of the four composite sections is individually scaled and the combined composite score sits on a fixed scale of 199 to 801. The percentile on your scorecard tells you what proportion of candidates in the same session you outperformed — a 90th percentile means you scored better than 90% of test-takers in your session.

Since MAT has no universal pass mark, every score opens a different set of doors. A composite score of 600 and above — roughly the 80th percentile — is the widely used benchmark for mid-tier MBA programmes. If your February or May 2026 score fell short of your target, the September 2026 session (PBT: September 13, CBT: September 20) gives you another shot while the 2026–27 admission cycle is still open at most colleges.

Percentiles are calculated within each session separately and scores are not normalised across sessions. Colleges therefore typically compare applicants on percentile rather than the raw composite number, since the percentile corrects for any difficulty variation between exam sessions.

What After MAT Result 2026?

Once your MAT 2026 scorecard is downloaded, the admission process is entirely between you and the college — AIMA does not run a centralised counselling process the way JoSAA does for JEE or MCC does for NEET. Here is what to do next:

• Shortlist colleges where your score is competitive — use the tier-wise cutoff guide above to identify institutes where your percentile meets or exceeds the minimum threshold. Apply across a range of tiers to maximise your chances.
• Apply directly to each college — visit the official website of every college you are targeting, check their 2026–27 MBA/PGDM admission schedule, and submit your application before their deadline. Most colleges accept online applications with a processing fee.
• Prepare for GD/WAT and Personal Interview — your MAT percentile gets you shortlisted, but final selection depends heavily on your GD/WAT and PI performance. Undergraduate marks, work experience, and extracurriculars also carry weight at most institutes.
• Consider retaking in September 2026 if needed — if your May 2026 score is not competitive for your target colleges, the September session (PBT: September 13, CBT: September 20) gives you another attempt. Many colleges keep their 2026–27 admission windows open through October or November.
• Keep your scorecard accessible — the May 2026 scorecard is valid through May 2027. Store the PDF and carry a printed copy to any GD/PI rounds that ask for physical documents; some colleges require you to submit the original scorecard at the time of admission.

Most MAT-accepting colleges run two to three rounds of admission, so missing one round does not shut the door entirely. Check individual college websites for round-wise deadlines and remaining seat availability.