| Updated On - Sep 28, 2026
AIMA has opened MAT December 2026 registrations at mat.aima.in. PBT is on December 20 and CBT on December 27, 2026. Registration closes December 14 for PBT and December 21 for CBT. Fee is Rs 2,300 per mode.
The All India Management Association (AIMA) has opened MAT December 2026 registrations. The Management Aptitude Test is set for late December 2026. Candidates can now apply online at mat.aima.in. The Paper Based Test (PBT) will be held on December 20, 2026. The Computer Based Test (CBT) follows on December 27, 2026.
MAT is a national management entrance exam held four times each year. It is accepted by over 600 B-schools across India. Scorecards stay valid for one year from the test date.
MAT December 2026 Important Dates
AIMA has released a separate schedule for the PBT and CBT modes. The table below lists the registration deadlines and exam windows.
| Event | PBT | CBT |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Last Date | December 14, 2026 | December 21, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | December 17, 2026 | December 24, 2026 |
| Exam Date | December 20, 2026 | December 27, 2026 |
MAT December 2026 Application Fees
AIMA has kept the fee structure simple for this session. Candidates can pick one mode or opt for both.
| Test Mode | Fee (Rs) |
|---|---|
| PBT only | 2,300 |
| CBT only | 2,300 |
| Both PBT and CBT | 4,000 |
Payment goes through cards, net banking, UPI, or Paytm wallet.
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
Graduates in any discipline are eligible for MAT December 2026. Final-year students of graduate courses can also register. AIMA has not fixed a minimum percentage cutoff at this stage. However, individual B-schools may set their own qualifying marks.
MAT December 2026 Exam Pattern
The MAT paper carries 150 objective questions in total. The full duration is 120 minutes. Each correct answer earns one mark. Every wrong answer draws a penalty of 0.25 marks.
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| Language Comprehension | 30 |
| Intelligence and Critical Reasoning | 30 |
| Mathematical Skills | 30 |
| Data Analysis and Sufficiency | 30 |
| Indian and Global Environment | 30 |
How to Apply for MAT December 2026?
The entire application process is online. AIMA does not accept offline forms for this session.
- Visit the official portal at mat.aima.in.
- Click on the New Candidate Registration link.
- Fill in personal, academic, and contact details.
- Upload a scanned photograph and signature.
- Select the test mode and preferred exam city.
- Pay the fee using any accepted online option.
- Save the confirmation page for future reference.
Read More: MAT Syllabus 2026: Section Wise Topics, Weightage, Best Books and PDF Download
Documents Required for Registration
Keep the following ready before opening the form. This helps avoid session timeouts on the portal.
- A valid personal email ID
- A working mobile number
- Scanned passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheet details
- Graduation record or current semester marks
MAT December is the final session of the 2026 calendar. Candidates who missed earlier rounds get one last window this year. The score also unlocks MBA admission cycles that stretch into early 2027.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Open mat.aima.in and register before December 14, 2026 for PBT.
- Choose CBT for a later deadline of December 21, 2026.
- Pay Rs 2,300 for one mode or Rs 4,000 for both.
- Download the admit card when it releases for your slot.
- Carry a printed admit card and photo ID on exam day.
PBT admit cards go live on December 17, 2026. CBT admit cards follow on December 24, 2026. Result and scorecard dates will follow soon after.
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