MAT
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Mat 2026 (February)
All India Management Association (Aima)
Completed
22 Feb 2026
National Level
Management
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Overview
Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a standardized test conducted by AIMA for admission to MBA/PGDM programs across 600+ B-Schools in India. MAT is conducted 4 times a year (February, May, September, December) in both CBT and PBT modes.
Conducting Body
All India Management Association (Aima)
Category
Management
Level
National
Important Dates
Application Start
Monday, 15 December 2025
Date passed
Application End
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Date passed
Exam Date
Sunday, 22 February 2026
Date passed
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor's degree from a recognized university. Final year students are also eligible. No minimum marks or age requirement. However, individual institutes may have their own eligibility criteria.
Exam Pattern
Paper-Based (PBT) or Computer-Based (CBT). 200 questions in 2.5 hours. Sections: Language Comprehension (40), Mathematical Skills (40), Data Analysis & Sufficiency (40), Intelligence & Critical Reasoning (40), Indian & Global Environment (40). +1 for correct, −0.25 for wrong. Composite score on a scale of 800.
Syllabus
Detailed syllabus and subject-wise topics will be available once the official notification is released. Prepare with standard subjects and reference materials relevant to management entrance examinations.