The All India Management Association (AIMA) has announced the complete schedule for the upcoming MAT 2026 September session. Aspirants looking to secure admission into top business schools can now access the official dates for both the Paper-Based Test (PBT) and Computer-Based Test (CBT) modes directly on the official website, mat.aima.in.
While registration for the PBT mode officially closed on September 7, 2026, the application window for the CBT mode remains active. Candidates aiming to sit for the computer-based exam must complete their submissions before the fast-approaching deadline.
AIMA MAT 2026 September Session Complete Schedule
| Exam Event | Paper-Based Test (PBT) | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Registration Last Date | Closed (September 7, 2026) | September 14, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | September 10, 2026 (Available Now) | September 17, 2026 |
| MAT Exam Date 2026 | September 13, 2026 | September 20, 2026 |
| MAT Result 2026 | Last week of September 2026 (Expected) | Last week of September 2026 (Expected) |
The official timeline for the September cycle highlights critical deadlines for admit card downloads and exam dates:Important Guidelines for MAT 2026 Registration & Exam Structure
- Application Fee Details: Candidates registering for a single test mode must pay an application fee of ₹2,300. Those opting for a combination of two test modes (PBT + CBT) need to pay ₹4,000.
- Revised Exam Pattern: The Management Aptitude Test features 150 multiple-choice questions to be solved within a duration of 120 minutes.
- Marking Scheme: Each correct response awards marks, while a negative marking of -0.25 marks is applied for every incorrect answer.
Candidates are strongly advised to download their admit cards well ahead of the exam date and thoroughly verify their test center details.
The MAT 2026 exam dates have been announced by AIMA.
The MAT exam is conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA).
Candidates can register online through the official AIMA MAT website.
