MAT exam dates 2026 for the February session have been released by AIMA, the exam conducting authority. MAT PBT will be conducted on 1st March and MAT CBT will be conducted on 8th March. Candidates who wish to appear for the MAT CBT or PBT can register at AIMA website.
- MAT 2026 registration is also open for both modes now. MAT February session Registration last date to apply is 23rd February for PBT and 2nd March for CBT.
- MAT 2026 admit card release date for CBT and PBT is 5th March 2026 and 26th February 2026. Carrying a copy of your MAT admit card on the day of exam is mandatory.
MAT 2025 result will be made available in the login window on the official website, i.e. mat.aima.in.
MAT Exam Dates 2026: Check Exam Dates
MAT exam is conducted 4 times every year in the months of February, May, September, and December. MAT 2026 exam dates for two modes, viz., PBT and CBT are as follows:
MAT Exam Dates 2026
The MAT exam will be conducted on 1st March, 2026, for PBT and on 8th March, 2026, for CBT. The other important MAT Exam dates 2026 are:
MAT Exam Dates 2026 PBT
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for MAT Registration | 23rd February 2026 |
| MAT Admit Card Release Date | 26th February 2026 |
| MAT PBT Exam Date | 1st March 2026 |
MAT Exam Dates 2026 CBT
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for MAT Registration | 2 Mar 2026 |
| MAT Admit Card Release Date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| MAT CBT Exam Date | 8 Mar 2026 |
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MAT Exam Dates: Registration for February Session 2026
The MAT Exam 2026 registration must be done through the official website of MAT-AIMA. Registering early will also help you choose your preferred exam session, city, centre, and colleges. Yes, the MAT registration process allows you to select up to five colleges of your choice.
- Visit the official website of MAT-AIMA: https://mat.aima.in
- Register yourself using your full name, email ID, contact number, and date of birth.
- Create and set up your account by choosing a secure password.
- Fill out the application form, selecting your preferred exam mode – PBT, CBT, or both (dual mode).
- Provide your academic qualifications and personal details to complete the application form.
- Upload the required documents, including your passport-size photo and signature.
- Pay the application fee to complete your registration: ₹2200 for a single mode (CBT or PBT) or ₹3800 for dual mode.
Note: If you plan to appear in multiple attempts of the MAT Exam 2026, you must register separately for each attempt and pay the applicable fee each time.
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MAT Exam 2026 Registration Fee for February Session
The MAT Exam fee for each attempt is fixed and non-refundable, regardless of your caste, as there are no concessions for SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories. Therefore, think carefully before choosing your exam mode, centre, and city.
| Test Mode | Fee Amount (INR) | Remarks | Refund |
| Single Mode (PBT/CBT/IBT) | ₹2,200 | Choose only one mode | No |
| Dual Mode (Any two modes) | ₹3,800 | E.g., PBT + CBT, CBT + IBT, etc. | No |
MAT 2026 Admit Card Dates
AIMA will release the MAT Admit Card on their official website a few days before the exam.
- Applicants for the MAT PBT session can download their admit cards from 26th February 2026.
- CBT applicants can download their admit cards from 5th March 2026.
Regardless of your chosen exam mode, the process to download the admit card for MAT Exam 2026 is the same and is as follows:
- Visit the official website of MAT-AIMA: https://mat.aima.in
- From the drop-down menu, select the “Download/View” option.
- Log in to your MAT account using your ID, password, and date of birth.
- Download your admit card for the MAT Exam 2026.
MAT 2026 Exam Dates FAQs
Ques. What is MAT 2026 registration last date for the PBT and CBT mode?
Ans. MAT 2026 registration for the February session has begun. MAT 2026 registration last date for PBT mode is 23rd Feb, 2026 and for CBT mode is 2nd ,March, 2026.
Ques. When can I download MAT Admit Card for PBT, and CBT Mode?
Ans. MAT 2026 admit card release date for PBT is 26th Feb, 2026 and for CBT is 5th March, 2026.
Ques. What is the exam date for MAT 2026 PBT mode?
Ans. MAT 2026 Feruary session exam date has been released. AIMA will conduct MAT 2026 PBT mode exam on 1st March, 2026 and CBT mode on 8th March, 2026.
Ques. How many times is MAT 2026 conducted in a year?
Ans. MAT is conducted 4 times a year in March, May, September, and December. The minimum qualification for appearing in MAT is graduation in any discipline from any recognized University or equivalent recognized degree. A final year student in any undergraduate (i.e. B.A, B.Sc., B.Com., B.Tech., etc) can also appear provisionally.
Ques. In which mode will MAT 2026 be conducted?
Ans. MAT is conducted in PBT (offline) and CBT(online) modes. Usually, the exams are conducted in the same month over a gap of 6 days.
Ques. Can I sit for MAT exam again if I had taken the May MAT Exam?
Ans. Yes, candidates can appear for all four sessions of MAT exam if they are not satisfied with their score or for any other reason they wish to appear for the exam. Even in a particular session, candidates can appear for 2 modes of MAT exam.
Ques. I misspelled my father’s name while filling the MAT Application form; what should I do?
Ans. There is no provision for form correction offered by AIMA, the organizing body of MAT. Forms once submitted cannot be edited or modified for any reason. You can anyway contact the authorities at 8130338839, 9599030586, 011-47673020 or mat@aima.in and inquire them for further details.
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