The registration procedure for the Management Aptitude Test (MAT) February 2026 session has been announced by the All India Management Association (AIMA), providing another opportunity for thousands of MBA aspirants to join the best business schools in India. The last date of registration for PBT is 23 February, and for CBT is 2nd March.
The MAT exam will be administered in two forms: Paper-Based Test (PBT) and Computer-Based Test (CBT) to provide aspirants with the option of choosing the mode of examination that fits their preparation and comfort level. This flexibility enables the candidates to adapt to their strengths, and this may give them a better chance to perform well.
AIMA MAT 2026: Important Dates
The important dates of the February 2026 session, according to AIMA, are as follows:
Final Registration Deadline (PBT): February 23, 2026
Last Registration Date (CBT): March 2, 2026
PBT Exam Date: March 1, 2026
CBT Exam Date: March 8, 2026
Admit Card Release (PBT): February 26, 2026
Admit Card Issue (CBT): March 5, 2026
It is highly recommended that candidates register early and ensure that all formalities are done well before the respective deadlines. This guarantees them the mode of test and exam city of their choice without the last-minute rush and technical problems.
MAT 2026: Step-by-Step to Apply
The following are the steps to apply for the MAT 2026 application process:
Step 1: Visit mat.aima.in and select the MAT 2026 registration/apply option.
Step 2: Register your account with your email address and mobile number, and log in with the credentials created.
Step 3: Fill in personal, academic and contact information, and choose your exam mode (PBT/CBT/both) and your preferred test cities.
Step 4: Upload a recent photo and signature and pay the application fee online.
Step 5: Check the form, send it and save the confirmation page to be used later.
MAT 2026: Application Fee and Registration Details
The application process for MAT is entirely online through the official AIMA site. Candidates taking the exam are required to open a login profile, enter personal and academic information, choose the mode of exam (PBT, CBT, or both), select five preferred test cities, and then pay.
Fee structure:
For PBT or CBT mode, either separately: 2,200
Candidates who choose to take both PBT and CBT: 3,800
The payment may be done through debit/credit cards, net banking, or other supported digital methods. Candidates are also allowed to enlist their preferred business schools for admission after payment using their MAT scores.
AIMA MAT 2026: Eligibility & Exam Format
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in any field of study from a recognised university. Students in the final year who are awaiting their results can also be registered. There is no age restriction, and work experience is not obligatory, but some institutes might take into account the work experience during the admissions process.
The MAT exam is a test that evaluates the candidates on various aptitude areas in a structured pattern, which usually consists of sections like:
Language Comprehension
Mathematical Skills
Data Analysis & Sufficiency
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning.
Economic and Business Environment
