MAT 2026 Overview
- Full Form: Management Aptitude Test
- Conducted by: All India Management Association (AIMA)
- Exam Level: National
- Mode of Exam: CBT, PBT, and IBT
- Frequency: 4 times a year (Feb, May, Sep, Dec)
- Accepted By: 600+ B-Schools across India
MAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university |
| Minimum Marks | No minimum percentage required (Some institutes may require 50%) |
| Final Year Students | Eligible to apply |
| Age Limit | No age limit |
| Number of Attempts | No restriction |
MAT 2026 Exam Pattern
| Section | No. of Questions | Time Suggested (Minutes) | Marks |
| Language Comprehension | 40 | 30 | 40 |
| Intelligence & Critical Reasoning | 40 | 30 | 40 |
| Mathematical Skills | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Data Analysis & Sufficiency | 40 | 35 | 40 |
| Indian & Global Environment | 40 | 15 | 40 |
| Total | 200 | 150 Minutes (2.5 hrs) | 200 |
- +1 for every correct answer
- -0.25 for every incorrect answer
MAT 2026 Syllabus
Language Comprehension
| Topic | Subtopics / Focus Areas |
| Reading Comprehension | Passages with questions (fact-based, inference) |
| Vocabulary | Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word substitution |
| Grammar | Error spotting, Sentence correction |
| Sentence Rearrangement | Para jumbles |
| Fill in the Blanks | Context-based double/single blanks |
| Sentence Completion | Contextual sentence ending |
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
| Topic | Subtopics / Focus Areas |
| Series | Number, Alphabet, Mixed series |
| Analogies | Verbal and logical analogies |
| Blood Relations | Family-based reasoning |
| Coding-Decoding | Letter coding, Symbol coding |
| Direction Sense | Distance and direction-based questions |
| Logical Deductions | Syllogism, Assumption, Argument |
| Statement-Conclusion | Cause-effect, Inference-based logic |
| Puzzles | Linear/Matrix arrangements |
Mathematical Skills
| Topic | Subtopics / Focus Areas |
| Arithmetic | Percentages, Profit & Loss, SI/CI, Averages |
| Number System | HCF, LCM, Divisibility, Remainders |
| Algebra | Linear & quadratic equations |
| Geometry & Mensuration | Area, Volume, Circles, Triangles |
| Time, Speed & Distance | Boats, Trains, Relative Speed |
| Time & Work | Work efficiency, Pipes and Cisterns |
| Ratio & Proportion | Mixtures, Partnership |
| Simple Trigonometry | Basic identities, Heights and distances |
Data Analysis & Sufficiency
| Topic | Subtopics / Focus Areas |
| Data Interpretation | Tables, Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, Pie Charts |
| Caselets | Paragraph-based numerical data |
| Data Sufficiency | Two-statement sufficiency problems |
| Comparison of Data | Max/min, averages, trend analysis |
Indian & Global Environment (General Knowledge)
| Topic | Subtopics / Focus Areas |
| Current Affairs | National & International events (last 6–12 months) |
| Business & Economy | Mergers, Acquisitions, Budget, RBI, GDP, Inflation |
| Awards & Honours | National/International awards |
| Static GK | Capitals, Currencies, Geography, History |
| Politics & Government Schemes | Indian Constitution, Key Acts, Policies |
| International Affairs | Global summits, treaties, organizations (UN, WTO) |
MAT 2026 Exam Modes & Schedule
| Mode | Description |
| CBT | Computer Based Test at exam centers |
| PBT | Paper Based Test at designated centers |
| IBT | Internet Based Test from home (remote proctored) |
- February: Registration starts in Dec 2024
- May: Registration opens by March-end
- September: Starts July-August
- December: Opens in October
Top B-Schools Accepting MAT Scores
| College Name | Location |
| BIMTECH, Greater Noida | Uttar Pradesh |
| Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS) | Delhi |
| Christ University | Bengaluru |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management | Noida/Lucknow |
| VIT Business School | Vellore |
| SRM University | Chennai |
| IILM University | Gurugram |