- 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 |
Marking Scheme:
- +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) |
Expected MAT 2026 Windows:
- February: Registration starts in Dec 2024
- May: Registration opens by March-end
- September: Starts July-August
- December: Opens in October
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