{"id":17862,"date":"2025-09-29T06:34:47","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T06:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=17862"},"modified":"2025-09-29T06:34:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T06:34:47","slug":"mat-exam-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mat-exam-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"MAT Exam 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is one of India’s leading MBA entrance exams, organized by the All India Management Association (AIMA). MAT is accepted by more than 600 B-Schools in India and is a passport to low-cost and quality MBA\/PGDM courses.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you’re looking for multiple test mode convenience, entry to Tier 1.5 and Tier 2 B-Schools, or wish to pursue a management career with less CAT competition, MAT 2026 provides the suitable platform.<\/span><\/p>\n

MAT 2025 key dates, eligibility, exam pattern<\/span><\/a>, leading colleges that accept MAT scores, fee structure, placements, and preparation tips are discussed in this handbook.<\/span><\/p>\n

MAT 2026 Exam \u2013 Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/b><\/td>\nDetails<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Name<\/span><\/td>\nMAT (Management Aptitude Test)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conducted By<\/span><\/td>\nAIMA (All India Management Association)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Level<\/span><\/td>\nNational Level<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frequency<\/span><\/td>\n4 times a year<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Test Modes<\/span><\/td>\nCBT, PBT, IBT (Internet-Based Test)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Accepted By<\/span><\/td>\n600+ B-Schools in India<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Duration<\/span><\/td>\n2 Hours (120 minutes)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Official Website<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/prepare-for-mat-exam\/<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

MAT 2025 Exam Schedule<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
MAT 2025 Phase<\/b><\/td>\nApplication Deadline<\/b><\/td>\nExam Date<\/b><\/td>\nMode<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
February 2026<\/span><\/td>\nJan 2026 (TBA)<\/span><\/td>\nFeb 2026 (TBA)<\/span><\/td>\nCBT, PBT, IBT<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
May 2026<\/span><\/td>\nApril 2026 (TBA)<\/span><\/td>\nMay 2026 (TBA)<\/span><\/td>\nCBT, IBT<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
September 2026<\/span><\/td>\nAugust 2026 (TBA)<\/span><\/td>\nSept 2026 (TBA)<\/span><\/td>\nCBT, PBT<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
December 2026<\/span><\/td>\nNov 2026 (TBA)<\/span><\/td>\nDec 2026 (TBA)<\/span><\/td>\nAll Modes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

MAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Criteria<\/b><\/td>\nDetails<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Educational Qualification<\/span><\/td>\nGraduation in any discipline (final year students eligible)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Minimum Marks<\/span><\/td>\nNo minimum % required by AIMA; colleges may have criteria<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Age Limit<\/span><\/td>\nNo age limit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Attempts<\/span><\/td>\nUnlimited<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

MAT 2026 Exam Pattern<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Section<\/b><\/td>\nNumber of Questions<\/b><\/td>\nTime Allotted<\/b><\/td>\nDifficulty Level<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Language Comprehension<\/span><\/td>\n30<\/span><\/td>\n~30 minutes<\/span><\/td>\nModerate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning<\/span><\/td>\n30<\/span><\/td>\n~30 minutes<\/span><\/td>\nModerate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mathematical Skills<\/span><\/td>\n30<\/span><\/td>\n~40 minutes<\/span><\/td>\nModerate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Data Analysis & Sufficiency<\/span><\/td>\n30<\/span><\/td>\n~25 minutes<\/span><\/td>\nModerate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Indian & Global Environment<\/span><\/td>\n30<\/span><\/td>\n~15 minutes<\/span><\/td>\nModerate (GK)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total<\/span><\/td>\n150<\/span><\/td>\n120 mins<\/span><\/td>\nModerate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Top MBA Colleges Accepting MAT Score (2026)<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
College Name<\/b><\/td>\nLocation<\/b><\/td>\nApprox. Fees<\/b><\/td>\nAvg. Package<\/b><\/td>\nEntrance Mode<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FORE School of Management<\/span><\/td>\nNew Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b915 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b911 LPA<\/span><\/td>\nMAT\/CAT\/XAT<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
JIMS Rohini, Delhi<\/span><\/td>\nDelhi<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b98.7 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b96 LPA<\/span><\/td>\nMAT\/XAT\/CAT<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AIMS Institutes<\/span><\/td>\nBengaluru<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b98.75 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b95 LPA<\/span><\/td>\nMAT<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Christ University (School of Business)<\/span><\/td>\nBengaluru<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b97.5 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b96 LPA<\/span><\/td>\nMAT\/CUET\/CMAT<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jaipuria Institute of Management<\/span><\/td>\nNoida<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b910.5 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b97.4 LPA<\/span><\/td>\nMAT\/CMAT\/CAT<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Amity Business School<\/span><\/td>\nNoida<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b912 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b96.5 LPA<\/span><\/td>\nMAT\/Direct<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SRM University \u2013 School of Management<\/span><\/td>\nChennai<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b96.5 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b94.5 LPA<\/span><\/td>\nMAT\/SRMJEEM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIMTECH (PGDM-IB\/Insurance)<\/span><\/td>\nGreater Noida<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b913 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b98.5 LPA<\/span><\/td>\nMAT\/XAT\/CAT<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Admission Pathways & Selection Criteria<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
College Type<\/b><\/td>\nSelection Process<\/b><\/td>\nComponents Included<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tier 1.5 (e.g., FORE)<\/span><\/td>\nMAT + GDPI + Academic Record<\/span><\/td>\nMAT 2026 + Interview + Work Exp (if any)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tier 2 (e.g., JIMS, Jaipuria)<\/span><\/td>\nMAT Score + PI\/GD Round<\/span><\/td>\nMAT 2026 + Personal Interaction<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Private Universities<\/span><\/td>\nDirect Admission \/ MAT Based Counseling<\/span><\/td>\nMAT Score + SOP\/Essay + Personal Round<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

MAT vs Other MBA Entrances<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/b><\/td>\nMAT<\/b><\/td>\nCAT<\/b><\/td>\nCMAT<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Difficulty Level<\/span><\/td>\nModerate<\/span><\/td>\nHigh<\/span><\/td>\nModerate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Frequency<\/span><\/td>\n4 times\/year<\/span><\/td>\nOnce a year<\/span><\/td>\nOnce a year<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Accepted By<\/span><\/td>\n600+ Colleges<\/span><\/td>\n1000+ (Premier)<\/span><\/td>\n1000+ (AICTE)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application Fees<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b92100<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b92400<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b92000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Result Validity<\/span><\/td>\n1 Year<\/span><\/td>\n1 Year<\/span><\/td>\n1 Year<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Preparation Tips for MAT 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n