{"id":19202,"date":"2025-10-14T12:09:42","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T12:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=19202"},"modified":"2025-10-14T12:09:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T12:09:42","slug":"mat-september-2026-fees-pattern-and-eligibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mat-september-2026-fees-pattern-and-eligibility\/","title":{"rendered":"MAT September 2026 fees, pattern and eligibility"},"content":{"rendered":"

The All India Management Association (AIMA) administers the MAT September 2026 fees, pattern and eligibility, a national MBA entrance exam. MAT is a well-liked option for <\/span>MBA<\/span><\/a>\/PGDM candidates, as it is accepted by more than 600 B-schools in India. CBT, PBT, and IBT are the test modes available to students in the September 2026 session, providing flexibility and convenience.<\/span><\/p>\n

MAT takes place in February, May, September, and December. Many management colleges in India will accept the September 2026 session for MBA admissions in 2026\u20132027.<\/span><\/p>\n

MAT 2026 Exam Highlights<\/b><\/h1>\n\n\n\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>\nManagement Aptitude Test (MAT)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conducted By<\/span><\/td>\nAIMA (All India Management Association)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Level<\/span><\/td>\nNational<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frequency<\/span><\/td>\nFour times a year<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Mode<\/span><\/td>\nCBT (Computer-Based), PBT (Paper-Based), IBT (Remote Proctored Internet-Based)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Accepted By<\/span><\/td>\n600+ AICTE-approved B-schools in India<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Duration<\/span><\/td>\n2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Questions<\/span><\/td>\n200<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type of Questions<\/span><\/td>\nObjective (Multiple Choice)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Marking Scheme<\/span><\/td>\n#ERROR!<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Language<\/span><\/td>\nEnglish<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

MAT September 2026 Important Dates (Tentative)<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Event<\/b><\/td>\nTentative Date<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Registration Start Date<\/span><\/td>\nJuly 2026 (First Week)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Last Date to Apply (IBT)<\/span><\/td>\nAugust\u2013September 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Admit Card Release<\/span><\/td>\n3\u20135 days before test date<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Dates (IBT\/PBT\/CBT)<\/span><\/td>\nMultiple slots in Sept 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Result Declaration<\/span><\/td>\nSeptember\u2013October 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

MAT 2026 Exam Fee Structure<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Mode of Test<\/b><\/td>\nFee Amount (INR)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
One Mode (IBT \/ CBT \/ PBT)<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b92,100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Two Modes (e.g., CBT + IBT)<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b93,300<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Payment Mode<\/span><\/td>\nOnline (Credit\/Debit\/Net Banking\/UPI)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note:<\/b> Candidates opting for 2 modes can select more B-schools for score sending without additional charges.<\/span><\/p>\n

MAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Criteria<\/b><\/td>\nDescription<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Educational Qualification<\/span><\/td>\nGraduation in any discipline from a recognized university<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Final-Year Students<\/span><\/td>\nEligible to apply<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Age Limit<\/span><\/td>\nNo upper age limit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Minimum Marks<\/span><\/td>\nNo minimum percentage criteria (as per AIMA)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Attempt Limit<\/span><\/td>\nNo limit on number of attempts<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

MAT Exam Pattern (2026 September Session)<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Section<\/b><\/td>\nNo. of Questions<\/b><\/td>\nTime Suggested<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Language Comprehension<\/span><\/td>\n40<\/span><\/td>\n30 mins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning<\/span><\/td>\n40<\/span><\/td>\n30 mins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mathematical Skills<\/span><\/td>\n40<\/span><\/td>\n40 mins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Data Analysis & Sufficiency<\/span><\/td>\n40<\/span><\/td>\n35 mins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Indian & Global Environment<\/span><\/td>\n40<\/span><\/td>\n15 mins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total<\/b><\/td>\n200<\/b><\/td>\n150 mins<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

FAQs \u2013 MAT September 2026<\/b><\/p>\n

Q1. Who can apply for MAT September 2026?<\/b>
\n<\/b> Any graduate or final-year student from a recognized university is eligible to apply.<\/span><\/p>\n

Q2. What is the application fee for MAT?<\/b>
\n<\/b> \u20b92,100 for one test mode; \u20b93,300 for two modes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Q3. How many times can I attempt MAT?<\/b>
\n<\/b> No restriction. You can take MAT multiple times in the same year or different sessions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Q4. Is there any negative marking?<\/b>
\n<\/b> Yes. 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Q5. Which colleges accept MAT scores?<\/b>
\n<\/b> Over 600+ AICTE-approved B-schools in India accept MAT scores.<\/span><\/p>\n

Q6. What is the validity of MAT scores?<\/b>
\n<\/b> MAT scores are valid for 1 year from the date of result declaration.<\/span><\/p>\n

Q7. Can I appear for MAT from home?<\/b>
\n<\/b> Yes. Through the IBT (Internet-Based Test) mode, you can take MAT from home.<\/span><\/p>\n

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