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Upcoming
Exam: 20 May 2026
All India Management Association (AIMA)
Management Aptitude Test (MAT) 2026 - May Session
AIMA (All India Management Association) conducts MAT four times a year (February, May, September, December). It is a standardized test to facilitate Business Schools (B-Schools) in screening candidates for admission to MBA and allied programmes.
1. Exam Session (May 2026)
- Registrations: Opens late March 2026.
- PBT (Paper Based Test) Date: Late May 2026.
- CBT (Computer Based Test) Date: Late May 2026.
- IBT (Internet Based Test) Dates: Conducted across multiple slots in May/June.
2. Modes of Examination
Candidates can choose any one or two of the following modes:
- Internet Based Test (IBT)
- Double Internet Based Test (IBT + IBT)
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Paper Based Test (PBT)
- CBT + IBT
- PBT + IBT
- PBT + CBT
3. Contact & Registration Hub
| Reference | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply / Dashboard | AIMA MAT Portal |
4. Test Structure
- Total Questions: 150 Objective Type Questions.
- Duration: 120 Minutes.
- Sections: Language Comprehension, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, and Economic & Business Environment.
Important Dates
Exam Timeline
Notification Released25 March 2026
Application Starts25 March 2026
Application Ends15 May 2026
Exam Date20 May 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
Age Criteria
No Age Limit
Qualification
Education
Graduates in any discipline. Final year students can also apply.
Attempts
Limits
No Limit
How to Apply
Follow this step-by-step guide to fill the MAT 2026 (May Session) application form correctly.
Documents Required
- Scanned Passport Size Photo (20-50kb, JPG)
- Scanned Signature (10-20kb, JPG)
- Class 10th & 12th Marksheets
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
Syllabus & Pattern
Download Official Syllabus
The detailed syllabus and exam pattern are available in the official notification PDF.
Download Notification PDF