Overview
The All India Management Association (AIMA) will release the MAT CBT Admit Card 2026 on September 17, 2026, through the official MAT portal. Registered candidates can download their hall tickets using their login credentials ahead of the computer-based Management Aptitude Test, expected to be held on September 20, 2026. As MAT is an entrance examination and not a recruitment drive, the number of posts or vacancies is not applicable.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | All India Management Association (AIMA) |
| Post Name | MAT 2026 Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable – management entrance examination |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | mat.aima.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Admit Card Release | September 17, 2026 |
| Exam Date | September 20, 2026 (expected) |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should verify the reporting time, test centre address and examination schedule printed on their individual admit cards. AIMA may announce or revise dates through the official portal.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should have completed a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institution.
- Students appearing in the final year of their undergraduate programme may also register, subject to the admission requirements of participating management institutes.
- Candidates must meet any additional academic or percentage criteria prescribed by the institution to which they intend to apply.
- Possession of a MAT score does not automatically guarantee admission. Each participating institute follows its own admission policy and cut-off requirements.
Age Limit
- AIMA does not generally prescribe a specific upper age limit for appearing in MAT.
- Candidates must, however, satisfy the eligibility rules of the business school or management programme they select.
- Applicants are advised to check institution-specific conditions before submitting admission applications.
Fees
- Candidates must pay the applicable MAT registration fee online while completing the examination form.
- The fee may differ depending on whether a candidate selects CBT, PBT or more than one testing mode.
- There is no separate fee for downloading the admit card.
- Candidates should refer to the official registration dashboard for the current fee amount and payment status.
Selection Process
- MAT Computer-Based Test: Registered candidates must appear for the CBT at the allotted examination centre and time. The test assesses language comprehension, mathematical skills, data analysis, intelligence and critical reasoning, and the economic and business environment.
- Scorecard and Result: AIMA will prepare and publish MAT scores after the examination. Candidates will be able to access their scorecards through the online portal using the required credentials.
- Institute-Level Admission: Participating management institutions may shortlist candidates on the basis of MAT scores, academic records, group discussions, personal interviews or other admission criteria. There is no single centralised selection process for all institutes.
How to Apply
Candidates who have already registered can follow these steps to download the MAT CBT hall ticket:
- Visit the official MAT website at mat.aima.in using a secure browser.
- Open the candidate login or the MAT Admit Card 2026 link displayed on the homepage.
- Enter the registered email address, date of birth, password or other credentials requested on the login page.
- Select the relevant MAT session and CBT mode, if the dashboard displays multiple test options.
- Click the submit or login button to open the candidate dashboard.
- Download the admit card PDF and carefully verify the candidate’s name, photograph, signature, roll number, exam date, reporting time and test centre.
- Print at least two clear copies of the hall ticket. Candidates should contact the examination authority promptly if any material discrepancy is found.
- Carry the printed admit card along with an original, valid photo identity proof, such as an Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID, driving licence or PAN card, as permitted in the instructions.
Candidates should reach the test centre before the reporting deadline. Electronic devices, study material, calculators and other prohibited items should not be carried unless expressly allowed on the admit card.
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FAQs
1. When will the AIMA MAT CBT Admit Card 2026 be released?
The MAT CBT hall ticket is scheduled to be released online on September 17, 2026.
2. What credentials are required to download the MAT admit card?
Candidates will need the login details created during registration, which may include their registered email address, date of birth and password.
3. Which documents should candidates carry to the MAT CBT centre?
Candidates should carry a printed admit card and an original valid photo ID. They must also follow any additional document or photograph requirements printed on the hall ticket.
