MAT Exam Date and Time 2026: PBT on Dec 20, CBT on Dec 27; Check Reporting, Gate Closure, Exam Time

Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a popular national level MBA entrance exams in India that is conducted by All Indian Management Association (AIMA). MAT is conducted four times in a year in February, May, September and December. 

MAT December 2026 Exam Dates is out. MAT exam will be held in Paper Based Test (PBT) mode on December 20, and in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode on December 27, 2026. MAT December 2026 results will be released by AIMA by the first week of January 2027 on MAT official website mat.aima.in. Check MAT Exam Timings 2026 and MAT Exam Time 2026 for both the exam modes in the following section.

MAT Paper Based Test (PBT) date and time is December 20, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12.00 Noon. Check MAT exam reporting time, and other details in the table below. Candidates should check their admit card, reconfirm their exam centre, date and exact timings.

MAT Computer Based Test (CBT) date and time is December 27, 2026. Check exam reporting time, and other details in the table below. There can also be an additional slot/ session of this exam in the afternoon. Hence, candidates should check their admit card, reconfirm their exam centre, date and exact timings.

AIMA has issued following exam day instructions for candidates registered for MAT 2026 exam.  

• You must carry this Admit Card to the Test Centre for appearing in the Test.
• The gate of test centre shall close 30 minutes before the commencement of examination. After the gate is closed, entry shall not be allowed under any circumstances.
• You must bring any valid Original photo ID proof for verification, such as (i) Voter ID Card, (ii) PAN Card, (iii) Driving License, (iv) Photo ID issued by any government organization or recognized educational institution, (v) Passport (vi) Aadhaar Card, etc. to the test centre.
• Candidates without valid Original photo ID proof will not be permitted to write the test.
• No candidate will be allowed to leave the test room before the end of test.
• Request for change of test centre/city will not be entertained.

Read complete MAT 2026 Exam Guidelines and download PDF document for future reference from the link below. 

AIMA has issued following exam day instructions for candidates taking MAT paper based test.  

• Answer sheets are scanned by machine to compute the scores. Accuracy in scoring is dependent on the candidates marking their answer sheets properly. Therefore, accurate scoring is dependent on your strict adherence to the following instructions:
• Every question has four answer options. Mark the answer option number chosen by darkening the corresponding oval on the answer sheet using ball point pen (black/blue) only.
• Shade only one oval. If you shade more than one oval, the answer will be treated as wrong.
• The correct method of shading the oval has been indicated in "Important Instructions" on Side-1 of the Answer Sheet and must be strictly followed.
• Take care not to tear, bend or mutilate the Answer Sheet.

MAT 2026 exam registration process is open. Check how to register in simple steps: 

Step 1: Visit MAT Official Website (mat.aima.in)

Step 2: Create a New Account

Step 3: Fill the Application Form

Step 4: Upload Documents Required for MAT Registration 2026

Step 5: Pay the Application Fee

Step 6: Review and Submit the Application

Step 7: Download and Print the Confirmation Page

After registering for MAT exam, download MAT Preparation 2026 Guide and take free MAT Mock Tests 2026, and download MAT Previous Year Question Paper 2026 and MAT Sample Paper 2026 

MAT December 2026 Exam Date and Time: MAT 2026 Exam will be held in Paper Based Test (PBT) mode on December 20, 2026 and Computer Based Test (CBT) mode on December 27, 2026. MAT Exam Registration process is open. MAT exam duration is 2 hours. Check MAT Exam Reporting Time, Gate Closing Time, Exam Start Time and End Time in the above article. Read complete MAT 2026 Exam Guidelines.