MAT Application Form 2026: Registration, Fee, Sessions and How to Apply

MAT 2026 runs four times a year, in February, May, September, and December, making it the most frequently held MBA entrance exam in India. The All India Management Association, which conducts MAT at mat.aima.in, offers each session in both paper-based (PBT) and computer-based (CBT) modes, with separate registration deadlines and exam dates for each mode within the same session. This page covers the session-wise schedule, the fee for single and dual mode, the registration process, and one detail that catches most first-time candidates off guard: there is no correction window at all.

MAT 2026 Application Highlights

MAT 2026's key facts sit in the table below. Each row gets its own section further down.

MAT Session-Wise Registration Dates 2026

MAT's four-session calendar means registration opens and closes multiple times a year, with PBT and CBT carrying separate deadlines within each session. The table below covers all confirmed 2026 sessions.

Registration for the September 2026 session is currently open. A candidate can register for any number of sessions across the year using the same login credentials.

MAT 2026 Application Fee for Single and Dual Mode

MAT 2026's fee depends on whether a candidate registers for one exam mode or both within the same session, and AIMA adjusted the amount by Rs 100 partway through the year.

The February 2026 session charged Rs 2,200 for single mode and Rs 3,800 for dual mode. Payment was accepted through debit card, credit card, or net banking. Once paid, the fee was not refunded, and registering for a second session within the same year required a fresh payment at the current rate.

MAT PBT and CBT Mode Selection Explained

MAT is one of the few entrance exams that lets candidates choose between a paper-based and a computer-based test within the same session, and the choice carries practical differences beyond just the medium.

PBT is held at designated exam centres on a fixed date, using OMR sheets. CBT is held about a week later at computer test centres. A candidate who registers for both modes (dual mode) sits two separate exams a week apart and can use either score for B-school applications. The practical advantage of dual mode is a genuine second attempt within the same session at a lower incremental cost (Rs 1,700 for the second mode rather than a full Rs 2,300). A candidate who registers for only one mode can still register for the next session separately if they want another attempt.

How to Register for MAT 2026 Online

MAT 2026's registration follows the same process across all four sessions, and a candidate who has already registered for an earlier session can use the same login for later ones.

• Go to mat.aima.in and click Register (new candidates) or Login (returning candidates).
• Enter your name, email address, mobile number, city, and create a password.
• Log in with the application number sent by AIMA and your password.
• Select the session (February, May, September, or December) and exam mode (PBT, CBT, or both).
• Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and work experience if applicable.
• Select two preferred exam cities from the drop-down.
• Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the format and size shown on the portal.
• Pay the application fee online.
• Review every entry carefully before clicking Submit, since there is no correction window.
• Download and save the confirmation page.

Documents Required for MAT 2026 Registration

MAT's document list is one of the lightest among MBA entrance exams, since AIMA verifies academic records only through the B-schools a candidate applies to after the exam, not during registration.

No category certificate, no Class 10 or Class 12 marksheet upload, and no live photo capture were required during MAT 2026 registration. Category-based relaxations are handled by individual B-schools during their own admission processes, not by AIMA during MAT registration.

Why MAT 2026 Has No Correction Window

MAT 2026 does not offer a correction facility after the form is submitted, a constraint that is stricter than every other entrance exam in this set. Once a candidate clicks Submit, every field in the form is locked permanently.

AIMA's stance is that the admit card and test-city allotment are generated directly from the submitted form, so allowing edits after submission would disrupt the allocation process. This makes the review step before submission the only real check a candidate gets. There is no fallback for a wrong name, a wrong city preference, or an incorrect exam mode selection once the form goes through.

MAT Exam Format and Scoring 2026

MAT carries more questions than any other MBA entrance exam in this set, which shapes how candidates manage their time across sections.

All five sections carry equal weight. The Indian and Global Environment section is not counted toward the composite score used by most B-schools, but the marks are still recorded and visible on the scorecard. A candidate who skips this section entirely loses nothing in the composite percentile but may face questions about it during individual B-school interviews.

Common MAT 2026 Registration Mistakes

MAT 2026's no-correction policy makes registration errors more costly than in any other exam, since there is no facility to fix them after submission.

• Entering a name that does not match the graduation certificate, which surfaces only during B-school document verification and cannot be fixed through AIMA.
• Selecting the wrong exam mode (PBT when CBT was intended, or the reverse) and discovering the error only after submission.
• Choosing only one preferred exam city when two are allowed, reducing the chance of a nearby centre allotment.
• Paying the fee for a single mode and assuming dual mode was selected, when the fee amount itself determines the mode.
• Submitting the form without reviewing every field, since there is genuinely no correction or re-submission process after the form is locked.

MAT runs more frequently than any other MBA entrance exam, so a missed session or a registration error does not mean waiting an entire year for the next chance. Candidates planning ahead should note the separate PBT and CBT deadlines for each session, and treat the review step before submission as the only genuine checkpoint, since no correction window follows.

Prepp's dedicated MAT coverage is currently limited to the overview page linked in the introduction. No separate question paper or previous year paper pages are live for this exam at the time of writing.

MAT Application Form 2026 FAQs

Ques: Can I use my February session login to register for the September session?

Ques: If I register for dual mode (PBT and CBT), which score do B-schools see?

Ques: Is there a minimum percentage required in graduation to apply for MAT?

Ques: Can I change my exam city or mode after submitting the form?

Ques: How many times can I take MAT in a single year?