MAT 2026 May Registration: Application Link for PBT & CBT; What are the Changes Introduced by AIMA?

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Somdatta Roy

Senior Content Writer | Updated on - May 25, 2026

All India Management Association (AIMA) has officially opened registrations for the MAT May 2026 session. Apply for Paper-Based (PBT) or Computer-Based (CBT) or both modes. Check the revised exam structure and fee here.

The online registration for the MAT May 2026 session is currently online. MAT (Management Aptitude Test) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) for admission into MBA and PGDM programs across more than 800 B-schools in India.

To be eligible, you must hold a graduation degree from a UGC-recognized university, though final-year students and professional degree holders like CA, CS, or ICWA are also welcome to apply. While there is no specific age limit or minimum marks required to sit for the MAT itself, most accepting colleges typically require at least 50% in graduation (45% for reserved categories). MAT is conducted in multiple phases throughout the year, in February, May, September, and December. The examination body has officially discontinued the IBT mode, now shifting all its focus to the PBT & CBT modes.

MAT May 2026: How to Apply?

Step 1: Visit the official portal at mat.aima.in.
Step 2: Register as a new user with a valid email ID and mobile number.
Step 3: Fill in the application form and upload a recent passport-size photograph (10-50KB) and signature (5-20KB).
Step 4: Select your preferred test mode and cities.
Step 5: Pay the fee online via Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI and download the confirmation page.

Source: MAT 2026 Registration Portal

Revised MAT 2026 Fee

MAT May 2026 session fees have been updated. Check them below:

Test Mode	Fee Amount
Single Mode (Only PBT or Only CBT)	INR 2,100
Dual Mode (Both PBT + CBT)	INR 3,300

If you wish to send your scores to more than the five B-schools included in the basic fee, there is typically an additional charge of approximately INR 118 per additional college.

MAT 2026: Revised Exam Updates

For the MAT 2026-27 session check out the revised details by AIMA:

Shorter Duration: The exam time has been reduced from 150 minutes to 120 minutes (2 hours).
Fewer Questions: The total number of questions has dropped from 200 to 150 (30 questions per section).
New Section Name: "The section previously known as "Indian & Global Environment" (General Awareness) has been revamped and is now called "Economic & Business Environment."
Revised Fees: The registration fees for the MAT May 2026 session have been increased by INR 100 for a single mode and INR 200 for the dual mode compared to the previous year.
Best Score Policy: If you take the Dual Mode (PBT + CBT), your highest score will be used for admissions.
More Test Cities: New centers added in cities like Aizawl, Cuttack, Gwalior, and Jabalpur.

MAT 2026 May Schedule (PBT & CBT Modes)

The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) 2026 schedule for both the Paper-Based Test (PBT) and Computer-Based Test (CBT) modes is given below:

MAT Exam Mode	Registration Deadline	Admit Card Release	Test Date
PBT (Paper Based Test)	May 25, 2026	May 28, 2026	May 31, 2026
CBT (Computer Based Test)	June 8, 2026	June 11, 2026	June 14, 2026

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