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    MAT 2026 February Exam Dates Announced: PBT & CBT Schedule, Admit Card & Registration Deadlines

    MAT 2026 February Exam Dates Announced: PBT & CBT Schedule, Admit Card & Registration Deadlines

    Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 17 Feb 2026, 12:53 PM IST

    MAT 2026 exam (February session) schedule has been released by the All India Management Association (AIMA) at mat.aima.in. As per the schedule, candidates can download the MAT admit card for CBT mode from March 05, 2026, while the date to download the admit card for the MAT Exam PBT Mode is February 26, 2026. the MAT February sessions exams (CBT) mode will be held on March 08, 2026. MAT 2026 February session (PBT examination) will be held on March 01, 2026. The MAT exam 2026 registration last date to apply for PBT is February 23, and CBT is March 02, 2026. To know more details about the MAT exam date 2026, MAT exam time, etc., go through this article.

    This Story also Contains

    1. MAT Exam Dates 2026- Overview of MAT 2026 February Session
    2. Eligibility Criteria for MAT 2026
    3. MAT Registration Date 2026
    4. MAT Admit Card Date 2026
    5. MAT Exam Date 2026
    6. MAT Result Date 2026
    MAT 2026 February Exam Dates Announced: PBT & CBT Schedule, Admit Card & Registration Deadlines
    MAT Exam Date 2026

    MAT Exam Dates 2026- Overview of MAT 2026 February Session

    The candidates who are going to appear for the MAT 2026 are advised to be updated with the Management Aptitude Test dates. The MAT exam 2026 was held in multiple modes on various dates. AIMA has released the MAT February session dates on its official website. Candidates can complete the MAT exam registration 2026 by visiting the official website of the AIMA MAT exam.

    The MAT exam is conducted four times in a year, i.e., in February, May, September, and December. Here is the table of MAT exam schedule, which mentions the last date to apply for CBT and PBT, the MAT exam admit card release date, the MAT exam date 2026, and so on.

    Important Dates for MAT 2026 Registration, Admit Card, and Exam (PBT Mode February Session)

    MAT 2026 Events (February Session)MAT 2026 PBT Dates

    MAT 2026 registration last date (February session)

    February 23, 2026

    MAT 2026 Admit card (February sessions)

    February 26, 2026

    MAT 2026 exam February session (PBT Mode)

    March 01, 2026
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    MAT Exam Dates 2026: CBT mode (February Session)

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    MAT 2026 last date to apply (February session)

    March 02, 2026

    MAT 2026 admit card CBT Mode

    March 05, 2026

    MAT 2026 exam date, CBT mode (February sessions)

    March 08, 2026

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    Eligibility Criteria for MAT 2026

    As per MAT 2026 eligibility criteria, candidates should have completed their bachelor's degree from a recognised institution and also should have secured 50% marks in total aggregate in graduation. Also, those who are in the final year of graduation are also eligible to appear for the MAT exam. There is no age bar set by the AIMA to appear for the MAT exam.

    MAT Registration Date 2026

    The last date for the MAT registration 2026, February session (PBT mode) is February 23, 2026. On the other hand MAT 2026 registartion last date for the CBT mode (February session) is March 01, 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can fill out the online application form for the MAT exam by visiting the official website, mat.aima.in.

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    MAT Admit Card Date 2026

    AIMA will issue the MAT hall ticket 2026 for PBT and CBT three days before the MAT exam date 2026. As per the schedule, the admit card for PBT was issued in online mode. Candidates can download their MAT hall ticket on the official website by clicking the AIMA MAT login portal and using their registered email ID and password.

    On the day of the MAT exam, candidates will have to carry a printed copy of the MAT admit card downloaded along with them to the examination centre.

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    MAT Exam Date 2026

    The AIMA MAT exam was held in CBT and PBT modes. As per the MAT exam dates, the PBT mode will be conducted on March 01, 2026. For the CBT mode, the exam will be held on March 08, 2026. Candidates can check the timings for the MAT 2026 exam date as given on their AIMA MAT admit card.

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    MAT Result Date 2026

    The February session result of the MAT exam 2026 for PBT and CBT will be released in online mode. The authority has not yet released the MAT exam 2026 result date. The MAT result will be available online, and candidates can download it at the official website using the login credentials. The MAT result will not be sent to candidates in any other way, such as via speed post, email, etc. Candidates can use their MAT score to apply for more than 600 B-schools in India.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What are the MAT 2026 exam dates?
    A:

    The AIMA MAT exam for the February session will be held for PBT and CBT mode. The CBT will be held on March 08, and the PBT was held on March 01, 2026.

    Q: Will there be different dates for downloading of MAT admit card 2026?
    A:

    Yes, according to MAT 2026 exam dates, the admit card issued 3 days before the PBT and CBT exam.

    Q: When will the MAT result 2026 be declared?
    A:

    The MAT 2026 result of the February session will be announced in the last week of March 2026.

    Q: When will the MAT 2026 application process start?
    A:

    The MAT 2026 application process was started online at the official website of AIMA MAT, mat.aima.in.

    Q: How many attempts are allowed in MAT exam in an academic year?
    A:

    MAT exam is conducted multiple times in a year, so candidates can take as many attempts as they want. However, they have to register for every MAT attempt separately. The score of latest attempt is taken into consideration.

    Q: If I fail to appear in a MAT exam, can I appear for it on a next date?
    A:

    Yes, if a candidate fails to appear for a MAT exam, they can appear for the next test, if they have registered for the next exam too. If not, then they can apply for the next exam and appear for it.

    Q: How many questions to attempt in MAT 2026 exam?
    A:

    MAT 2026 exam had a total of 150 questions. There was 5 sections with 30 questions in each section. Candidates will get 120 minutes to complete the MAT 2026 exam. 

    Q: What is the last date to register for MAT 2026 February session?
    A:

    The last date to register for MAT 2026 February session for PBT mode was February 23, 2026, and for PBT mode the last date was March 02, 2026.

    Q: What are the exam dates for MAT 2026 PBT and CBT modes?
    A:

    The exam date for MAT 2026 PBT and CBT mode is March 01 and March 08, 2026, respectively. 

    Q: How can I check my MAT 2026 result?
    A:

    MAT 2026 results can be checked in the candidate login. AIMA releases MAT 2026 results directly in the registered candidates dashboard. 

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