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    MAT Registration 2026: September Session Application Form, Last Date, Fees & How to Apply
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    MAT Registration 2026: September Session Application Form, Last Date, Fees & How to Apply

    Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 26 Aug 2026, 05:38 PM IST

    The MAT registration form 2026 for the September session will end on September 7, 2026, for PBT mode and on September 14, 2026, for CBT mode. Interested candidates can fill out the MAT application form at the MAT 2026 exam official website. In a recent update, AIMA has released the MAT PBT (SD) application form and the last date is September 01, 2026. Moreover, the MAT 2026 PBT (SD) exam will be held on September 06, 2026. Candidates are required to fill out the MAT registration form before the last date to appear for the PBT mode exam to be held on September 13, 2026, and the CBT mode on September 20, 2026. Candidates must fulfil the MAT 2026 eligibility criteria of a three-year bachelor's degree with 50% marks. Only registered candidates will be able to download the MAT 2026 admit card from September 10, 2026, for the PBT exam and September 17, 2026, for the CBT mode. Read this article to know the MAT registration last date, the MAT registration fee, the MAT form fill-up 2026, the documents required to apply for the MAT exam, and things to remember while filling out the MAT examination form.

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    1. MAT Registration 2026: Things to remember
    2. MAT 2026 PBT Special Drive Exam
    3. Eligibility Criteria for MAT 2026
    4. MAT Registration Dates 2026: September Session
    5. Documents Required for MAT Registration 2026
    6. Mistakes to be avoided while filling out the MAT Application Form 2026
    7. How to Fill the MAT 2026 Application Form?
    8. MAT Exam 2026 Registration Fees
    9. How to retrieve the MAT exam login password?
    10. MAT Exam Centres 2026
    11. What happens after the MAT Exam Registration 2026?
    MAT Registration 2026: September Session Application Form, Last Date, Fees & How to Apply
    MAT Registration Form 2026 May session

    Candidates can fill out the MAT September 2026 application form through the official AIMA MAT website. Select the required test mode and complete the registration, document upload, institute selection and fee payment steps before the applicable deadline.

    [Fill MAT 2026 Registration Form]

    MAT Registration 2026: Things to remember

    The September session MAT registration process will end on September 7, 2026, for the PBT mode, while the CBT mode registration will end on September 14, 2026. While registering for the MAT 2026 September session, candidates will have to provide all the required details. Before applying for the MAT exam registration 2026, applicants can go through the things to be noted regarding the MAT exam.

    • All India Management Association (AIMA) is conducting the MAT exam 2026 in four sessions: February, May, September, and December in a year.
    • Candidates can complete the MAT registration process 2026 only online through the official website.
    • Management Aptitude Test 2026 will be held in CBT and PBT modes.
    • Candidates can appear for more than one mode of the exam by paying the requisite AIMA MAT exam fee 2026.
    • Candidates can choose from around 7 management institutes to share the MAT exam 2026 scorecard free of charge. The additional institutes can only be selected by paying the MAT 2026 application fee of Rs. 118.
    • Candidates are required to have a valid email address, a scanned photo, and a scanned signature for the MAT 2026 registration form.
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    MAT 2026 PBT Special Drive Exam

    The AIMA will conduct the MAT 2026 special drive exam in PBT mode. The MAT 2026 PBT special drive exam will be held on September 06, 2026. Interested candidates can register for the same before the last date of September 01, 2026, and the downloading of the MAT (SD) admit card will start from September 03, 2026, at 05:00 PM. In addition to this, the MAT PBT result will be released on September 11, 2026.

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    Eligibility Criteria for MAT 2026

    Candidates should check the eligibility conditions prescribed by AIMA for appearing in MAT 2026. Final-year undergraduate students are also eligible to apply, subject to the applicable conditions. Candidates should also check the individual eligibility requirements of the management institutes to which they plan to apply.

    • Candidates must have passed a 3-year bachelor’s degree from an approved university with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks to apply for the MAT 2026.
    • Final-year students can also register for the MAT exam.
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    MAT Registration Dates 2026: September Session

    The official notification of the MAT registration 2026 September session and the last date to apply for 2026 are mentioned below in the table. Candidates who wish to appear for the MAT 2026 exam can go through the table to know the MAT exam 2026 registration last date. The AIMA MAT 2026 exam schedule includes the MAT registration last date for CBT and PBT modes, which are listed below.

    MAT 2026 September session: Important dates

    Test Mode
    MAT exam last date to apply 2026
    MAT exam 2026 admit card download
    MAT exam dates 2026
    PBT (SD)September 01, 2026September 03, 2026 (05:00)September 06, 2026

    PBT

    September 07, 2026

    September 10, 2026

    September 13, 2026

    CBT
    September 14, 2026
    September 17, 2026
    September 20, 2026

    Documents Required for MAT Registration 2026

    Students must keep the following documents and information ready before doing the AIMA MAT exam registration:

    • Scanned copy of the passport-size photograph and signature in JPG/JPEG format.
    • Credit/debit card or net banking details.
    • All educational qualification details.

    Mistakes to be avoided while filling out the MAT Application Form 2026

    • Applicants must ensure that they enter their names as per the official documents.
    • Applicants must check the payment status after paying the MAT exam fees.
    • Applicants must enter a valid email address and contact number to receive the notification regarding the AIMA MAT 2026 exam.
    • Applicants must upload the documents in the prescribed size and format.
    • Candidates should carefully review all details before submitting the MAT application form, as AIMA's 2026 instructions do not provide for a correction window.

    How to Fill the MAT 2026 Application Form?

    Eligible candidates can visit the official website and fill out the MAT application form 2026. Candidates attending the CBT and PBT modes must complete the online MAT examination form. Candidates can follow the steps for MAT registration to avoid confusion and mistakes while applying.

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    Steps to create the MAT exam registration login

    • Candidates can visit the MAT exam official website, mat.aima.in.
    • Enter details such as Name, Phone Number, Email ID, Date of Birth, and set a password to create a MAT login account.
    • Confirm the details added and click the submit button.
    • After submission of the MAT exam registration details, an OTP will be shared with the registered mobile number.
    • After the verification of the OTP, a new login will be shared with the registered email ID.
    • Using the credentials, the candidate can log in to the account and complete the MAT exam registration.

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    Steps to complete the MAT Exam 2026 Registration

    Step 1: Select AIMA MAT test mode and exam centre

    Choose the MAT exam centres 2026 to attend the CBT and PBT mode exams. Applicants are allowed to choose at least one or two exam modes.

    Step 2: Upload photo and signature

    Upload the recent passport-size photograph and signature as per the format mentioned below:

    Documents
    Specifications

    Photograph (Between 10 and 50 KB)

    • Scanned copy of a light-colored photograph (not more than six months old) in JPEG/JPG format only.
    • The background of the photo must be white.
    • Caps and dark glasses are not acceptable.
    • Candidates wearing reading glasses must ensure that there is no reflection.
    • Religious headwear is acceptable.

    Signature (Between 5 and 20 KB)

    • A scanned copy of the signature is in JPEG/JPG format only.
    • Sign with a black ink pen on white paper and scan it.
    • Make sure that the same signature is used while writing the exam and in the interview round. A mismatch in signatures will disqualify the candidates.

    Step 3: Select Management Institutes

    Candidates who opt for two test modes can choose two management colleges to send their MAT exam scorecard to, in addition to choosing five colleges.

    Step 4: Payment of MAT exam application fees

    After choosing the colleges, the payment section will appear on the screen. Payment can be made through Debit / Credit Card / Net Banking/Wallet. The MAT application fee 2026 is around Rs. 2300, and Rs. 4000 is to be made to attend both test modes.

    Step 5: Enter the personal and educational details

    After the payment of the MAT exam fees 2026, candidates must fill out the personal details, educational qualifications, and work experience (if any).

    Step 6: View and download the MAT registration form.

    Finally, candidates can view the MAT exam application form before submitting and download the MAT application form 2026 for future reference.

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    MAT Exam 2026 Registration Fees

    Candidates who paid the MAT exam 2026 application fees and uploaded the details can only attend the MAT exam. Candidates can pay the MAT 2026 exam fees as per the following criteria:

    AIMA MAT Exam Mode
    MAT Application Fees 2026

    Paper-Based Test (PBT) or Computer-Based Test (CBT)

    Rs. 2300

    PBT + CBT

    Rs. 4000

    How to retrieve the MAT exam login password?

    Candidates who forgot their MAT login password can easily retrieve it by following the steps mentioned below.

    • Click on the ‘Forgot password’ tab shown in the MAT exam login window.
    • Enter the following details: E-mail address, Mobile number, and Date of birth to verify your MAT application.
    • After submitting the details, a new link will be shared with the registered email address.
    • Candidates can click on the new link and create a new password for the AIMA MAT account.

    MAT Exam Centres 2026

    Candidates can select preferred test cities for allotment of the MAT exam centre at the time of filling out the MAT application form. AIMA will conduct the MAT exam 2026 across more than 50 cities all over India. Candidates must report to the exam centres on the specified MAT exam date.

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    What happens after the MAT Exam Registration 2026?

    The AIMA MAT exam will be conducted in online and offline modes. The candidates who completed the AIMA MAT exam registration can download the MAT exam admit card for CBT and PBT exam modes from the official website, mat.aima.in. After downloading the MAT 2026 admit card, candidates are advised to appear at the MAT exam centre with a valid government-issued ID and a printed copy of the MAT 2026 hall ticket for the exam.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the last date of MAT registration 2026 for September session?
    A:

    The last date of MAT registration for the May session, PBT mode, is September 07, 2026, and the CBT will be closed September 14, 2026.

    Q: What is the eligibility criteria of MAT 2026?
    A:

    MAT eligibility criteria 2026 is mentioned below.

    • Candidates must complete their bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institution.
    • Students pursuing the final year of graduation can also apply for MAT 2026.
    Q: What are the steps to fill the MAT registration form 2026?
    A:

    The steps to fill the MAT registration form are as follows.

    • Registration
    • Login 
    • Pay the registration fee
    • Upload the documents 
    • Fill the personal and qualification information
    • View and download the MAT 2026 application form
    Q: What is the application fee of MAT 2026?
    A:

    The application fee for MAT 2026 is as follows:

    Paper-Based Test (PBT) or Computer-Based Test (CBT)
    Rs 2300/-
    PBT + CBTRs 4000/-
    Q: What can I retrieve the MAT login passwords?
    A:

    The steps to retrieve the MAT login passwords are as follows

    Step 1 - Visit the official website.
    Step 2 - Click on the 'forgot password' tab
    Step 3 - Enter the following details

    • E-mail address
    • Mobile number
    • Date of birth

    Step 4- Candidates will receive a link on the registered email ID
    Step 5- Click on the link which receive on registered email ID to change the passwords 

    Q: Can I purchase MAT application form offline?
    A:

    MAT application forms are available in online mode only. The candidates can fill the form on the AIMA-MAT website by creating a student account on the official website.

    Q: What are the documents required for MAT registration process?
    A:

    Applicants need passport size photograph (not less than 50 KB and not less than 100 KB) and digital signature (not less than 10 KB and not more than 25 KB).

    Q: How many MAT participating colleges can a test taker select while registration?
    A:

    Candidates can select up to seven participating colleges in MAT  form where they want to take admission. AIMA will send their MAT scorecards to these colleges directly for shortlisting.

    Q: What is PBT and CBT in MAT exam?
    A:

    MAT PBT is a paper-based test while MAT CBT is a computer-based test. Both of these modes can be attempted only at the MAT test centre.

    Q: How many test center can I select for MAT exam?
    A:

    Each test taker gets a chance to select up to four exam cities in the MAT application form 2026. The candidates must select cities based on their preference in terms of least distance from home.

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