POSTGRADUATE MANAGEMENT
MAT
Core details verifiedThe dedicated December 2026 dates page is used for this schedule. Check that your selected institution accepts this session and mode.
- Cycle
- December 2026 · Upcoming cycle
- Pattern
- 150 questions: 30 each in Language Comprehension, Intelligence/Critical Reasoning, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis/Sufficiency, and Economic/Business Environment.
- Timing
- 120 minutes. The December listing offers paper-based and computer-based tests.
- Marking
- The official FAQ specifies a deduction of 0.25 for each incorrect answer. All five sections contribute to the score; no unverified positive-award rule is added here.
- Eligibility
- Graduates in any discipline or equivalent; final-year candidates may apply provisionally. Minimum marks and other admission conditions are institution-specific.
- Acceptance
- AIMA’s participating institutions vary by session. A MAT score does not guarantee admission; check the selected programme directly.
Dates and validity
- Paper-based test
- 20 December 2026; registration closes 14 December; admit card 17 December.
- Computer-based test
- 27 December 2026; registration closes 21 December; admit card 24 December.
- Score validity
- One year, according to the official FAQ; institutional acceptance rules still apply.
These are the named documents’ schedules, subject to official amendments. Completed-cycle dates are reference information, not open registration deadlines. Recheck the official portal before applying.
Sources and editorial status
Reviewed 2026-10-27. Human editorial reviewer: pending. Each statement is limited to its named cycle and source. Unconfirmed fields remain unresolved.
- AIMA MAT FAQs ↗
Structure, duration, eligibility, penalty and validity.
- MAT dedicated test dates ↗
December 2026 PBT/CBT schedule.
Exam information and free practice availability are separate. The mock library shows available practice sets or an explicit preparation status. No paid test pack is on sale.