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MAT September 2026
ManagementRegistration OpenAIMA
Important Dates
Registration Start
Open
Registration Last Date
Sep 2026
Exam Date
Sep 13-14, 2026 (PBT) | Sep 20, 2026 (CBT)
About MAT September 2026
MAT (Management Aptitude Test) is conducted by AIMA (All India Management Association) 4 times a year — February, May, September, and December. It is accepted by 600+ B-schools across India.
MAT is a good option for students who want multiple attempts throughout the year. The exam is available in both paper-based (PBT) and computer-based (CBT) modes.
Quick Facts
Exam Mode
PBT and CBT both available
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Questions
200 questions
Marking Scheme
+1 for correct, -0.25 for wrong
Cities
60+ exam cities
Official Website
aima.in
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree in any discipline |
| Minimum Percentage | No minimum percentage required |
| Age Limit | No age limit |
| Attempts | 4 attempts per year (Feb, May, Sep, Dec) |
| Category Relaxation | Relaxation as per institute norms |
Exam Pattern
Mode
PBT and CBT
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Total Questions
200
Total Marks
200
Negative Marking
-0.25 for each wrong answer
Official Website
aima.in
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Language Comprehension | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematical Skills | 40 | 40 |
| Data Analysis & Sufficiency | 40 | 40 |
| Intelligence & Critical Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| Indian & Global Environment | 40 | 40 |
Syllabus
Reading Comprehension Grammar Vocabulary
Cutoff Trends (Last 3 Years)
| Year | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 80 | 93 |
| 2023 | 93 | 88 | 83 | 78 | 91 |
| 2022 | 92 | 87 | 82 | 77 | 90 |
Top Colleges Accepting MAT
Preparation Tips for Bihar Students
1
200 questions in 150 minutes — speed is essential
2
GK section is important — read newspapers daily
3
Multiple attempts per year — use each attempt to improve your score
4
Target 90+ percentile for top MAT colleges like Christ University, IPE Hyderabad
Important Links
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