{"id":54689,"date":"2026-07-02T18:25:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T12:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jaipuria.ac.in\/blog\/?p=54689"},"modified":"2026-07-02T18:25:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T12:55:30","slug":"mat-guide-registration-exam-date-syllabus-preparation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jaipuria.ac.in\/blog\/mat-guide-registration-exam-date-syllabus-preparation\/","title":{"rendered":"MAT 2026: Registration, Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Cut-Offs & Preparation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. What is MAT?<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. MAT 2026 Key Dates and Highlights<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. MAT 2026 Registration Process<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. MAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. MAT 2026 Application Fee<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. MAT 2026 Exam Pattern and Structure<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. MAT 2026 Syllabus<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. MAT 2026 Marking Scheme<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. MAT 2026 Score Validity<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. MAT 2026 Selection Process<\/span><\/li>\n
  11. Top Colleges Accepting MAT Scores<\/span><\/li>\n
  12. MAT 2026 Preparation Strategy<\/span><\/li>\n
  13. MAT 2026 Preparation Timeline<\/span><\/li>\n
  14. MAT 2026 Expected Cut-Offs<\/span><\/li>\n
  15. Common Mistakes to Avoid in MAT Preparation<\/span><\/li>\n
  16. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What is MAT?<\/h2>\n

    The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a national-level MBA entrance examination<\/a> conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA). MAT is one of India’s oldest and most widely accepted management entrance tests and is recognised by hundreds of MBA and PGDM institutes<\/a> across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

    A major advantage of MAT is that it is conducted multiple times a year and is available in multiple formats, including Computer-Based Test (CBT) and Paper-Based Test (PBT). This flexibility makes MAT a popular choice among MBA aspirants seeking multiple admission opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n

    MAT 2026 Key Dates and Highlights<\/h3>\n
    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Particulars<\/b><\/td>\nDetails<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Conducting Body<\/span><\/td>\nAll India Management Association (AIMA)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Exam Frequency<\/span><\/td>\nMultiple Sessions Every Year<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Exam Modes<\/span><\/td>\nCBT & PBT<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Registration Window<\/span><\/td>\nVaries by Session<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Exam Duration<\/span><\/td>\n120 Minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Total Questions<\/span><\/td>\n150<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Official Website<\/span><\/td>\nmat.aima.in<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

    MAT 2026 Registration Process<\/h3>\n

    Steps to Register<\/h4>\n
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    1. Visit the official MAT website.<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Complete online registration.<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Verify email ID and mobile number.<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Fill in personal and academic details.<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. Upload a photograph and a signature.<\/li>\n
    6. Select exam mode and test centre.<\/span><\/li>\n
    7. Pay the application fee online.<\/span><\/li>\n
    8. Submit the application form and download the confirmation page.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      MAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria<\/h3>\n

      Candidates must:<\/span><\/p>\n