Candidates can submit their MAT 2026 application form online through the official AIMA MAT website. The PBT examination is scheduled to be conducted on September 13, 2026, while the CBT examination will take place on September 20, 2026.

The last date to register for the MAT PBT is September 7, 2026, whereas candidates appearing for the MAT CBT can apply until September 14, 2026.

Applicants can select their preferred examination mode and test city while completing the MAT September 2026 application form.

MAT September 2026 Application Fee

Candidates applying for MAT September 2026 will have to pay an application fee of INR 2300 for one examination mode.

Those who wish to appear for the MAT examination in both PBT and CBT modes will be required to pay a total fee of INR 4000.

MBA aspirants are advised not to wait until the final day and should complete the registration process well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical difficulties.

MAT September 2026 Important Dates

The MAT September 2026 examination will be conducted in two modes only — Paper-Based Test (PBT) and Computer-Based Test (CBT). Candidates can check the complete schedule below:

MAT 2026 Registration and Application Process

The MAT 2026 application form can be submitted only through online mode. The application procedure remains the same for candidates choosing either the PBT or CBT examination mode.

Candidates can follow the steps given below to complete their MAT September 2026 registration:

Step 1: Visit the official AIMA MAT website at www.mat.aima.in 

Step 2: Click on the ‘Register’ option available on the website.

Step 3: Enter the required details, including the candidate's name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID and password, to create a new account.

Step 4: Verify the registered mobile number by entering the OTP received on the phone.

Step 5: After successful verification, log in using the credentials provided and proceed to complete the MAT 2026 application form.

Step 6: Pay the applicable application fee of INR 2300.

Step 7: Select the preferred exam mode and examination city.

Step 8: Upload a recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature in the prescribed format.

Step 9: Select five colleges for the PI shortlist.

MAT Previous-Year Candidates Need Not Create a New Account

Candidates who have appeared for the MAT examination previously do not need to create a fresh registration account for the MAT September 2026 session.

Such candidates can simply log in as an existing user using their previous credentials and complete the application form for the September 2026 examination session.

MAT September 2026: Key Points for Aspirants

Candidates planning to take admission to MBA and other management programmes through MAT should carefully select their preferred examination mode while filling out the application form. They should also ensure that the selected examination city and other details are entered correctly before submitting the form.

With the PBT registration deadline set for September 7, 2026, and the CBT registration deadline scheduled for September 14, 2026, eligible candidates are advised to complete their application process within the prescribed timeline.

The MAT PBT examination will be held on September 13, 2026, followed by the CBT examination on September 20, 2026. Candidates should also keep track of the respective admit card release dates and download their hall tickets before appearing for the examination.