MAT PBT Registration 2026: Last Date December 14, Exam on December 20 — Apply Now
Published 13 Nov 20265 min read
The All India Management Association (AIMA) is accepting applications for the MAT December 2026 Paper-Based Test (PBT) until December 14, 2026. The PBT exam will be held on Sunday, December 20, 2026, across 27 cities in India. Candidates can register online at mat.aima.in [AIMA official].
This is the final MAT session of 2026. The next application window opens in February 2027 [source article].
Key Dates at a Glance
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| PBT registration last date | December 14, 2026 (Monday) |
| PBT admit card release | December 17, 2026 (5:00 PM onwards) |
| PBT exam date | December 20, 2026 (Sunday) |
| CBT registration last date | December 21, 2026 |
| CBT exam date | December 27, 2026 |
| Official portal | mat.aima.in |
Sources: AIMA official ; Education Times
Registration Fee: PBT vs CBT vs Dual Mode
| Mode | Fee |
|---|---|
| PBT only | ₹2,300 |
| CBT only | ₹2,300 |
| PBT + CBT (dual mode) | ₹4,000 |
Candidates opting for dual mode can select 7 Management Institutes (instead of 5) for score sharing [AIMA official].
Note: The fee is non-refundable. Pay via credit card, debit card, net banking, UPI, or wallet [AIMA official].
How to Register for MAT PBT 2026
Follow these steps on mat.aima.in [AIMA official; source article]:
- Visit mat.aima.in and click Register
- Create a login by entering your name, phone number, and email ID
- Validate using the OTP sent to your email/phone
- Open the MAT application form
- Select test mode — choose PBT (or PBT+CBT if you want both)
- Select exam date and test cities — choose 2 preferred cities
- Upload documents — passport-size photograph and scanned signature (specifications below)
- Select Management Institutes — choose 5 MIs (7 for dual mode)
- Pay the fee — ₹2,300 for PBT only; ₹4,000 for PBT+CBT
- Fill academic and personal details
- Preview and submit the form
- Save the confirmation for your records
Photo and Signature Specifications
| Document | Format | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPEG (.jpg/.jpeg) | 10–50 KB |
| Signature | JPEG (.jpg/.jpeg) | 5–20 KB |
Photo requirements: Recent passport-size colour photo, light/white background, no caps or dark glasses, both ears visible [AIMA official].
Signature requirements: Sign on white paper with black ink; scan only the signature area [AIMA official].
MAT PBT Test Cities (27 Cities)
The December 2026 PBT will be held in the following cities [source article; Dailyhunt]:
| Asansol | Kanpur | Bangalore |
| Kolkata | Bhilai | Kottayam |
| Chennai | Lucknow | Coimbatore |
| Mumbai | Cuttack | Noida |
| Delhi | Patna | Ernakulam-Kochi |
| Prayagraj | Gandhinagar | Pune |
| Guwahati | Ranchi | Gwalior |
| Surat | Hyderabad | Tiruchirappalli |
| Jabalpur | Visakhapatnam | Jaipur |
Note: The exact test centre address will be provided on your admit card. Centre activation depends on the minimum registration numbers [AIMA official].
What Happens After Registration
Admit card: Download from your dashboard on mat.aima.in from December 17, 2026, 5:00 PM onwards. AIMA does not send admit cards by post or email [AIMA official].
Exam day: Carry a printed copy of your admit card and a valid photo ID.
Score validity: MAT scores are valid for one year [AIMA official].
Official Website & Direct Link
MAT registration portal: https://mat.aima.in
AIMA official website: https://www.aima.in
