MAT September 2026 Result Date: AIMA Expected to Release PBT/CBT Scorecard by Early October
Published 26 Sept 20264 min read
AIMA has not announced a fixed result date for the MAT September 2026 session, but candidates can expect their scorecard by the first week of October 2026. The examination body typically releases MAT scorecards within roughly two to three weeks of the final session of a testing cycle rather than pre-announcing a result date — and since the September cycle's last session (CBT) was held on September 20, 2026, that pattern points to an early-October release.
When Will AIMA Release the MAT September 2026 Result?
AIMA does not publish a scheduled result date for any MAT session in advance. Instead, it has consistently released scorecards within about two to three weeks of the cycle's final exam. MAT September 2026 was conducted in two modes:
- PBT (Paper-Based Test): September 13, 2026
- CBT (Computer-Based Test): September 20, 2026
Going by this pattern, the scorecard is expected by the first week of October 2026. AIMA will notify test-takers by email once results are live — candidates don't need to keep manually checking, though the dashboard will reflect the result as soon as it's published.
How to Download the MAT September 2026 Scorecard
- Go to the official AIMA MAT website: mat.aima.in
- Click login and enter your registration number and email ID.
- Select the exam month (February/May/September/December).
- Click on the scorecard option in the dashboard.
- Your MAT scorecard will appear on screen.
- Click download and save it as a PDF.
What's on the MAT Scorecard
Every MAT scorecard includes:
- Candidate's name
- Candidate's photo and signature
- Candidate's gender and category
- Exam session, mode, date and year
- Sectional percentiles
- Overall percentile
MAT September 2026 Exam Details
The September 2026 cycle ran across two modes — PBT on September 13 and CBT on September 20. Test-takers described both sessions as relatively easy, though difficulty perception can vary by individual preparation and section-wise strength. A MAT scorecard is valid for one year from the date of the exam, and it's used for admission to management programmes at hundreds of participating B-schools across India — the source puts this figure at over 700 institutes, though widely cited figures elsewhere put it closer to 600+; candidates should confirm current participating-institute counts on the official AIMA site before relying on either number.
What Happens Next
- Candidates should watch their registered email for the AIMA notification once the scorecard is live.
- MAT is conducted four times a year — February, May, September and December — so the next opportunity is the December 2026 session, with exact dates yet to be announced.
- Once the result is out, admission is not centralised: candidates typically apply directly to their chosen participating institutes using their MAT scorecard, and each institute runs its own further selection process (which may include group discussion, personal interview, or written ability test).
Official Website
Candidates should check and download their result only through the official AIMA MAT portal: mat.aima.in.
FAQ Section
Q: When will the MAT September 2026 result be announced?
A: AIMA hasn't set a fixed date, but based on its usual pattern, the scorecard is expected by the first week of October 2026 — roughly two to three weeks after the CBT session on September 20.
Q: How do I download my MAT September 2026 scorecard?
A: Log in at mat.aima.in with your registration number and email ID, select the September exam month, and download the scorecard as a PDF from your dashboard.
Q: What information does the MAT scorecard include?
A: Your name, photo, signature, gender, category, exam session/mode/date, sectional percentiles, and overall percentile.
Q: How long is a MAT score valid?
A: One year from the date of the exam.
Q: Will AIMA notify me when the result is out?
A: Yes — AIMA informs test-takers by email once scorecards are available.
Q: When is the next MAT session after September 2026?
A: MAT runs four times a year — February, May, September and December — so the next session is expected in December 2026, though exact dates haven't been announced yet.