The MAT December 2026 exam is crucial for learners who want to get admission to B-schools through a paper-based test (PBT) or computer-based test (CBT). Applicants are advised to refer to the registration closing dates and examination dates of their preferred mode before applying.

MAT exam is held by the All India Management Association (AIMA) for getting admission to top B-schools based on the MAT scores. The candidates can check the AIMA MAT official website to see the latest schedule, application fee, and registration process for December 2026.

<h2>MAT December Exam 2026: Key Highlights</h2>

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			Exam
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			Management Aptitude Test (MAT)
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			Session
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			December 2026
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			Conducting Body
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			All India Management Association (AIMA)
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			Exam Modes
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			Paper-Based Test (PBT) &amp; Computer-Based Test (CBT)
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			Registration Mode
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			Online
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			Exam Purpose
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			MBA and management programme admissions
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			Official Website
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			<a href="https://mat.aima.in/">mat.aima.in</a>
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			Registration Deadline
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			MAT PBT Exam Date- December 14, 2026 (Monday)

			MAT CBT Exam Date- December 21, 2026 (Monday)
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			Exam Dates
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			MAT PBT Exam Date- December 20, 2026 (Sunday)

			MAT CBT Exam Date- December 27, 2026 (Sunday)
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Note: Please verify the registration status and actual date of PBT/CBT from the official notification of AIMA December 2026.

<h2>MAT December Exam 2026: PBT vs CBT</h2>

Candidates can review the two exam modes before selecting their preferred option.

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			MAT Exam (PBT)
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			MAT Exam (CBT)
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			Full Form
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			Paper-Based Test
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			Computer-Based Test
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			Exam Format
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			Test booklet &amp; answer sheet
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			Computer-based examination
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			Test Centre
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			Designated test centre
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			Designated computer-based

			test centre
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			Registration
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			Online
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			Online
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			Exam Schedule
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			December 20, 2026 (Sunday)

			10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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			December 27, 2026 (Sunday)

			10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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<h2>How to Apply for MAT December Exam 2026?</h2>

Candidates can follow these general steps to register for the MAT December 2026 exam:

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	<li aria-level="1">Visit the official website:<a href="https://mat.aima.in/"> mat.aima.in</a>.</li>
	<li aria-level="1">Create an account or log in.</li>
	<li aria-level="1">Select your exam session.</li>
	<li aria-level="1">Choose the exam mode.</li>
	<li aria-level="1">Fill out the personal &amp; academic info.</li>
	<li aria-level="1">Upload the mandatory documents.</li>
	<li aria-level="1">Pay the registration fee.</li>
	<li aria-level="1">Submit the form and save the confirmation for future reference.</li>
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<h2>MAT December 2026 Registration Fees</h2>

The registration fee may depend on the selected test mode and the options available for the December session. Candidates should check the latest AIMA notification for the applicable fee, payment deadline and any rules for selecting multiple test modes.

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			PBT Registration Fee
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			INR 2300
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			INR 2300
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			CBT Registration Fee
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			INR 2300
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			INR 2300
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			CBT + PBT Registration Fee
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			INR 4000
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			INR 4000
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			Fee for Multiple Test (CBT/PBT) Modes
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			INR 4000
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			INR 4000
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			Payment Method
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			Online
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			Online
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