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.

MAT December Exam 2026: Key Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam	Management Aptitude Test (MAT)
Session	December 2026
Conducting Body	All India Management Association (AIMA)
Exam Modes	Paper-Based Test (PBT) & Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Registration Mode	Online
Exam Purpose	MBA and management programme admissions
Official Website	mat.aima.in
Registration Deadline	MAT PBT Exam Date- December 14, 2026 (Monday) MAT CBT Exam Date- December 21, 2026 (Monday)
Exam Dates	MAT PBT Exam Date- December 20, 2026 (Sunday) MAT CBT Exam Date- December 27, 2026 (Sunday)

Note: Please verify the registration status and actual date of PBT/CBT from the official notification of AIMA December 2026.

MAT December Exam 2026: PBT vs CBT

Candidates can review the two exam modes before selecting their preferred option.

Particulars	MAT Exam (PBT)	MAT Exam (CBT)
Full Form	Paper-Based Test	Computer-Based Test
Exam Format	Test booklet & answer sheet	Computer-based examination
Test Centre	Designated test centre	Designated computer-based test centre
Registration	Online	Online
Exam Schedule	December 20, 2026 (Sunday) 10:00 am to 12:00 pm	December 27, 2026 (Sunday) 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

How to Apply for MAT December Exam 2026?

Candidates can follow these general steps to register for the MAT December 2026 exam:

1. Visit the official website: mat.aima.in.
2. Create an account or log in.
3. Select your exam session.
4. Choose the exam mode.
5. Fill out the personal & academic info.
6. Upload the mandatory documents.
7. Pay the registration fee.
8. Submit the form and save the confirmation for future reference.

MAT December 2026 Registration Fees

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.

Particular	Fees Details	Fees Details
PBT Registration Fee	INR 2300	INR 2300
CBT Registration Fee	INR 2300	INR 2300
CBT + PBT Registration Fee	INR 4000	INR 4000
Fee for Multiple Test (CBT/PBT) Modes	INR 4000	INR 4000
Payment Method	Online	Online