MAT PBT 2026 Exam On September 13: Reporting Time, Documents to Carry & Exam Day Guidelines

Attention MBA aspirants! The All India Management Association (AIMA) will conduct the MAT Paper-Based Test (PBT) 2026 tomorrow, September 13, 2026. If you've registered for the September PBT session, this is your final checklist before exam day.

The MAT PBT 2026 exam will run from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, and candidates must report to their allotted test centre well ahead of the gate-closing time of 9:30 AM. Late entry is expected to be strictly disallowed, so plan your travel accordingly.

MAT PBT 2026: Exam Date and Timing at a Glance

Particulars	Details
Exam	MAT PBT September 2026
Exam Date	September 13, 2026
Exam Mode	Paper-Based Test (OMR)
Exam Timing	10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Gate Closing Time	9:30 AM
Duration	2 Hours
Conducting Body	All India Management Association (AIMA)

MAT PBT 2026: Documents to Carry (Prepare Tonight!)

To avoid any last-minute panic at the test centre, keep the following documents ready tonight itself:

• Printed colour copy of the MAT 2026 admit card
• Original, valid government-issued photo ID
• Blue or black ball-point pen
• Two passport-size photographs 

MAT PBT 2026 Exam Day Guidelines: Do's and Don'ts

Keep these key instructions in mind before heading to your test centre:

1. Reach the Centre Early

Arrive well before the reporting time mentioned on your admit card. Since the gate is expected to close at 9:30 AM, late arrivals may be denied entry.

2. Verify Your Test Centre Address in Advance

Double-check the test-centre address printed on your admit card and plan your travel route beforehand to avoid confusion or delays on exam day.

3. Carry Only Permitted Items

Only your admit card, valid photo ID, and stationery are allowed inside. Mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, earphones and other electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall.

4. Follow OMR Marking Instructions Carefully

Since MAT PBT is an OMR-based exam, use only a blue or black ball-point pen and mark only one option per question to avoid evaluation errors.

MAT PBT 2026 Exam Pattern: Section-Wise Breakdown

As per AIMA, the MAT PBT 2026 exam consists of 150 questions across five sections, to be completed in 120 minutes:

Section	Number of Questions
Language Comprehension	30
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning	30
Mathematical Skills	30
Data Analysis and Sufficiency	30
Economic and Business Environment	30
Total	150