The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) 2026 for the May session is currently open for registration, with exams scheduled for May 31 (PBT) and June 14, 2026 (CBT). Conducted by AIMA, this national-level entrance exam for MBA/PGDM accepts applications for various sessions (Feb, May, Sept, Dec). The application fee has been increased to ₹2,300 for one test or ₹4,000 for two.
MAT May 2026 Important Dates
- Registration Start: April 1, 2026
- PBT Exam Date: May 31, 2026
- CBT Exam Date: June 14, 2026
- AT 2026 Application Process
- Registration: Visit the official AIMA MAT website.
- Fee Payment: ₹2300 for PBT or CBT; ₹4000 for PBT+CBT.
- Required Docs: Valid email, phone number, scanned photo (10–50 KB), and signature (5–20 KB).
MAT Exam Structure (2026)
- Duration: 2 hours.
- Modes: Paper Based Test (PBT) and Computer Based Test (CBT).
- Sections: Language Comprehension, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, and Indian & Global Environment.
Key Details
- Eligibility: Graduates in any discipline from a recognized university or final-year students.
- Accepting Colleges: Over 600 B-schools in India.
- Pattern: The exam consists of 200 questions, with 40 questions per section, and no mentioned negative marking for wrong answers.
The KMAT Kerala 2026 Conducted by CEE Kerala for MBA/PGDM admissions, Session 2 is anticipated in May/July 2026. The exam consists of 180 MCQs in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode with a 3-hour duration.
Test Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT).
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
- Total Questions: 180 MCQs.
- Sections: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Sufficiency/Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness.
- Marking Scheme: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect.
- Duration: 3 hours.
Key Details for 2026
- Session 2 Dates: Expected in May or July 2026.
- Application Fee: ₹873.60.
- Qualifying Marks: 72+ marks (10%) for General, 54+ marks (7.5%) for SC/ST/PwD.
- Official Website: cee.kerala.gov.in.
Note: For the most current information regarding the Session 2 exam, monitor updates on the official CEE Kerala website