MAT PBT 2026: The All India Management Association (AIMA) will conduct the Management Aptitude Test (MAT) Paper-Based Test (PBT) 2026 tomorrow, September 13, 2026. Candidates who have registered for the September PBT session must appear at the test centre mentioned on their admit card.
The MAT PBT 2026 exam will be conducted from 10 AM to 12 noon. Candidates must reach the examination centre well before the reporting and gate-closing time mentioned on their admit card.
MAT PBT 2026 Exam Date and Timing
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Particulars |
Details |
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Exam |
MAT PBT September 2026 |
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Exam Date |
September 13, 2026 |
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Exam Mode |
Paper-Based Test |
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Exam Timing |
10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
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Reporting Time |
As mentioned on admit card; candidates should reach early |
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Gate Closing Time |
9:30 AM |
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Duration |
2 hours |
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Conducting Body |
All India Management Association (AIMA) |
MAT PBT 2026: Documents to Carry
Candidates should prepare all mandatory documents tonight to avoid last-minute problems at the examination centre. The following items should be carried for the MAT PBT exam:
- Printed colour copy of MAT 2026 admit card
- Original valid government-issued photo ID
- Blue or black ball-point pen
- Two passport-size photographs, preferably the same photograph used during registration
Is a Digital Admit Card Valid for MAT PBT?
Candidates should not rely on a digital copy of the admit card. A printed hard copy of the MAT admit card is required at the examination centre. Candidates are advised to carry the required documents in physical form.
MAT 2026 Exam Day Guidelines
Candidates appearing for MAT PBT 2026 should keep the following instructions in mind:
Reach the Centre Early
Candidates should reach the allotted test centre well before the reporting time. The examination gate is expected to close 30 minutes before the exam begins, and late entry may not be permitted.
Check the Test Centre Before Leaving
The test-centre address printed on the admit card should be checked carefully. Candidates should plan their route in advance and allow extra travel time.
Carry Only Permitted Items
Candidates should carry the admit card, valid photo ID and required stationery. Mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, electronic gadgets, earphones and other prohibited items should not be taken inside the examination hall.
Follow OMR Instructions Carefully
Since MAT PBT is conducted using an OMR answer sheet, candidates should mark their answers carefully using a blue or black ball-point pen. Only one option should be marked for each question.
MAT PBT 2026 Exam Pattern
According to AIMA, MAT consists of five sections with 30 questions each, making a total of 150 questions to be attempted in 120 minutes. The sections are:
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Section |
Questions |
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Language Comprehension |
30 |
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Intelligence and Critical Reasoning |
30 |
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Mathematical Skills |
30 |
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Data Analysis and Sufficiency |
30 |
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Economic and Business Environment |
30 |
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Total |
150 |
MAT PBT 2026 will be held on September 13 from 10 AM to 12 noon. Candidates must carry a printed admit card and original valid photo ID and should reach the test centre according to the reporting time mentioned on their hall ticket. The gate is expected to close at 9:30 AM, so candidates should avoid reaching at the last minute.
