MAT December 2026 PBT Registration Deadline Set for December 14

The All India Management Association (AIMA) has confirmed that the registration window for the December 2026 Management Aptitude Test (MAT) Paper Based Test (PBT) will officially close on December 14. Prospective candidates who intend to participate in this final phase of the 2026 examination cycle are encouraged to submit their applications promptly to secure their preferred test city.

As the deadline approaches, applicants are advised to complete the registration process through the official AIMA-MAT website. Early registration is particularly recommended for those who wish to increase their chances of being assigned to their most preferred examination centre, as test city availability is managed on a first-come, first-served basis.

MAT December 2026 Exam Details and Logistics

The upcoming Paper Based Test is scheduled to be conducted on December 20, 2026. This session serves as the final phase of the MAT examination for the 2026 calendar year, with the next round of applications not expected to open until February 2027. The examination will be held across 27 cities nationwide, providing candidates with a range of locations to choose from during the registration process.

The designated test cities for the December PBT include Asansol, Bangalore, Bhilai, Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuttack, Delhi, Ernakulum-Kochi, Gandhinagar, Guwahati, Gwalior, Hyderabad, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kolkata, Kottayam, Lucknow, Mumbai, Noida, Patna, Prayagraj, Pune, Ranchi, Surat, Tiruchirappalli, and Visakhapatnam. Candidates should note that specific details regarding their assigned test centre location will be provided upon the release of the official admit card.

To register, candidates must create a unique login ID on the official AIMA portal. Once the registration process is finalized and the examination is conducted, the admit card will serve as the primary document for entry into the test centre. Candidates are reminded to monitor the official website for any further updates regarding the examination schedule or logistical requirements leading up to the December 20 test date.