The AIMA MAT Admit Card for the September 2026 Computer Based Test will be released today, September 17, giving registered candidates access to their exam date, reporting time and test-centre details. According to the official All India Management Association schedule, the CBT admit card will become available from 5:00 PM onwards through the MAT applicant dashboard. The examination itself will be conducted on September 20, 2026.

Candidates who successfully registered for the AIMA MAT CBT can download their hall tickets online from the official MAT portal. AIMA will not send admit cards separately by post or email, making the applicant dashboard the main source for the document. The Management Aptitude Test is a national-level MBA entrance test used by hundreds of management institutes across India for admission to MBA, PGDM and allied programmes.

AIMA MAT Admit Card 2026: How to Download CBT Hall Ticket

Candidates can download the AIMA MAT Admit Card after it is activated at 5 PM on September 17. Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official MAT website at [email protected] .
2. Open the applicant dashboard.
3. Log in using your registered credentials.
4. Look for the CBT admit card download option.
5. Click on the admit card link.
6. Check all the details displayed on the hall ticket.
7. Download the PDF.
8. Take a clear printout for use on the examination day.

AIMA advises all provisionally registered candidates to download their admit cards according to the schedule published on its website.

Candidates should avoid relying on unofficial portals for their hall tickets.

What Details Will Be Printed on the Admit Card?

The AIMA MAT Admit Card contains important information that candidates must verify before appearing for the examination. According to AIMA, the hall ticket contains:

• Candidate's name
• Form number
• Roll number
• Test date
• Test time
• Test venue address
• Test-centre code

Candidates appearing for the Computer Based Test must strictly follow the date and time mentioned on their individual admit cards.

If there is an error in the name, roll number, exam centre or another important detail, candidates should contact AIMA promptly rather than waiting until the examination day.

When Will AIMA MAT CBT 2026 Be Conducted?

The September AIMA MAT CBT will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Online registration for the CBT closed on September 14, while the admit card is scheduled for September 17 at 5 PM. The official CBT schedule is:

Candidates should check the reporting time printed on their individual hall ticket instead of assuming that every candidate has the same exam shift.

AIMA MAT CBT Exam Pattern Explained

The September MAT Computer Based Test will contain 150 questions divided equally among five sections. Candidates will have 120 minutes to complete the examination.

The five sections are:

AIMA also confirms negative marking. Candidates lose 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer. Because the test contains 150 questions in two hours, time management can become an important part of the exam strategy.

What Is AIMA MAT?

The AIMA MAT, or Management Aptitude Test, has been conducted since 1988 to help business schools screen candidates for management programmes. The Government of India's Ministry of Education approved MAT as a national-level test in 2003. AIMA says MAT scores are accepted by more than 600 B-schools across the country. The examination is available in different formats, including:

• Paper Based Test (PBT)
• Computer Based Test (CBT)

This gives management aspirants flexibility in choosing how they want to take the MBA entrance test.

MAT is normally conducted multiple times during the year, giving candidates more than one opportunity to obtain a score for management admissions.

Which Cities Will Host the Computer Based Test?

The Computer Based Test will be conducted across major cities in India. AIMA's official test-city list includes locations such as:

Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Noida, Gurugram, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Ranchi, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Indore and Bhopal, among others.

The candidate's exact centre address will appear on the admit card. Applicants should check the location in advance and plan their travel accordingly, especially if the centre is in an unfamiliar part of the city.

What Should Candidates Check After Downloading the Admit Card?

Candidates should not simply download the hall ticket and keep it aside.

After accessing the document, check:

• Whether your name is spelled correctly
• Roll number and form number
• Exam date
• Reporting and test time
• Complete test-centre address
• Centre code
• Any examination-day instructions

The date and time printed on the admit card are specific to the candidate and should be followed exactly.

Keeping both a digital copy and a printed copy can also prevent last-minute problems.

What to Do If the Admit Card Is Not Showing?

Candidates who cannot see their hall ticket after the scheduled activation time should first verify that they are logging into the correct applicant dashboard. They should also confirm that their CBT registration was completed successfully. If the issue continues, AIMA provides MAT support through [email protected] and official helpline numbers. The published support hours are 9 AM to 5:30 PM. Candidates should avoid sharing passwords, payment information or other sensitive login details with unofficial websites or individuals claiming they can obtain the admit card on their behalf.