MAT — Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about Management Aptitude Test (MAT) — syllabus, exam pattern, eligibility and 2026 dates, plus free chapter-wise study material. Conducted by AIMA.
AIMA's MAT December 2026 session has a paper-based test on 20 December 2026 (registration closes 14 December) and a computer-based test on 27 December 2026 (registration closes 21 December), per mat.aima.in. Results are due by the first week of January 2027.
Year-wise MAT guides
MAT 2026 important dates
| Event | Date (2026 cycle) |
|---|---|
| December 2026 paper-based test | 20 December 2026 (register by 14 December)Official |
| December 2026 computer-based test | 27 December 2026 (register by 21 December)Official |
Check the official MAT website for confirmed dates.
Subjects covered in MAT
Tap a subject for its chapter-wise MAT syllabus.
Roadmap
How to prepare for MAT 2026 — 6-step plan
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Map the syllabus
Download the official syllabus and rate yourself 1–5 on every topic before you start.
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Build a weekly plan
Split the syllabus into weekly targets and keep the final month for revision and full-length mocks.
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Basics before speed
Get the fundamentals of each section right before moving on to hard, mixed-topic questions.
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Mock tests every weekend
Take a full-length mock every weekend once you've covered the basics. Analyse — don’t just attempt.
- 5
Spaced revision
Revisit each topic at days 1, 7, 21 and 60, with a one-page summary per topic.
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Fix weak areas
In the final 6 weeks, spend most of your time on your weakest topics. That’s where the biggest score gains live.
Free resources
Study resources for MAT
Subjects
MAT Practice Questions
Subject-wise MCQs to test your prep
MAT Revision Notes
Key formulas, concepts, and quick revision
MAT Formula Sheet
All formulas organised by subject
MAT Important Topics
High-weightage chapters by subject
MAT Syllabus
Subject-wise topics and weightage
MAT Study Plan
Month-wise preparation strategy
Frequently asked
MAT FAQs
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.
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MAT tools & predictors
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