Candidates who appeared for the MAT September 2026 examination are awaiting their scorecards, with the All India Management Association (AIMA) having indicated that September-session scores would be available by the last week of September 2026.
The September MAT cycle included both Paper Based Test (PBT) and Computer Based Test (CBT) modes.
The PBT was conducted on September 13, while the CBT took place on September 20, 2026. AIMA's official September schedule stated that candidates would be able to download their MAT scores through the applicant dashboard on the MAT website. AIMA
Candidates should therefore keep checking the official portal rather than relying on unofficial result links or social-media updates.
https://www.aima.in/content/testing-and-assessment/mat/mat
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| PBT Registration Deadline | September 7, 2026 |
| PBT Admit Card | September 10, 2026 |
| MAT PBT Exam | September 13, 2026 |
| CBT Registration Deadline | September 14, 2026 |
| CBT Admit Card | September 17, 2026 |
| MAT CBT Exam | September 20, 2026 |
| September Scorecard | Scheduled by the last week of September |
AIMA had specifically instructed candidates to download the September MAT score through their Applicant Dashboard. AIMA
Once the scorecard is activated, candidates can follow these steps:
AIMA's official MAT FAQ confirms that candidates can obtain their scorecards by logging into the MAT portal with the credentials created during registration. AIMA
MAT is a national-level management entrance examination used by participating business schools for admission to MBA, PGDM and allied management programmes.
AIMA states that MAT scores are accepted by hundreds of business schools and university departments.
However, simply qualifying for or receiving a MAT score does not automatically guarantee admission.
Each participating institution can determine its own:
Candidates should therefore check the admission policy of every B-school they plan to apply to.
AIMA itself advises candidates to verify the approval and recognition status of programmes and confirm score acceptance directly with the concerned institution before applying. AIMA
The September MAT examination consisted of 150 questions to be attempted in 120 minutes.
The five sections were:
| MAT Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| Language Comprehension | 30 |
| Intelligence & Critical Reasoning | 30 |
| Mathematical Skills | 30 |
| Data Analysis & Sufficiency | 30 |
| Economic & Business Environment | 30 |
| Total | 150 |
AIMA specifies negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer. AIMA
According to AIMA, a MAT score has a validity of one year.
MAT is conducted multiple times during the year, and AIMA also states that candidates can appear in multiple administrations, with the best score being accepted from multiple attempts under its MAT framework. AIMA
Candidates must still verify the score-acceptance policy and admission deadline of the individual management institution where they intend to apply.
Once your September scorecard is available, do not stop at simply checking the number.
Your next steps should include:
A good admission strategy should be based on college quality, programme fit and career outcome, rather than applying to every institution that accepts MAT.
Many MAT candidates also keep more than one MBA entrance route open.
If you are appearing for other management tests, you can read iYou Global's detailed:
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Students appearing for NMAT can also use:
NMAT 2026 Registration, Exam Dates, Pattern & Cutoff Guide
Your entrance-exam strategy should ultimately depend on the business schools you genuinely want to consider.
Your MAT score is useful only when it is matched with the right MBA/PGDM colleges, specialisation, budget and admission strategy.
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