MAT Score Validity 2026: How Long Is MAT Score Valid, Rules & College-Wise Details

MAT Score Validity 2026: How Long Is MAT Score Valid, Rules & College-Wise Details

Team Careers360Updated on 16 Feb 2026, 05:58 PM IST

The MAT score validity for the February 2026 cycle is for one year from the date of the MAT 2026 result declaration. A valid MAT score can only be used once for admission to the management programs offered by MAT-accepting colleges. The candidates can check their MAT Score validity using the login credentials generated during the MAT 2026 exam December registration, for 2026 admission to the MBA/PGDM programs. The MAT 2026 score obtained by the candidates must be valid and clear the MAT cutoff for the particular college. The MAT 2026 score validity is the same for any MAT attempt given in a particular calendar year.

MAT Score Validity 2026: How Long Is MAT Score Valid, Rules & College-Wise Details
MAT Score Validity: What is the validity of MAT score?

How to check MAT Score Validity

The MAT score validity for the February 2026 exam can be checked by using the login credentials of the candidate. MAT is conducted in four sessions in four different months (February, May, September, and December). Follow the stepwise process given below to check the MAT score validity.

  • Visit the MAT official website, mat.aima.in
  • Log in to the dashboard, using the registered email ID and password
  • Download the MAT results of the February 2026 cycle.
  • Take printouts of the scorecard for future reference.

On the MAT result, check for the date and year. The MAT score validity will hold for exactly one year from the date and year mentioned on the MAT result. The MAT score will thus become invalid for the academic session succeeding the next academic year.

MAT Score Validity: Colleges-Wise

The MAT score validity for the February 2026 cycle is similar for different colleges accepting the MAT scores for their MBA/PGDM programs. The MAT score validity for different colleges is given in the table below.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How many years is a MAT score valid?
A:

The validity is one year for the MAT score. Candidates with a valid MAT score will be eligible to seek admission to MBA colleges accepting MAT scores for admissions in the upcoming academic year.

Q: Is there any age bar for the MAT exam?
A:

There is no age bar for candidates wishing to appear for the MAT exam. However, eligibility criteria are subject to change as per the decisions of the conducting authorities and the participating colleges. For the latest updates on eligibility criteria, regularly check the official website.

Q: How to download the MAT Score Card?
A:

Candidate can download their scorecard by visiting https://mat.aima.in/ and logging in with their user ID & password created during the registration (Applicant dashboard). Candidates are requested to keep visiting the MAT website for regular exam updates.

Q: How many times MAT is conducted in a year?
A:

MAT is conducted in four sessions in four different months (February, May, September, and December). The schedule for all sessions is announced and conducted separately. A candidate can choose to appear for the MAT examination multiple times in a year. The best score out of all attempts shall be considered for the selection process.

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