Parameter | ATMA 2026 | CAT 2026 | CMAT 2026 | MAT 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Conducting Body | AIMS | Top 6 IIMs | NTA | AIMA |
Next Exam Date | July 12, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | Jan, 2027 | August/Sep 2026 |
Attempts per Year | 4 (Feb, May, Jul, Aug) | 1 (annual) | 1 (annual) | 4 (Feb, May, Sep, Dec) |
Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test | Computer-Based Test | Computer-Based Test | CBT & PBT |
Duration | 3 hours | 2 hours | 3 hours | 2.5 hours |
Total Questions | 180 (MCQ) | 66 (MCQ + TITA) | 100 (MCQ) | 200 (MCQ) |
Sections | 6 (Analytical x2, Verbal x2, Quant x2) | 3 (VARC, DILR, QA) | 5 (Quant, Logic, Language, GK, Innovation/Entrepreneurship — optional) | 5 (Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, Indian & Global Environment) |
Marking | +1 / −0.25 | +3 / −1 (MCQ), no negative on TITA | +4 / −1 | +1 / −0.25 |
Registration Fee | Rs. 2,000 | Rs. 2,600 (Gen) / Rs. 1,300 (SC/ST/PwD) | Rs. 2,500 (Gen Male) / Rs. 1,250 (Female & Reserved) | Rs. 2,100 (one exam) |
Official Website | atmaaims.com | iimcat.ac.in | cmat.nta.nic.in | mat.aima.in |
Colleges Accepting Score | 200+ AIMS member B-schools | 21 IIMs + 1,200+ B-schools | 1,000+ AICTE-approved institutions | 600+ MBA colleges |
Difficulty Level | Easy to Moderate | Difficult | Moderate | Easy to Moderate |
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