MAT

If you have taken MAT, you can definitely apply to GIBS Business School. The college is one of the best business schools accepting CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT etc., so your MAT score is valid for admission. 

• Admission depends on exam score + profile + GD/PI.

• MAT percentile around 60 or above increases chances of shortlisting.

• Offers industry exposure and practical learning.

• Good for marketing, finance, HR, or general management PGDM etc.

• Placement support and skill development are strong features of the college.

Yes, it is possible to get admission into the MBA program at Lovely Professional University without CAT/MAT or other national-level exams; LPU conducts its own entrance test (LPUNEST) for eligibility and scholarship purposes, and candidates with around 55% or above in graduation (which you meet with 57% in B.Com) are generally eligible to apply, so you can take LPUNEST instead of CAT/MAT, and your admission will depend on meeting the university's criteria and document verification.

The last day to register for MAT 2026 is March 2. Candidates will be able to download the admit card for MAT 2026 exam on 5 March from the official website.

Standard books useful across these exams include Quantitative Aptitude by Arun Sharma or R.S. Aggarwal, Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation by Nishit Sinha, and Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis for building a strong vocabulary.

Candidates who have not appeared in any entrance test should have a Bachelor's Degree with at least 55% marks.  They will have to give a written test: same as I-CET. Students have to qualify  in Written Test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview for taking admission in MBA at Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research.