Know all about MAT 2018 counselling & seat allotment

MAT 2018 Counselling

Once AIMA releases MAT 2018 results, the institutes accepting MAT scores prepare a merit list and candidate are informed through call letters or via e-mail. Updates regarding counselling are notified on the official website by AIMA. 

Candidates must note that AIMA does not hold a centralised counselling process. Candidates who clear MAT 2018 September exam will be called for counselling likely in the first week of October. The selection process of each college accepting MAT scores differs. There are a few colleges that grant admission to candidates directly on the basis of MAT scores obtained by a candidate while some colleges take into consideration MAT scores, scores of Written Ability Test, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview. 

It must be noted that the candidate will have to register separately for every college by visiting each college’s official website. Colleges will allot final seats on the basis of MAT scores, and marks obtained by the candidate in other selection rounds. 

The counselling process of every college differs, hence candidates must keep an eye on the counselling scheduled released by AIMA and apply accordingly. Some colleges might follow online registration while some might have offline registration only or both. 

Once the college releases its counselling schedule, candidates need to be present in person for the counselling round along with the required documents. Admission of candidates who are not physically present shall automatically stand cancelled. 

Documents Required

• Copy of MAT 2018 admit card
• Rank card of MAT 2018 (Released with MAT 2018 results)
• Original and photocopy of class X and XII certificates
• 6 passport size coloured photographs
• Bank Draft (detailed shall be enclosed in MAT Prospectus)

Shortlisting of candidates depends on the following factors:

• MAT scores
• Performance in academics
• Candidates having a work experience will be preferred
• DOB shall be considered a criteria in case of equivalent marks. Benefit shall be given to the candidate who is older
• 5% of available seats are reserved
• In case of non-availability of NRI students, seats shall be converted for General intake

MAT scores are accepted by more than 600 B-Schools across India. When the colleges release their individual merit list, candidates are required to register for the colleges in which they wish to apply.