MAT Score Validity for MBA Admissions 2026
Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( MAT )
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14 Dec '26
Students preparing for MAT exam for the upcoming session must know the validity of MAT scores for MBA admission. Check out this page for details on MAT score validity.
MAT Score Validity
MAT Score Validity for MBA Admissions: The MAT score 2026 for the upcoming session (December) will be valid for one year. MAT is a business aptitude test, conducted in multiple phases in a year by the All India Management Association (AIMA). Candidates who appear for the MAT exam for a session can get admission to approximately 800 colleges in India to MBA/PGDM courses. The MAT scorecard will be made available on the official website after the successful administration of the entrance test. AIMA has announced the registration schedule, exam dates and MAT admit card release date for December session. Candidates can check the official website for any updates on MAT 2026 exam.
- How Long is MAT Score Valid?
- How to Check MAT Score Validity?
- Top 20 MBA Colleges Accepting MAT Score
- MAT Cut Off 2026 (Expected)
- MAT Admissions 2026: Seat Intake
How Long is MAT Score Valid?
It is important to know the MTA score validity for MBA admission before registering for the entrance test. According to the official website, MAT score is valid for one academic year from the date of result declaration only. This means that if a candidate appears for the MAT 2026 exam, he/she will be eligible for MBA admissions for 2026-2027 batch only. If a candidate wishes to drop a year after appearing for the MAT exam or does not score well in the exam or does not meet the eligibility/selection criteria of MAT colleges, he/she will have to appear for the exam again.
However, as MAT is conducted in multiple phases in a year, candidates are advised to check the admission cycle of their target MBA colleges to know which session's MAT scores will be valid for admission.
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How to Check MAT Score Validity?
To know their score validity for the current exam session, candidates have to log in with their credentials on the official website for MAT exam. Check out the steps below to know the process:
- Visit the official website of MAT exam: mat.aima.in
- Click on 'Login for MAT'
- Enter Roll Number and Registration Number
- Click on the 'Submit' tab
- Select Exam Month
- Go to the scorecard download option
- MAT scorecard will appear on the screen
- Download it and save on desktop
Commonly asked questions
No, IIMs do not accept MAT score for MBA Admission. They only accept CAT score for admission to their MBA/PGP programmes. However, MAT score is accepted by over 700 MBA colleges in India including: Amity University GL Bajaj Institute of Management & Research Christ University GITAM Institute of Management JIMS Rohini Jain University Taxila Business School, Jaipur SRM University Birla Institute of Management Technology Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Tezpur University Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India IIFM Bhopal YMCA.
For every MAT attempt in different phases you need to fill a separate form. However, if you are planning to go for more than one attempt in the same exam phase, they you can apply for a combination of two exam session.
Candidate can take MAT in the following modes and combinations:
- Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) or
- Double Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) or
- Paper Based Test (PBT) or
- Paper Based Test and Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (PBT+IBT) or
- Computer Based Test (CBT) or
- Computer Based Test and Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (CBT+IBT) or
- Paper Based Test and Computer Based Test (PBT+CBT)
The MAT application form will be common and candidates will have to only mention their exam modes in it.
Top 20 MBA Colleges Accepting MAT Score
Below is the list of top 20 MBA colleges accepting MAT score and their admission process.
| MAT Accepting College |
Admission Process |
|---|---|
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MAT Cut Off 2026 (Expected)
AIMA does not release the MAT cut off for MBA admissions publicly. Students looking for MBA 2026 admissions can check out the table below for estimated cut offs for some of the top MAT score accepting colleges:
| MBA College |
MAT cut off 2026 (percentile) |
|---|---|
| 90+ |
|
| 80-90 |
|
| 80-90 |
|
| 80-90 |
|
| 80-90 |
|
| Indus Business Academy |
80-90 |
| 80-90 |
|
| 80-90 |
|
| 80-90 |
|
| 80-85 |
|
| 80-85 |
|
| 80-85 |
|
| 80-85 |
Commonly asked questions
MAT score is valid for admission for the same academic year in which the candidate has taken the exam. For example, MAT 2025 score will be valid for admission for 2025-2026 MBA batch only. If a candidate wishes to drop a year after taking the MAT exam, then they will have to appear for the exam once again next year. They should however check the eligibility or selection criteria to have a clarity of MAT score of which session/phase is valid for admission in which academic year. For example, for 2025 academic session MAT September and MAT December scores will be valid for admission to some MBA colleges who have the admission cycle of January-February. Whereas, colleges who conduct admission in March-May accept MAT February exam scores for admission. To simplify, MAT test takers must not try to use their score for admission more than one year after appearing for it. They should appear for it again and use the latest score for admission.
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MAT Admissions 2026: Seat Intake
While applying for MAT exam, candidates must also keep its seat matrix in mind. Check below to know the same:
- SC Candidates: 15% of seats of the total intake
- ST Candidates: 7.5% of seats of the total intake
- PwD Candidates: 3% of seats of the total intake
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered an hour ago
Yes, for some of them. Bahra lists scholarships based on JEE Main marks and CLAT rank, along with BUSET, CAT, MAT, and CUET percentile scores. I am not sure about NEET, so confirm that with the admissions office.
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Top management institutes accepting the MAT Exam generally expect a cutoff percentile between 75 and 90, while top-tier colleges may require 90+ percentile.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Students interested in MBA at any of the Symbiosis Institutes need to take the Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Computer Based Test which will be conducted at designated test centres.
However, the institute does offer special pathways to Indian students allowing them to register for classes even i
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 months ago
To be eligible for the MBA scholarship provided by the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology via MAT, candidates must have secured 95 Percentile and above (applicable for December 2025 MAT & February 2026 MAT) (centre based/offline examination).
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