Best Colleges accepting MAT Score in Bangalore

In Bangalore, there are 102 prestigious MBA schools that accept MAT scores. A total of 84 of these colleges are privately owned, while the other 2 are owned by public or government entities. One of the admission examinations that top MBA colleges in Bangalore accept the most is the MAT. Some of the well-known MBA schools in Bangalore that accept the MAT include Christ University, Alliance School of Business, Alliance University, Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, St. Joseph's Institute of Management, Jagdish Sheth School of Management, AIMS Institutes, CMS Business School, PES University, Acharya School of Management, ABBS, Reva University, etc.

The following is a list of the general requirements for MBA admission in Bangalore that accept MAT scores:

• Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree in any discipline from an accredited university or other organisation with a minimum cumulative GPA of 50%.
• Bangalore MBA schools take into account results from national admission exams such Candidates must achieve the minimum standards specified by the aforementioned colleges.

Also Read: Eligibility Criteria for MAT 2023 Exam

Return on Investment (ROI) indicates how much profit or benefit you will receive if you pursue a course at a specific college. It evaluates the return on the candidate's investment in tuition and the return on investment in the form of placements.

The top MBA colleges in Bangalore that accept MAT scores are listed below, along with their total tuition fee and annual average package:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Annual Average Package
Christ University MBA	INR 5 Lacs – INR 9 lakh	INR 4 LPA – INR 8 LPA
Alliance School of Business MBA	INR 15 Lacs – INR 18 lakh	INR 6 LPA
Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship MBA	INR 12 lakh	INR 8 LPA
St. Joseph's Institute of Management MBA	INR 8 lakh	INR 7 LPA
Jagdish Sheth School of Management MBA	INR 15 lakh	INR 10 LPA

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.

MBA is the flagship course of Alliance University. The Management courses of Alliance University offered by Alliance School of Business have been ranked by NIRF. Check below the NIRF ranking trends for Management courses:

Year	NIRF Ranking
2023	87
2022	98
2021	61

The Ministry of Education, Government of India, approved the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) as a ranking technique to evaluate Indian higher education institutions. On September 29, 2015, the framework was introduced by the Minister after receiving approval from the former Ministry of Human Resource Development (now known as the Ministry of Education).

The top MBA schools in Bangalore that accept the MAT score, as well as their NIRF rankings for the last three years, from 2021 to 2023, are listed below:

College Name	NIRF 2021	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023
Christ University	NA	72	60
Alliance Business School	60	98	87

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Alliance School of Business has the highest total tuition fee ranging between INR 15 Lacs – INR 18 lakh, while St. Joseph's Institute of Management has the lowest total tuition fee of INR 8 lakh.

The table below shows the top MAT accepting MBA colleges in Bangalore along with their total tuition fee:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee
Christ University Admission	INR 5 Lacs – INR 9 lakh
Alliance School of Business Admission	INR 15 Lacs – INR 18 lakh
Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Admission	INR 12 lakh
MBA Joseph's Institute of Management Admission	INR 8 lakh
Jagdish Sheth School of Management Admission	INR 15 lakh

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• MBA Admission 2024
• MBA Syllabus 2023

It is possible to pursue an MBA without taking any entrance exam. Some direct admission eligibility criteria to help you be accepted into MBA programs.

• Score at least 50%-65% aggregate in graduation.
• For the reserved category, there is relaxation.

The MBA syllabus is divided in four semesters. It includes many core subjects under different domains. The first year subjects are Economic for Managers, Organisational Behaviour, etc. From second year onwards, students get to study multiple core subjects of Finance, Marketing, HR, etc. Some finance subjects are Indian Financial Systems,  Risk Management and Derivatives, etc. 

Jagdish Sheth School of Management offered the highest placement package of INR 10 LPA, while Alliance School of Business offered the lowest placement package of INR 6 LPA.

Refer to the table below for a detailed overview of the top MBA colleges accepting MAT score in Bangalore along with their placement package offered to their graduates:

College Name	Annual Average Package
Christ University MBA	INR 4 LPA – INR 8 LPA
Alliance School of Business MBA	INR 6 LPA
St. Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship MBA	INR 8 LPA
St. Joseph's Institute of Management MBA	INR 7 LPA
Jagdish Sheth School of Management MBA	INR 10 LPA

READ MORE: Career After MBA

In the final year of graduation, preparation for an MBA begins. The majority of management aspirants begin their preparation as soon as they begin their third year of their bachelor's degree programme because it takes months to properly prepare for MBA entrance exams. However, there are a lot of challenges in preparing for an MBA entrance exam, including the lengthy syllabus, the difficulty of the questions, and the degree of competition. 

Here are some suggestions to help you study for your MBA entrance exams:

• Study the fundamental grammatical and writing principles for the verbal segment to become familiar with the language's structure.
• To hone their quantitative abilities, students should complete a lot of practice exams and sample papers.
  Create a schedule and follow it
• Students should not overstress themselves and should get enough rest.

The table below shows the affordable MBA colleges accepting MAT score in Bangalore having fees in between INR 1-2 lakh:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee
CMR Institute of Technology	INR 1 lakh
Acharya Institute of Technology	INR 1 lakh
Bangalore Institute of Management Studies	INR 1 lakh
Bangalore Institute of Technology	INR 1 lakh
St. Francis De Sales College	INR 1 lakh

MAT has 2 sections which are completely Maths based – Mathematical Skills and Data Interpretation, so it is not possible to crack MAT without having a good control over this subject.

IIBS Bangalore offers a two-year PGDM programme. Students pursuing PGDM need to choose a specialisation during the course. Below are some of the specialisation options available for PGDM:

• Human Resource
• Marketing
• Finance
• Operations
• Digital Marketing
• Cyber Security
• Global Finance
• Fintech, etc.

Difficulty level of MAT exam is lower than other MBA entrance exams. The question paper is usually of easy to moderate difficulty level. The exam is now held for 120 minutes. There are now 150 questions in the exam paper. There is no sectional time limit in MAT which allows the candidate to plan a strategy according to their strengths and weaknesses. The score of Indian and Global Environment section is not considered for percentile calculation thus candidates don't have the stress of fifth section. Also, solving 150 questions is not mandatory so candidates can choose to solve only those questions which they know they can solve accurately. Sectional difficulty level of MAT is also lower than other MBA exams. Candidates can attempt the exam multiple times in the same academic year to improve their score. They also have the option to choose the mode of test - CBT, IBT, PBT - which makes it the most student friendly exam. Also, the MAT cut offs for admission are much lower as compared to other entrance exams. 

Yes, you can prepare for MAT exam in three months, but you will have to work on it in a very focused manner and dedicate quality time. You should follow a three-month MAT preparation plan that should include syllabus coverage and practice sessions. Since you have less time, you can’t wait to finish the MAT syllabus first and then start practicing sample questions and mock tests. You will need to do both side by side. So, make a list of topics from which maximum questions are asked in the MAT exam. Focus on them first. Study the topics and solve some sample questions the same day to ensure that you have understood theory and application both. This way, you will have enough practice as well. In the last one month focus on MAT mock tests, to gain speed and accuracy in solving the paper. Read more: MAT 3-month preparation plan

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.

Ideal time to start MAT preparation is 6 months before the exam session. But if you have appeared for it before, you will need less time to prepare. So, plan your preparation accordingly.

Yes, students who are looking for MBA at CMS Business School can apply for the same at the official website. Students need to keep the following documents ready while applying for the course:

• Class 10 and 12 mark sheet
• Mark sheet of graduation
• Applicants pursuing their final semester/ year need to submit mark sheet (s) up to the preceding semester/ year
• Copy of valid entrance test scorecard (MAT/ NMAT/ CAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ XAT), if appeared
• A recent passport-sized photograph (3.5 cms x 4.5 cms formal dress with white background) should be scanned and uploaded along with other documents

Kristu Jayanti College, founded in 1999 in Bengaluru, is a private institution and affiliated with Bengaluru North University. It holds an 'A+' Grade accreditation from NAAC. The college's campus covers an area of 9 acres. Furthermore, Kristu Jayanti College has established more than 10 international partnerships, including institutions like St. Mary University (Texas) and the University of West of Scotland (Scotland). In addition to this, the college provides a diverse range of educational offerings, encompassing more than 56 courses spread across 17 departments, including fields like Science, Accounting & Finance, Commerce, Economics, Management, Computer Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, and more.

For admission in Dayananda Sagar Business School MBA programme, submit an online application followed by shortlisting based on academic background and entrance exam scores. Candidates are further evaluated through a micro presentation and personal interview. Final selection is made on overall merit.

There are various key factors that play an important role in deciding the Ramaiah Institute of Management cut off marks. Following are the determining factors that are considered while releasing the Ramaiah Institute of Management cut off 2024, including:

• Aggregate marks of candidates in the qualifying exam
• The number of applications received for the programme
• The total number of seats available for the programme
• The cutoff trend over the years
• Candidate’s category

AIMS Institutes offers a comprehensive MBA programme. In order to get admission, students are required to have a valid score in one of the accepted entrance exams. Following is a list of all the exams accepted by the institute:

• PGCET (Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test)
• MAT (Management Aptitude Test)
• CAT (Common Admission Test)
• XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)
• CMAT (Common Management Admission Test)
• ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions)

Krupanidhi College of Management provides scholarships to meritorious students. The school considers the academic record, valid entrance exam score and performance of the aspirants in GD/ PI round for selection. The school conducts KSET or Krupanidhi Scholarship Entrance Test (KSET) for admission as well as scholarship.

The total seats offered for MBA/PGDM at Reva University and St. Joseph's Institute of Management are 360 and 240, respectively. Hence, there are higher chances of getting a seat at Reva University due to higher seats.

Getting a seat in Indus Business Academy PGDM programme requires qualifying any of the Management entrance exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, etc. followed by a GDPI round. One must confirm their seat by paying the course fee for admission. Below is PGDM intake as per an unofficial source:

Courses	Seats
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)	180
PGDM (General)	60

The fee for CMRIT Bangalore is around INR 1.17 Lacs in the year 2025. This amount is the totl tuition fee for the MBA courses on offer. Candidates are required to pay a portion of this tuition fee during their admissions to confirm their seat allotment. Candidates also need to pay other types offees such hostel fees, examination fees, institutional fees and several others.

To get admitted to East Point Group of institutions for the degree of Master of Business Administration (MBA Global) course, applicants must meet the entry requirements - 50% in graduation hence it is easy to get admission in it as there are 180 seats offered for admission and the total tuition fee is around 4 Lakhs hence it is easy to get admission on it.