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.

Alliance University, Bangalore MBA fees is yet to be revealed for every school offering the course. Fees for MBA Global offered by Alliance Global Business School is INR 13 Lacs for academic year 2026. This fees is charged in three installments of INR 4.5 Lacs and two installments of INR 4 Lacs each.

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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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.

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

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

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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

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. 

After qualifying for all the selection parameters of admission to PGDM course at Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSoM), candidates who get selected have to pay a course fee. As per the official website of Jagdish Sheth School of Management, the total fee for a two-year PGDM course at INR 16 lakh. This fee is applicable for both PGDM (General) and PGDM (Specialised-courses). This course fee is inclusive of the boarding and lodging charges of the hostel. Apart from this, JAGSoM Bangalore also offers PGDM in International Business. For detailed fee structure, students are advised to visit the official website of the institute.

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.

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

There is no age limit for appearing in MAT exam. Any candidate who has a graduation degree can appear for MAT. They can be fresh graduates or working professionals with several years of work experience. A good number of MAT applicants are working professionals who are seeking to enhance their management skills by pursuing an MBA course. At the same time, a large number of fresh graduates also apply for MAT. Especially from non-technical background as the difficulty level is not as high as CAT or XAT exams. Since, MAT is accepted by MBA colleges for Executive MBA, Online MBA, Part-Time MBA and Distance MBA courses too, a good number of working professionals appear for the MAT exam. MAT is also popular among Management aspirants and working professionals as it is an easy exam and one can prepare for it while working as well. It is easier to strike work and study balance in MAT.

For MAT CBT, candidates will be allotted a test centre in the city they shall have selected as preference in the, MAT application form. Candidates can appear for MAT from home in only IBT mode.  MAT CBT is held in the followimg cities: Agra, Ahmedabad, Asansol, Bareilly, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Delhi, Ernakulam - Kochi, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, Guwahati, Hubballi (Hubli), Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Madurai, Meerut, Mumbai, Mysuru (Mysore), Nashik, Noida, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Rourkela, Shillong, Shimla, Silchar, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, Vellore and Vijayawada

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.

Over the past few years, Ramaiah Institute of Management has been ranked by 'Times' ranking. Tabulated below is the list of rankings:

Publisher	2023
Times	63

Yes, MBA is offered by AIMS Institutes. Students pursuing this course get to choose from various specialisations, such as Finance, Marketing, HRM, etc. The duration of this programme is two years. Moreover, the mode of education is regular. Apart from the MBA, the institute also offers an MBA Global course with an international perspective on business and management.

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.

The median salary package offered to the students after finishing MBA/PGDM from DSU - Dayananda Sagar University is INR 500,000. While, the Median package offered by Dayananda Sagar College Of Engineering after completion of MBA/PGDM is INR 450,000. Basis these stats, DSU - Dayananda Sagar University is better option compared to Dayananda Sagar College Of Engineering on the Median salary parameter.

The decision between NSB Bangalore and Kristu Jayanti College for an MBA depends on various factors. NSB Bangalore offers a steady fee range of INR 8.6 to INR 8.8 Lacs and a superior Shiksha rating of 4.4/5. Kristu Jayanti College offers a wide range of fees, from INR 5.7 to INR 9.1 lakh, and has a lower rating of 4.2/5. Hence, as per the above comparison, NSB Bangalore is a better option for pursuing an MBA.

XIME Bangalore usually concludes the application process for the PGDM programme between October and December. XIME Bangalore inducts candidates based on valid scores in CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ ATMA. Therefore, candidates must apply for any of the aforementioned entrance exams after which they should apply for the PGDM programme through XIME Bangalore official website by paying the required application fee within the specified time period. Candidates based on their scores in CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ ATMA will be shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) and Group Discussion (GD) rounds.

MBA is one of the top courses of PES University. MBA course at PES University comprises of a core curriculum, an internship and elective courses over a time period spanning across two years. Students also get to work as an intern as a part of the course curriculum. Talking about the placement, MBA students have got placed in top companies. The median package offered to MBA students during PES University placements 2022 was INR 5.50 LPA.  An upsurge of almost 16% was recorded in the 2022 placement rate of MBA when compared with 2021. Some of the leading companies who were a part of PES Placement drive are IBM, Flipkart, Amazon, etc.

If you're applying to MBA at Adarsh AIMIT through CAT, then go to the official website of CAT. Start checking around July that's when the notification usually drops. Applications run from August till September. The exam takes place in November. Make sure you don't miss the deadlines.