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.

Apart from CAT scores, Alliance School of Business offers admission to MBA course through other entrance exams including MAT/NMAT/Karnataka PGCET. Candidates seeking admission to Alliance School of Business admission to the full-time MBA courses must have a valid score in above mentioned exams. Considering the Alliance School of Business cutoff 2024 released recently was 70 percentile for CAT. For MAT, it is 80 percentile. Similarly, for Karnataka PGCET, the cutoff stood at 11560. For the latest information regarding Alliance School of Business cutoff for NMAT, candidates can click here. 

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
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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.

Candidates should complete graduation with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST) to apply for ISBR Bangalore admission. Apart from academic requirements, aspirants also need to qualify one of the accepted entrance exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, etc. Only after fulfiling the eligibility requirements, candidates will be able to fill out the application form. The mode of application is online.

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

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 offer various scholarship schemes. Candidates applying for an MBA can get scholarship amount as per merit in graduation. The criteria for academic merit scholarship as per aggregate (all subjects) in Class 10, 12, graduation is:

Aggregate	Scholarship Amount
60% or above	INR 60,000
65% or above	INR 70,000
70% or above	INR 80,000
75% or above	INR 90,000
80% or above	INR 1 lakh
85% or above	INR 1.2 lakh

The given fee is as per official sources. Hence, is indicative.

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

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.

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

In the first step, the aspirants shall ensure that they fulfil the course-specific eligibility requirements. Krupanidhi College of Management offers entrance-based admission to its MBA programmes. The accepted exams are KMAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ Karnataka PGCET/ GMAT/ KSET. Candidates who get shortlisted based on exam scores have to take part in the group discussion and personal interview round. Once final selection is done, the document verification and fee payment can be done for admission confirmation.

No, admission at XIME Bangalore is a multi-step process. Check below the admission process of XIME Bangalore:

1. Application: The mode of application is online. Candidates need to pay an application fee of INR 2,000 for admission.
2. Selection Rounds: Aspirants are shortlisted for PGDM course based on XAT/ CAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ GMAT followed by a GDPI round. The institute also considers the academic performance and co-curricular activities of the aspirants.
3. Admission Confirmation: After completion of the selection rounds, aspirants need to come for verification round. Shortlisted aspirants need to pay a fee to confirm their admission.

Candidates must have passed graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% aggregate in case of SC/ ST) to apply for MBA programme at ISBR Business School. Besides, aspirants should have a valid score in CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, GMAT, ATMA, etc. to apply for admission. Those without any of the accepted entrance exam scores can appear for ISBR Aptitude Test for admission.

Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSoM) Bangalore offers a two-year PGDM course. The total seat intake for this course is 420, which is inclusive of all PGDM specialisations . Find below the specialisations-wise seat intake for PGDM course offered at JAGSoM Bangalore:

PGDM Specialisation	Seat Intake
PGDM General	180
PGDM Marketing	60
PGDM Finance	60
PGDM Data Science and Business Analytics	60
PGDM International Business	60

Placements are good at CMR University. BTech highest and average package in recent past was 18 LPA and 4 LPA. In MBA and BBA, 97.1% and 87.3% students were placed. In School of Design, the average package received was between 4 LPA and 6 LPA.

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

Practical learning is the main highlight of the MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences MBA course. Students solve real business case studies and visit active factories and corporate offices. A major highlight is the mandatory group project. Up to 5 students work together, build a working product prototype, write a thesis, and publish technical paper.