Best MAT Colleges 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

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.

Alliance University, Bangalore MBA is between INR 13 lakh and INR 15 lakh for academic year 2027. This fees is charged in three installments.

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.

ISBR Business School allows tuition fee payment in three installments. Fee structure include registation charges, tuition fee, etc. Other one-time charges are Certification Course & Alumni membership fee, etc. Students can deposit the fee online or by demand draft, NEFT, RTGS.  

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. 

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.

MAT mock test practice is essential but not enough. You will need to go through the MAT syllabus and understand the fundamentals of all topics, only then you'll be able to crack questions in mock test.

There is no age limit for MAT. Candidates who are fresh graduates or working professionals in any phase of their career are eligible for it. So, essentially they must be at least 20 years old.

There is no minimum marks requirement in graduation for MAT, but B Schools have minimum academic criteria of 50% in graduation (45% for Reserved categories) for full time MBA programmes.

Yes, you can attempt MAT exam as many times as you want. MAT is conducted multiple times in a year, in February, May, September and December. If a candidate is not satisfied with their score of first attempt, they can choose any upcoming session to appear for it again. 

 

Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSoM) offers two-year PGDM courses in various specialisations in the stream of Management. The institute also provides international PGDM courses in collaboration with multiple international universities. The institute also provides diverse scholarships to its students belonging to the General and Reserved categories of up to INR 14 lakh. As per the official website of JAGSoM,  QS Masters Global has ranked JAGSoM's PGDM courses for its various specialisations. Find them below:

1. Marketing: 101+
2. Analytics: 101+
3. Finance: 151+

Further, the placement cell of JAGSoM has also witnessed good placements records in both Domestics and International areas. The highest domestic package was stood at INR 43 lakh, while the Average package recorded at INR 17.2 lakh. There is a total of 3 students who received international offers with a package of INR 85 LPA. 

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

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)

Yes, Dayananda Sagar Business School generally allows MBA students to pay the programme fee in instalments. The instalment structure is shared at the time of admission. This helps students plan their finances more comfortably.

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

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.

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.

RCM Bangalore offers PGDM in seven specialisation subjects as per AICTE guidelines, check the list below:

RCM Bangalore PGDM Specialisation Subjects
Finance Management	Marketing Management
Human Resource Management	Operations Management
Supply Chain Management	Business Analytics Management
Information Technology Management	-