Best MAT Colleges in Delhi

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

 

Candidates can contact the IIFT Delhi admission office to confirm whether admission is accepted directly through the Management quota or not. This can be confirmed by officials only. Candidates will have to meet the minimum eligibility criteria even in case of direct admissions or any other criterion prescribed by the institute. Aspirants can also visit the IIFT Delhi official website for more information.

MAT and CMAT have similar syllabus but the difficulty level is different. Both exams have Quantitative Aptitude Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, English and General Knowledge. CMAT has an additional section - Innovation and Entrepreneurship which was introduced in 2021. While MAT is an easy exam, CMAT is moderately tough but to say which is better totally depends upon the college a candidate is targeting for MBA Admission. The participating colleges for both exams are different. If a candidate's dream college accepts MAT score, then they appear for MAT but if their dream college accepts CMAT then they should appear for CMAT. The CMAT exam is conducted by the NTA only once in a year but MAT is conducted multiple times in a year. AIMA conducts MAT in February, May, September and December. So, unlike CMAT MAT gives a candidate the choice to appear for the exam when they are well prepared and improve test score in the same academic session. The benefit of CMAT or MAT is that former is accepted by all government and state universities/institutes whereas latter is accepted by mostly private institutes.

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.

JIMS Kalkaji is accredited by AICTE which is one of the best accreditation agency for educational institutions. It is also ranked among the top management colleges by many magazines. The intake for MBA at JIMS kalkaji is around 180 which is a decent intake. They provide MBA in various specializations such as Finance, Marketing, Operation Management, International Business etc. 

Apeejay School of Management (ASM), Dwarka, offers a two-year PGDM course in several specialisations. It also offers a PGDM in Marketing. The fees for these courses INR 10.5 lakh for two years. The PGDM fee at ASM is payable in four instalments. In addition to the course fee, candidates may have to pay certain one-time charges as prescribed by the institute. 

Aspirants need to pay an application fee of INR 1,000 via online payment mode or send a demand draft drawn in favor of "International Institute of Health Management Research", payable at New Delhi. Candidates need to pay registration fee to complete the application process. Apart from application fee, aspirants need to upload the specified documents and provide all the details asked in the application form.

Delhi Business School PGDM in Fintech eligibility criteria is mandatory for admission to the PGDM course. Find below the eligibility criteria:

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 50% aggregat (Completed or Pursuing Last Year)
• Entrance Exam: CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, NMAT, GMAT (the latest Score)
• Group Discussion & Personal Interview (GDPI)

PGDM Students with high percentile scores in CAT (>75), XAT (>85), CMAT (>90), MAT (>95), or graduation (>60%) are eligible. Asia-Pacific Institute final selection considers academic record, entrance exam scores, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview performance, as assessed by the Scholarship Award Committee.

There are nearly 240 seats for EMPI B-school PGDM programmes. Out of which, specialisations, including PGDM in International Business, Research and Business Analytics, and General Management have 60 seats. Additionally, Advertising Communication and Human Resource Management have 30 seats each. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

MBA is one of the popular courses of Jamia Hamdard. It is a two-year course available in three major specialisations-General, Public Health Management/ Hospital Administration and Pharmaceutical Management. But is it a good college? To answer this, below are certain parameters to draw a conclusion:

Ranking

NIRF has ranked Jamia Hamdard under 'Management' Category. In 2025, the university was ranked at 87. Jamia Hamdard was under the top 100 universities/ colleges offering MBA.

Curriculum

MBA curriculum of Jamia Hamdard is spread across four semesters. Students have to undergo a summer training after the second semester of the programme. Apart from this, the curriculum covers all the topic required for in-depth knowledge of the field.

Fee Structure

The total tuition fee for Jamia Hamdard MBA is INR 5.2 lakh - INR 6 lakh as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. The fee range is at medium level when compared with other top ranked colleges. 

NDIM accepts admission to PGDM course via online mode. Students need to fill an online application form along with paying an amount of INR 1,000 as an application fee.

Following the results announcement, Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) will make available the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2023 cutoff. By the second week of January 2024, the outcome will be known.Prior to that, the qualifying CAT cutoffs—the minimal score requirements for admission to MBA programs—were announced by the IIMs. The CAT cutoff is different for every IIM. Shortlisted candidates for the admissions process will be those who meet the CAT 2023 cutoff. Candidates must meet the requirements set out by each IIM in order to be selected for the Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). 

Outlook has released the 2024 rankings for several categories, including ‘Management’. Under this category, Netaji Subhas University of Technology has been ranked #24 for PGDM/ MBA courses. The institute has consistently been one of the famous management university for years. 

Yes, you will have to pay INR 1,100 as non-refundable application processing fee during the submission of online application form. For more information, check the official PGDM brochure of IILM Lodhi Road.

MBA is a two-year course divided into four semesters. UPES Dehradun offers MBA in 25 specialisations under 12 core streams through the UPES School of Business. The Global MBA course of UPES is offered for a duration of two-year with one-year in campus and another year in overseas universities. Check below some of the MBA specialisations:

UPES Dehradun MBA Specialisations
Marketing Management	Finance Management
Operations Management	Human Resource
MBA Metaverse and Web 3.0	Aviation Management

The Mittal School of Business, LPU Admission Office offers MBA in various specialisations. These specialisations are MBA Core, MBA Data Science & AI, MBA Fintech & AI, MBA Digital & Social Media Marketing, and MBA IB. The LPU Admission Office MBA is also offered in collaboration with industry partners. These are MBA BA with EY, MBA Financial Market with NSE Academy and MBA Supply Chain & Logistics with CII Institute of Logistics.

TERI University is the only deemed university in New Delhi which is noted for its emphasis on sustainable development. It has a good placement record with an annual median salary of 7 lakhs, a well-designed curriculum and state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities. However, the institute offers a limited number B.Sc. programs in Environmental Studies, Data Science and Economics.

On the other hand, DIT University, a private university in Dehradun, offers a B.Sc. degree in a myriad of courses like Environmental Science, Computer Science, Nursing, Statistics, Chemistry, Physics and others. Over the past three years, almost 68% of students got placed in IT companies, 15% in manufacturing, 6% in consulting, 5% in FMCG and the rest opted for Higher Studies.

Since the placement scenario is similar for both the Universities, one should choose the B.Sc. programme wisely based on their personal interests.

The institute offers a two-year full-time PGDM (Dual Specialisation) course available in eight domains, namely Marketing & Innovation Management, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Research & Business Analytics, International Business Management, Information Technology, Logistics & Supply Chain Management and Event Management. Candidates who have passed graduation from a recognised university can apply for the PGDM course.

Comparing  Indira Gandhi Delhi University for Women with Jamia Millia Islamia for their MBA programme on the basis of fees and palcement package:

College Name	MBA Tuition Fees	Average Package
IGDTUW	INR 1.76 Lakh	-/-
Jamia Millia Islamia	INR 53,750 - INR 2.1 L	INR 10.8 Lakh