Best Colleges accepting MAT Score in Gujarat

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.

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.

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

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

CAT exam usually takes place in the month of November. The registration usually begins from August and the last date of application is until September.

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. 

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.

Some of the best government NIT accepting MAT scores in India are given in the table below, along with some details:

College Name	Average Course Fees	Entrance Exam/Eligibility
MNIT Jaipur Admission	INR 2 Lakh	CAT, MAT, CMAT, etc.
Jamia Hamdard Admission	INR 5.2 Lakh	CAT, ATMA, MAT, XAT, etc.
NIT Warangal Admission	INR 3.1 Lakh	CAT, MAT, etc.
Chandragupt Institute of Management Admission	INR 6 Lacs - 7.5 Lakh	CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, etc.
IIRM Hyderabad Admission	INR 9.5 Lakh	CAT, ATMA, MAT, XAT, CMAT, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

The table below shows the various courses offered by MBA colleges accepting MAT score in India along with their tuition fees:

College Names	Courses Offered	Tuition Fee
Amity University Noida	MBA in Finance, MBA in Agriculture and Food Business, MBA in Human Resources, etc.	INR 6 lakh - INR 13 lakh
Christ University	MBA in International Business, MBA (HR), etc.	INR 5 lakh - INR 9 lkh
LPU	MBA in Hospital and HealthCare Management, MBA in Financial Markets, MBA in Business Analytics, etc.	INR 8 lakh - INR 10 lakh
Birla Institute of Management Technology	PGDM, PGDM in Insurance Business Management, PGDM in Retail Management, etc.	INR 13 lakh - INR 14 lakh
Jaipuria Noida	PGDM in Marketing Management, PGDM in Service Management, PGDM in Financial Services, etc.	INR 15 lakh

According to Shiksha.com, both Indus University and ITM (SLS) Baroda University offer MBA programs with unique features.

MBA at ITM Vocational University (ITMVU) and ITM (SLS) Baroda University are both well-respected programs with a strong reputation for providing quality education. However, there are some key differences between the two programs that may make one a better fit for you than the other.

 

ITMVU is a private university that is accredited by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). It offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including an MBA program. ITMVU's MBA programme is known for its strong focus on practical skills and real-world applications. It also has a strong placement record, with 90% of students being placed in companies like Infosys, TCS, Zydus, and Wipro.

 

ITM (SLS) Baroda University is a public university that is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). It offers a variety of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, including an MBA program. ITM (SLS) Baroda University's MBA programme is known for its strong theoretical foundation and its focus on developing critical thinking skills. It also has a good placement record, with 80% of students being placed in companies like Reliance Industries, Larsen & Toubro, and Tata Consultancy Services.

So that MBA at ITM Vocational University is better than ITM (SLS) Baroda University.

As per the Management NIRF Report 2025, the median package offered to students enrolled in PG (2-year) courses during AURO University placements 2024 was INR 5 LPA, which was increased by 25% when compared with 2023 median package, i.e., INR 4 LPA.

Note: The above-mentioned data is not course-specific.

Yes, CAT 2025 exam will be conducted in three shifts. The exam was earlier conducted in 2 shifts, but since 2020, the CAT is conducted in three shifts - morning, afternoon and evening. In CAT 2025 too, there will be three slots which will be allotted to applicants in no particular order.

CAT exam slot timings will be -

• First shift: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, 
• Second shift: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 
• Third shift: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

 Human Resource Management, Marketing Management,  Finance, Agri-Business Management, and Pharmaceutical Managementa are the five specialisations offered by the Rai University. 

To secure admission to the MBA course, candidates complete the qualification and apply for the course on the official website of Rai University. For the selection rounds, the university might accept the scores of the entrance exams such as CMAT, MAT, CAT, GUJCET, etc. Further, Rai University conducts personal interviews for shortlisting students for final admission. Find below the RU Ahmedabad MBA eligibility criteria below:

Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor's Degree from recognised board with a minimum 50% aggregate.

St. Kabir Institute of Professional Studies does not offer direct admission for MBA. Candidates must have completed bachelor's degree with a minimum 50%. Further, students are also required to appear for the state-level selection test or any of the national-level management entrance exams to be eligible to secure admission to St Kabir Institute of Professional Studies. Apart from this, an entrance exam will be conducted by SKIPS Ahmedabad along with the screening process  (aptitude test followed by a GDPI round).

The Common Admission Test (CAT), Management Aptitude Test (MAT), and RK University Admission Test (RK UAT) are the three entrance tests that RK University (RKU) takes into consideration when admitting students to its MBA programme through the School of Management (SOM).

There is no specific minimum score needed for any of these tests because the cut-off percentiles change annually based on a number of factors, including the total number of applicants, the availability of seats, and the admission exam's difficulty level. Other than the results of your entrance exam, RKU takes into account your performance in group discussions and individual interviews, as well as your undergraduate degree's academic standing and any relevant work experience.

The university offers MBA in HR/Marketing/Finance/Business Analytics and MBA Disaster Risk Management for MBA course. To know the exam score of CMAT/CAT/MAT/XAT students can check the table presented below:

Programme	Entrance Exam Acceptance Score
MBA in HR/Marketing/Finance/Business Analytics	30
MBA Disaster Risk Management*	09

* The MBA programme in Disaster Risk Management will be conducted as a weekend programme with a hybrid mode, consisting of 70% online and 30% offline components.

Ganpat University Fee Structure 2023: The official website lists the fees for UG, PG, and Ph.D. degree courses such as BBA, BCA, Bcom, Mtech with specialization, and many others. The institution charges moderate tuition for these courses. The fee structure for all of Ganpat University's courses is stated below in the article. Students who want to apply for any UG, PG, Diploma, or Doctoral level study can find the complete list of Ganpat University Courses & Fees as well as the duration of the course here.

The address of Ganpat University is Kherva, Mehsana, Gujarat, India. The Mehsana District Education Foundation manages it. Ganpat University is a private university that was founded in 2005 and is recognised by the UGC.

The tuition at this university ranges from INR 12,000 to INR 7 lakh, depending on the course. This university selects students based on merit and the results of national level exams such as JEE, CAT, GATE, MAT, XMAT, CMAT, and so on.

The tuition for Ganpat University Engineering degrees ranges from INR 2,00,000 to INR 5,24,823.
The BA (Economics) Course fee is around INR 1,51,374, the BBA Course fee is approximately Rs. 1,80,000, the BCA Course fee is approximately Rs. 40,572, and the B.Pharma Course charge is approximately Rs. 3,56,000.
Fees for UG and PG Business Administration programs will range from INR 97,000 and INR 1,89,110 per year.
Ganpat University charges INR 40,040 for the M.Phil Course, and INR 1,90,000 for the MBA Course in various specialties.
At Ganpat University, the Ph.D. course costs approximately INR 75,200. 
Ganpat University charges INR 3,000 for the PhD entrance exam.
The application cost for Ganpat University is INR 1,000.

IBM, TCS, einfochips, ITC Ltd., ICICI, Torrent Power Limited etc.. are some of the top recruiters of the Gandhinagar University. The the highest salary during Gandhinagar University placements 2025 was INR 65 lakhs.