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.

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.

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.

SBS offers PGDM and PGDM Marketing. PGDM is offered in eight specialisations, namely Finance, Marketing, Data Science, Communications, Human Resources, International Business, Entrepreneurship and Supply Chain Management. Candidates who have passed graduation with at least 55% aggregate (45% aggregate for reserved category) to apply for PGDM course. Students appearing for the final year exam can also apply.

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

No, the question paper of MAT IBT is not different from MAT CBT or PBT. The test pattern, time duration, question type and marking scheme are the same for all three modes. Candidates can choose to appear for any exam mode with the worry of doing exam specific preparation. The only difference between MAT IBT and MAT CBT or PBT is that MAT IBT is a remote proctored exam and can be taken from any location unlike MAT CBT or PBT which are held at designated exam centres. The MAT question paper of every session however is different. All the 200 questions of each question paper is unique. The difficulty level is the same- easy to moderate but since the questions are different from each other candidates can feel slight difference in the difficulty level. The questions for every session are chosen randomly so in one session the paper can be overall easy while in another session the exam can be slightly difficult.

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.

It is a good campus and has excellent teachers. Placements: Most of the students got placements from our college, i.e., around 95% of the students. The highest salary package offered is around 4 LPA, while the lowest salary package offered is around 1.4 LPA.Master of Business Administration (MBA) at UKA Tarsadia University is a 2 years course at the PG level.The course offers admission to 180. The total tuition fee for UKA Tarsadia University Master of Business Administration (MBA) is INR 1.30 Lakh. Apart from the tuition fee, there is a one time admission fees of - INR 10,200, and a hostel fee of amount INR 1.22 Lacs that students are required to pay in addition to the tuition fee. To get admitted to UKA Tarsadia University Master of Business Administration (MBA) course, applicants must meet the entry requirements - 50% in graduation

The total course fee for MBA programme in Kabir Institute of Professional Studies is INR 6.25 lakh. The fee is taken from various source, hence its indicative. St Kabir Institute of Professional Studies offers two-year PGDM programme with dual specialisation in the full-time mode. This programme is available in a total of six specialisations, including Human Resource (HR), Information Technology (IT), Marketing, International Business (IB), Finance and Operations. St Kabir Institute of Professional Studies admission to this institute is entrance-based. Candidates holding a graduation degree are eligible to apply for the PGDM programme. 

Yes, Rai University has an MBA programme with a Marketing specialisation. The MBA in Marketing is created to provide students the abilities and information they need to succeed in the fields of marketing, advertising, and brand management. Prospective students interested in this specialisation can research the course prerequisites, entrance standards, and other programme specifics on the official website of Rai University or by getting in touch with their admissions office.

Atmiya:
Atmiya University, founded in 2018, is located around 23.5 acres of holy land. ATMIYA University is mentored by His Divine Holiness Hariprasad Swamiji Maharaj, the current spiritual successor of Lord Swaminarayan. Atmiya University is one of six Indian institutions to sign an MoU with the University of Miyazaki. From time to time, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies such as UGC, DBT, DST, LSC, Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat, NAAC, NIRF, and others have praised and ranked Atmiya University. 

Atmiya was the first in Gujarat to offer BCA and B.Sc (IT) programs, as well as Biotechnology, Biochemistry, and Industrial Chemistry in the Saurashtra region. It offers B.Tech, B.Com, B.Pharma, BBA General, BBA Hons., and BA at the undergraduate level. It also provides M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Pharma, and M.Sc programs at the postgraduate level. Admission to B.Tech., M.Tech., MBA, and MCA programs will be determined by admission examinations. Admission to other courses will be based on merit.

Ganpat university:

For Management students, GUNI offers 11 MBA specialisations. GUNI MBA programs last two to three years. Healthcare & Hospital Management, Agribusiness / Rural, Entrepreneurship / Family Business, International Business, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and more MBA specializations are available at GUNI.

RK University's 2023 MBA cutoff was 14047. As this is the program's closing rank, admission would not have been granted to anyone who scored lower than 14047 on the pertinent entrance exam (probably GUJCET).The cutoffs may increase in response to a greater number of applications, while they may decrease in response to a smaller number.

The cutoff may be lowered if fewer students achieve a high enough score to meet it if the admission exam is typically thought to be challenging. Colleges set aside seats for various groups, such as OBC, SC, ST, and so forth; this has an impact on the overall cutoff for open merit seats. The cutoffs may also be impacted by the quantity of MBA programme seats available.

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.