Can I crack MAT without Maths?

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.

What is the age limit for MAT 2026?

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.

Which is better MAT or CMAT?

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.

Is MAT mock test practice enough for preparation?

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.

Is MAT exam easier than other MBA entrance exams?

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.

What are the best government colleges accepting MAT scores in India?

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.

What are the various courses offered by top MBA colleges accepting MAT score in India?

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

Can I make another attempt at MAT exam, if I score low in first attempt?

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.

Best MAT Colleges in Gujarat

There are 32 colleges that offer MBA/PGDM in a full-time mode of study. Among these, there is a split of colleges by ownership, private: 23 & public / government: 1.

Location wise

The most of the nation's major states and cities provide a range of MBA/PGDM, including Gujarat and others. Out of all the states and cities, the best colleges for MBA/PGDM are found in Maharashtra. Below is the table showing Gujarat offering no. of colleges.

Location Details	Colleges
Maharashtra	385 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	199 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	188 Colleges
Pune	142 Colleges
Karnataka	125 Colleges
Bangalore	100 Colleges
Rajasthan	83 Colleges
Orissa	77 Colleges
Haryana	71 Colleges
Mumbai (All)	70 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	62 Colleges
West Bengal	60 Colleges
Mumbai	55 Colleges
Bhubaneswar	50 Colleges
Greater Noida	50 Colleges
Kolkata	45 Colleges
Jaipur	44 Colleges
Uttarakhand	44 Colleges
Delhi	43 Colleges
Nagpur	34 Colleges

Specializations

The most well-liked specialisation in the Gujarat is Finance , followed by Human Resources. See the table below, which lists the specialisations provided by the number of colleges.

Specialization Details	Colleges
Finance	22 Colleges
Human Resources	18 Colleges
Sales & Marketing	18 Colleges
International Business	9 Colleges
Business Analytics	7 Colleges
Supply Chain	5 Colleges
Transport & Logistics	5 Colleges
HealthCare & Hospital	4 Colleges
IT & Systems	4 Colleges
Operations	4 Colleges
Entrepreneurship	3 Colleges
Pharma	3 Colleges
Agriculture & Food Business	2 Colleges
Family Business	2 Colleges
Marketing	2 Colleges
Data Analytics	1 Colleges
Digital Marketing	1 Colleges
Infrastructure	1 Colleges
Rural Management	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

The most popular test that MBA/PGDM accepts in Gujarat is CMAT. The number of colleges that accept various exams is shown in the table below:

Exam Details	Colleges
CMAT	114 Colleges
CAT	99 Colleges
ACPC Admission	93 Colleges
GUJCET	61 Colleges
MAT	32 Colleges
XAT	26 Colleges
ISC	26 Colleges
CBSE 12th	25 Colleges
GSEB HSC	21 Colleges
ATMA	14 Colleges
NMAT	6 Colleges
ICAR AIEEA	4 Colleges
UGAT	4 Colleges
Gujarat University	4 Colleges
CUET-PG	4 Colleges
JEE Main	3 Colleges
Gujarat Technological University	3 Colleges
GMAT	2 Colleges
GSEB SSC	2 Colleges
GSEB	2 Colleges

There are 32 colleges that offer MBA/PGDM in a full-time mode of study. Among these, there is a split of colleges by ownership, private: 23 & public / government: 1.

Location wise

Location Details	Colleges
Maharashtra	385 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	199 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	188 Colleges
Pune	142 Colleges
Karnataka	125 Colleges
Bangalore	100 Colleges
Rajasthan	83 Colleges
Orissa	77 Colleges
Haryana	71 Colleges
Mumbai (All)	70 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	62 Colleges
West Bengal	60 Colleges
Mumbai	55 Colleges
Bhubaneswar	50 Colleges
Greater Noida	50 Colleges
Kolkata	45 Colleges
Jaipur	44 Colleges
Uttarakhand	44 Colleges
Delhi	43 Colleges
Nagpur	34 Colleges

Specializations

The most well-liked specialisation in the Gujarat is Finance , followed by Human Resources. See the table below, which lists the specialisations provided by the number of colleges.

Specialization Details	Colleges
Finance	22 Colleges
Human Resources	18 Colleges
Sales & Marketing	18 Colleges
International Business	9 Colleges
Business Analytics	7 Colleges
Supply Chain	5 Colleges
Transport & Logistics	5 Colleges
HealthCare & Hospital	4 Colleges
IT & Systems	4 Colleges
Operations	4 Colleges
Entrepreneurship	3 Colleges
Pharma	3 Colleges
Agriculture & Food Business	2 Colleges
Family Business	2 Colleges
Marketing	2 Colleges
Data Analytics	1 Colleges
Digital Marketing	1 Colleges
Infrastructure	1 Colleges
Rural Management	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

The most popular test that MBA/PGDM accepts in Gujarat is CMAT. The number of colleges that accept various exams is shown in the table below:

Exam Details	Colleges
CMAT	114 Colleges
CAT	99 Colleges
ACPC Admission	93 Colleges
GUJCET	61 Colleges
MAT	32 Colleges
XAT	26 Colleges
ISC	26 Colleges
CBSE 12th	25 Colleges
GSEB HSC	21 Colleges
ATMA	14 Colleges
NMAT	6 Colleges
ICAR AIEEA	4 Colleges
UGAT	4 Colleges
Gujarat University	4 Colleges
CUET-PG	4 Colleges
JEE Main	3 Colleges
Gujarat Technological University	3 Colleges
GMAT	2 Colleges
GSEB SSC	2 Colleges
GSEB	2 Colleges

Gandhinagar University

GandhinagarPvt

Courses Offered

3 Courses

4.1

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.66 L

Placement Rating

3.5

Lokmanya College

AhmedabadPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.4 L

Median Salary

– / –

Tolani Motwane Institute of Management Studies

AdipurPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

4.5

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹3.18 L

Placement Rating

4.5

CEPT University

AhmedabadPvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

4.2

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹12.04 L

Median Salary

₹5.5 LPA

Christ Institute of Management (CIM, Rajkot)

RajkotPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

4.4

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹2.5 L

Placement Rating

4.0

Commonly asked questions
On Best MAT Colleges in Gujarat

Q: Who are the top recruiters of Gandhinagar University?

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.

Q: What is the placement scenario at CEPT University?

A fluctuating trend was recorded in BArch and MArch placement rate over the past three years (2021 to 2023). The table below mentions the CEPT University placement trends for a detailed analysis:

Particulars	BArch Placement Statistics (2021)	BArch Placement Statistics (2022)	BArch Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students	99	102	93
Students placed	53	59	47
Placement Rate	54%	58%	51%
Particulars	MArch Placement Statistics (2021)	MArch Placement Statistics (2022)	MArch Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students	208	202	218
Students placed	200	153	204
Placement Rate	96%	76%	94%

NOTE: The placement details mentioned above are from the NIRF report 2024.

Q: Does Christ Institute of Management (CIM, Rajkot) provide good placement facilities?

Christ Institute of Management (CIM, Rajkot) has been rated 3.7 on placements.

Swaminarayan University

GandhinagarPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.54 L

Median Salary

– / –

Centre for Management Studies and Research, Kherva

MehsanaPvt

Courses Offered

6 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹2.09 L

Median Salary

– / –

Noble University

JunagadhPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

3.6

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.21 L

Placement Rating

3.0

ILAM Ahmedabad - Institute of Logistics and Aviation Management Ahmedabad

AhmedabadPvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹5 L

Median Salary

₹5 LPA

Gujarat Maritime University

GandhinagarPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹2.5 L

Median Salary

– / –

Commonly asked questions
On Best MAT Colleges in Gujarat

Q: What is the fee for MBA at Gujarat Maritime University?

The total tuition fee for the MBA from Gujarat Maritime University is INR 2.50 Lakh. Post document verification and selection, candidates need to pay some amount of Gujarat Maritime University MBA fees, as requested by the university for admission confirmation. This Gujarat Maritime University fee amount is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Most preferred locations for MBA/PGDM