Best Colleges accepting MAT Score in Hyderabad

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.

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.

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. 

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

Institute of Public Enterprise Hyderabad has been recognised as a Center of Excellence by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Ministry of Education. PGDM courses of Institute of Public Enterprise are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). IPE Hyderabad PGDM courses have been approved by AICTE, Ministry of Education, Government of India.

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

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.

SSIM Hyderabad seats intake for the PGDM in Banking, Insurance, Finance and Allied Services course is 60. To secure the course seats candidates must have Bachelor's Degree from any recognised university with 50% aggregate. Further, candidates must also have a valid score in CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/ATMA/GMAT entrance exam. Further, candidates are required to participate in the selection rounds that includes PI, SOP, and video introduction. 

Candidates who are looking for admission at  Aurora Business School must meet the eligibility criteria. Admission is entrance-based. Aspirants need to pass entrance exam such as CAT, MAT, XAT or ATMA for admission. Candidates who meet both eligibility and selection criteria can easily get admission.

Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management offers PGDM and PGDM General  programmes at the postgraduate level. Here are the details for the PGDM program:

- Eligibility: Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree.

- Selection: Admission is based on CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/ATMA scores, followed by an Essay Writing round, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview.The total fees for the PGDM programme are INR 8.6 lakh for both of the management courses. 

After pursuing an MBA/PGDM at VVISM, students are eligible for various job in the government sector. Candidates can choose these jobs based on their specialisation and interests. Tabulated below are some common government job profiles for VVISM MBA/PGDM students:

Government Job Profiles
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Grade B Officer	Indian Railways Management Service (IRMS)
Central Excise and Customs Inspector (C&CE)	Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Grade A Officer
Probationary Officer in Banks	Quality Assurance Manager

ICBM SBE assures the placement for each and every PGDM student, subject to 85% attendance. Now, giving 100% placements is hard to prove for certain reasons. Sometimes a student does not attend an adequate number of classes, which affects their placement drive. Moreover, many times PGDM students start their own start-ups, become entrepreneurs, choose further studies, etc. Thus, achieving 100% placements from any institute is tougher than it seems. 

No, the candidate have to clear GAT in order to get admission at GITAM School of Business for Hyderabad campus. However, the students who have valid national-level entrance exam scores such as CAT/MAT/XAT/ GAT/ NMAT are exempted from GAT. For BBA and BCom course, the student need to clear UGAT/ GAT, respectively. Hence, at GITAM School of Business, no candidate can directly apply for course without entrance exam.

Yes, KL University Hyderabad's Skill Development Division enhances MBA candidates' industry readiness through soft skills training, technical workshops, and entrepreneurship programmes. It collaborates with MNCs for specialised certifications and integrates Skill Council Sector courses (Level 5 and above) to improve job prospects. The division also offers foreign language courses (Korean, Japanese, German) and international certifications via platforms like Coursera and LinkedIn. MBA candidates are encouraged to participate in management training programmes, ensuring they develop strong leadership, analytical, and professional skills for career success.

As per ASCI Hyderabad interim placement report 2025 a total of 49 PGDM students have been successfully placed. The same is presented in the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2025)
No. of students placed	49

NICMAR Hyderabad admission for the year 2025 is entrance-based. The institute conducts PG-NCAT, GD, PI and RA or ICUET (PG)/CAT/MAT/ATMA for admission for various courses, respectively. The college offers various courses in multiple specialisations and aspirants need to apply through the official website. Candidates who fulfil common eligibility and selection criteria will get admission to the institute.

PGDM courses at SOIM have a minimum duration of 2 years. There are a total of 4 semesters in the first year of each PGDM specialisation course and 2 semesters in thelast year with the remaining duration spent on internships and International Immersion Progamme. Throughout these 2 years, candidates will be provided learning experiences that will help them become capable professionals in their chosen specialisation in the field of management. 

The highest package offered during Ashoka School of Business placements 2025 was INR 14.7 LPA.

Badruka School of Management can be considered a good college as it is AICTE-approved which was established in 2024. The Institute offers MBA with placement assistance and support. Badruka School of Management Telangana started from the parent foundation called Badruka Educational Society by Sri Raja Bankatlal Badruka and amrks a legacy of 70 years. 

As per the placements data available on Dhruva College of Management official website, the package offered during the placements ranged between INR 5 LPA and INR 15 LPA. The placements data can be assumed to be of 2023 placements drive. Some of the popular recruiters of DCM PGDM placements are TCS, Axis Bank, Reliance Digital, etc.

{Source: MBA/PGDM students & alumni}

Here's a summary of the key points:

* Teaching Quality: The teachers are well-qualified, knowledgeable, and helpful, making them stand out. Students rate the teaching quality as 9 out of 10.
* Course Curriculum: The curriculum is relevant, covering almost every topic in the subjects related to the course.
* Exams: Exams are based on the syllabus and are not overly challenging.
* Placement Record: The college has a remarkable placement record, with approximately 90% of students securing jobs. The highest salary package offered was INR9 LPA, while the lowest was INR3.5 LPA.
* Internship Opportunities: Internship opportunities are abundant, with nearly 92% of students securing internships.
* Campus Infrastructure: The campus boasts modern facilities, including air-conditioned classrooms, WiFi-enabled premises, and spacious libraries.
* Hostel Facilities: Hostels are well-maintained, comfortable, and offer good amenities.
* Faculty Members: Faculty members are experienced industry experts with Ph.D.s, providing students with valuable insight into their chosen fields.
* Specialization Options: The college offers various specializations, including Human Resource Management, Finance, Marketing, and others.

In conclusion, considering the strong placement records, esteemed faculty, and excellent infrastructure, an MBA/PGDM degree from Engineering Staff College of India appears to be a worthwhile investment for those seeking a successful career in management.

ISTTM Business School has been rated 4.1 on placements.

NITHM Hyderabad has a career development cell, which manages the placement activities. The students are provided internship as well as final placement assistance. The institute has not released placement report or brochure for MBA, as of now. As per the Shiksha students' reviews, the highest package offered in recent NITHM placements was INR 16 LPA. 

The MBA placement rate has not been released. The following table depicts the number of students placed over the past three years of SGI placements:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
No. of students placed	21	24	59