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.

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. 

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

University of Hyderabad admission to most of the courses is based on the entrance exam conducted by the UoH. In addition to this, it also accepts several national-level entrance exams for admission to MBA, MCA M.Tech and Ph.D. programmes. While for MBA, the university accepts admission only through its own entrance exam, for various UG and PG courses, the university accepts admission through CUET UG and CUET-PG entrance exams.

For every MAT attempt in different phases you need to fill a separate form. However, if you are planning to go for more than one attempt in the same exam phase, they you can apply for a combination of two exam session.

Candidate can take MAT in the following modes and combinations:

• Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) or
• Double Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) or
• Paper Based Test (PBT) or
• Paper Based Test and Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (PBT+IBT) or
• Computer Based Test (CBT) or
• Computer Based Test and Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (CBT+IBT) or
• Paper Based Test and Computer Based Test (PBT+CBT) 

 The MAT application form will be common and candidates will have to only mention their exam modes in it.

Ideal time to start MAT preparation is 6 months before the exam session. But if you have appeared for it before, you will need less time to prepare. So, plan your preparation accordingly.

Students can complete the IIRM Hyderabad application process online/ offline. For online submission, students have to simply apply at the official page of the institute. To complete the offline process, the downloaded form has to be sent to the admission desk with a demand draft of INR 500 + documents.

The total fees include many components. Some of them are tuition fee, admission fee, special fee, etc. The total tuition fee is INR 4.8 lakh. Students have to also pay a non-refundable admission fee of INR 30,000 at the time of admission. Other additional fee components are to be paid per trimester.   

 

Siva Sivani Institute of Management PGDM course admission is open for the acdemic year 2026. The official last dates for the PGDM couse is not out yet. The admission cycle generally lies in the months of December or January for the PGDM programmes. Thus, application submissions to complete the admission process usually fall between March and May; however, those dates are determined each year with the cycle of institute's schedule and the rounds of admissions. For the exact deadline, candidates are suggested to contact the admission officials. 

DCM Hyderabad PGDM admission is based on entrance exam scores. Candidates are selected based on score in CAT/XAT/MAT/ TSICET. The college may accept other entrance exam scores. Further, the shortlisted candidates have to go through group discussion and personal interview round. Based on candidates overall performance, the final selection is done.

The list of prominent companies that were part of Vishwa Vishwani Institute of Systems and Management placements 2026 is presented below:

VVISM Top Recruiters
Deloitte	Invesco	Accenture
Tech Mahindra	Bandhan Bank	ADP
ITC	Lupin Digital Health	Berkadia
Asian Paints	ICICI Bank	IndiaMart
S&P Global	BMW	The Times

To get selected for the PGDM course at ICBM School of Business Excellence, the college takes several parameters into consideration for admissions. Moreover, each parameter has its own weightage. Check out the weighting criteria in the table below:

Components	Weightage
Entrance Exams – CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ MAT/GMAT/ state-level entrance examination	35% to 60%.
Class 10, 12, UG/ PG scores	5% to 25%
Group Discussion (GD)/ Interview	20% to 45%
Weightage for participation in sports, extra-curricular activities, academic diversity, and gender diversity	5% to 20%

 

In order to get admission for MBA course at GITAM School of Business course admissions for Hyderabad campus the student need to apply for GAT followed by PI. This is to note that, the candidate need to meet the minimum educational qualification that is graduate with 50% aggregate. Aspirants who have valid national-based entrance exam score ( CAT/XAT/ NMAT/NMAT/UGAT) are exempted from the GAT 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.

Ashoka School of Business is a modern school for students to study in. The school is AICTE-approved and offers two different PGDM programmes for the students to choose from. School not only focuses on the theoretical learning of the students but also provides them with industrial experiences and grooming sessions for placements.

National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj has been rated 4.8 on Infrastructure parameter. National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj provide good facilities all around the campus such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus. National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj has also been rated 4.3 for Campuslife.

FAB School, Sagar Group of Institutions sends invitations to companies for their participation in the campus recruitment. SGI placement team facilitates the submission of resumes to the companies. Companies visit FABS, SGI for a pre-placement talk which is followed by tests, interviews, and final placement of students.

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. 

No, the eligibility criteria of SOIM for PGDM degree does not require candidates to clear a business degree to be eligible for admissions. As long as the candidates possess a Bachelors degree with a minimum aggregate of 55%, they are eligible for PGDM admissions at SOIM. Candidates can check the other eligibilty requirements as well as other details regarding PGDM courses on the official website.