Do IIMs accept MAT score?

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.

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.

Can I write MAT - CBT exam at my home or will they provide a center for this exam?

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

Can I prepare for MAT in 3 months?

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

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 is MAT age limit?

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.

Best Colleges accepting MAT Score in Pune

There are 142 MBA/PGDM colleges in Pune. Out of these, division of colleges by ownership is private owned: 98, public / government owned: 3 & public private owned: 1.

Location wise

There are several MBA/PGDM in major cities across the country such as Pune and so on. Out of all the cities, Maharashtra has 385 Top MBA/PGDM colleges in India.

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

MBA/PGDM offers various specialisations like Human Resources, Finance and Sales & Marketing. Below is the table showing number of colleges offering each MBA/PGDM specialisation:

Specialization Details	Colleges
Human Resources	98 Colleges
Finance	97 Colleges
Sales & Marketing	96 Colleges
Operations	68 Colleges
Supply Chain	59 Colleges
Business Analytics	50 Colleges
International Business	49 Colleges
IT & Systems	43 Colleges
Agriculture & Food Business	36 Colleges
Rural Management	22 Colleges
HealthCare & Hospital	20 Colleges
Digital Marketing	17 Colleges
Family Business	16 Colleges
Entrepreneurship	14 Colleges
Pharma	13 Colleges
Retail	11 Colleges
Transport & Logistics	8 Colleges
Travel & Tourism Management	5 Colleges
Marketing	4 Colleges
Project Management	3 Colleges

Entrance Exams

The most popular exam accepted by MBA/PGDM in Pune is MAH CET. Below is table showing exams accepted by number of colleges:

Exam Details	Colleges
MAH CET	199 Colleges
CAT	156 Colleges
CMAT	151 Colleges
MAT	142 Colleges
XAT	140 Colleges
ATMA	128 Colleges
GMAT	74 Colleges
SNAP	16 Colleges
MHT CET	12 Colleges
NMAT	10 Colleges
PERA CET	8 Colleges
CBSE 12th	7 Colleges
ISC	7 Colleges
Maharashtra HSC	7 Colleges
CUET	3 Colleges
MCAER CET	3 Colleges
ACET	3 Colleges
CUET-PG	2 Colleges
SBEST	2 Colleges
IBSAT	1 Colleges

There are 142 MBA/PGDM colleges in Pune. Out of these, division of colleges by ownership is private owned: 98, public / government owned: 3 & public private owned: 1.

Location wise

There are several MBA/PGDM in major cities across the country such as Pune and so on. Out of all the cities, Maharashtra has 385 Top MBA/PGDM colleges in India.

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

MBA/PGDM offers various specialisations like Human Resources, Finance and Sales & Marketing. Below is the table showing number of colleges offering each MBA/PGDM specialisation:

Specialization Details	Colleges
Human Resources	98 Colleges
Finance	97 Colleges
Sales & Marketing	96 Colleges
Operations	68 Colleges
Supply Chain	59 Colleges
Business Analytics	50 Colleges
International Business	49 Colleges
IT & Systems	43 Colleges
Agriculture & Food Business	36 Colleges
Rural Management	22 Colleges
HealthCare & Hospital	20 Colleges
Digital Marketing	17 Colleges
Family Business	16 Colleges
Entrepreneurship	14 Colleges
Pharma	13 Colleges
Retail	11 Colleges
Transport & Logistics	8 Colleges
Travel & Tourism Management	5 Colleges
Marketing	4 Colleges
Project Management	3 Colleges

Entrance Exams

The most popular exam accepted by MBA/PGDM in Pune is MAH CET. Below is table showing exams accepted by number of colleges:

Exam Details	Colleges
MAH CET	199 Colleges
CAT	156 Colleges
CMAT	151 Colleges
MAT	142 Colleges
XAT	140 Colleges
ATMA	128 Colleges
GMAT	74 Colleges
SNAP	16 Colleges
MHT CET	12 Colleges
NMAT	10 Colleges
PERA CET	8 Colleges
CBSE 12th	7 Colleges
ISC	7 Colleges
Maharashtra HSC	7 Colleges
CUET	3 Colleges
MCAER CET	3 Colleges
ACET	3 Colleges
CUET-PG	2 Colleges
SBEST	2 Colleges
IBSAT	1 Colleges

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Best Colleges accepting MAT Score in Pune

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Entrance Exams

Location wise

Specializations

Entrance Exams

Best Colleges accepting MAT Score in Pune

Allana Institute of Management Sciences

Sinhgad Institute of Business Administration and Computer Application

NBN Sinhgad School of Management Studies

Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Engineering

Mahatma Phule Institute of Management and Computer Studies

Matrix Business School

Trinity College of Engineering and Research

Sadhu Vaswani Institute of Management Studies for Girls (SVIMS Pune)

Institute of Science Poona's Institute of Business Management and Research

Dr.D.Y. Patil Center for Management and Research(MBA)

School of Pharmacy, Indira University

Sunstone: Aditya Institute of Management [AIM Campus]

R.M. Dhariwal Sinhgad Management School

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Al Ameen Education & Medical Foundation’s, College of Engineering & Management Studies

Jankidevi Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JDBIMS Pune)

PICT School of Technology and Management

Siddhant Institute of Business Management, Pune

Imperial College of Engineering and Research

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SVPM's Institute of Management

Zeal Institute Of Business Administration, Computer Application and Research

Anekant Institute of Management Studies

International Institute of Management Science

Institute of Business Management & Research,Chakan

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Nuovos, Ajeenkya D Y Patil University

School of Business and Strategy, Dnyaan Prasad Global University

Rajgad Institute of Management Research & Development

Ajeenkya DY Patil University Seamedu

Chetan Dattaji Gaikwad Institute of Management Studies

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