Best MAT Colleges in Uttar Pradesh

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yes, students with 80% and above in CAT are eligible for a waiver of INR 3.50 Lacs at Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida. The total course fee for PGDM is INR 15.75 lakh. After waiver, students have to pay INR 12.25 Lacs as PGDM fee. 

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. 

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

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. 

 

The admission process at BIMTECH for MBA programme is entrance exam based. However, the applications are evaluated based on different parameters. Check out the eligibility criteria of MBA from the table below:

Course Name	Eligibility
PGDM	Graduate with a minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST )

The overall placement percentage for 2026 has not been released. The Galgotias University has achieved 100% placements for its School of Business batch 2026.

No, CAT scores are not compulsory for admissions into MBA course at GLA University, Mathura. The university also considers scores from other management entrance exam and one university level entrance exam too. The names of the other accepted entrance exams are: MAT/ XAT/ UPSEE. 

Amity Noida can be a decent choice to pursue a PG-level Management course. The university offers MBA across 27 specialisations. It also offers international opportunities to its students, where a five-week Study Abroad Program runs at Amity Campuses in London, Dubai, New York or Singapore. Amity University Noida has been ranked continuously for its Management category courses by NIRF. Find below the last three-year ranking comparison for Amity Noida:

Ranking Body	2021	2022	2023
NIRF	29	28	28

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Apart from this, Amity University Noida also offers scholarships under various categories to its students. Further, as per the placements records of the year 2022, the overall highest package offered during the on-campus was INR 58 LPA. The top recruiters visited during the placement drive of Amity Noid Placements 2022 were Cisco, MTX, Airtel, etc. 

Read more: Amity University Noida Placements

GL Bajaj Institute of Management and Research offers a PGDM course for the duration of two-years and is offered in full-time mode. Check out the eligibility requirements to apply for the PGDM/ MBA course below: 

Course Name	Eligibility & Selection Criteria	Total Tuition Fee
PGDM	Eligibility Criteria: Graduate with 50% aggregate in the respective subjects from a recognised university.  Selection Criteria: CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ XAT/ ATMA + GD + PI	INR  1.3 Lacs - INR 7.8 lak

Yes, IMS Ghaziabad offer scholarships based on entrance exam score. PGDM students fulfiling the below-mentioned criteria can apply for scholarships:

Scholarship Criteria	Scholarship Amount
CAT/ XAT-above 90%	INR 75,000
CAT/ XAT- between 80% and 90%	INR 50,000
CAT/ XAT- between 70% and 80%	INR 25,000
CMAT-Above 80%	INR 25,000
MAT-Above 90%	INR 25,000

IILM University's MBA programme has AI-driven teaching with personalised tutoring through AI-based simulations. Students get an IILM wallet worth INR 1 lakh, which can be used for value-added activities like certifications and immersion programmes. There is an on-campus incubator and funding that supports entrepreneurship. 

No, candidates are not allowed to get direct admission to PGDM/ MBA courses at Jaipuria Institute of Management Ghaziabad. Along with the CAT score, the institute acceots CMAT/ XAT/ MAT/ GMAT scores for admission. Additionally, the basic eligibility criteria required for admission to MBA courses is candidates must complete their bachelor's degree with at least ana aggregate of 50% and the selection process based on the valid scores in the national entrance exams that are mentioned above in the answer. 

No, CAT is not compulsory for admission to PGDM course at ABS Noida. As the institute accept other national-level exam scores as well, such as MAT/XAT/GMAT/MAT/ATMA/ABSAT. Thus, candidate without CAT score can apply with a valid score in either of the mentioned exam. Further, the final selection is based on candidates performance in other selection rounds as well. 

I Business Institute offers two-year full-time PGDM course based on trimester-based system. Candidates can choose any of the blow mentioned PGDM specialisations:

• Finance
• Human Resource
• Marketing
• Operations & Supply Chain Management
• International Business
• Information Technology
• Business Analytics
• Entrepreneurship & Family Business

Both Jaypee Business School (JBS) and Galgotias Business School are well-regarded institutions. JBS is ranked 37th among the top MBA colleges in India and is known for its decent placements, good faculty, and a variety of courses including MBA, BBA, and Ph.D. programs.
 On the other hand, Galgotias University offers an MBA in Dual Specialization and is rated 4.0 out of 5 by students. It is advisable for prospective students to carefully consider their own academic and career goals, and to research and compare the specific features of each school before making a decision.

Candidates with Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% marks are eligible for admission to MBA t AMity Lucknow.

To get admission to Shri Ram Murti Engineering College Bareilly, candidates must meet eligibility criteria set by the college. The college offers courses in various streams such as Engineering, Business and Management, etc. The final selection is based on entrance scores. The college accepts MAT, CAT, JEE, CUET, etc., followed by UPTAC Counselling. Students can apply online as well as offline for admission.