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.

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

Best Colleges accepting MAT Score in Uttar Pradesh

The colleges in the location that offer the MBA/PGDM are 188. Colleges can be classified into 143 private owned and 7 public / government owned in the Uttar Pradesh.

Location wise

Major states and cities across the nation offer a variety of MBA/PGDM, including Uttar Pradesh and others. The top MBA/PGDM colleges in Uttar Pradesh are located in Maharashtra out of all the states/cities.

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 colleges in Uttar Pradesh that offer MBA/PGDM are dispersed throughout the state. The top cities with colleges are listed below in a table:

Specialization Details	Colleges
Finance	95 Colleges
Human Resources	92 Colleges
Sales & Marketing	92 Colleges
International Business	70 Colleges
IT & Systems	63 Colleges
Operations	51 Colleges
Business Analytics	34 Colleges
Supply Chain	21 Colleges
Entrepreneurship	13 Colleges
Agriculture & Food Business	11 Colleges
HealthCare & Hospital	11 Colleges
Rural Management	11 Colleges
Transport & Logistics	11 Colleges
Retail	10 Colleges
Digital Marketing	6 Colleges
Project Management	5 Colleges
Marketing	4 Colleges
Data Analytics	3 Colleges
Family Business	3 Colleges
Travel & Tourism Management	3 Colleges

Entrance Exams

The most popular test that MBA/PGDM accepts in Uttar Pradesh is CUET-PG. The number of colleges that accept various exams is shown in the table below:

Exam Details	Colleges
CUET-PG	326 Colleges
CAT	192 Colleges
MAT	188 Colleges
XAT	121 Colleges
CMAT	119 Colleges
UPTAC	99 Colleges
ATMA	44 Colleges
CUET	39 Colleges
GMAT	24 Colleges
NMAT	23 Colleges
CBSE 12th	18 Colleges
UP 12th	18 Colleges
ISC	18 Colleges
JEECUP	5 Colleges
SNAP	4 Colleges
JEE Main	3 Colleges
IPU CET	3 Colleges
SUAT	2 Colleges
ICAR AIEEA	2 Colleges
UPCATET	2 Colleges