For how long is MAT score valid?

MAT score is valid for admission for the same academic year in which the candidate has taken the exam. For example, MAT 2025 score will be valid for admission for 2025-2026 MBA batch only. If a candidate wishes to drop a year after taking the MAT exam, then they will have to appear for the exam once again next year. They should however check the eligibility or selection criteria to have a clarity of MAT score of which session/phase is valid for admission in which academic year. For example, for 2025 academic session MAT September and MAT December scores will be valid for admission to some MBA colleges who have the admission cycle of January-February. Whereas, colleges who conduct admission in March-May accept MAT February exam scores for admission. To simplify, MAT test takers must not try to use their score for admission more than one year after appearing for it. They should appear for it again and use the latest score for admission.

Does AIMA conduct a counselling process for MBA Admission through MAT?

No. AIMA does not hold common counselling process for MBA Admission through MAT. The role of AIMA is to only conduct the MAT exam and prepare the results. There role in MBA process is only sharing the result/scorecard of candidates with the MAT participating institutes that they have selected in the MAT application form. The participating institutes prepare their own merit list and select candidates for admission basis the result shared by AIMA. The minimum eligibility criteria for shortlisting is passing marks in MAT. However, the selection is based on cut offs fixed by the institutes. The MBA institutes accepting MAT scores inform students about their shortlist status via e-mail when the admission window opens. Candidates who are expecting a call from the institutes they had selected in the MAT application form must keep a check on their email (spam section too) for the interview invitation.

How is MAT different from CAT?

MAT is much easier than CAT. Despite having more number of questions and more sections, than CAT, MAT is easy to crack. CAT is held annually but one can appear for MAT multiple times in the same academic session. CAT has three sections only – VARC, DILR and Quantitative Aptitude. MAT has five sections – Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis & Sufficiency and Business & Economic Environment. CAT has sectional time limit of 40 minutes per section. MAT does not have sectional time limit.

Will it be enough to prepare for MAT with mock tests only?

If you have appeared for MAT before and are thoroughly familiar with the exam syllabus and topics then you can prepare for it with the help of MAT mock tests only. However, if you are appearing for it for the first time, you will need to cover the MAT syllabus first and then practice mock tests. Mock tests are useful for increasing speed and accuracy. With conceptual clarity, mock tests won't help much in preparation.

What are the top MAT participating colleges in India in West zone?

Top MAT participating colleges in India located in west are Christ Institute of Management, Dr D Y Patil B School, Flame School of Business, Flame School of Communication, IILM Academy of Higher Learning, Indus Business School, Indus University, Institute for Technology & Management, Institute of Rural Management, International Institute of Management Studies, ITM Vocational University, ITM University, Jagannath University, Jaipur National University, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Indore, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur, Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth, Faculty of Mgmt Studies, JK Lakshmipat University, Kalinga University, Lexicon Management Institute of Leadership & Excellence, Mody University, School of Management Studies, Raipur Institute of Technology, Shanti Business School, St Kabir Institute of Professional Studies, Suryadatta Institute of Business Management & Technology, Suryadatta Institute of Management & Mass Communication, The IIHMR University, Unitedworld School of Business, VPM's Dr V N Bedekar Institute of Management Studies.

What are the top MAT participating colleges in India in North zone?

Top MAT participating colleges in north zone and are suitable for aspirants residing there include Accurate Institute of Advanced Management, Accurate Institute of Management & Technology, AIMA-Centre for Management Education, Ansal University Gurgaon, Asia Pacific Institute of Management, Asian Business School, Bennett University, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Usha&lakshmi Mittal Institute of Management, Birla Institute of Management Technology, BML Munjal University, Chitkara University, Christ Institute of Management, EMPI Business School, Fortune Institute of International Business, FOSTIIMA Business School, Galgotias University, GD Goenka University, GL Bajaj Institute of Management & Research, Guru Nanak Institute of Management, Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, IBMR Business school, IILM Academy of Higher Learning, IILM College of Management Studies, IILM Graduate School of Management, IILM Institute for Higher Education, IILM University, Indirapuram Institute of Higher Studies, Indraprasth Institute of Management Gurgaon, Institute of Management Studies, Institute of Marketing & Management, Institute of Technology & Science, International Institute of Health Management Research, Jagan Institute of Management Studies, Jagannath International Management School, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaypee Business School, JK Business School, KR Mangalam University, Lovely Professional University, Master School of Management, New Delhi Institute of Management, OP Jindal Global University, Roorkee Institute of Technology, Sharda University, Soil School of Business Design, SRM University Sonipat, St. Thomas Management Institute, St. Thomas Management Institute, UPES Dehradun and Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies-Technical Campus.

Which are the top colleges for MAT score 60-70 percentile?

MAT score is valid for admission to a number of private MBA colleges in Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Candidates can appear for a MAT session as per the admission cycle of their preferred college. Some of the popular MBA colleges which accept MAT score in the range of 60-70 percentile are listed below. Adarsh Institute of Management and Information Technology Bangalore Fortune Institute of International Business, Delhi EMPI Business School, Delhi MIT School of Business Pune Apeejay School of Management (ASM), Delhi Institute of Engineering and Management, Kolkata IMS Ghaziabad Calcutta Business School, Kolkata SCMS Cochin School of Business Cochin IES Management College and Research Centre, Mumbai ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai International Institute of Management Studies, Pune Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar ITM Business School, Chennai International School of Business and Media Bangalore Accurate Institute of Management and Technology, Noida.

Which are the top colleges for MAT score 50-60 percentile?

MAT score is accepted by a lot of private MBA colleges in Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Some of the popular MBA colleges which accept MAT score in the range of 50-60 percentile are listed below. Admission process of these colleges include group discussion and Personal Interview . School of Management Sciences Varanasi Greater Noida Institute of Management Deviprasad Goenka Management College of Media Studies Mumbai International Institute of Business Studies Kolkata St Josephs Institute of Management Trichy Development Management Institute Patna Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Harihar Rajalakshmi School of Business Chennai Gurunanak Institute of Management Studies Mumbai Madhya Pradesh Birla Institute of Management Bangalore MITCON Institute of Management Pune Vyasa Business School Bangalore GRG School of Management Studies Coimbatore Jagan Institute of Management Studies Jaipur Vanguard Business School Bangalore.

Which are the top colleges for MAT score 80-90 percentile?

MAT admission process includes Group Discussion and Personal Interview . Selection for this round is done by the institutes on the basis of MAT percentile of candidates. All the MAT participating colleges have fixed cut offs for selection of candidates. In some colleges, the MAT cut offs are high whereas in some colleges, the MAT cut offs are comparatively low. In all, a candidate who has scored above 65 percentile in MAT can get a good college. However, as you have asked for MAT colleges accepting scores ranging between 80-90 percentile, we have listed down some colleges for you. Christ University Bengaluru BIMTECH Greater Noida SIESCOMS Navi Mumbai Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS), Rohini Delhi Indus Business Academy Institute of Management Studies (IMS) IPE Hyderabad, Institute of Public Enterprise Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM) Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management IES Management College and Research Centre ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai.

Which are the top colleges for MAT score 70-80 percentile?

MAT score is accepted by lot of MBA colleges across India. Candidates can find a college of their percentile range among the 800 MBA colleges that accept MAT score. If you have scored in the MAT percentile range of 70-80 percentile, you can seek admission in the following colleges. These are some of the popular MBA college that accept MAT score of 70-80 percentile. Institute of Business Management and Technology Jaypee Business School EMPI Business School Delhi School of Business FIIB Delhi Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Usha and Lakshmi Mittal Institute of Management SCMS Cochin School of Business IES Management Colleges and Research Centre Mumbai Globsyn Business School, Kolkata Calcutta Business School, Kolkata GITAM School of International Business Visakhapatnam GITMA Hyderabad Business School Hyderabad Durgadevi Saraf Institute of Management Studies Mumbai Rajalakshami School of Business Chennai ABBS Bangalore.

What are the parameters on which MAT participating college shortlist candidates?

MAT participating colleges shortlist candidates on the basis of their past academic record, MAT score and performance in What/GD-PI. Some colleges also consider prior work experience in full time mode at executive or managerial level. In many institutes the scores of Class 12 is given a lot of importance, while in some colleges the score of MAT is considered the most important. Candidates must note that it is critical to have a good profile overall. An important point that MAT aspirants must know is that even though there is no minimum eligibility criteria of 50 percent for appearing in MAT the participating colleges have the minimum score criteria for full-time MBA Admission. Candidates should have scored a minimum of 50 percent in graduation (45 percent for SC/ST/PwD candidates), to be eligible for getting shortlisted for admission through MAT score. So, they should ensure they have at least the minimum score required in graduation before applying for MAT.

Who decides MAT cut off percentiles for admission?

The participating colleges decide MAT cut off for admission to their MBA/PGDM programmes. Generally, the top MBA colleges' cut off range is around 90-95 percentile. Cut offs of Tier 2 colleges is usually between the range of 80-90 percentile and for Tier 3 it is 50-70 percentile. These cut offs are determined by the colleges on the basis of certain parameters and may change year on year. The three main factors that determine MAT cut off are listed below: 1. Difficulty level of MAT exam 2. Total number of students applying 3. Seat intake capacity of any institute 4. Previous year's cut offs Admission to MBA/PGDM courses through MAT is based on the cut offs. This is the standard procedure for MBA Admission in private B-schools and top government institutes as well. MAT being a national level MBA entrance exam follows the same process.

When are MAT result and cut offs released for all sessions?

AIMA MAT releases the results phase wise. The exam is held in multiple sessions in February, May, September and December phases. So the results are released for all the sessions of a particular phase on the same day. The MAT February result of all sessions are released in March. The MAT May results are released in June and the MAT September result is released in October and MAT December results are released in January. Candidates who appear for the exam, can download their scorecard for their exam session from the AIMA MAT website. AIMA does not release cut offs for admission through MAT. It has no role in the MAT cut off determination. The participating institutes determine MAT cut offs on their own and as per their selection parameters and criteria.

What are the top MAT participating colleges in India in West zone?

Top MAT participating colleges in India located in west are Christ Institute of Management, Dr D Y Patil B School, Flame School of Business, Flame School of Communication, IILM Academy of Higher Learning, Indus Business School, Indus University, Institute for Technology & Management, Institute of Rural Management, International Institute of Management Studies, ITM Vocational University, ITM University, Jagannath University, Jaipur National University, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Indore, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur, Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth, Faculty of Mgmt Studies, JK Lakshmipat University, Kalinga University, Lexicon Management Institute of Leadership & Excellence, Mody University, School of Management Studies, Raipur Institute of Technology, Shanti Business School, St Kabir Institute of Professional Studies, Suryadatta Institute of Business Management & Technology, Suryadatta Institute of Management & Mass Communication, The IIHMR University, Unitedworld School of Business, VPM's Dr V N Bedekar Institute of Management Studies.

What are the top MAT participating colleges in India in South zone?

Top MAT participating colleges in south zone include ABBS School of Management, Acharya Bangalore Business School, Acharya Institute of Management & Sciences, Adarsh Institute of Management & Information Technology, Administrative Staff College of India, Alliance University, BNM Institute of Technology, Bhavan's Priyamvada Birla Institute of Management, BS Abdur Rahman University, Crescent School of Business, Christ University, DC School of Management & Technology, Dhruva College of Management, Don Bosco Institute of Management Studies and Computer Applications, FBS Business School, Firebird Institute of Research in Management, GIBS B School, GITAM Institute of Management, Hyderabad Business School, ICBM School of Business Excellence, IFIM Business School, Indus Business Academy, Institute for Technology & Management, Institute of Health Management Research, Institute of Insurance and Risk Management, Institute of Public Enterprise, International Institute of Business Studies, ISBR Business School, ITM Business School, Jain University, CMS Business School, Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies, KL Business School, Krupanidhi School of Management, Mar Athanasios College for Advanced Studies, MATS Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship, MP Birla Institute of Management, MS Ramaiah Institute of Management, NITTE School of Management, NSB Academy, PES University, Rajadhani Business School, Rajalakshmi School of Business, RV Institute of Management, Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management, Saintgits Institute of Management, SCMS Cochin School of Business, SCMS School of Technology & Management, SSN School of Management, St Joseph's Institute of Management, Thiagarajar School of Management, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management and Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship

MAT Exam 2026 Cut Off, Previous Year MAT Cut Offs for Top MBA Colleges

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MAT cut offs for top colleges are usually between 80-95 percentile. Many mid-tier private B-Schools have MAT cut offs in the range of 70-80 percentile. The institutes determine MAT cut offs individually based on certain parameters. While some colleges consider the overall percentile in MAT exam for shortlisting candidates, a few colleges consider MAT composite score and MAT sectional scores also. A composite score of 650 in MAT is considered good as it converts into 90 percentile. Candidates planning to appear for MAT 2026, must check the cut off percentiles of their target college and prepare accordingly. MAT cut off 2026 for the participating colleges are given below on this page.

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MAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
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MBA Colleges accepting MAT cut offs: 80 percentile and above
MBA Colleges accepting MAT cut offs: 75 to 80 Percentile
MBA Colleges accepting MAT cut offs: 60 to 70 percentile
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MAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
08 Mar ' 26	MAT Feb 2026 CBT

Dates	Past Exam Dates
01 Mar ' 26	MAT Feb 2026 PBT

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Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) : MAT 2026 Overall Percentile (General-All India)

College	2024	2025	2026
Vivekanand Business School (VBS)	65	85	80
SOIL Institute of Management	95	– / –	– / –
Praxis Business School	90	– / –	– / –
Amity Business School (ABS), Amity University, Noida	90	– / –	– / –
Amity University, Mumbai	90	– / –	– / –

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Amity University : MAT 2024 Overall Percentile (General-All India) Accordion Icon V3

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Amity University : MAT 2024 Overall Percentile (General-All India)

College	2022	2023	2024
Amity Business School (ABS), Amity University, Noida	90	90	90
Amity University, Mumbai	– / –	– / –	90
Amity Directorate of Distance and Online Education, Jaipur	– / –	– / –	80