Yes, candidates can apply to GIBS Bangalore using MAT scores alone. GIBS accepts MAT scores as a valid entry for PGDM admissions. Along with your MAT score, you need to submit your application form, academic documents, and follow the selection process, which may include a short interview or discussi

MAT result 2025 for September phase will be available through login. To download the MAT 2025 result, candidates will have to use their roll number or registration number to log into their AIMA-MAT account. MAT results of previous sessions are also available for download and can be accessed in the student dashboard. Candidates who have appeared for multiple sessions can use best of all attempts for MBA admission. Selection of candidates to the MBA college is based on MAT score and PI.
MAT exam score is accepted by over 800 MBA colleges in India for admission to MBA/PGDM programmes. Read all about MAT exam result 2025 including schedule, download process, marking scheme, re-test, etc.
- How to Download MAT Exam Result 2025?
- MAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
- MAT Result 2025: How to Calculate MAT Score and Percentile?
- What after MAT Result 2025?
- MAT Cut Offs 2025
- MAT Admission: MBA Colleges City Wise
How to Download MAT Exam Result 2025?
MAT 2025 result cum scorecard is issued in online mode only at the AIMA-MAT website. To download MAT exam result 2025, candidates have to follow the steps given below:
Commonly asked questions
Between MAT score and MAT percentile, the latter is considered for admission in most of the MAT accepting colleges. The MAT percentile is used for first round of candidate selection. In the first round, candidate's MAT percentile and academic scores are considered basis which they are selected for GD-PI. Thus, MAT aspirants must ensure that they perform optimally in all the sections of MAT to get a good percentile.
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.
MAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MAT 2025 exam
Dates | Past Exam Dates |
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24 Jul ' 25 | MAT CBT July 2025 result |
MAT Result 2025: How to Calculate MAT Score and Percentile?
MAT exam result 2025 and score calculation are based on marks obtained by the candidate in Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis & Sufficiency and Intelligence & Critical Reasoning sections. The score of Economic & Business Environment section is not taken into consideration for MAT percentile calculation. Given below is the MAT marking scheme and score calculation.
- Each MAT question carries 1 mark.
- There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong attempt.
- There is no deduction of marks for unanswered questions.
- MAT composite score is presented in the range of 199-801.
- Scores of the four sections are reported on a scale of 0-100.
- The MAT Composite Score is reported on a scale of 199 to 801.
Commonly asked questions
Most of the MAT participating colleges consider the highest score among all attempts. So, out of the two attempts, you can use the session in which you scored more to apply for MBA admission. There are some MAT accepting colleges, which accept the score of the latest attempt. So, before applying do check the admission criteria of the college and then use the MAT score accordingly.
What after MAT Result 2025?
After the declaration of MAT exam result 2025, candidates can start preparing for MBA admission. AIMA will send the scores directly to 5 colleges selected by candidate in the MAT application form 2025. Those institutes will call the students for WAT/GD/PI if their scores meet the minimum MAT cut off. If one wishes to apply for more colleges, then they will have to fill the admission form of those colleges separately.
Admission process of MAT accepting colleges usually includes Group Discussion (GD), Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). The first round of selection is based on MAT cut offs, determined by the institutes themselves. Candidates can start preparing for GD-WAT/PI as it is essential to clear this round. They can join online platforms that mentor students in soft skills and personality development.
Those who are not satisfied with their MAT score can re-appear in the next session and improve their score. However, they will have to register again for the re-test. MAT score remains valid for one year for admissions to all colleges accepting MAT score in India
Top MBA Colleges Accepting MAT Score
About 800+ colleges accept MAT score for admission. Check out a few top B-Schools across India in the table below where you can apply for admission through MAT.
Top B-Schools Accepting MAT Score |
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19. Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Gandhinagar |
27. Netaji Subhas Institute of Business Management, Jamshedpur |
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Commonly asked questions
MAT Cut Offs 2025
MAT cut offs for every college is detemined individually by participating colleges. The top Tier colleges have MAT cut off in the range of 90 to 95 percentile. Check the table below for expected MAT cut off percentile range of some of the popular MBA colleges accepting MAT score:
MAT accepting colleges |
MAT cut off percentiles 2025 |
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90+ |
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80-90 |
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80-90 |
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80-90 |
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80-90 |
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80-90 |
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80-90 |
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80-90 |
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80-90 |
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80-85 |
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80-85 |
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80-85 |
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80-85 |
Commonly asked questions
Most of the B-Schools shortlist candidates on the basis of their overall MAT percentile but there are some B-schools which may consider sectional score/percentile too. It may happen that the MBA institute you choose may have sectional cut off criteria. So, candidates must aim to score well in all the five sections of MAT so that they stand eligible for shortlisting at any MBA college of their choice.
MAT Admission: MBA Colleges City Wise
Check the table below for city-wise list of MBA colleges accepting MAT score. Candidates can make MAT college selection from the below given links for MBA college lists.
Commonly asked questions
There is no passing marks in MAT as the selection of candidates is based on MAT cut offs. The MAT accepting colleges fix a minimum cut off percentile for shortlisting of candidates for MBA admission. This cut off varies from college to college. In some colleges the MAT cut off can be above 90 percentile and in some colleges it can be 50 percentile too.
The minimum eligibility criteria for MBA through MAT is graduation with minimum 50 percent marks. For reserved category students the minimum score required in 45 percent. All AICTE approved institutions have the minimum score criteria for full-time MBA. For MBA admission, candidate's academic scores matter a lot. One must have a good score in Class 10, 12 and graduation to stand a better chance at selection.
Yes, you can apply for more than 5 colleges with MAT score. The limit of 5 MBA colleges is only for the MAT application form. If any candidate wishes to apply for more colleges, they can do so by filling the application forms of those colleges separately. The MAT cut offs, will be different for different colleges, so candidates must check it before applying.
MAT Exam
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
If you make an error in the educational qualifications section of the MAT form, you can typically make amends during the official correction period offered by AIMA. The correction period is open for a short time after the submission of the application. You can log in with your MAT account and edit t
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, MAT scores are not compulsory for admissions to the PGDM course at ICBM-SBE, because the college also considers several other entrance exam scores for admissions to the PGDM course. The names of the accepted entrance exams are- CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ MAT/ GMAT/ State level entrance test. Thus, a
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, it is possible to get an MBA seat at AURO University with a valid MAT score. The university accepts various national and state-level entrance tests for admission to the MBA programme. These exams are GCET, GMAT, CAT, CMAT and XAT. Apart from entrance test scores, students are required to submi
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The admission deadline for candidates interested in GITAM MBA admissions through the MAT exam is 15 - 22 September 2025. These dates are the last registration dates for the MAT PBT/CBT entrance exams. These dates are very close at this point of time. Hence, candidates who wish to apply for MBA admis
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The admission process for both the MBA (General) and MBA (Dual-Specialisation) courses is the same. Admission to the MIT-WPU MBA course is entrance-based. Candidates need to appear in either CAT/XAT/NMAT/MAT/GMAT/MAH CET/PERA CET entrance exam and qualify for any one exam with a valid score. The fin
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
Yes, the MAT-PBT exam is still open for registrations for candidates looking to take admissions into the PGDM courses at DSGS. The MAT-PBT exam registrations started at the end of July and will end at the end of September. The MAT-PBT exam will be conducted near the end of September only. Candidates
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, the MAT entrance exam is still open in 2025 for the SOIM PGDM admissions. The MAT PBT and CBT registrations for the year 2025 are still open till 15 September and 22 September respectively. There are also other exams that canidates can clear to gain admissions into SOIM PGDM courses. Candidates
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, candidates who are unable to gain admissions through one of the accepted entrance exams at PBS can apply for admissions through the result of a different entrance exam. However, candidates are advised to track the timeline of each accepted entrance exam for PBS PGDM admissions as the timeline f
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The MAT 2025 exam has been concluded with registrations being closed on the 14th July 2025. However, the MAT CBT exam is still open for registrations and is acceptable for admissions in the PBS PGDM course. The MAT CBT exam was opened for registrations recently on 22nd August 2025 and will remain op
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Contributor-Level 10
Can candidates apply to GIBS using MAT scores alone?