MAT September 2026 Result: What Is a Good MAT Score? Check Percentile-wise Colleges
MAT September 2026 result will be followed by shortlist ing best MBA college by candidates, in the cut off range same as their MAT score. Read in this article, the good score in MAT and list of popular MAT colleges with their cut off percentile.
MAT September 2026 Result
MAT result 2026 for September sessions can be downloaded from the AIMA MAT website. The examination body will intimate the test takers about availability of MAT scorecard. Candidates who appeared for the MAT exam on September 13 (PBT) and September 20 (CBT) will get their scorecard. The MAT September 2026 Result will be valid for admission to 2027 MBA batch. Candidates should however, shortlist the MAT colleges now so that they can fill up the application forms for admission on time.
What is a Good Score in MAT?
MAT cut offs for top colleges are usually in 90-95 percentile range so it can be assumed as the best score in MAT. However, a large number of MAT accepting colleges (Tier 2) accept candidates with score in 80-90 percentile range. Thus, one can considered it as safe and good score in MAT. Check the below table for a comparison between MAT composite score and MAT percentile.
| MAT Composite Score |
MAT Percentile |
Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 750+ |
95+ percentile |
Excellent |
| 650 - 700 |
90+ percentile |
Very Good |
| 600 - 650 |
80 to 90 percentile |
Good |
| 500 |
Under 70 percentile |
Average |
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MAT Cut Offs for Top MBA Colleges
MAT is accepted by 700+ MBA colleges in India. These colleges shortlist candidates on the basis of MAT cut off. Check below, cut offs for some of the popular MAT accepting colleges.
| MAT accepting colleges |
MAT cut off percentiles 2026 |
|---|---|
| Amity Business School, Noida |
90+ |
| Christ University Bengaluru |
80-90 |
| BIMTECH Greater Noida |
80-90 |
| SIESCOMS Navi Mumbai |
80-90 |
| Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS), Rohini Delhi |
80-90 |
| Indus Business Academy |
80-90 |
| Institute of Management Studies (IMS) |
80-90 |
| IPE Hyderabad, Institute of Public Enterprise |
80-90 |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow |
80-90 |
| New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM) |
80-85 |
| Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management |
80-85 |
| IES Management College and Research Centre |
80-85 |
| ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai |
80-85 |
Also read: MAT registration 2026 started for December exams, apply now
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