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22 hours agoBeginner-Level 4
Over 1400 MBA colleges in India accept MAT scores for admission. Best business schools in Bangalore, GIBS Business School Bangalore is one of them.
Key Stats
1400+ total colleges (990 private, 100 govt, 7 public-private).
Top ones: Christ University, Amity, VIT Vellore, Alliance University.
GIBS Specifics
Accepts MAT for MBA/PGDM alongside CAT/XAT/CMAT.
Eligibility: 50% in bachelor's + MAT score + GD/PI.
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YesterdayContributor-Level 7
MAT scorecard is valid for a year, basis MBA admission cycle. MAT February and May session scores are valid for admission to that year only whereas, MAT September and MAT December scores can be used for admission in next year.
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YesterdayContributor-Level 7
AIMA does not release any rank or percentile list of test takers, as MAT has multiple attempts and it is not an annual exam.
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YesterdayContributor-Level 7
MAT is held in 4 phases - February, May, September and December. There are two exams per phase which means you can attempt MAT exam about 8 times in a year.
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YesterdayContributor-Level 7
It is estimated that about 20,000 candidates appear for MAT in every exam phase and about 80,000 appear for the exam annually. There are no confirmed data however.
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YesterdayContributor-Level 7
There is no minimum passing marks in MAT. Anybody scoring more than 0 marks is eligible for admission. However, since MAT admission is cut off based, merely passing the exam will not ensure selection.
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YesterdayContributor-Level 7
MAT 2026 result will be released session wise. There are four sessions of MAT in a year – February, May, September and December. Result for each session is released 10 – 15 days after the exam. No, particular date is announced by the AIMA for result declaration. Candidates have to simply login and check availability of scorecard.
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YesterdayBeginner-Level 4
At GIBS Business School Bangalore, you don't need to worry about extremely high MAT scores to get considered. GIBS is one of the Business schools accepting CAT MAT XAT CMAT, so it looks at multiple entrance exams for MBA/PGDM admissions.
About MAT cutoff at GIBS:
Generally, a MAT score around 60–65 percentile or above gives a good chance for admission
Cutoff can change slightly every year depending on the number of applicants and their performance
Admission is not based on MAT alone; your academics and interview performance also matter
So if you score around 60 percentile or more in MAT, you are usually in a safe range to be considered fo
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2 days agoContributor-Level 10
No, having good scores in MAT entrance test is not enough. AIM Pune admission is entrance-based. The accepted entrance exams are MAT/ XAT/ CAT/ CMAT/ ATMA entrance test. The final shortlisting is done on the basis of Written Ability Test/ Group Discussion followed by personal interview.
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2 days agoBeginner-Level 4
Yes! At Global Institute of Business Studies Bangalore (GIBS), a good MAT score can help you get a scholarship. The college looks at your exam scores, graduation marks, and overall profile to decide if you get some fee waiver.
High MAT, CAT, XAT, or CMAT scores can earn you a scholarship
Your academics and overall profile also matter
Scholarships help reduce your fees and make it more affordable
So, if you perform well in MAT, it can really help you save money at GIBS, which is one of the business schools accepting CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT etc. for merit-based scholarships.
Honestly, from my experience there, good exam scores really make a diffe
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