MAT Process

Most of the MBA colleges follow the same selection process, I. e. exam score, Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Some colleges conduct written Ability Test (What) as well. The GD conducted group wise Each group has 8-10 aspirants who are given a topic to discuss. About 5-10 minutes are given to aspirants for preparing their argument and then the floor is thrown open for discussion. In a group discussion, the panelists adjudge the candidates ability to hold a discussion, lead a discussion and convince a group of people. In the What, candidates are given a topic to write short essay. The essay is usually of 200-300 words. Through What, the panelists check candidate's knowledge, clarity of thoughts and communication ability. In the PI round, candidates are adjudged upon their interpersonal skills, communication ability and overall personality. However, there may be slight difference in cut offs or weightage assigned to various selection criteria of the colleges. Candidates must check the admission process of each institute of their preference on their official website or call on help desk.

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.

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.

The MBA institute will send Group Discussion GD and Personal Interview . PI letter to each candidate who had selected the institute in MAT application form upon their selection based on MAT cut offs. The candidate should keep checking their email ID mentioned in MAT application form. The letters/emails have GD/PI dates, time and venue mentioned on it along with other details related to the GD/PI process. If a candidate wishes to apply at college other than the ones they had selected in the MAT form, then they should visit the website of their desired MBA college and check the application schedule. Once they will fill the application form, they will be informed about the GD/PI schedule via email. Candidates must keep handy the MAT admit card, MAT scorecard, academic certificates, passport size colored photographs, original and requisite fee amount for admission on the day of Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

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.

The admission process for MBA/PGDM courses through MAT includes group discussion and Personal Interview . Some of the MBA colleges also conduct written ability test as part of the personality assessment test. In MAT candidates get the option to select 5 B-schools of their choice in the MAT application form, where AIMA will send their scores for shortlisting for MBA Admission. Candidates can choose from up to 600 MBA colleges which accept MAT score for admission. Once the MAT result for an exam phase is announced, the scorecards are sent to selected colleges. The colleges then contact the candidates for shortlisting process if they qualify on the basis of minimum MAT cut off. In case a candidate wishes to seek admission to any B-school other than the chosen five, they need to apply at their respective websites separately. MBA seat is offered to candidates only if they clear the group discussion and Personal Interview.

MAT application process includes uploading of certain documents in the form portal. Candidates need some other documents to fill the MAT application form. While photo, signature and Certificate are to be uploaded with the application form, other documents are needed to fill valid information in form.
1. Recent passport size photo (colour with white background)
2. Scanned signature on a white paper
3. Scanned copy of photo ID card such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, Voter ID card, Passport
4. Class 10 marksheet
5. Class 12 marksheet
6. Graduation marksheet
7. PG degree marksheet (if applicable)
8. Bank details for fee payment
Candidates who belong to Reserved category are required to upload caste Certificate and candidates who belong to PwD category have to upload a Certificate for the same. PwD candidates also need to upload scribe Certificate to avail the facility on the exam day. The dimensions of the passport size photograph must not less than 50 KB and not less than 100 KB) and digital signature (not less than 10 KB and not more than 25 KB). .

. My knowledge is based on information available up until September 2021. Therefore, it's essential to verify the most up-to-date information by visiting the official website of GNSU (assuming you are referring to a specific university). To determine the admission dates for the MBA programme at GNSU, you should visit their official website or contact their admissions office directly. Universities typically have specific application deadlines and admission cycles for their programs, including the MBA. The admission dates can vary from year to year and may depend on the university's academic calendar. Regarding the CAT (Common Admission Test) and MAT (Management Aptitude Test), these are common entrance exams conducted in India for admission to MBA programs in various universities and colleges. The CAT is conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (Iims), while MAT is conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA). To apply for the MBA programme at GNSU or any other institution, you typically need to follow their specific application process. This may involve registering for the entrance exams, submitting an online application, providing necessary documents (such as academic transcripts, entrance exam scores, and personal statements), and paying the application fee. The detailed application process and requirements can usually be found on the university's official website or in their admission brochures. To get accurate and up-to-date information about GNSU's admission dates, application process, and the specific entrance exams they accept, I recommend visiting their official website or contacting their admissions office directly. They will be able to provide you with the most relevant and accurate information for your specific situation.