MAT

Yes, you can apply to GIBS Business School Bangalore after taking the MAT exam. From my experience, the college accepts scores from exams like MAT, CAT, or XAT, so having a valid MAT score makes you eligible for admission.

• MAT score is considered during the selection process

• College looks at your overall profile, including academics and interview

• You can get admission in PGDM or MBA programs based on your MAT score

Overall, from my experience, taking the MAT is a good way to apply to GIBS, and the college makes the process simple and supportive for students.

Yes, you could take admission to the MBA course with a MAT percentile of 70 if u belong to the General AI category. For this category, the IISWBM MAT cutoff 2025 required was 70 for the MBA in Human Resource Management course. 

In 2024, the cutoff for the MBA in  Public Systems was also 70 for the same category. Students should know that this might not be the actual cutoffs, as the results are not released publicbly, and are only available to those with a account login. For more infotamtiiom, see the table below.

MAT exam duration is 120 minutes or 2 hours. Candidates have to solve 150 questions in the given time limit. There is no sectional time limit in MAT.

MAT exam is held multiple times in a year. There are four MAT phases- February, May, August and December. In each of these months, the exam is conducted at least twice – 1 PBT and 1 CBT.

The overall difficulty level of MAT is easy to moderate. Despite having 150 questions, the test paper is usually doable and candidates can easily attempt 100-120 questions.

Yes, MAT exam is MCQ types. There are no subjective type or TITA questions. Every question carries 4 answer options. Candidates have to select one option as correct answer.

Yes, CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT scores are valid for KIITEE MBA. Candidates applying online will be required to submit copies of their mark sheets and other supporting documents.

• Yes, you will get a rank in the MAT exam, usually called your All India Rank (AIR).

• Your rank is decided based on your overall MAT score and percentile compared to all other candidates who appeared in the same session.

You can see your rank and percentile on the official AIMA MAT scorecard after the result is announced.
Colleges like Top BBA colleges in Bangalore with placement GIBS use your MAT score and percentile, not just your rank, while shortlisting candidates for MBA/PGDM admission.

• GIBS Bangalore usually considers a MAT score around 60–70 percentile for admission to PGDM/MBA programmes.

• Some sources mention a round‑1 closing percentile of about 64 for PGDM via MAT, indicating that scoring in this range increases chances of selection.

• The exact cutoff can change slightly each year based on number of applicants, seats, and overall performance in MAT.

So, aiming for at least 60–70 percentile in MAT is a safe target for GIBS Bangalore MBA/PGDM. Best management colleges in Bangalore this is for GIBS Bangalore, not other colleges.