MAT

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 open until the 22nd September 2025.

Yes, all candidates who manage to clear the MAT entrance exam are eligible to apply for PGDM courses at PBS. Admissions into PBS PGDM courses are entrance based where a candidate's performance in the appropriate entrance exam is used to decide their admissions. Candidates interested in PGDM courses at PBS can appear for any of MAT, CAT, ATMA, and several other entrance exams.

Candidates cannot change their MAT exam mode once selected. There is no option of form correction in MAT so options once selected in the application form, will be considered final. Thus, candidates must ensure that they choose the right MAT examination mode while filling the application form. The test cities of MAT CBT and PBT are different so it is critical to select the MAT exam mode option in the form according to the choice of test city.

The option to select MAT exam mode will be given in the application form. Candidates will have to simply select option of their choice from the drop down. Candidates must note that the MAT CBT and MAT PBT are conducted on different dates and different cities, so they must make choice considering availability of test centre in their city and the date of exam. Once the MAT application form is submitted, the test city or test mode option cannot be changed. Candidates will have to fill a fresh form and pay the fee again.

No, MAT CBT and MAT PBT test cities are not same. Check the table below for cities in which MAT PBT and MAT CBT will be conducted.

MAT PBT Cities

MAT CBT Cities

For MBA admission at GIBS, the MAT cutoff is usually around 64 percentile, while the CAT cutoff is about 60 percentile. This means the MAT route is slightly more competitive compared to CAT, but the difference is not huge. Both exams give you almost the same chance of getting shortlisted, as GIBS considers overall performance in entrance exams along with GD and PI rounds. So, you can choose either based on your strengths and comfort with the exam pattern.