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a month agoBeginner-Level 5
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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a month agoContributor-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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a month agoContributor-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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a month agoContributor-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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a month agoContributor-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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a month 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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a month agoContributor-Level 8
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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a month agoContributor-Level 10
GIBS Business School Bangalore offers 8-10 week summer internships with 80+ companies across IT, finance, FMCG, consulting, and manufacturing, achieving near 100% placement.
Live Projects
Students undertake cross-functional live projects in marketing, sales, finance, HR, operations, and business development, coordinated via the placement cell with partners like KPMG, Flipkart, and Deloitte.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
GIBS Business School Bangalore follows a merit-based admission policy for CAT and MAT candidates with no reservations or quotas. Business schools accepting CAT MAT XAT CMAT, All applicants receive equal opportunity regardless of category.
Key Details
Admissions rely on entrance scores, academics, GD/PI performance, and overall profile no category based seats.
Equal evaluation for all, without SC/ST/OBC/EWS preferences or exam-specific quotas.
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