MAT

Yes, you can definitely take admission into several MBA colleges around Bangalore with a MAT score of 498 because there are several colleges that accept the score for admission purposes. However, some of the top-tier colleges usually take a cut-off higher than that, but many reputed colleges may still consider you for the management quota or other aspects like academic performance, work experience, or personal interview for a score around 498.

Here are some names in Bangalore:

Acharya Institute of Management and Sciences (AIMS)
IFIM Business School
Christ University (may demand higher MAT scores or additional rounds with regard to selection).
Alliance University
Dayananda Sagar University
MS Ramaiah Institute of Management
Presidency University
Check the yearly cutoff of each of these colleges and contact their admissions office to know the detailed eligibility. Most of them opt for group discussions (GD) and personal interviews (PI) as part of their selection procedures.

Yes, admission into the MBA at Apeejay Institute of Management and Engineering Technical Campus can take place without taking the MAT exam. The college is supposed to have other admission modes. Generally, the institution, along with MAT, accepts other entrance examinations like CAT, XAT, and CMAT.

But, students might also communicate in their admission for merit marks at graduation level depending on their percentage.

Usually, entrance tests are meant to be taken as a standard procedure. However, do ask the college to know whether they have any provision of direct admission or any other considerations for students who might not take MAT.

The MAT cutoff usually ranges for the MBA programme at Apeejay Institute of Management and Engineering Technical Campus for the year 2023 between 400 and 600 although it may vary with the cutoffs being different depending on the exact year with respect to the number of candidates, performance in the exam, and requirements in that year.

Candidates fall in this score range are much likely to be shortlisted for the further admission processes involving personal interviews and group discussions.

It is really important to score above that since the selection happens on academic background, work experience, if at all, and performance in the rounds. For the most recent information, contact the admission office directly.