MBA Entrance Exam

Yes, one can take admission in the MBA/PGDM course at Pillai Institute of Management Studies and Research (PIMSR) in the absence of MAT scores. PIMSR allows other entrance examinations apart from MAT for admission in the MBA/PGDM course. The examinations include the following:
CAT,
XAT,
CMAT,
MAH CET: only for Maharashtra state students.
GMAT: For those from abroad. 
If the student has a valid score in anyone exam other than MAT, they may still apply and be considered for admission. Please check the PIMSR official website for eligibility and admission details to understand the requirements for the current year.

Yes, Admission to the MBA/PGDM course at Shantiniketan Business School (SBS) may be granted without MAT score. SBS accepts scores in national-level entrance exams from CAT, XAT, CMAT, and GMAT apart from MAT. The candidate will have to be a graduate degree holder with at least 50% marks from a known university. MAT is one of those accepted tests, but candidates can use valid scores on other specified exams for considering admission.

No, CAT is not compulory for admission to MBA programme at AAM Business School. As the college accepts scores of other entrance exams, including XAT and TANCET. 

Moreover, candidates can also appear for admission without entrance exam scores and based on scores obtained in the last academic merit of undegraduation.

Yes, the MAT scores are accepted for admission to the PGDM programme offered at the ICBM School of Business Excellence (ICBM-SBE). The applicants who have a valid MAT score can apply for the programme and they will be considered during the interview, group discussion, and entrance exam phases of the selection process.

Cutoff of MAT test for AIMS – Atharva Institute of Management Studies is usually between 500 and 600. However the institute admits students for MBA/PGDM with a composite score of 400 and above. The MAT expected cutoff percentile for AIMS is in the range of 40-50 percentile. Other criteria that the institute uses to select candidates to given courses include performance, past work experience and the results of the interview conducted in the institute. The MAT cutoff scores for AIMS are as follows: Sectional Cutoff – 30 to 40 marks, Composite Score – 400 to 600, Percentile – 40 to 50 percentile.

The average placements after completing an MBA through ICET (state-level colleges) usually range from INR 3–6 LPA, and regional companies along with small-scale ones participate. On the other hand, the MBA programme conducted by CAT (IIMs and top colleges) usually gives high placements with packages ranging at an average of INR 15–30 LPA, while global recruiters are ready with diversified roles. All the difference is between college names and the quality of recruiters.

The MAT entrance exam cut-off for admission into the Poona Institute of Management Science and Entrepreneurship are as follows: 

In the year 2024: 65 percentile

In the year 2023: 67.05 percentile 

In the year 2022: 82.25 percentile 

The MAT cutoff for MES Institute of Management and Career Courses typically ranges between 60 and 70 percentile. However, it may vary based on the number of applicants and overall performance. To confirm the exact cutoff, it's best to refer to the institute's official admissions portal or contact the admissions office directly.

The MAT cutoff for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme at Amity University Mohali is 600 and above. A score of 85 percentile and above in the CAT is also considered eligible. A 25% scholarship is available to students who meet the eligibility criteria. Factors that determine the Amity University cutoff marks include the previous year's cutoff marks, the total number of participants, the total number of seats available, and The difficulty level of the entrance exam.