MAT Cutoff 2021
MAT Cutoff 2021 - The minimum marks required by a candidate to be selected in the further admission rounds is called the cutoff of MAT 2021. Once the MAT result is declared, different participating institutes will release the MAT cutoff 2021 for admission purposes. On the basis of the MAT 2021 cutoff, candidates will be called upon to participate in further rounds of group discussion as well as personal interviews. Candidates who are willing to take admission in top B-Schools other than IIMs must be aware of the MAT cutoff 2021 in order to boost up their preparation and match up to the same level. MAT is a national-level entrance exam that is conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) four times a year. Due to COVID 19, AIMA has included AI Auto Proctored Mode for conducting the exam apart from PBT and CBT modes. Read the complete article of MAT 2021 cutoff by Careers360 to know more about the exam dates, determining factors, what after the cutoff, and related details.
Latest update: MAT Admit Card 2021 for PBT mode to be released by AIMA on March 3.

Important Dates for MAT 2021 Cutoff
It is important for candidates to stay updated with the MAT 2021 exam dates to be aware of the commencement of selection rounds. Given below dates will be updated once the official schedule is released by AIMA.
MAT Exam Dates 2021:
Events | Dates |
MAT 2021- CBT | February 20, 2021 |
Declaration of Result | To be notified |
Cutoff release | To be notified |
Factors Determining MAT Cutoff 2021
Participating institutes of MAT 2021 will release the cutoff on the basis of certain factors. These factors are called the determining factors or determinants of the MAT 2021 cutoff. Some of the major factors which are considered before releasing the cutoff of MAT 2021 are-
Determinants of MAT cutoff 2021:
Factors | Details |
No. of test-takers | Candidates who will appear for MAT 2021 will also be considered at the time of cutoff is released. The more the test-takers, the higher will be the MAT cutoff of that particular time. |
The difficulty level of question paper | The higher the difficulty level, the lower will be the cutoff and visa versa for MAT 2021. |
Seat availability | The number of seats available in the respective institutes also affect the MAT 2021 cutoff. If there are many seats, the cutoff released will be lower to select candidates. |
Past Year Cutoff Trends | The cutoff of MAT 2021 will also be dependent on the previous year cutoff of participating institutes. |
MAT 2021 Cutoff (Expected)
Unfortunately, there will be no single cutoff list for MAT 2021. Different participating institutes will have different cutoff i.e. it varies from institute to institute. Some institutes shortlist candidates on the basis of sectional cut off, while some consider overall cutoffs. The table is given below shows participating institute-wise expected cutoff of MAT 2021. The same is based on previous years’ admissions and will be updated in case of any changes.
MAT Cutoff of Different Participating Institutes:
Participating Institute Name | MAT Cut off in Scores |
Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Bangalore | 700 |
700 | |
650 | |
600 | |
Institute of Finance and International Management, Bangalore | 600 |
600 | |
600 | |
500 | |
500 | |
400 | |
400 |
At the time of selection, various other factors such as academic performance, work experience etcetera are also given importance other than just MAT cutoff 2021.
MAT 2021 Ideal Attempts and Expected Cutoffs
As per the exam pattern of MAT 2021, candidates will be asked 200 questions divided into five different sections. Given below is the list of expected MAT 2021 cutoff along with the ideal attempts to score the cutoff.
MAT 2021 Ideal Attempts:
Sections | No. of questions | Ideal Attempts |
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning | 40 | 25-28 |
Language Comprehension | 40 | 25-30 |
Mathematics | 40 | 30-32 |
Data Analysis and Sufficiency | 40 | 24-28 |
Indian and Global Environment | 40 | 15-25 |
Total | 200 | - |
Process of Checking the MAT Cut off 2021?
Once the result of MAT 2021 is out, candidates who appeared in the entrance exam can check the cutoff of respective participating institutes. Here are some easy steps by Careers360 that can be followed by candidates in case they wish to know how to check the cutoff of MAT 2021-
S. No. | Steps |
1 | Visit the official website of MAT participating institute |
2 | Click on admission tab |
3 | Enter your details and check the eligibility cutoff |
4 | MAT Cut off list will appear on the screen |
What After MAT Cutoff 2021?
As mentioned above, MAT participating institutes 2021, will follow a separate admission process and will release the cutoff individually. Some colleges may conduct group discussion rounds along with a personal interview, while some may also include written ability test. Keeping in the past track of participating institutes, many of them provide due weightage to the written test while shortlisting candidates.
MAT Selection Procedure 2021
Post the above rounds, selected candidates will be called upon for the selection procedure of MAT 2021. All shortlisted candidates must carry with them the following documents at the time of appearing in the selection procedure-
MAT admit card 2021
The original academic certificate (10th, 12th and graduation) along with xerox copies
MAT rank card
Passport size photograph
Caste Certificate (if any)
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - MAT Cutoff 2021
Question: Is there any single cutoff of MAT 2021 for all participating institutes?
Answer:
No, there is no single MAT 2021 cutoff that is followed by all institutes.
Question: How is MAT 2021 cutoff calculated by MAT participating institutes?
Answer:
There are certain factors like previous cutoffs, the difficulty of MAT question paper, number of seats available and related on the basis of which participating institutes of MAT 2021 will release the MAT cutoff.
Question: What will be the validity of MAT scores?
Answer:
MAT scores are valid for a period of one year only.
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Questions related to MAT
As read on the website, GK section marks are not included in the total percentile for MAT. So will the negative marking of GK section affect the overall paper or not
Hey,
It's true that the GK section is not included in the MAT exam for calculating the percentile of a student. But it is still important. The GK marks Or percentile is used to select students in second round of selection. For few colleges which accepts the MAT score usually set a minimum GK percentile in their selection criteria while shortlisting the candidate. So a low score in GK might hamper your admission.
So do focus on your GK section as well and try to score as much as possible.
Hope that helps.
Thank you.
Hello. I wil be appearing for MAT PBT 2021. Also, for IBT mode. I wanted to know which result will be accepted by b-schools. Is it based on the best score out of all or the last attempted test score
Mat examination will be conducted in three different phases Online/Computer Based Test (CBT), Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) and Offline/Paper Based Test(PBT).
There are many top B schools that accept mat score card some of them are listed below :
- XIME Bangalore
- BIMTECH Greater Noida
- International School of Business & Media (ISB&M) Pune
- Balaji Institute Of Modern Management (BIMM) Pune
- Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS) Rohini, Delhi
- Jaipuria Institute of Management (Jaipuria) Noida
- New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM) New Delhi
- IMS Ghaziabad
- Christ University
I hope this helps.
sir, I completed my graduation(B.A.) from Calcutta university last year. but I didnt get a 50% number on my graduation. so can I able to get The OPEN MAT exam? I am a general category.
Hello,
According to the eligibility criteria for IGNOU OPENMAT MBA 2021 it states that Candidates willing to apply must have graduated from a recognized educational institution with minimum 50 percent marks for general category and 45 percent for reserved category.
I am sorry to say that if you belong to the general category and do not have 50% minimum then you are not eligibile.
please refer to the following link for more details:
Good Luck
What is the last approx score is required to clear the open mat exam ?
Hello Dear,
OPENMAT is a national level entrance exam for admissions to MBA/PGDM courses offered at the School of Management Studies, IGNOU. The cut-off for OPENMAT is decided by IGNOU. However, the minimum marks required to get admission to any of the management programmes offered by IGNOU, the student has to score at least 60% - 70%.
Good Luck
is all the IIM are accepting the addmission through mat, because in IIM Raipur is not accepting the mat
Ashish, IIMs do not accept MAT scores. Admission to IIMs is only done through CAT scores followed by WAT and PI rounds. There are many other colleges in India which accept MAT scores such as:
- UPES, Dehradun
- SPJIMR, Mumbai
- Christ University
- VIT, Vellore
- NIT Wrangal
- New Delhi Institute of Management
To know more, visit here:
https://bschool.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-mba-colleges-in-india-accepting-mat
Thankyou!