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MAT 2025 eligibility criteria has been released by All India Management Association (AIMA) to apply for the MAT exam for the May session. The good part about the MAT exam is that there is no minimum score requirement. Candidates who meet the MAT eligibility criteria can apply for the PBT and CBT modes. Candidates with 50% marks in any relevant field (45% for SC/ ST/ PwD) from an approved university are the minimum MAT eligibility needed to appear for the MAT exam. Apart from this, the candidates in the final year of any degree programme can also apply for the MAT exam 2025.
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A final-year student in any undergraduate course (i.e. BA, BSc, B.Com, B.Tech, etc.) can also appear provisionally. It must be noted that there is no upper age limit to appear for MAT 2025. The Management Aptitude Test is conducted four times a year in PBT and CBT modes. MAT exam eligibility criteria consist of academic qualification, upper age limit, category reservation, relaxation, etc. The detailed MAT exam eligibility criteria in terms of academic qualification, age limit, and work experience are given below:
Academic Qualification
Minimum Marks in Qualifying Exam
Age Limit
Work Experience
Attempt Limit
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The candidate should note that the All India Management Association (AIMA) has fixed the track for reservation, which is equivalent to last year’s examination. Candidates should get a minimum cut-off score based on which they will be listed and eventually go on to the next round of interviews.
Category | Minimum Percentage |
Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
Other Backward Classes, Non-Creamy layer (NC-OBC) | 27% |
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 10% |
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MAT conducting body AIMA does not specify any reservation or different criteria as per colleges. However, various participating institutes have set up their own rules of MAT exam eligibility percentage for admission in the respective institutes. Some of these criteria implied by some colleges are:
Top MBA Colleges accepting MAT scores: City-Wise
The application process for MAT 2025 registration PBT and CBT for the May session has commenced in online mode. In the application form for MAT 2025, candidates have to fill in all personal and academic details. In addition to this, they have to upload scanned copies of photographs and signatures during the application process. The last step will be to pay the application form fee, which will ensure the chance of appearing in the MAT 2025 exam.
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Take a look at the following table which enlists the difference in eligibility criteria between MAT exam and other college exams.
Eligibility Criteria | MAT Eligibility Criteria 2025 | MBA College Admission Criteria 2025 |
Minimum Percentage of Marks in Graduation | No minimum percentage of marks required in graduation, only passing marks required | Minimum 50% to 60% marks required in graduation |
Professional Degree | No concessions given to professional degree holders such as CA/CS | Some relaxations might be given to professional degree holders |
Work Experience | No weightage to work experience | Weightage might be awarded in admission criteria |
Minimum Percentage of Marks in 10th and 12th Class | No weightage for Class 10 and Class 12 | Good weightage can be given for excellent academic performance |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
There is no official minimum passing mark for the MAT exam. Although, most institutes consider a score above 600 or 85+ percentile for shortlisting candidates.
The application form of MAT for PBT and CBT mode is available in online mode at mat.aima.in.
Candidates who completed a bachelor's degree from an approved university or are in the final year of the UG programme are eligible to appear for the MAT 2024 exam.
The basic MAT exam eligibility criteria are that a candidate must possess a bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50 percent marks (45 percent for SC/ ST/ PwD) from any recognized institute or university.
MAT is conducted four times in a year.
Yes depending on the college, a candidate is aspiring to take admission into, the work experience has a weightage.
There is no attempt limit.
On Question asked by student community
1. MAT (Mental Ability Test):
It checks logical thinking, reasoning ability, patterns, series, puzzles, and problem-solving skills of students.
2. SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test):
It tests knowledge of subjects like Science, Social Science, and Mathematics that students study in school.
3. Number of Questions in NMMS Exam:
MAT section → 90 questions
SAT section → 90 questions
Total → 180 questions
All questions are multiple-choice type (MCQs).
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KL- MAT syllabus: Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English/Verbal Ability, and General Awareness (similar to MAT/CMAT pattern).
CAT scores are valid in many private universities including KL University, but always check the year’s admission notification.
CAT vs other exams: CAT is toughest (IIMs + top B-schools), while MAT/CMAT/ATMA are relatively easier and accepted by many mid-level private universities.
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MAR stands for Marks and Academic Record. This is a summary of your academic performance, especially during admission or counselling. It includes the list of subjects studied like Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Maths, English etc , marks obtained in each subject, total marks, percentage, year of passing, and board name (CBSE, State Board, ISC, etc.). MAR helps authorities verify that you meet the eligibility criteria for the course you're applying to, and it’s often required at the time of document verification during admissions.
If you’ve given the MAT exam and want admission in an MBA program through government colleges in Kolkata, here’s what you need to know:
Several government or government-aided institutes in Kolkata accept MAT scores for MBA admission. However, most top government colleges in West Bengal prefer CMAT, CAT, or JEMAT scores. That said, some colleges may consider MAT scores in specific quotas or for leftover seats.
Though you can consider:
Bengal Institute of Business Studies (semi-government)
NSHM Knowledge Campus (Kolkata)
Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM) – sometimes considered semi-govt/private
Army Institute of Management (for defense background)
For purely government institutes like Calcutta University (Dept. of Business Management) or IISWBM, MAT is usually not accepted — they require CAT or JEMAT.
Hello Rohit, it's great that you're looking into PGDM programs after completing your BBA. It's a good step for career advancement.
Based on your interest in a PGDM program in Hyderabad with a total fee under 2 lakhs, and your successful qualification in ICET and MAT, here are a few colleges you can consider, along with their associated fees
Cheapest colleges accepting TS ICET IN HYDERABAD
Good luck with your college search! If you have more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask.
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