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MAT Selection Procedure 2025, Admission Process, Counselling, Cutoff
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MAT Selection Procedure 2025 - All India Management Association (AIMA) conducts the Management Aptitude Test (MAT). After the declaration of the MAT result for the February 2025 session, the participating institutes will start the MAT selection process. There is no common MAT counselling process for MBA admission. MAT score-accepting colleges will have different admission policies to select candidates for admission to their MBA programmes.
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- MAT Selection Procedure 2025
- MAT Counselling 2025
- MAT Cut Off 2025
- MAT Participating Institutes 2025
MAT Selection Procedure 2025
Admission based on MAT is independent of AIMA, which is conducted separately by the participating colleges. More than 600 B-schools will conduct the MAT 2025 Counselling. Those who qualify for MAT 2025 will be required to apply separately to the participating institutes. However, candidates must note that the selection process for MAT varies from institute to institute. All the rounds are mentioned below.
- Written Ability Test (WAT)
- Group Discussion (GD)
- Personal Interview (PI)
Some participating institutes will conduct the MAT 2025 selection process in online mode, while some of them will conduct it in offline mode. After the declaration of the MAT exam selection list, candidates will be informed via email or letter of the institute for which they applied. For any latest updates, candidates will have to visit the official website of the institute for which they applied.
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MAT Counselling 2025
MAT 2025 counselling is the process of selecting candidates through group discussions and personal interviews. MAT counselling 2025 occurs only after MAT results are announced. Following the results, notice will be given for the schedule of MAT counselling. All shortlisted candidates will be summoned for the MAT selection procedure and the document verification process. At MAT counselling, candidates have to go through about 2 to 3 rounds of group discussions, personal interviews, and a few written tests.
The counselling/ selection process is the part of MAT exam procedure. MAT counselling is conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) for candidates who are looking for admission to MBA/PGDM courses offered by various affiliated colleges/institutes of the university. Candidates should note that AIMA does not have any centralized MAT counselling process 2025. The admission process will be conducted individually by each participating management institute.
Details Around MAT Counselling 2025
Candidates can mention the points listed below which show all the information related to MAT Counselling 2025.
- MAT Score Card: Most management institutes accept and consider the MAT score for admission to their management program. The students who clear the MAT cut off will be called for MAT CAP round.
- MAT Percentile: Each college has its percentile to accept the MAT 2025 score/ results, based on which students can get admission to that college. Some colleges offer entrance exams for management programs following the MAT admissions process.
- MAT Ranking: For the MAT counselling process, first, students must confirm their ranking. Then they have to confirm the date of their MAT selection and admission process 2025 as MAT counselling will be held on different dates as per the rankings. Make sure you choose your preferred course. Candidates have to select certain colleges to which they want to get admission.
- Required Documents: Students are required to bring all the documents related to the counselling such as MAT 2025 Admit Card, Original Mark Sheet, and Passport Size Photos.
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Documents Required for MAT Selection Procedure 2025
Candidates will have to carry the following documents for admission to institutes accepting MAT 2025 scores. It is mandatory to carry all the documents while appearing for the counselling process of MAT 2025. If candidates forget to carry the required documents, then they will not be allowed to attend the MAT counselling.
- Class 10 and Class 12 Marksheet
- Date of birth certificate
- MAT 2025 admit card
- MAT 2025 rank letter
- MAT 2025 scorecard
- Character certificate
- 6 passport-size photographs
- Reservation certificate (if any)
- Domicile certificate
- Migration certificate
- Set of self-attested documents
- Demand draft
MAT Cut Off 2025
Final admission letters will be offered to the candidates based on their composite scores. The participating institutes will release the MAT cutoff. Candidates who will be able to meet the minimum cutoff of MAT as prescribed by the participating institutes will be eligible for final admission.
| MBA College | MAT Cutoff 2025 (Percentile) |
| Amity Business School, Noida | 90+ |
| BIMTECH Greater Noida (Specialized Programs) | 80-90 |
| Christ University Bengaluru | 80-90 |
| Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS), Rohini Delhi | 80-90 |
| SIESCOMS Navi Mumbai | 80-90 |
| Institute of Management Studies (IMS) | 80-90 |
| Indus Business Academy | 80-90 |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow | 80-90 |
| IPE Hyderabad, Institute of Public Enterprise | 80-90 |
| Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management | 80-85 |
| New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM) | 80-85 |
| ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai | 80-85 |
| IES Management College and Research Centre | 80-85 |
B-Schools Accepting MAT Scores - Location-Wise
MAT Participating Institutes 2025
AIMA has released the list of MAT participating institutes on its website. Check the list of MAT participating institutes zone-wise. Each institute has a separate MAT counselling process.
MAT 2025 Participating Institutes (Zone Wise)
NORTH ZONE | EAST ZONE |
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Usha & Lakshmi MIttal Institute of Management, New Delhi | |
OP Jindal Global University, Sonipat | |
Dr Gaur Hari Singhania Institute of Management & Research, Kanpur | |
WEST ZONE | SOUTH ZONE |
Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Gandhinagar | |
MITS School of Business, Pune | |
Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management and Research, Harihar | |
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur and Jaipuria Institute of Management, Indore | |
Suryadatta Institute of Business Management & Technology, Pune | |
NOTE: By visiting the appropriate college/institute link, candidates can easily know the details about the MAT counselling process followed by the institutes. If candidates have any queries regarding the counselling process of MAT, then contact the respective college/ institute.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What are the components of final admission?
A:
The following components will be considered for final admission
Past academic record
MAT 2025 scorecard
Work experience (if any)
Performance in the following rounds
Written Ability Test
Group Discussion
Personal Interview
Q: What is the cutoff range for top-b schools accepting MAT scores?
A:
The cut off range of top B-schools accepting MAT score is 500-700.
Q: What is the selection criteria for the children of NRI Personnel?
A:
Candidates should have a valid passport regarding fulfillment of NRI quota.
Q: Do all the participating institutes carry similar procedures?
A:
No, the selection criteria of participating institutions may differ from each other.
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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:
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Bengal Institute of Business Studies (semi-government)
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NSHM Knowledge Campus (Kolkata)
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Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM) – sometimes considered semi-govt/private
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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
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Good luck with your college search! If you have more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask.
With a MAT score of 584.5 and 64.9 percentile , you are eligible for admission into mid-tier MBA colleges across Tamil Nadu and India.
In Tamil Nadu, you can apply to colleges like Rajalakshmi School of Business (Chennai) and other private institutions in Coimbatore, Trichy, and Chennai that accept scores in the 60–70 percentile range .
You can also explore colleges like St. Joseph’s Institute of Management (Bangalore) and GITAM School of Business in nearby states.
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