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The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a popular entrance exam for MBA admissions in India. Conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA), MAT scores are accepted by over 600 business schools across the country. This year MAT Mays sessions (PBT) examination was held on May 31, 2025 while MAT May sessions (CBT) examination will be held on June 8, 2025. This article provides a detailed list of top MBA colleges accepting MAT scores in 2025, along with admission criteria, fees, placement trends, and other essential details.
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Wide acceptance: Over 600 B-schools accept MAT scores for admission.
Multiple attempts: MAT is conducted four times a year, allowing students to improve their scores.
Affordability: Many MAT-accepting MBA colleges have lower fees compared to IIMs and other top-tier institutes.
Decent ROI: Some MAT-accepting B-schools offer good placement packages, ensuring a return on investment.
Here’s a list of top business schools that accept MAT scores for MBA admissions:
MBA College | Location | Average Fees (INR) | Average Placement (INR LPA) |
Bangalore | 11.5 L | 9 L | |
Bangalore | 8 L | 7.5 L | |
Noida | 10.5 L | 6.8 L | |
Ghaziabad | 7.5 L | 5.8 L | |
Pune | 8.2 L | 7 L | |
Lucknow, Noida | 10.1 L | 7.2 L | |
Delhi | 8.5 L | 6.5 L | |
Bhubaneswar | 14 L | 9 L |
Different B-schools have varying MAT cutoff requirements. Here’s a general range:
Top MAT-accepting colleges: 90+ percentile
Mid-tier MAT-accepting colleges: 70-89 percentile
Other private B-schools: 50-69 percentile
To get admission to MAT-accepting MBA colleges, candidates must fulfill the following criteria:
A bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories)
A valid MAT score
Some institutes may conduct group discussions and personal interviews
Work experience may be preferred but is not mandatory
Appear for MAT: Candidates must register and take the MAT exam.
Check cutoff scores: Shortlist colleges based on MAT score eligibility.
Apply to MBA colleges: Submit applications to preferred institutes.
Selection rounds: Some institutes conduct GD-PI rounds.
Final admission: Colleges release merit lists and admission offers.
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While placements vary by college, here are the general trends:
Top recruiters: TCS, Deloitte, KPMG, Infosys, HDFC Bank, Amazon
Highest package: INR 20-25 LPA in leading private B-schools
Average package: INR 6-10 LPA for most top-ranked MAT-accepting colleges
ROI-based selection: Choose institutes with high placement rates and strong industry connections
Time management: Practice solving mock tests within time limits.
Focus on weak areas: Work on improving Verbal, Quantitative, and Logical Reasoning sections.
Attempt multiple MAT exams: Since MAT is conducted four times a year, you can take multiple attempts to improve scores.
Solve previous year question papers: Helps in understanding exam patterns and difficulty levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, IIMs do not accept MAT scores. They only consider CAT scores for admission.
Yes, candidates can apply to multiple MBA colleges based on their MAT percentile.
MAT is conducted four times a year (February, May, September, December), and candidates can take multiple attempts.
Yes, many MAT-accepting colleges offer decent placements, with an average salary of INR 6-10 LPA, and top packages reaching up to INR 20 LPA.
The tuition fees for MBA programs in MAT-accepting colleges range from INR 7 L to INR 15 L, depending on the institute.
The best MBA colleges generally require 90+ percentile, while mid-tier institutes accept 70-89 percentile.
Some of the top B-schools accepting MAT scores in 2025 include XIME Bangalore, Christ University, Amity Business School, and Jaipuria Institute of Management.
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
Here are some top colleges accepting XAT and CAT exams :
Top colleges accepting CAT:
IIMs (All Indian Institutes of Management)
FMS Delhi
SPJIMR Mumbai
MDI Gurgaon
IIT Bombay (SJMSOM)
IIT Delhi (DMS)
IIFT
IMT Ghaziabad
JBIMS Mumbai
Top colleges accepting XAT:
XLRI Jamshedpur
XIMB Bhubaneswar
IMT Ghaziabad
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Hi there,
A female candidate with a CAT percentile of 67.97 and low sectional scores should target private and tier-2/3 B-schools that accept overall CAT scores in the 60–70 percentile range and have flexible sectional criteria.
Some suitable options include AIMS Institute Bangalore, Doon Business School Dehradun, Christ Institute of
Hi there,
Yes, you are eligible for XISS Ranchi with a CAT percentile of 67.60.
According to recent admission trends, the CAT cutoff for the PGDM in Human Resource Management for the general category has been around 60 percentile. For other programs such as Marketing, Finance, and Rural Management, the
Hi there,
Careers360 offers a wide range of eBooks and study materials to assist with CAT preparation. You can access past CAT question papers with solutions to understand the exam pattern and difficulty level. Additionally, there are quantitative aptitude handbooks, cheat sheets, and section-specific practice sets for arithmetic, algebra, and
Hi there,
The minimum eligibility criteria for a general candidate to receive a call from IIM Sambalpur are as follows:
VARC: 65%ile
QUANTS: 65%ile
LRDI: 65%ile
Overall: 90%tile
Keep practising and aim to improve your score. You can also focus on other management exams where you may secure a strong
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