Top 20 MBA Colleges Accepting MAT 2025 Scores and Cutoffs

Top 20 MBA Colleges Accepting MAT 2025 Scores and Cutoffs

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SundararajanUpdated on 03 Jun 2025, 12:21 PM IST

All India Management Association (AIMS) conducts the Management Aptitude Test (MAT) entrance exam four times a year in computer-based (CBT) and paper-based (PBT) modes. AIMA conducts MAT entrance exams in February, May, August, and December. After declaring the AIMA MAT result, all the participating institutes will release their MAT cutoff to shortlist candidates for the further admission process. The MAT May sessions exam (PBT) was held on May 31, while the MAT May session CBT examination will be held on June 08, 2025. To check MBA and PGDM admission chances in the MAT participating institutes, check out this article on the list of top B-schools accepting MAT scores and cutoffs.

Top 20 MBA Colleges Accepting MAT 2025 Scores and Cutoffs
Top B-Schools Accepting MAT Scores and Cutoffs

Top B-Schools Accepting MAT Scores and Cutoff 2025

Here is the full list of top B-schools accepting MAT cutoff scores, along with their rank and rating. By knowing the MAT cutoff, candidates can kickstart their preparation for the next round of the selection process, which includes a Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI). Know the name of B-schools accepting MAT scores, their ownership, state and overall rank, and MAT 2025 cutoff score.

List of Colleges Accepting MAT Scores

Check out the list of colleges accepting MAT 2025 scores of 500 and above.

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After the MAT results are declared, all the participating institutes that accept the MAT score will consider a few parameters to set the MAT cutoff. The MAT cutoff score specifies the quality of candidates the B-school is looking for. At the time of admission, the MBA college will consider a few factors, such as past academic qualifications, work experience, gender diversity, etc.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Does FMS accept MAT score?
A:

No, FMS does not accept any national or state level MBA entrance exam other than CAT.

Q: Does IIM accept MAT score?
A:

No, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) does not accept MAT score, they only accept CAT score to offer admission into MBA/ PGDM Program.

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Questions related to MAT

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Hello aspirant,

Language comprehension, mathematical skills, data analysis and sufficiency, intelligence and critical reasoning, and economic and business environment are the five areas of the Management Aptitude Test (MAT) that contain multiple-choice questions.

To know the complete exam pattern and much more information, you can visit our site through following link.

https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/mat-exam-pattern

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Hello,

follow the links to download MAT and SAT previous year papers.

MAT: https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/mat-question-paper

CAT: https://studyabroad.careers360.com/articles/sat-sample-papers

Practicing previous papers helps you to understand the exam pattern  and to get good rank.

Hello! If you are preparing for NMMS 2025 in Tamil Nadu, the MAT (Mental Ability Test) guide will help you practice important reasoning and problem-solving questions. I’m attaching a link where you can download the PDF and use it to improve your speed and accuracy for the exam.
https://school.careers360.com/download/ebooks/nmms-tamilnadu-mat-question-paper-answer-key-2025

Meaning of MAT, SAT and NMMS Exam Pattern

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).

Hello,

Thank you for your question!

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.

Hello it will clear your doubt!