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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.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, FMS does not accept any national or state level MBA entrance exam other than CAT.
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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The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) 2025 question papers are vital tools for candidates preparing for the February, May, September, and December sessions of this national-level entrance exam. The MAT paper features 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) divided into five key sections—Language Comprehension, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis and Sufficiency,
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