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What is a Good Score in MAT? The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is one of the most popular MBA entrance exams in India. It is held four times a year. Students need to get a good MAT score to get admission to one of the best MBA colleges. Many MBA students ask what a good score in MAT is and how much score is required in MAT to get admission to the best Bschools in India. In this article, we will tell you what a good score on the MAT is and how to achieve it. The ways to get a good score in MAT 2024 are also explored below.
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The scores of MAT are accepted by popular MBA colleges in India such as the School of Inspired Leadership - SOIL Gurgaon, Institute of Management Technology, Nagpur, Christ University, Bengaluru, Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS), Rohini, etc.
Events | Particulars |
Name of the exam | Management Aptitude Test (MAT) |
MAT Conducting Body | All India Management Association (AIMA) |
Exam Frequency | Four times a year;
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Duration of the exam | 2 hours |
Mode of the exam | PBT and CBT |
Test Pattern | Multiple choice-based questions (MCQs) |
The MAT score is an important factor for admission to many prestigious B-schools in India. Candidates should follow a good preparation strategy to perform well in the MAT exam. To better understand the MAT score, see the table below.
Name of the Section | Number of Questions | Marks Allocated |
Language Comprehension | 30 | 30 |
Mathematical Skills | 30 | 30 |
Data Analysis & Sufficiency | 30 | 30 |
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
Economic & Business Environment | 30 | 30 |
Total | 150 | 150 |
MAT composite scores are calculated based on the performance of the students in the first four sections. It does not include the scores of the fifth section (Indian and Global Environment). Please check the points listed below to understand the calculation of the MAT Composite Score.
The combined score of the MAT ranges from 199 to 801. A composite score of less than 200 or more than 800 is not very common.
MAT sectional score less than 20 and more than 80 is rare.
All scores below 200 are considered 199 and all scores above 800 are declared 801. For example, even if you get less than 199, your combined score will be reported as 199. Similarly, for scores above 801, this will only be reported as 801.
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Before going to know about what is a good score or percentile in the MAT exam, one should know what is composite score and sectional scores as well as section-wise composite score. The below table will help you to know what section-wise composite scores are.
MAT Sections | Marks | Composite Score Scale |
Language Comprehension | 30 | 0 to 100 |
Mathematical Skills | 30 | 0 to 100 |
Data Analysis & Sufficiency | 30 | 0 to 100 |
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning | 30 | 0 to 100 |
Economic & Business Environment | 30 | 0 to 100 |
Total | 150 | 800 |
MAT's scorecard will have percentiles and candidates' marks. The percentile of MAT is the percentage of all candidates who scored less than one candidate. For example, if a candidate gets 98 percentile marks, 98 percent of aspirants get a lower score than that candidate.
MAT percentile is calculated using the formula given below.
MAT Percentile Score = (Composite scores obtained by a candidate/total number of candidates) * 100
Know about; MAT Score vs Percentile: How to Calculate & Process?
Now, let us understand what the good score in MAT is to get admission to the best B-schools in India. Well, a good score on the MAT depends on the college cutoff you expect to get admission. There is no fixed value that is considered a good score on the MAT as it changes every year. However, candidates should aim to get a composite score of MAT above 400.
Candidates can check the official website of the college and know about its cutoff. Some of the factors that determine the MAT cutoff are the difficulty level of the exam, the number of places available for admission, and the large number of aspirants applying for the exam.
Candidates should follow good preparation strategies to get good marks in MAT. They should check the syllabus of MAT to know all the important topics described in the MAT exam. In addition, they are advised to check the MAT exam pattern to know the exam structure and marking scheme.
Below is some well-known list of colleges that accept MAT scores for the MBA/PGDM programme. Students interested in joining any of these colleges can fill out the application form.
Name of the Colleges | Fees (Based on Past Years) |
Rs 17.50 LPA | |
Rs 7.75 LPA | |
Rs 6.97 LPA | |
NA | |
Rs 5.54 LPA |
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The National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship examination is conducted by SCERT board. It provides financial assistance of Rs 12,000 per year from class 9-12.
Practicing with previous year question papers is essential for cracking this examination. This will also help candidates identify their weak areas, preparation level, etc.
The papers, answer key, preparation tips can be found on the official website of Careers360.
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One of India's most prominent scholarship programs is the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS). The NMMS exam questions for the MAT and SAT have been made available by the state-level SCERTs. Students must practice with the NMMS previous year question papers if they hope to perform well on this challenging NMMS test in 2026.
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Here is your NMMS Question Paper 2025. I am providing you the link. Kindly open and check it out.
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I have attached the link for NMMS Exam Question paper 2025 in which you can get both SAT and MAT question paper. Kindly check th ebelow link and get your question paper.
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