MAT eligibility criteria includes academic qualification, minimum marks, work experience, age limit as mentioned by AIMA. The basic qualification to appear for the MAT is graduation. Know here the details of MAT eligibility criteria 2024.
MAT eligibility criteria is a set of academic requirements that MBA aspirants need to fulfil to be eligible to take the entrance test. The eligibility criteria for MAT is same as other MBA entrance exams. The good part is that there is no minimum score requirement. Candidates with passing marks in Graduation can appear in MAT. However, the colleges accepting MAT score may have the minimum score requirement, thus it is best to score atleast 50 percent in graduation to pursue full--time MBA from a reputed institute.
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There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.The MAT exam is conducted four times a year – February, May, September and December. MAT score is accepted by over 700 B-schools across the country for admission to MBA/PGDM courses. Those who plan to take the MAT 2024 exam, must ensure they fulfil the eligibility criteria to be be able to apply. Candidates can take MAT exam in one of the three modes of their choice - Internet-Based Test (IBT), Computer-Based Test (CBT) or Paper-Based Test (PBT) and the eligibility criteria for all three modes are same. There is no limit on the number of attempts for taking the exam. The scores of latest MAT attempt will be taken into consideration for MBA admission.
Q: Can I appear for MAT from home?
Q: What are MAT eligibility criteria?
Since MAT is an entrance exam for post graduate level management courses, the minimum eligibility criteria for MAT exam is graduation. Candidate should have completed graduation in full-time or part-time mode in Arts, Commerce or Science from a recognised university. The eligibility criteria for MAT PBT, CBT and IBT are the same. Final year graduation students who will be giving their final exam or awaiting results are also eligible to appear in MAT. There is no minimum score requirement in MAT. Candidates need to have passing marks in graduation.
However, MBA colleges have the eligibility criteria of minimum 50 per cent in graduation (45 per cent for SC/ST/PWD), thus candidates who aspire to pursue MBA need to ensure that they score a minimum of 50 per cent in graduation. SC/ST/PwD candidates need to have a minimum of 45 per cent in their Bachelor's degree programme. There is no age bar or appearing in MAT. Fresh graduates as well as working professionals can apply for MAT.
Q: I got 455.50 marks in MAT, am I eligible to get admission to Christ University Bangalore?
MAT 2024 registrations for December phase has started. Those who will appear in MAT December 2024 exam, will be eligible for MBA admission in 2025. Candidates who plan to appear for the upcoming sessions of MAT 2024 must check below detailed MAT eligibility criteria and other key information related to the exam for applying.
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MAT Eligibility Criteria 2024
All India Management Association (AIMA) which conducts Management Aptitude Test or MAT, prescribes the eligibility criteria. Check details below:
MAT Eligibility: Academic Qualification
- Candidates must have completed bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised Institute or University.
- Candidates appearing in the final year examination or awaiting result for Bachelor's degree are also eligible to appear for MAT 2024.
- There is no minimum score requirement for MAT. Candidates with passing marks in Graduation can appear for the exam.
Age Limit
There is no age limit to appear for MAT exam. However, since the academic qualification is graduation, the age of candidates is usually 20 and above.
Work Experience
Work experience is not a mandatory eligibility criteria for MAT. However, it carries extra weightage in selection process of MBA colleges accepting MAT score.
Q: What is MAT age limit?
Q: Do Iims accept MAT score?
Q: For how long is MAT score valid?
MAT score is valid for admission for the same academic year in which the candidate has taken the exam. For example, MAT 2024 score will be valid for admission for 2024-2026 MBA batch only. If a candidate wishes to drop a year after taking the MAT exam, then they will have to appear for the exam once again next year. They should however check the eligibility or selection criteria to have a clarity of MAT score of which session/phase is valid for admission in which academic year. For example, for 2025 academic session MAT September 2024 and MAT December 2024 scores will be valid for admission to some MBA colleges who have the admission cycle of January-February. Whereas, colleges who conduct admission in March-May accept MAT February exam scores for admission. To simplify, MAT test takers must not try to use their score for admission more than one year after appearing for it. They should appear for it again and use the latest score for admission.
Q: I have got a composite score of 577.50 in MAT. Which are the best colleges to apply with this score?
Q: Do I need to fill separate forms for multiple MAT attempts?
For every MAT attempt in different phases you need to fill a separate form. However, if you are planning to go for more than one attempt in the same exam phase, they you can apply for a combination of two exam session.
Candidate can take MAT as:
- Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) or
- Double Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) or
- Paper Based Test (PBT) or
- Paper Based Test and Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (PBT+IBT) or
- Computer Based Test (CBT) or
- Computer Based Test and Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (CBT+IBT) or
- Paper Based Test and Computer Based Test (PBT+CBT)
The MAT application form will be common and candidates will have to only mention their exam modes in it.
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MAT Eligibility Criteria for Participating Institutes
As per the general MAT eligibility criteria fixed by the participating institutes, candidates should have a bachelor's degree and a valid MAT 2024 score. Some of the B-schools specify eligible marks for the qualifying degree examination of 50 per cent aggregate for General category and 45 per cent aggregate for Reserved category.
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MAT Reservation Criteria
MAT or AIMA does not prescribe Reservation criteria for the entrance exam. The Reservation Policy is followed for admission through MAT as specified by the participating colleges as per the Reservation Policy of the Government of India.
MAT Reservation Criteria for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates
Candidates belonging to the Reserved categories are eligible for admission in to MBA programme as per the quota percentage given below. Such candidates will have to submit at the time of admission, respective caste/tribe certificate issued by the Government of India to get a seat through Reservation Policy.
| Category |
Seat Quota Percentage |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
7.5% |
| Other Backward Classes, Non-Creamy layer (NC-OBC) |
27% |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) |
10% |
MAT Reservation Criteria for PwD candidates
In most of the higher education institutes five per cent seats are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD) under the provision of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPwD Act 2016).
The categories of disability are:
- Blindness and low vision
- Deaf and hard of hearing
- Locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy, cured dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy.
- Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness
- Multiple disabilities from amongst persons under one to four
- Other ‘specified disabilities’ mentioned in ‘The Schedule’ of the RPwD Act 2016
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No, you cannot join the Adani Institute of Digital Technology Management (AIDTM) PGDM programme without an entrance exam, including the MAT:
Entrance exams
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MAT 2025 exam schedule has been announced for February session. In February MAT will be conducted in CBT and PBT mode. Registration process for the same began from December 24, 2024. Check MAT 2025 exam dates below:
MAT 2025 February PBT (PAPER BASED TEST) | |
|---|---|
PBT registration last date | March 2, 2025 |
MAT PBT admit card release | March 5, 2025 (5.00 PM Onwards) |
MAT PBT Date | March 9, 2025 |
MAT 2025 February CBT (COMPUTER BASED TEST) | |
|---|---|
CBT registration last date | March 9, 2025 |
MAT CBT admit card release | March 17, 2025 (5.00 PM Onwards) |
MAT CBT date | March 23, 2025 |
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Yes, VIT Bhopal does offer scholarship based on MAT score. The waiver percentage depends on the score of the candidates in MAT. Below is the criteria:
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|---|---|---|
| MAT with a score of 791 to 800 | INR 6.97 lakh | 100%-INR 0 |
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Yes, you can get admission to the MBA/PGDM course at Pratibha Institute of Business Management (PIBM) without the MAT exam. PIBM accepts scores from several other entrance exams, including MAH MBA CET, CAT, CMAT, GMAT, and XAT.
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