Can I make another attempt at MAT exam, if I score low in first attempt?

Yes, you can attempt MAT exam as many times as you want. MAT is conducted multiple times in a year and three different modes. The MAT exam is held in February, May, September and December. In each phase there are 4-5 IBT sessions, 2 CBT sessions and 1 PBT session. If a candidate is not satisfied with their score of first attempt, they can choose any upcoming session to appear for it again. They can choose an exam phase and a session as per their preparation level, decision to pursue MBA or admission cycle of the target college. However, for each session, the candidate will have to fill a fresh application form and pay the fees. The score of the last attempted MAT exam will be considered for admission. Read More: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/mat-exam-preparation-tips-blogId-11997

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.

What are the details mentioned on MAT result cum scorecard?

MAT scorecard is the main document which is the identity proof of a candidate qualifying the exam. Thus it is not only necessary to keep a copy of the scorecard but also necessary to have an error free scorecard. After downloading the MAT result cum scorecard the candidates must check it thoroughly for errors. Each candidate's MAT result cum scorecard will contain the following information: 1. Candidate's name 2. Candidate's roll number 3. Candidate's form number 4. Degree 5. Work experience 6. Candidate's gender 7. Candidate's category 8. Test date 9. Candidate's date of birth 10. MAT sectional scores 11. MAT overall score 12. MAT composite scores 13. MAT percentile In case there is any error in the MAT scorecard (specifically personal details of the candidate) then the test taker must reach out to the AIMA MAT admission cell to get it rectified as faulty scorecards may not be accepted by colleges.

What is the minimum eligibility criteria for MBA through MAT?

The minimum eligibility criteria for MBA through MAT is graduation with minimum 50 percent marks. For reserved category students the minimum score required in 45 percent. All AICTE approved institutions have the minimum score criteria for full-time MBA. For MBA admission, candidate's academic scores matter a lot. One must have a good score in Class 10, 12 and graduation to stand a better chance at selection.

What is the passing score in MAT exam?

There is no passing marks in MAT as the selection of candidates is based on MAT cut offs. The MAT accepting colleges fix a minimum cut off percentile for shortlisting of candidates for MBA admission. This cut off varies from college to college. In some colleges the MAT cut off can be above 90 percentile and in some colleges it can be 50 percentile too.

Is MAT required for Sri Balaji University Pune?

Yes, MAT results are accepted for admission to the PGDM programme at BIMM (Balaji Institute of Modern Management) in Pune. However, MAT scores are not required to fill out the admissions form. The total MAT cutoff is the 80th percentile. BIMM accepts CAT, XAT, C-MAT, and MAH-CET scores in addition to MAT. Admission to BIMM Pune requires a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in graduation from any university accredited by the UGC. To be eligible for BIMM Pune, you must have a CMAT score of 60 or more. Admission to the academic year 2023-25 will be based on MAT tests taken between September 2022 and March 2023.

Does JAGSoM Bangalore accept MAT score?

Admissions to a two-year PGDM course at Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSoM) Bangalore is entrance-based. The institute accepts a valid score of MAT for admission to this course. Candidates can also apply via scores of other national-level entrance exams such as CAT, XAT and CMAT. Those who qualify for MAT can submit their scores at the time of filling the admission form. Apart from this, aspirants also have to qualify for Jagdish Management Aptitude Test (JAGMAT). The score of JAGMAT are also mandatory to submit at the time of admission. Click here to know about the complete process around JAGSoM admission 2024 for PGDM/ MBA course.

Can I get into ASM's Institute of Business Management and Research without giving MAT?

It is difficult to get admission into ASM's Institute of Business Management and Research without giving MAT. Only those applicants who have successfully completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited university with at least a 50% grade point average and who also possess a current CAT, MAT, ATMA, XAT, CMAT, or HMBA CET score are eligible for admission to the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programme. Similar to this, the selection criteria for MBA courses is a valid score on the CAT, CMAT, or MHMBACET. However, admission requirements are dynamic so it is advisable to check the latest admission minimum requirement and selection criteria.

Which are the top colleges for MAT score 50-60 percentile?

MAT score is accepted by a lot of private MBA colleges in Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Some of the popular MBA colleges which accept MAT score in the range of 50-60 percentile are listed below. Admission process of these colleges include group discussion and Personal Interview . School of Management Sciences Varanasi Greater Noida Institute of Management Deviprasad Goenka Management College of Media Studies Mumbai International Institute of Business Studies Kolkata St Josephs Institute of Management Trichy Development Management Institute Patna Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Harihar Rajalakshmi School of Business Chennai Gurunanak Institute of Management Studies Mumbai Madhya Pradesh Birla Institute of Management Bangalore MITCON Institute of Management Pune Vyasa Business School Bangalore GRG School of Management Studies Coimbatore Jagan Institute of Management Studies Jaipur Vanguard Business School Bangalore.

Which are the top colleges for MAT score 60-70 percentile?

MAT score is valid for admission to a number of private MBA colleges in Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Candidates can appear for a MAT session as per the admission cycle of their preferred college. Some of the popular MBA colleges which accept MAT score in the range of 60-70 percentile are listed below. Adarsh Institute of Management and Information Technology Bangalore Fortune Institute of International Business, Delhi EMPI Business School, Delhi MIT School of Business Pune Apeejay School of Management (ASM), Delhi Institute of Engineering and Management, Kolkata IMS Ghaziabad Calcutta Business School, Kolkata SCMS Cochin School of Business Cochin IES Management College and Research Centre, Mumbai ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai International Institute of Management Studies, Pune Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar ITM Business School, Chennai International School of Business and Media Bangalore Accurate Institute of Management and Technology, Noida.

How will I know about MAT GD/PI schedule?

The MBA institute will send Group Discussion GD and Personal Interview . PI letter to each candidate who had selected the institute in MAT application form upon their selection based on MAT cut offs. The candidate should keep checking their email ID mentioned in MAT application form. The letters/emails have GD/PI dates, time and venue mentioned on it along with other details related to the GD/PI process. If a candidate wishes to apply at college other than the ones they had selected in the MAT form, then they should visit the website of their desired MBA college and check the application schedule. Once they will fill the application form, they will be informed about the GD/PI schedule via email. Candidates must keep handy the MAT admit card, MAT scorecard, academic certificates, passport size colored photographs, original and requisite fee amount for admission on the day of Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

Does AIMA conduct a counselling process for MBA Admission through MAT?

No. AIMA does not hold common counselling process for MBA Admission through MAT. The role of AIMA is to only conduct the MAT exam and prepare the results. There role in MBA process is only sharing the result/scorecard of candidates with the MAT participating institutes that they have selected in the MAT application form. The participating institutes prepare their own merit list and select candidates for admission basis the result shared by AIMA. The minimum eligibility criteria for shortlisting is passing marks in MAT. However, the selection is based on cut offs fixed by the institutes. The MBA institutes accepting MAT scores inform students about their shortlist status via e-mail when the admission window opens. Candidates who are expecting a call from the institutes they had selected in the MAT application form must keep a check on their email (spam section too) for the interview invitation.

How is the MAT score and percentile calculated?

MAT score calculation is based on marks obtained in the five section- Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis and Sufficiency and Intelligence and Critical Reasoning. The score of Indian & Global Environment section is not taken into consideration for MAT percentile calculation, so candidates need not worry about it. Know the MAT marking scheme below: MAT composite score is presented in the range of 199-801. Each question carries one mark for correct attempt. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect attempt. 0 marks is awarded for unanswered questions. Scores of the four sections are reported on a scale of 0-100. The MAT Composite Score is reported on a scale of 199 to 801. MAT percentile is calculated based on the formula which takes into consideration performance of each candidate versus all candidates.

Who decides MAT cut off percentiles for admission?

The participating colleges decide MAT cut off for admission to their MBA/PGDM programmes. Generally, the top MBA colleges' cut off range is around 90-95 percentile. Cut offs of Tier 2 colleges is usually between the range of 80-90 percentile and for Tier 3 it is 50-70 percentile. These cut offs are determined by the colleges on the basis of certain parameters and may change year on year. The three main factors that determine MAT cut off are listed below: 1. Difficulty level of MAT exam 2. Total number of students applying 3. Seat intake capacity of any institute 4. Previous year's cut offs Admission to MBA/PGDM courses through MAT is based on the cut offs. This is the standard procedure for MBA Admission in private B-schools and top government institutes as well. MAT being a national level MBA entrance exam follows the same process.

MAT Exam Result 2025: Check MAT Result for PBT/CBT

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MAT result 2025 for February phase exams will be available for download at the AIMA MAT website. To download the MAT 2025 result, candidats will have to use their roll number or registration number. Result of all the sessions of MAT 2025 can be accessed in the student dashboard. Candidates who have appeared for multiple sessions can use best of all attempts for MBA admission.

MAT exam score is accepted by over 800 MBA colleges in India for admission to MBA/PGDM programmes. Read all about MAT exam result 2025 including schedule, download process, marking scheme, re-test, etc.

Q: How can I download MAT result cum scorecard?

MAT result is released in the form of downloadable PDF at the AIMA MAT website. The test takers have to log in and download their scorecards from the official website. The result is released phase wise. For MAT February exams, the result are released by March. For May phase exams, the results are released by June-July. For September phase exams, the results are released in October and for December phase exams, the results are released in January. To download the MAT result, candidates need to follow the steps given below: 1. Go to AIMA-MAT website 2. Click on login window 3. Enter application number and password 4. Go to result tab and download it Hardcopies of the scorecard will not be released by the AIMA so candidates need to download their result as soon as it is released. The MAT scorecard is available for download at the AIMA MAT website for about one year.

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Q: What after MAT Result?

After the declaration of MAT result, candidates can start applying to the colleges they have shortlisted for pursuing MBA/PGDM. AIMA will send candidate's scores to the participating B-Schools that they shall have selected in their MAT application form. The MBA colleges will then shortlist candidates for the admission process and call candidates for further rounds. If candidates want to apply at colleges other than those five, then they will have to fill the application form for those other colleges individually. The admission process includes, Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Candidates can start preparing for the GD/PI round before or after the MAT result announcement. They can join online platforms or coaching institutes for soft skills and personality development. Those who feel dissatisfied with their MAT score can opt for re-examination in the next session and improve their score. MAT score remains valid for one year for MBA admission. Read more: What After MAT Result?

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Q: Are MAT scorecards of all modes released together?

Yes, the MAT scorecards of all modes are released together on the same day. The process to download the MAT scorecards of all modes is also same. MAT exam is conducted phase wise in February, May, September and December. In each phase MAT PBT, MAT CBT and MAT IBT exam are conducted multiple times. Candidates can appear for MAT any number of times they want. Score of the latest MAT attempt will be considered for admission. So, candidates must download the scorecard of the last attempt they have taken. The candidates are supposed to download their scorecards of the attempt/s made by them, by using the login credentials. In the dashboard, the option to download the MAT scorecard is given. The candidates can download their by using their application number and password.

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How to Download MAT Exam Result 2025?

MAT result cum scorecards are issued in online mode only at the AIMA-MAT website. To download MAT exam result 2025, candidates will have to follow the steps given below:

Visit the official website of AIMA MAT: https://mat.aima.in/
Login with registration number and email ID
Select Exam Month (February/May/September/December)
Click on scorecard option
MAT scorecard will appear on the screen
Click on download option and save your MAT 2025 scorecard

Details Mentioned on MAT Scorecard 2025

Since MAT score is the main criteria for admission to the participating MBA colleges, the candidate must ensure that their scorecard is error-free. Each candidate's MAT result cum scorecard 2025 will contain the following information:

Candidate's name
Candidate's roll number
Candidate's date of birth
Candidate's other details
Exam date and year
MAT sectional scores
MAT overall score
MAT composite scores
MAT percentile (0verall)

MAT Result 2025: How to Calculate MAT Score and Percentile?

MAT exam result 2025 and score calculation will be based on marks obtained by every candidate in Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis & Sufficiency and Intelligence & Critical Reasoning. The score of Economic & Business Environment section will not be taken into consideration for MAT percentile calculation. Let’s take a look at MAT marking scheme 2025:

Each MAT question carries 1 mark.
There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong attempt.
There is no deduction of marks for unanswered questions.
MAT composite score is presented in the range of 199-801.
Scores of the four sections are reported on a scale of 0-100.
The MAT Composite Score is reported on a scale of 199 to 801.

Also Read: MAT Score vs Percentile 2025: How to calculate?

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What after MAT Result 2025?

After the declaration of MAT exam result 2025, AIMA will send the scores to colleges that candidate shall have selected in their MAT 2025 application form. The colleges will then shortlist and call candidates for further rounds of selection process, which may include Group Discussion (GD), Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). The selection will be based on MAT cut offs, determined by the institutes themselves. Candidates can start preparing for GD-WAT/PI as it is essential to clear this round. They can join online platforms that mentor students in soft skills and personality development.

Those who are not satisfied with their MAT score can re-appear in the next session and improve their score. However, they will have to register again for the re-test. MAT score remains valid for one year for admissions to all colleges accepting MAT score in India

Top MBA Colleges Accepting MAT Score

About 800+ colleges accept MAT score for admission. Check out a few top B-Schools across India in the table below where you can apply for admission through MAT.

Top B-Schools Accepting MAT Score
Jaipuria Institute of Management
Apeejay School of Management, New Delhi
Fortune Institute of International Business, New Delhi
Amity University, Delhi-NCR
Asia Pacific Institute of Management, Delhi
University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun
Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida
Institute of Business Management, Kolkata
Christ University, Bangalore
MIT School of Business, Pune
Future Institute of Engineering & Management, Kolkata
Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad
Institute for Technology & Management, Navi Mumbai
GITAM University, Visakhapatnam
Acharya Institute of Management & Sciences
VIT University, Vellore
PES University, Bangalore
Acharya School of Management, Bangalore
Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Gandhinagar
Amity University, Jaipur
Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune
FLAME School of Business, Pune
Institute of Rural Management, Jaipur
Bengal College of Engineering & Technology, Durgapur
NSHM Business School, Kolkata
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Kolkata
Netaji Subhas Institute of Business Management, Jamshedpur
KIIT University, Bhubaneswar

MAT Cut Offs 2025

MAT cut offs for every college is detemined individually by participating colleges. Check the table below for expected MAT cut off percentile range of some of the popular MBA colleges accepting MAT score:

MAT accepting colleges	MAT cut off percentiles 2025
Amity Business School, Noida	90+
Christ University Bengaluru	80-90
BIMTECH Greater Noida	80-90
SIESCOMS Navi Mumbai	80-90
Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS), Rohini Delhi	80-90
Indus Business Academy	80-90
Institute of Management Studies (IMS)	80-90
IPE Hyderabad, Institute of Public Enterprise	80-90
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow	80-90
New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM)	80-85
Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management	80-85
IES Management College and Research Centre	80-85
ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai	80-85

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MAT Admission: MBA Colleges City Wise

Check the table below for city-wise list of MBA colleges accepting MAT score. When applying for the exam, candidates can select upto 5 participating institutes. AIMA will send the MAT 2025 result of candidate to those five institutes directly for PI shortlisting. In case a candidate wishes to apply for more than five B-Schools, they will have to fill the admission forms separately. Candidates can make MAT college selection from the below given links for MBA college lists.

MBA Colleges Accepting MAT in Delhi-NCR	MBA Colleges Accepting MAT in Hyderabad
MBA Colleges Accepting MAT in Mumbai	MBA Colleges Accepting MAT in Bangalore
MBA Colleges Accepting MAT in Pune	MBA Colleges Accepting MAT in Ahmedabad

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