MAT

Yes, you can get admission to the Master of Management Studies (MMS) course at Lala Lajpatrai Institute of Management (LLIM) without taking the Management Admission Test (MAT). LLIM accepts scores from other entrance exams such as the CAT (Common Admission Test), MAH-MBA CET, XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test), CMAT (Common Management Admission Test), ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions), and GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test). To apply, you need to register on the LLIM admission portal, fill out the application form, and upload the required documents. After submitting the application, you'll need to pay the application fee. Once the application is processed, you'll be called for the counseling process, where you'll finalize your seat based on your entrance exam scores and eligibility.

Yes, you can definitely take admission into several MBA colleges around Bangalore with a MAT score of 498 because there are several colleges that accept the score for admission purposes. However, some of the top-tier colleges usually take a cut-off higher than that, but many reputed colleges may still consider you for the management quota or other aspects like academic performance, work experience, or personal interview for a score around 498.Here are some names in Bangalore:Acharya Institute of Management and Sciences (AIMS)IFIM Business SchoolChrist University (may demand higher MAT scores or additional rounds with regard to selection).Alliance UniversityDayananda Sagar UniversityMS Ramaiah Institute of ManagementPresidency UniversityCheck the yearly cutoff of each of these colleges and contact their admissions office to know the detailed eligibility. Most of them opt for group discussions (GD) and personal interviews (PI) as part of their selection procedures.