{"id":17998,"date":"2025-09-30T06:43:47","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T06:43:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=17998"},"modified":"2026-05-22T09:16:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T09:16:20","slug":"mba-college-admission-through-mat-percentile-a-complete-guide-for-2026-candidates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mba-college-admission-through-mat-percentile-a-complete-guide-for-2026-candidates\/","title":{"rendered":"MBA College Admission through MAT Percentile: A Complete Guide for 2026 Candidates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Management Aptitude Test <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/exam\/32\/mat-2025\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(MAT)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is among the most sought-after national-level MBA entrance exams for MBA aspirants in India. With more than 600 B-schools that accept MAT, students get an option of multiple attempts within a year and choices in mode of testing (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/career-mantra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CBT, PBT, and IBT<\/a>). If you are preparing for your MBA course for 2026, learning about the admission process through MAT percentiles becomes crucial.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide underscores the best MBA colleges that accept MAT scores, percentile cut-offs, fee structures, placement statistics, specializations available, and admission processes to enable you to make the right choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg 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href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mba-college-admission-through-mat-percentile-a-complete-guide-for-2026-candidates\/#Why_Choose_MAT_for_MBA_Admissions\" >Why Choose MAT for MBA Admissions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mba-college-admission-through-mat-percentile-a-complete-guide-for-2026-candidates\/#Best_MBA_Colleges_Accepting_MAT_2026\" >Best MBA Colleges Accepting MAT 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mba-college-admission-through-mat-percentile-a-complete-guide-for-2026-candidates\/#Christ_University_Bangalore\" >Christ University, Bangalore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mba-college-admission-through-mat-percentile-a-complete-guide-for-2026-candidates\/#_BIMTECH_Greater_Noida\" >\u00a0BIMTECH, Greater Noida<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mba-college-admission-through-mat-percentile-a-complete-guide-for-2026-candidates\/#_XIME_Bangalore\" >\u00a0XIME, Bangalore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mba-college-admission-through-mat-percentile-a-complete-guide-for-2026-candidates\/#_JIMS_Rohini_Delhi\" >\u00a0JIMS, Rohini (Delhi)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mba-college-admission-through-mat-percentile-a-complete-guide-for-2026-candidates\/#IMS_Ghaziabad\" >IMS, Ghaziabad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mba-college-admission-through-mat-percentile-a-complete-guide-for-2026-candidates\/#MBA_Specializations_Offered_MBA_College_Admission_through_MAT_Percentile_A_Complete_Guide_for_2026_Candidates\" >MBA Specializations Offered: MBA College Admission through MAT Percentile: A Complete Guide for 2026 Candidates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mba-college-admission-through-mat-percentile-a-complete-guide-for-2026-candidates\/#MAT_Score_vs_College_Options\" >MAT Score vs. College Options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mba-college-admission-through-mat-percentile-a-complete-guide-for-2026-candidates\/#Fees_Comparison_Top_Colleges\" >Fees Comparison (Top Colleges)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mba-college-admission-through-mat-percentile-a-complete-guide-for-2026-candidates\/#Average_Salary_Trends\" >Average Salary Trends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mba-college-admission-through-mat-percentile-a-complete-guide-for-2026-candidates\/#Hostel_Facilities_Fees\" >Hostel Facilities &amp; Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mba-college-admission-through-mat-percentile-a-complete-guide-for-2026-candidates\/#Top_Recruiters_through_MAT_Colleges\" >Top Recruiters through MAT Colleges<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mba-college-admission-through-mat-percentile-a-complete-guide-for-2026-candidates\/#Alternative_Management_Entrance_Exams\" >Alternative Management Entrance Exams<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mba-college-admission-through-mat-percentile-a-complete-guide-for-2026-candidates\/#Admission_Process_Through_MAT\" >Admission Process Through MAT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mba-college-admission-through-mat-percentile-a-complete-guide-for-2026-candidates\/#Selection_Process\" >Selection Process<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mba-college-admission-through-mat-percentile-a-complete-guide-for-2026-candidates\/#My_Career_Mantra\" >My Career Mantra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mba-college-admission-through-mat-percentile-a-complete-guide-for-2026-candidates\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Choose_MAT_for_MBA_Admissions\"><\/span><b>Why Choose MAT for MBA Admissions?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">600+ AICTE-approved institutions in India accept MAT<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taken in multiple attempts: February, May, September, December<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost-effective and flexible test modes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal for candidates with medium academic scores<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides access to tier-2 and tier-3 colleges with favorable ROI<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_MBA_Colleges_Accepting_MAT_2026\"><\/span><b>Best MBA Colleges Accepting MAT 2026<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christ_University_Bangalore\"><\/span><b>Christ University, Bangalore<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Founded:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1969<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>MAT Cutoff:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 80+ percentile<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fees:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20b97.5 lakh (2 years)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average Package:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20b97 LPA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Top Recruiters:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Deloitte, EY, KPMG<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_BIMTECH_Greater_Noida\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>BIMTECH, Greater Noida<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Founded:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1988<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>MAT Cutoff:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 75\u201380 percentile<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fees:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20b913 lakh (2 years)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average Package:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20b98.2 LPA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Top Recruiters:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Infosys, HDFC Bank, Wipro<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_XIME_Bangalore\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>XIME, Bangalore<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Founded:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1991<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>MAT Cutoff:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 70\u201375 percentile<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fees: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b911 lakh (2 years)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average Package:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20b97.5 LPA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Top Recruiters:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Infosys, Tech Mahindra, EY<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_JIMS_Rohini_Delhi\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>JIMS, Rohini (Delhi)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Established:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1993<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>MAT Cutoff:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 75th percentile<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fees:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20b98.7 lakh (2 years)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average Package:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20b96.5 LPA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Top Recruiters:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Amazon, Deloitte, ICICI<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IMS_Ghaziabad\"><\/span><b>IMS, Ghaziabad<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Established:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1990<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>MAT Cutoff<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 75th percentile<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fees:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20b97.95 lakh (2 years)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average Package:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20b96.2 LPA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Top Recruiters: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nestle, TCS, Wipro<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Important Tables (Quick Comparison)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Top MBA Colleges Accepting MAT \u2013 Overview<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>MAT Cutoff<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Fees (2 Years)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Avg Package<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Top Recruiters<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christ University<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b97.5 lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b97 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deloitte, KPMG<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BIMTECH<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75\u201380<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b913 lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b98.2 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infosys, HDFC, Wipro<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XIME, Bangalore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70\u201375<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b911 lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b97.5 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EY, Cognizant<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JIMS Rohini<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b98.7 lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b96.5 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon, Deloitte<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMS Ghaziabad<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b97.95 lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b96.2 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TCS, Nestl\u00e9<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MBA_Specializations_Offered_MBA_College_Admission_through_MAT_Percentile_A_Complete_Guide_for_2026_Candidates\"><\/span><b>MBA Specializations Offered: MBA College Admission through MAT Percentile: A Complete Guide for 2026 Candidates<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Specialization<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Popular Colleges<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BIMTECH, XIME, Christ<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finance<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JIMS, IMS Ghaziabad<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human Resource (HR)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christ, XIME<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business Analytics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BIMTECH, XIME<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operations &amp; Supply Chain<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMS, XIME, JIMS<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MAT_Score_vs_College_Options\"><\/span><b>MAT Score vs. College Options<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>MAT Percentile Range<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Possible Colleges<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christ University, VIT Business School<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80\u201389<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BIMTECH, XIME, IPE Hyderabad<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70\u201379<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JIMS Rohini, IMS Ghaziabad, Jaipuria Institute<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60\u201369<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIMS Pune, SCMS Nagpur<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fees_Comparison_Top_Colleges\"><\/span><b>Fees Comparison (Top Colleges)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Fees (2 Years)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christ<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b97.5 lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BIMTECH<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b913 lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XIME<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b911 lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMS Ghaziabad<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b97.95 lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JIMS Rohini<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b98.7 lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Average_Salary_Trends\"><\/span><b>Average Salary Trends<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Avg Package<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Highest Package<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christ<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b97 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b913.2 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BIMTECH<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b98.2 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b918 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XIME<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b97.5 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b912 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMS Ghaziabad<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b96.2 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b99.5 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JIMS Rohini<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b96.5 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b910 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hostel_Facilities_Fees\"><\/span><b>Hostel Facilities &amp; Fees<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Hostel Fees (Annual)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Key Facilities<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christ University<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91.2 lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AC Rooms, Wi-Fi, Gym<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XIME<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b990,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cafeteria, Library, Sports<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMS Ghaziabad<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b995,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shared Rooms, Security<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Recruiters_through_MAT_Colleges\"><\/span><b>Top Recruiters through MAT Colleges<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Recruiter<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Roles Offered<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deloitte<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business Analyst, Audit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operations Manager<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infosys<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consultant, Analyst<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HDFC Bank<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relationship Manager<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EY<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advisory, Consulting<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternative_Management_Entrance_Exams\"><\/span><b>Alternative Management Entrance Exams<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Exam Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Institutes Using It<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIMs, IITs, FMS<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XAT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XLRI, IMT, TAPMI<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMAT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JBIMS, GIM, KJ Somaiya<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NMAT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NMIMS Mumbai<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Admission_Process_Through_MAT\"><\/span><b>Admission Process Through MAT<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eligibility:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Graduation in any discipline (minimum 50% marks)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Exam Schedule:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Held 4 times a year (Feb, May, Sept, Dec)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mode:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Computer-Based, Paper-Based, Remote Proctored<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Score Validity:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1 year<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Selection_Process\"><\/span><b>Selection Process<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register for colleges accepting MAT<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortlisting on the basis of MAT percentile<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GD-PI rounds held by individual colleges<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final selection on the basis of academic scores, work experience, and PI\/GD performance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_Career_Mantra\"><\/span><b>My <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/\"><b>Career Mantra<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep dreaming big and don&#8217;t limit yourself to a single exam. MAT provides a lot of avenues. If your score is good, apply in a large number, do well in interviews, and create a good profile. Also, don&#8217;t miss out on scholarships provided by colleges to relieve financial burden.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>FAQs<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Q1. Are top MBA colleges accepting MAT?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>A:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes, numerous tier-1 and tier-2 institutions accept MAT, for instance, BIMTECH, Christ, XIME, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q2. Is admission to an MBA possible with a 70 percentile in the MAT?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>A:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes, such scores are accepted by colleges like XIME, JIMS, and IMS.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q3. How many times can I take the MAT?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>A:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can take it up to 4 times in a year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q4. Do scholarships go through MAT?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>A:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Many colleges provide scholarships on the basis of academic merit or MAT score.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q5. Is work experience required?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>A:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Not necessary, but having 1-2 years of work experience enhances your profile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q6. How long is the MAT exam valid?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>A:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> MAT scores remain valid for a period of one academic year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q7. Can I use a single score for applying to several colleges?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>A:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes, you can apply for a maximum of 5 colleges directly through AIMA and more on your own.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MAT is an excellent chance for candidates aiming for good B-schools with moderate competition. With sustained preparation and judicious application strategy, you will be able to get into a good MBA college with ease. Keep in mind the specializations, fee structure, placements, infrastructure, and location before making your choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Related Articles You May Enjoy:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/course\/1\/mba\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best MBA Colleges Accepting CMAT<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/course\/1\/mba\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA Admission Without CAT: Alternate Tests<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is among the most sought-after national-level MBA entrance exams for MBA aspirants in India. With more than 600 B-schools that accept MAT, students get an option of multiple attempts within a year and choices in mode of testing (CBT, PBT, and IBT). 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