{"id":18616,"date":"2025-10-09T05:39:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T05:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=18616"},"modified":"2025-10-09T05:39:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T05:39:06","slug":"mba-colleges-accepting-mat-2026-scores","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mba-colleges-accepting-mat-2026-scores\/","title":{"rendered":"MBA Colleges Accepting MAT 2026 Scores"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) remains a sought-after and convenient path to management learning in India, particularly for those targeting Tier 1.5 and Tier 2 B-Schools. Accepted by 600+ colleges across India, MAT provides four chances a year to get admission into PGDM\/MBA courses offering good infrastructure, placements, and specializations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guidebook includes the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/colleges\/MBA\/top-mba-colleges-in-india\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Top MBA Colleges Accepting MAT Scores in 2026,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and their fees, placements, specializations, admission procedures, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Top MBA Colleges Accepting MAT 2026 Scores \u2013 Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Location<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Approx Fees<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Avg. Package<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Accreditations<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FORE School of Management<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private (Tier 1.5)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b915 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b911 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AICTE, NBA, AACSB (App.)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JIMS Rohini (PGDM)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private (Tier 2)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b98.7 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b96 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AICTE, NBA, SAQS<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaipuria Institute of Management<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noida, Lucknow<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b910.5 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b97.4 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIU, AICTE, NBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christ University (School of Business)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bengaluru<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deemed University<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b97.5 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b96 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NAAC A+, UGC<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BIMTECH (PGDM-IB\/Insurance)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greater Noida<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b913 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b98.5 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AICTE, AACSB<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amity Business School<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noida<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b912 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b96.5 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC, NAAC A+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIMS Institutes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bengaluru<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b98.75 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b95 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AICTE, NAAC<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SRM School of Management<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chennai<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b96.5 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b94.5 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AICTE, UGC<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>MAT Score Admission Pathways<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Admission Process<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Exam Accepted<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tier 1.5 (e.g., FORE)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MAT Score + GD-PI + Profile Evaluation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MAT\/CAT\/XAT<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tier 2 (e.g., JIMS, AIMS)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MAT Score + PI\/GD Round<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MAT\/CMAT\/XAT<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private Universities<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MAT Score + Direct Counseling + SOP\/Interview<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MAT + Institution Round<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>MAT Score Cut-Offs (Expected Range 2026)<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>MAT Cutoff (Percentile)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FORE School of Management<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JIMS Rohini<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaipuria Institute (Noida)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80+<\/span><\/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<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BIMTECH<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">85+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amity Business School<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIMS Institutes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SRM School of Management<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">65+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Specializations Offered<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Key Specializations Offered<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FORE School of Management<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing, Finance, HR, IT, International Business<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JIMS Rohini<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing, Finance, HR, Business Analytics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaipuria Noida<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retail, Marketing, HR, Finance, Service Management<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christ University<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finance, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Operations<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BIMTECH<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Business, Insurance, Retail, Marketing<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amity Business School<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing, Finance, IB, Logistics, HR<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIMS Institutes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finance, HRM, Tourism, International Business<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SRM School of Management<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Management, Finance, HR, Analytics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>MAT-Based B-Schools with High ROI (2026)<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Avg. Package<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Fee<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>ROI Category<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JIMS Rohini<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b96 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b98.7 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate\u2013High<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaipuria Institute (Noida)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b97.4 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b910.5 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIMS Institutes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b95 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b98.75 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BIMTECH<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b98.5 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b913 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Why Choose MAT-Accepting Colleges?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Multiple Attempts:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Appear 4 times\/year.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Diverse Choices:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 600+ colleges; flexible cutoffs.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Budget-Friendly:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Many colleges with fees &lt; \u20b910\u201312 Lakh.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Moderate Difficulty:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Easier compared to CAT.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Broad Acceptability:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Private &amp; Tier 2 B-Schools widely accept MAT.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Hostel &amp; Facilities Snapshot (Selected Colleges)<\/b><\/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 Amenities<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FORE School of Management<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91.2 \u2013 \u20b91.5 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AC Rooms, Wi-Fi, Mess, Gym<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JIMS Rohini<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b990,000 \u2013 \u20b91.2 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shared Rooms, Study Rooms, Wi-Fi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christ University<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91.3 \u2013 \u20b91.6 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AC\/Non-AC, Cafeteria, Sports<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BIMTECH<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91.4 \u2013 \u20b91.7 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-campus Hostel, Gym, Caf\u00e9, Indoor Sports<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>FAQs \u2013 MBA Colleges Accepting MAT 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Which college is best for MAT-based MBA?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 FORE School of Management, JIMS Rohini, BIMTECH, and Jaipuria are top picks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> What percentile is needed for Tier 1 colleges via MAT?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 A MAT percentile of <\/span><b>90+<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is ideal for top colleges like FORE and BIMTECH.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Do MAT colleges offer good placements?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 Yes, colleges like FORE, Jaipuria, and BIMTECH offer <\/span><b>\u20b96\u201311 LPA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> average packages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Are MAT-accepting colleges AICTE-approved?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 Most MAT-participating colleges are AICTE-approved, with many also NAAC\/NBA certified.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Can I apply to more than one college using MAT?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 Yes, you can apply to multiple colleges via MAT score for each intake.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For MBA candidates seeking alternatives to IIMs and CAT competition, MAT 2026 provides access to a vast range of well-accredited and ROI-viable colleges. If you aim at Tier 1.5 institutions like FORE or value-based B-Schools like JIMS, <a href=\"https:\/\/mat.aima.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MAT<\/a> is a pragmatic and sure-fire option to pursue a career in management.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>My Career Mantra:<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For MBA aspirants looking for alternatives to IIMs and CAT competition, MAT 2026 offers entry to an enormous list of well-accredited and ROI-suitable colleges. If your target is Tier 1.5 colleges such as FORE or value-based B-Schools such as JIMS, MAT is a practical and sure-shot option to make a career in management.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) remains a sought-after and convenient path to management learning in India, particularly for those targeting Tier 1.5 and Tier 2 B-Schools. Accepted by 600+ colleges across India, MAT provides four chances a year to get admission into PGDM\/MBA courses offering good infrastructure, placements, and specializations. 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