Top MBA colleges in India accepting MAT score – Fees, Placement, and Location-Wise

MAT, or the Management Admission Test, is among the top management entrance exams in India. Some of the best MBA colleges in India score on the MAT Exam for admissions. MAT is conducted 4 times in a calendar year in February, May, September, and December. The admission process via MAT will open throughout the year in MAT colleges. As of 2025, 820+ business schools in India accept MAT scores. AIMA is the conducting body of exams, and it is conducted in 3 ways: Computer Test, Paper Test, and Internet Test. More than 20000 applicants appear in this exam and fight for the seats in the best PGDM/MBA colleges in India.

• BIMTech, XIME, Woxsen, Taxila Business School, and Delhi Business School are some of the best business schools in India that accept MAT Scores. 
• Average Salary of the best 10 PGDM colleges accepting  MAT scores is 11.50 LPA. The overall average salary of all colleges is a little above 5 LPA.
• MAT Exam score is valid for one year, and the best score will be counted from multiple attempts by a student. 
• Almost all the major MBA specializations are offered by MAT colleges.
• Since this exam is conducted 4 times a year, it allows a candidate to correct their mistake quickly, and they do not need to wait for a year for admissions. 
• Apart from private institutions, some government MBA colleges, such as MNIT Jaipur, NIT Calicut, and NIT Rourkela, also accept the MAT score.

Best MBA Colleges Accepting MAT Scores in India 

Ranking of top business schools accepting Mat score made based on the rankings of NIRF, India Today, Times of India, and with the help of extensive research.  Placements, faculty, courses, infrastructure, alumni, research papers, and publications are taken into consideration as factors for ranking. 

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Location-Wise Top MAT Accepting PGDM Colleges

Best PGDM Accepting MAT Scores in Mumbai

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Eligibility and Admissions Process for MAT Accepting Colleges

• Applicants must have a graduation degree from a recognized university or institution. 
• A minimum of 50% marks is required for admission to MAT MBA Colleges. 
• There is no age limit for admissions.
• Candidates can give n number of attempts.
• Final-year students can also apply for MAT College admission. At the time of final selection, they need to provide the required documents.
• After the MAT result announcement, candidates have to apply to the desired colleges for admission. Then they need to follow the admission process set by the institution itself. Most of the colleges conduct the GD and PI for the admission process.

References:  https://mat.aima.in/

Here are the steps to apply for the exam:

• Go to the official AIMA MAT website.
• Find the registration link and create a new account. You will need to provide basic details like your name, phone number, email address, state, city, and a password.
• An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number or email address. Use this to verify your account and complete the initial registration.
• Log in using the credentials sent to your email. Proceed to fill out the detailed application form, including:
  • Personal details
  • Academic qualifications (Class 10, 12, and Graduation details)
  • Contact information
• Choose your preferred test mode (Paper-Based Test - PBT, Computer-Based Test - CBT, or both).
• Select your choice of test city/cities. You will also select up to five management colleges to which AIMA will send your scores.
• Upload scanned images of your passport-size photograph and signature according to the specified size and format guidelines.
• Pay the required examination fee online using a Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. The fee varies depending on whether you choose a single test mode or a combination of modes.
• Carefully review all the information you have entered in the form for accuracy. Once confirmed, submit the application.
• After successful submission and payment, download and print the confirmation page for your records.