Excel in MAT 2025-26
Your comprehensive guide to cracking the Management Aptitude Test (MAT) with confidence for the 2025-2026 sessions.
95-100 Percentile (or 700+ Score)
Access to many good B-Schools. Selection also depends on profile and GD/PI performance.
85-95 Percentile (or 600-700 Score)
- RIIM - Arihant Group Of Institutes, Pune
- International School of Management Studies (ISMS), Pune
- Global Institute of Business Studies (GIBS), Bangalore
Wide range of well-regarded private MBA colleges. Good options for various specializations.
70-85 Percentile (or 500-600 Score)
Many colleges accept scores in this range. Specific listings depend on annual cutoffs and your profile. Research thoroughly.
Many options available. Research individual college cutoffs, accreditations, and placement records carefully.
60-70 Percentile (or 400-500 Score)
Many colleges accept scores in this range. Specific listings depend on annual cutoffs and your profile. Research thoroughly.
Consider colleges carefully; focus on placements, infrastructure, and specific program strengths. May need strong GD/PI.
Below 60 Percentile (or Below 400 Score)
Many colleges accept scores in this range. Specific listings depend on annual cutoffs and your profile. Research thoroughly.
Explore specific regional options or programs with lower cutoffs. Score improvement or alternative exams highly recommended for broader choices.
Disclaimer: This mapping is indicative. MAT scores are considered by a large number of institutions with varying cutoffs. Always verify with official college websites.
The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a standardized test conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) for admission to MBA and allied programs in over 600 business schools across India. It's conducted multiple times a year in various modes like PBT, CBT, and IBT.
MAT assesses candidates on five key sections: Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, and Indian & Global Environment.
- Five sections, each with 40 questions.
- Total 200 questions.
- Composite time of 150 minutes.
- Marking: +1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect. Indian & Global Environment section score usually not included in percentile calculation by many institutes.
- Focus on building speed and accuracy for MAT 2025.
- Strengthen fundamental concepts in Math and English.
- Practice Data Analysis and Reasoning questions regularly.
- Keep abreast of current affairs for the GK section.
Our MAT Essentials Pack is designed to cover all sections comprehensively, helping you secure a great score for the 2025 exam attempts.