The MAT Eligibility Criteria is specified by the All India Management Association (AIMA) which is the conducting body of the exam. As per the eligibility criteria of the MAT Exam the candidates have passed their graduation from a recognized college/university in any discipline. Candidates in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for MAT 2025.
The MAT Exam is conducted for admission to MBA/PGDM programmes offered by almost 800 top B-Schools across the nation. The candidates have the option to choose 5 colleges as per their order of preference while filling out the MAT Application Form. Read more about the MAT Eligibility Criteria including the qualifications required, number of attempts, and the reservation criteria.
MAT 2025 Exam: The MAT Registrations for the February phase started in December, and the last date to apply for the exam is 2nd and 9th March for PBT and CBT exams. Candidates can apply on the official website, and the admit card for MAT PBT will be released on March 5, 2025, and the exam is scheduled for March 9, 2025. MAT is conducted multiple times a year and in 3 different modes - PBT, CBT, and IBT 1 & IBT 2. The admit cards and exam dates differ for each of these modes. However, the syllabus and exam pattern remain the same.
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MAT Exam Eligibility Criteria
While filling out the MAT Application, the candidates must ensure that they fit in the eligibility criteria for the exam. Given below are the detailed eligibility criteria for the MAT Exam.
Criteria | Details |
Academic Qualification | Candidates must have completed graduation in any discipline from a recognized university |
Candidates who hold a professional degree such as CA, CS, or ICWA are eligible to apply for the MAT entrance exam | |
Candidates who are in their final year of graduation are eligible to apply for MAT 2025 exam | |
Age Limit | No upper age limit is specified by AIMA to appear for MAT 2025 |
Minimum Marks | No minimum percentage is specified for taking the exam. However, every institute has a minimum percentage requirement for admission. |
In the case of grades or CGPA, the percentage of marks calculation will be based on a procedure certified by the respective Institute by the participating management institute's eligibility criteria. | |
Number of Attempts | No bar on the number of attempts for the MAT exam, thus the candidate can take the examination as many times as they want and improve their score |
Work Experience | No minimum work experience is required to take MAT 2025 |
MAT Reservation Criteria
AIMA has fixed a reservation criteria which is same as the last year's examination. Candidates need to secure the minimum cutoff score based on which they will selected for the further round of interview. Check the MAT Reservation Criteria below.
Category | Minimum Percentage |
Scheduled Caste | 15% |
Scheduled Tribe | 7.5% |
OBC | 27% |
PH Candidates | 3% |
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MAT Eligibility Criteria for Admission to Participating Institutes
AIMA does not specify the MAT Exam Eligibility Criteria for admission to the MBA course of participating institutes. Each institute have their own criteria. Candidates are advised to go through them before applying for MBA Colleges for admission.
- Minimum 50% to 60% marks are required in graduation
- Professional degree holders may be given some relaxations
- Women candidates may be given weightage
- Candidates with work experience may be preferred first
- Academic performance in classes X and XII may be given advantage
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MAT Eligibility Criteria for Top Institutes– Region Wise
Candidates can check the MAT Eligibility Criteria for the top colleges categorized by the regions below.
Northern India
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Southern India
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Eastern India
College/Institute | Eligibility Criteria |
Graduate with a valid MAT score | |
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DMI, Patna |
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Western India
College/Institute | Eligibility Criteria |
CHRIST University, Mumbai |
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Faculty of Management Studies, Rajasthan | Bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA (45% FOR SC/ST) |
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