Latest Updates for MAT
- 16 September 2024 :
The MAT December Session Exam 2024 will be held from Dec 7-22, 2024.
- 16 September 2024 :
The last date to apply for the MAT Exam December session 2024 is Dec 15, 2024.
Table of Contents
- MAT Selection Procedure 2024
- Top Colleges in India Offering MBA
- MAT Counselling 2024 Details
- Document Required for MAT 2024 Counselling
- MAT 2024 Counselling Selection Procedure
- MAT Seat Allotment 2024
- Factors Affecting MAT Selection Procedure
- MAT Selection Process for Top B-Schools
- MAT Cut Off 2024 Percentile
- Participating in Management Institutes in MAT Examination 2024
- MAT Queries
MAT Counselling 2024 will be conducted by each college independently and not in a centralized fashion. MAT 2024 exam is conducted by AIMA, and the scores of this exam are accepted by about 650 management colleges in the country.
Aspirants of this exam must select the colleges where they would like to take admission while considering their test scores. The institution will decide on any further test or interview process for admission. The MAT counselling 2024 will be organized individually by each college. Applicants can find the details below.
MAT Cut Off 2024 | MAT Login 2024 |
MAT Counselling 2024
AIMA MAT counselling procedure involves choosing applicants through in-person and group interviews. Only after the MAT Results are declared in 2024 can AIMA MAT Counseling 2024 will take place. After the results, information on the MAT 2024 Counseling schedule will be released.
All candidates who have been shortlisted will be called in for the document verification and MAT selection process in 2024. Candidates at MAT Counseling 2024 must go through two to three rounds of group discussions, one-on-one interviews, and a few written exams.
The All India Management Association (AIMA) conducts MAT counselling for applicants seeking admission to MBA courses or PGDM programs provided by various affiliated colleges/institutions of the university. Candidates should be aware that there is no centralized MAT counselling process at AIMA. Each participating management institute will handle the MAT admissions process individually.
MAT Selection Procedure 2024
The participating institutes will conduct the MAT selection procedure 2024 after the announcement of the exam results. Those who pass the MAT in 2024 must submit separate applications to the participating institutes. Candidates should know that the MAT 2024 selection procedure differs from institute to institute. The following lists each round.
- Written Ability Test (WAT)
- Group Discussion (GD)
- Personal Interview (PI)
While some participating institutes will perform the MAT 2024 selection process offline, others will do so online. Candidates will be notified by email or letter from the institute they applied to after the release of the merit list. Candidates must check the official website of the institute they applied to for any updates.
MAT Score vs Percentile 2024 | What After MAT Result |
Top Colleges in India Offering MBA
Colleges offering MBA in India are mentioned below. The admissions will be offered to the candidates after they attend the MAT counselling 2024.
MAT Counselling 2024 Details
After the announcement of MAT result 2024, several B-schools will release the MAT cut off percentiles on their official websites. Candidates must prepare a list of colleges where their exam score is acceptable, and apply before the deadline allotted to them. Some of the important facts associated with MAT counselling 2024 are discussed below.
- Participating colleges release merit lists for all relevant courses offered at their institution. Candidates who get chosen are sent an email containing the call letter.
- The acceptable percentile score will differ for each participating college. Several colleges conduct their entrance exams, and at the same time, accept MAT applicants too.
- Candidates will be invited to participate in counselling rounds via email. The dates will depend upon the number of applicants and the seats available.
Also Read: Top B-schools Accepting MAT 2024 Scores
Document Required for MAT 2024 Counselling
Candidates must prepare a folder of all the important documents along with two sets of photocopies a few days before the counselling. The complete list of requirements is given on this page.
- Classes 10 and 12 mark sheet
- Date of birth certificate
- MAT 2024 admit card
- MAT 2024 rank letter
- MAT 2024 scorecard
- Character certificate
- 6 passport-size photographs
- Reservation certificate (if any)
- Domicile certificate
- Migration certificate
- Set of self-attested documents
- Demand draft
MAT 2024 Counselling Selection Procedure
The counselling selection procedure differs from institute to institute. This means that each institute will have its selection criteria and rules. While some have a provision for offline registrations, others only allow online registrations. Given below is the step-by-step procedure for participating in MAT counselling selection procedure 2024:
- Step 1: Make a list of MAT counselling participating institutes in which you want to take admission.
- Step 2: Apply to the Business School/Management Institute by sending the respective MAT scorecard.
- Step 3: The MAT merit list will be released & Candidates will be informed by authorities.
- Step 4: Check the official website of said institute for the latest updates on admission and merit list.
MAT Seat Allotment 2024
Admissions will depend upon the cut off released by the institutions, and the score secured by candidates. The MAT cut off will differ from college to college. Given below is a table that contains details on the expected percentile and the number of seats available at some of the top B-schools that grant admission based on MAT scores.
Name of the Colleges | Percentile | Seats |
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Amity Business School, Noida | 90+ | 380 |
Christ College, Bangalore | 81 to 90 | 225 |
Birla Institute of Management Technology, Noida | 81 to 90 | 180 |
Asia Pacific Institute of Management, Delhi | 81 to 90 | 360 |
MS Ramaiah Institute of Management, Bangalore | 81 to 90 | 240 |
Alliance Business Academy, Bangalore | 81 to 90 | 100 |
New Delhi Institute of Management, Delhi | 76 to 80 | 180 |
Indian Institute of Finance, Delhi | 76 to 80 | 60 |
Institute of Marketing and Management, New Delhi | 76 to 80 | 420 |
Indian Institute of Rural Management, Jaipur | 76 to 80 | 180 |
MIT, Pune | 76 to 80 | 60 |
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies | 71 to 75 | 60 |
Forte Institute of Technology | 71 to 75 | 120 |
Jagan Institute of Management Studies, New Delhi | 71 to 75 | 300 |
SCMS, Cochin | - | 240 |
IILM, Gurgaon | - | 240 |
BVIMR, Pune | - | 181 |
Shiv Nadar University | - | 50 |
Factors Affecting MAT Selection Procedure
Factors affecting the MAT Selection Procedure are as follows:
MAT 2024 Exam Score: Candidates who have a better MAT exam score, will be automatically given priority.
Date of Birth: In any case, if two candidates have the same MAT cut off in the merit list then, the date of birth benefit will be given to the older candidate.
For NRI Candidates
- If a candidate is the son/daughter of NRI personnel then he/she must hold a valid passport to fulfil the NRI quota process.
- 5% of seats are reserved for these candidates.
- In case there is a non-availability of NRI candidates, then the seats will be filled through the general intake.
MAT Selection Process for Top B-Schools
The following table shows the MAT selection process for top B-schools in India. Candidates are highly advised to go through this if they are aspiring to be admitted to any of the following universities.
Name Of The B-School | MAT Selection Process |
Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras |
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TA Pai Management Institute, Manipal |
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Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education, Mumbai |
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Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Bangalore |
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Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad |
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MAT Cut Off 2024 Percentile
The following graph shows the college-wise MAT cut off percentile. Candidates can have a look at it and take note of the cut off percentile for the university they are aspiring for.
Participating in Management Institutes in MAT Examination 2024
Every year AIMA releases a list of the Management Institutes participating in the MAT Examination. Management Institutes are categorized, geographically, into East Zone, West Zone, North Zone & South Zone. Listed below are the participating Management Institutes (MI) with MI Code for MAT 2024.
MAT Participating Institutes | Download |
MAT Queries
If candidates want any clarification regarding MAT counselling 2024 then they can mail their queries to the given email address:
Email ID: mat@aima.in
FAQs on MAT Counselling
Q: How many MBA colleges accept MAT scores for admission?
A: Over 700+ MBA colleges and institutes accept MAT scores for admission. These institutes shortlist candidates based on their MAT exam scores for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). The MAT MBA Exam 2024 is one of the largest entrance exams attempted by candidates.
Q: Does AIMA conduct centralised counselling for admission through MAT?
A: No, AIMA does not conduct centralised counselling for admission through MAT exam. It only sends the MAT scorecard of candidates to the participating institutes for further process. However, each college is responsible for conducting its individual MAT counselling 2024. The date and venue for all these will thus differ.
Q: If I misplace my MAT scorecard 2024, will I get a duplicate copy?
A: If a candidate loses their MAT scorecard, they can download it again from the official AIMA website. Applicants can follow the steps as follows: Visit the official website. Click on the "Download/View" option on the homepage. Now select the "MAT Score and Interpretation" option from the dropdown menu. The login preface will open on the screen. Enter your login details, i.e., your registration number and date of birth. The MAT scorecard will be displayed on the screen. Click on "Download."
Q: When will the MAT counselling 2024 start?
A: MAT Counselling 2024 will be conducted after the results are declared on the official website. Applicants taking the MAT exams are advised to keep a thorough check on the sections above to get the latest updates on the counselling process for each college. Each college will release its individual counselling notice.