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    Top 20 MBA Colleges Accepting MAT 2026 Scores & Expected Cutoffs

    Top 20 MBA Colleges Accepting MAT 2026 Scores & Expected Cutoffs

    SundararajanUpdated on 16 Feb 2026, 03:49 PM IST

    All India Management Association (AIMS) conducts the Management Aptitude Test (MAT) entrance exam four times a year in computer-based (CBT) and paper-based (PBT) modes. AIMA conducts MAT entrance exams in February, May, August, and December. After declaring the AIMA MAT 2026 result, all the participating institutes will release their MAT cutoff to shortlist candidates for further admission process. The MAT 2026 February sessions exam (PBT) will be held on March 01, while the MAT March 2026 session CBT examination will be held on March 08, 2026. To check MBA and PGDM admission chances in the MAT participating institutes, check out this article on the list of top B-schools accepting MAT scores and cutoffs.

    Top 20 MBA Colleges Accepting MAT 2026 Scores & Expected Cutoffs
    Top B-Schools Accepting MAT Scores and Cutoffs

    Top B-Schools Accepting MAT Scores and Cutoff 2026

    Here is the full list of top B-schools accepting MAT cutoff scores, along with their rank and rating. By knowing the MAT cutoff, candidates can kickstart their preparation for the next round of the selection process, which includes a Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI). Know the name of B-schools accepting MAT scores, their ownership, state and overall rank, and MAT 2026 cutoff score.

    List of Colleges Accepting MAT Scores

    Check out the list of colleges accepting MAT 2026 scores of 500 and above.

    K J Somaiya Institute of Management MBA Admissions 2026

    Highest Package 27.25 LPA | Top 100 Average package 16.65 LPA | AACSB Accredited | Ranked 52 by QS International

    Amity University-Noida MBA Admissions 2026

    Ranked among top 10 B-Schools in India by multiple publications | Top Recruiters-Google, MicKinsey, Amazon, BCG & many more.


    After the MAT results are declared, all the participating institutes that accept the MAT score will consider a few parameters to set the MAT cutoff. The MAT cutoff score specifies the quality of candidates the B-school is looking for. At the time of admission, the MBA college will consider a few factors, such as past academic qualifications, work experience, gender diversity, etc.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Does FMS accept MAT score?
    A:

    No, FMS does not accept any national or state level MBA entrance exam other than CAT.

    Q: Does IIM accept MAT score?
    A:

    No, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) does not accept MAT score, they only accept CAT score to offer admission into MBA/ PGDM Program.

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