MAT cut-off is the primary criteria to get shortlisted for admissions to MBA/PGDM courses. Here, you will learn about the latest MAT cut-off scores of popular B-schools.
About MAT
MAT is a popular MBA entrance test used for admission into reputed institutes of the country. Every year, top MBA colleges use MAT scores to shortlist candidates for subsequent selection rounds.
MAT is conducted by AIMA four times a year in the months of February, May, September, and December. Most institutes use MAT scores from the December and February sessions for admitting candidates.
Important Dates for MAT February 2026
The official dates for MAT February 2026 have not been announced by AIMA. The following are tentative dates based on previous trends. Candidates should check the official AIMA website (https://mat.aima.in/) for updates.
| Event |
Tentative Date |
| Last Date for PBT Online Registration |
Early February 2026 |
| Availability of PBT Admit Card |
Mid-February 2026 |
| PBT Test Date |
Third Week of February 2026 |
| Last Date for CBT Online Registration |
Mid-February 2026 |
| Availability of CBT Admit Card |
Mid-February 2026 |
| CBT Test Date |
Last Week of February 2026 |
| Availability of MAT February 2026 Score |
By 2nd Week of March 2026 |
MAT Cut-off 2026
Based on MAT score, the
colleges under MAT screen students for further selection rounds. Clearing the MAT cut-off is crucial because unless a certain minimum score is achieved, the candidate will not get a call for an interview. Every institute determines its cut-off based on factors like their ranking, quality of education, programmes, number of test-takers, and exam difficulty level.
Post the written exam, applicants are evaluated based on their MAT test score, academic record, work experience, and other criteria before being called for the GD/PI rounds by affiliated institutes.
MAT Cut-off List of Reputed B-Schools
Here are the approximate cut-off scores of top management colleges based on previous sessions. The cut-offs for MAT 2026 are expected to be on similar lines.
| Institute |
MAT Cut-off |
| Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship (XIME), Bangalore |
600+ |
| Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad |
600+ |
| PSG Institute of Management, Coimbatore |
650+ |
| Amity Business School, Noida |
500+ |
| Alliance School of Business, Alliance University, Bangalore |
600+ |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow |
650+ |
| SCMS Cochin School of Business, Cochin |
400+ |
| Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies (KIAMS), Harihar |
600+ |
| M S Ramaiah Institute of Management, Bangalore |
550+ |
Other Colleges
Here is the list of other colleges and their approximate cut-offs based on the composite score:
| Institute |
MAT Cut-Off |
| Durgadevi Saraf Institute of Management Studies (DSIMS), Mumbai |
600+ |
| SIES College of Management Studies, Mumbai |
650+ |
| Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), Greater Noida |
600+ |
| MET Institute of Management, Mumbai |
500+ |
| Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore |
600+ |
Admission Process of MAT-accepting Institutes
Different colleges have different criteria for selecting candidates. Generally, it includes the
MAT score, candidate’s academic record, work experience in months (if any), quality of work experience, etc. The next steps after clearing the test cut-offs include Group Discussion/exercise, Written Ability Test, and Personal Interview rounds. This process generally varies from institute to institute. Some institutes have GDs based on current or abstract topics while others have an essay-writing round as well. Similarly, some institutes conduct case discussion rounds involving business/management case studies and related scenarios. Hence, you must check the official sites of the respective colleges to learn about their admission process.
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