MAT Eligibility Criteria 2023: Qualifying Marks, Age Limit, Number of Attempts, and Reservation Criteria

MAT Eligibility Criteria 2023 has been specified in detail by AIMA, the exam conducting body. As per MAT Eligibility Criteria 2023, candidates must have completed their graduation in any discipline from a recognized university. Also, candidates in their final year of graduation are eligible to apply for MAT 2023 exam.

Direct Link to Fill MAT 2023 Application Form

There is no specific age limit to register for MAT 2023. AIMA has released MAT 2023 Application forms for the Feb session. Click Here to Apply for MAT 2023
MAT exam is conducted by AIMA for admission to MBA/PGDM courses offered by renowned B-schools across the country. Candidates are given the option to choose 5 colleges while filling MAT 2023 application form.
All the participating colleges and institutes have their own set of eligibility criteria for admission, so the candidates are advised to be careful while choosing colleges during MAT registration process. Check MAT Score Accepting Institutes

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MAT Eligibility Criteria 2023
MAT Reservation Policy 2023
MAT Eligibility Criteria for Admission
MAT Eligibility for Top Institutes
4.1 Northern India
4.2 Southern India
4.3 Eastern India
4.4 Western India
MAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria for IBT Mode
Frequently Asked Questions

MAT Eligibility Criteria

MAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates are required to read the details about MAT eligibility criteria 2023 before filling the application form. Given below are the eligibility criteria that the candidate should adhere to to qualify for MAT 2023.

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 MAT entrance exam
	Candidates who are in their final year of graduation are eligible to apply for MAT 2023 exam
Age Limit	No upper age limit specified by AIMA to appear for MAT 2023
Minimum Marks	No minimum percentage specified for taking the exam. However, every institute has its own minimum percentage requirement for admission.
Minimum Marks	In the case of grades or CGPA, the percentage of marks calculation will be based on a procedure certified by the respective Institute in accordance with the participating management institute’s eligibility criteria.
Number of Attempts	No bar on the number of attempts for MAT exam, thus the candidate can take the examination as many times as they want till they succeed.
Work Experience	No minimum work experience required for taking MAT 2023

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MAT Reservation Criteria

MAT 2023 Reservation Criteria

Category	Minimum Percentage
Scheduled Caste	15%
Scheduled Tribe	7.5%
OBC	27%
PH Candidates	3%

The candidate should note that the All India Management Association has fixed the channel of reservation which is the same as that of last year’s examination. Aspirants have to secure the minimum cut off score on the basis of which they will be shortlisted and eventually will proceed further to the next rounds of interview.

MAT Eligibility Criteria for Admission

MAT Eligibility Criteria for Admission to MBA Colleges

AIMA does not specify the eligibility criteria for admission to various MBA colleges. All participating colleges have their own eligibility criteria for admission. Candidates are required to go through these before applying for admission based on MAT 2023:

At least 50% to 60% marks would be required in graduation
Professional degree holders may be given some relaxations
Women candidates may be given weightage.
Candidates with work experience may be given more weightage
Academic performance in classes X and XII may be given more weightage.

MAT Eligibility for Top Institutes

MAT Eligibility Criteria for Top Institutes

Northern India

College/Institute	Eligibility Criteria
Jaipuria Institute of Management	Graduation in any stream with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45 % for SC/ST) Students in their final year may also apply
CHRIST University	50% or above in aggregate in bachelor’s Candidates in final degree examinations are also eligible Composite score of 500 or above in MAT
Fortune Institute of International Business	50% or above in graduation Final year candidates may also apply
Asia Pacific Institute of Management	Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from any recognized University Candidates in the final year may also apply

Southern India

College/Institute	Eligibility Criteria
AIMS School of Business	50% or above in graduation 60 percentiles in MAT Individuals with a minimum of 1-year work experience will be preferred.
Alliance School of Business	Bachelor’s with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) A high score in MAT
GIBS Business School, Bangalore	Minimum 50% in graduation Final year students can also apply
MP Birla Institute of Management	Graduation with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) Good communication skills Work experience will be added advantage

Eastern India

College/Institute	Eligibility Criteria
Birla School of Management, Bhubaneswar	Graduate with a valid MAT score
IMS Business School, Kolkata	Valid MAT score Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university
DMI, Patna	Minimum 3 years bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/DA candidates) Valid MAT score
Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan , Kolkata	Graduation with a minimum 50% aggregate Final year students can also apply

Western India

College/Institute	Eligibility Criteria
CHRIST University, Mumbai	50% marks in graduation Candidates in the final year may also apply but should have 50% or above in all semester Composite score of 500 or above in MAT
Faculty of Management Studies, Rajasthan	Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA (45% FOR SC/ST)
Raipur Institute of Technology, Chattisgarh	Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks for general (45% for SC/ST and OBC) Final year students may also apply
ITM University, Chattisgarh	Graduation with 50% marks Valid MAT score

MAT Eligibility for IBT Mode

MAT Eligibility for IBT Mode 2023

The candidate has to meet the minimum eligibility criteria to appear for MAT Internet-Based Test.

Computer Requirements: A computer system with a webcam to capture images.
Local server or Cache proxy in order to store test delivery information and temporarily storing candidate results.
Operating System: Windows 8.1 and Windows 10
Browsers: Prefer using Microsoft Internet Explorer
Internet connection: Broadband internet connection of speed 4Mbps and Upload speed of 1Mbps. A separate device for LAN and internet is advised rather than an integrated device.

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MAT Eligibility FAQs

MAT Eligibility Criteria 2023 FAQs

Ques. What are the reservation criteria for SC category candidates for MAT 2023?

Ans. The minimum reservation criteria for SC category candidates is set as 15%.

Ques. I have 2 years of work experience; will that be beneficial for me while appearing for MAT 2023?

Ans. No, work experience holds minimum weightage when it comes to eligibility criteria, thus whether the candidate is fresher or working professional, they will be given equal treatment.

Ques. Am I eligible to apply for MAT 2023 if I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Distance Learning?

Ans. Yes, you are allowed to apply. Provided, the university must be government approved and you should fall under the eligibility norms of MAT 2023.

Ques. Can I appear for both Paper-based and Internet-Based MAT examinations?

Ans. Yes, the candidate can appear for any form of examination or rather all considering that he falls under the minimum eligibility criteria.

Ques. What is the minimum age limit for MAT 2023?

Ans. AIMA has not defined any specific age limit for the candidate who will appear for MAT 2023.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College

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MAT Eligibility Criteria 2023: Qualifying Marks, Age Limit, Number of Attempts, and Reservation Criteria

MAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria

MAT 2023 Reservation Criteria

MAT Eligibility Criteria for Admission to MBA Colleges