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Is MAT Good For MBA? A Popular MBA entrance exam, the Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is held every year, multiple times for all the candidates who want to study for the MBA courses and PGDM courses. The examination is accepted by more than 600+ MBA colleges in India. It is one of the most desired exams by most candidates compared to other exams such as CAT, XAT, SNAP, CMAT and several others. But why is MAT good for an MBA? If you are also one of the candidates with this question, then you are at the right place! Check this blog post to get all the information you need.
Reasons Why is MAT Good for MBA Aspirants
Below are some of the reasons why the MAT exam is a good option for the MBA course. Have a look at all the reasons:
📝 Top B-schools accept MAT scorecards
MAT scorecard gets universal recognition from some of the top B-schools which is one of the key advantages of all the candidates appearing for this exam. It is said that more than 600 colleges accept this scorecard, making it one of the largest entrance exams in India.
📝 Easy from other Entrance Exams
The MAT exam is comparatively easier than the other MBA entrance exams such as CAT, IIFT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, SNAP and several other exams.
📝 MAT is conducted multiple times in a year
The MAT exam is conducted multiple times a year as compared to other MBA entrance exams. On the other hand, exams like CAT, SNAP, XAT and others are held only once a year. The MAT exam is the only one which is held in February, March, September and December. With this, the candidates get multiple opportunities to apply and take the exam. However, they have only one chance to appear for the exam.
📝 Conducted in various modes
The MAT exam is conducted in several modes, including: Computer-based tests, Paper-based tests and internet-based tests. This allows the candidates who are not comfortable with the technology (computers) to take the exam in a pen-and-paper format.
Eligibility Criteria for MAT
The eligibility criteria for the MAT exam have been put out on the official website of the conducting website, which is, the All India Management Association (AIMA). As per the official website, below mentioned is the eligibility criteria, based on which the candidate will be allowed to take the MAT exam.
- The candidates must have earned a minimum of 50 – 60 per cent marks during their Bachelor’s course.
- Candidates with professional degree holders will be given relaxations.
- Candidates who hold work experience will be given more weightage during the admission process.
- Women candidates will also be given more weightage.
- Based on the academic performance of the candidates in their Class 10 and 12 will be given weightage.
Keep a note that this eligibility criterion will vary from college to college during their admission process.
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FAQs
Yes, the MAT exam is worth taking as its scorecard is one of the most valuable in some of the top MBA colleges in India. Therefore, the maximum number of candidates in India opt to take this exam.
No, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) doesn’t accept the MAT scorecard.
These are some of the colleges in which you can get admission if you fall in the 70 percentile category: Jaipuria, Lucknow, New Delhi Institute of Management, New Delhi, AIMS Institute, Bangalore, Institute of Management, Christ University and the list goes on.
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