Accepting Colleges and Courses

The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) for admission to MBA and related management programmes at participating business schools. AIMA states that MAT scores are accepted by more than 600 business schools across India.

Candidates can explore institutions across different regions and compare their programmes, fees, eligibility requirements, admission processes and placement information. The acceptance of MAT scores should always be confirmed for the specific programme and admission cycle.

MAT 2026 Participating Colleges: Selected List

The following institutes appear in AIMA's participating B-school directory.

College / Institute	City	State
Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH)	Greater Noida	Uttar Pradesh
Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS)	New Delhi	Delhi
Delhi School of Business	New Delhi	Delhi
Apeejay School of Management	New Delhi	Delhi
Fortune Institute of International Business (FIIB)	New Delhi	Delhi
Jaipuria Institute of Management	Noida	Uttar Pradesh
GL Bajaj Institute of Management and Research	Greater Noida	Uttar Pradesh
Galgotias University	Greater Noida	Uttar Pradesh
Sharda University	Greater Noida	Uttar Pradesh
International Institute of Management Studies (IIMS)	Pune	Maharashtra
Pune Institute of Business Management (PIBM)	Pune	Maharashtra
MIT World Peace University	Pune	Maharashtra
Jaipuria Institute of Management	Jaipur	Rajasthan
ASBM University	Bhubaneswar	Odisha
Birla Global University	Bhubaneswar	Odisha
KIIT School of Management	Bhubaneswar	Odisha
Calcutta Business School	Kolkata	West Bengal
Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna	Patna	Bihar
ABBS School of Management	Bengaluru	Karnataka
Alliance School of Business, Alliance University	Bengaluru	Karnataka
Amrita School of Business	Coimbatore	Tamil Nadu
Christ University – School of Business and Management	Bengaluru	Karnataka
Institute of Public Enterprise	Hyderabad	Telangana
Dhruva College of Management	Hyderabad	Telangana

The list is intended as a starting point for research. Check AIMA's live directory and the institute's official website before applying.

MAT Accepting Colleges by Region

1. North India

Candidates looking for management education in Delhi NCR and nearby cities can research BIMTECH, JIMS, Delhi School of Business, Apeejay School of Management, FIIB, Jaipuria Institute of Management, GL Bajaj and Galgotias University.

Compare the specific MBA or PGDM programme, eligibility criteria, tuition fees, location and published placement information before deciding where to apply.

2. West India

Options listed by AIMA include International Institute of Management Studies, Pune Institute of Business Management, MIT World Peace University and Jaipuria Institute of Management's Jaipur and Indore campuses.

Candidates should compare the programme curriculum, specialisation options, admission criteria and career opportunities at each institute.

3. East India

Candidates can explore ASBM University, Birla Global University, KIIT School of Management, Calcutta Business School and Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna, among other listed institutions.

Review the programme structure, accreditation or recognition, fee details and admission requirements before submitting an application.

4. South India

AIMA's participating B-school directory includes ABBS School of Management, Alliance School of Business, Amrita School of Business, Christ University's School of Business and Management, and the Institute of Public Enterprise.

Confirm that the specific campus and programme you choose accepts the MAT score for your intended admission year.

How to Choose a MAT Accepting College

Candidates should compare colleges on the basis of programme recognition, curriculum, total fees, location, internship opportunities, industry exposure and placement reports. Check both the institute's eligibility criteria and the minimum MAT score or percentile it requires, if specified.

Important: AIMA cautions candidates to verify programme recognition and score acceptance directly with the relevant institution. An institute's appearance in a participating directory should not be treated as a guarantee that every programme it offers accepts MAT scores.

Official Website

Visit the AIMA Participating B-Schools directory to explore listed colleges, locations and institute websites. Candidates should also check the relevant college's official admission page for programme-specific requirements.

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The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is used by participating business schools for admission to MBA and allied management programmes. The courses available through MAT depend on the institute, the admission year and the programme's eligibility requirements.

Candidates can explore general management programmes as well as specialised courses in areas such as Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, Business Analytics, Operations, International Business and FinTech.

MAT itself is an entrance examination, not a degree programme. Candidates must apply separately to the business schools and courses they want to pursue.

MAT 2026 Courses: Major Programme Types

Programme Type	What It Covers
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	Broad management knowledge across business functions
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)	Industry-oriented management education with core subjects and electives
MBA in Business Analytics	Data interpretation, analytics and business decision-making
PGDM in FinTech	Financial services, technology and digital finance
MBA / PGDM in Marketing	Branding, market research, sales, consumer behaviour and digital marketing
MBA / PGDM in Finance	Corporate finance, investment, banking and financial analysis
MBA / PGDM in Human Resource Management	Recruitment, talent development, HR strategy and organisational behaviour
MBA / PGDM in Operations and Supply Chain	Logistics, operations, process management and supply chains
MBA / PGDM in International Business	International trade, global strategy and cross-border business

The table outlines common management programme categories. It is not a list of courses available at every MAT-participating institution.

1. MBA and General Management

A general MBA provides broad management education across areas such as marketing, finance, human resources, operations, economics and strategy. It can be suitable for graduates seeking management careers across different industries.

Candidates should compare the core curriculum, elective options, internship arrangements and admission requirements of the institutes offering the programme.

2. PGDM Programmes

The Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) is offered by various management institutes that participate in the MAT process. The curriculum generally combines foundational management subjects, practical projects, internships and elective specialisations.

For example, Delhi School of Business lists a PGDM (General) programme and a PGDM (FinTech) programme on its official website. Its general programme includes specialisation areas such as Marketing, Accounting and Finance, Human Resources, Analytics and Operations, and International Business.

Candidates should verify the current programme details, recognition and admission requirements directly with the institute.

3. Marketing Management

Marketing programmes cover customer behaviour, product and brand management, sales, distribution, market research and marketing strategy. Depending on the institute, electives may also include digital marketing, social media marketing and marketing analytics.

These courses may suit candidates interested in brand management, sales, digital marketing, advertising, market research or business development.

4. Finance and FinTech

Finance programmes cover business finance, financial analysis, investment concepts, banking and financial markets. FinTech-focused programmes combine financial services with emerging technologies and digital financial systems.

For example, Delhi School of Business lists a PGDM (FinTech) programme. Candidates should review its official curriculum and eligibility requirements to determine whether it suits their career objectives.

5. Human Resource Management

Human Resource Management programmes focus on employee recruitment, performance management, training, organisational behaviour and talent strategy. The coursework may also cover compensation, HR analytics, leadership and employee engagement.

These programmes may be relevant for students interested in human resources, talent acquisition, learning and development, or organisational consulting.

6. Business Analytics and Data-Driven Management

Business Analytics programmes combine management education with the use of data for planning and decision-making. Depending on the curriculum, subjects may include business statistics, analytical tools, data visualisation, forecasting and research methods.

Candidates interested in analytics roles should review the programme's technical content, software exposure and opportunities for practical projects before applying.

7. Operations and Supply Chain Management

Operations-focused management courses cover supply chains, logistics, process efficiency, inventory planning, quality management and project operations.

These programmes may suit candidates looking towards operations management, procurement, logistics, supply chain planning and process improvement.

8. International Business

International Business programmes explore global markets, international trade, cross-border management, global supply chains and international marketing.

Candidates interested in international roles should review the institute's curriculum, exchange opportunities and industry exposure rather than relying on the course title alone.

How to Select a Course Through MAT 2026

Before applying, candidates should assess their career goals, academic background and preferred industry. They should also compare programme eligibility, course structure, tuition fees, internship opportunities and published placement outcomes.

Some institutes may accept MAT scores for particular programmes but use different entrance examinations or selection methods for others. Candidates must verify score acceptance and complete separate programme applications where required.

Official Website for MAT 2026 Courses

Use the AIMA Participating B-Schools directory to discover institutions accepting MAT scores. For programme details, visit each institute's official website. Candidates can also review the Delhi School of Business programme page for an example of MBA-related PGDM course options.

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