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.

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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