The MAT (Management Aptitude Test) is conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) as a gateway for admission into various MBA and PGDM programs across India. One of the most crucial elements in MAT-based admissions is the cut-off — the minimum score or percentile that candidates must achieve to qualify for selection rounds or get shortlisted by participating colleges.
Although specifics for MAT 2026 will be released after the exam, based on historical trends. Approximate MAT 2026 cut-offs for general category candidates for top and reputed colleges may range between the following listed below in the table.
Category
Expected Percentile Cut Off Range
Remarks
General
85 – 95+ percentile
Highly competitive colleges
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
70 – 85 percentile
Slightly relaxed cut-off
SC/ST
50 – 70 percentile
Relaxed category cut-offs
EWS
Economically weaker section
PwD
Persons With Disability
Tier-2 and Tier-3 colleges have correspondingly lower cut-offs as they tend to focus more on good scores rather than very high percentiles.
Q1. Who sets the MAT 2026 cut offs?
Ans. MAT cut offs are set by individual MBA/PGDM colleges accepting MAT scores, based on their seat availability, competition, and category reservations.
Q2. Is there a single national-level MAT cut off?
Ans. No, MAT does not have a centralized cut off. Each institute independently declares its cut off for admissions.
Q3. What is the typical general category cut off percentile for top MBA colleges?
Ans. Top colleges often set the cut off in the range of 85 to 95 percentile for the general category.
Q4. Do MAT cut offs differ based on reservation categories?
Ans. Yes, reserve category candidates like SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD typically have relaxed cut-offs compared to the general category.
Q5. How can candidates use MAT cut off trends during preparation?
Ans. Candidates should analyze previous years’ cut off trends to set their target percentile and tailor their preparation to clear both sectional and overall cut offs.
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