The MAT Accepting Colleges 2026 list includes management institutes that use MAT scores for MBA and PGDM admissions. According to AIMA, 600+ B-Schools across India accept MAT scores. The official participating institute list is organised zone-wise and includes institutes across North, South, East and West India.
Candidates who appeared for the MAT September 2026 PBT today can use the participating B-School list to start shortlisting colleges before the MAT score is released. However, accepting a MAT score does not mean that every institute has the same cutoff, admission criteria or programme eligibility.
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MAT Accepting Colleges 2026: Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam | MAT 2026 |
| Conducting Body | AIMA |
| Participating B-Schools | 600+ |
| Accepted Score | MAT Score |
| Programmes | MBA/PGDM and management programmes |
| Institutes | Private Universities, B-Schools and Management Institutes |
| Selection | Institute-specific |
| Cutoff | Varies by institute |
| Application | Candidates may need to apply separately to institutes |
AIMA's official participating B-School database should be checked before applying because the participating institute list and individual admission requirements can vary.
Top MAT Accepting Colleges 2026
The following are among the notable institutes currently listed by AIMA as MAT participating B-Schools. This is not a ranking, and candidates should check the individual institute's admission notification before applying.
| Institute | City |
| Birla Institute of Management Technology | Greater Noida |
| Jagan Institute of Management Studies | New Delhi |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management | Noida |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management | Lucknow |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management | Jaipur |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management | Indore |
| New Delhi Institute of Management | New Delhi |
| Delhi School of Business | New Delhi |
| Chitkara University | Rajpura |
| Christ University – School of Business and Management | Bengaluru |
| Amrita School of Business | Coimbatore |
| Alliance School of Business, Alliance University | Bengaluru |
| Institute of Public Enterprise | Hyderabad |
| Indus Business Academy | Bengaluru |
| MS Ramaiah Institute of Management | Bengaluru |
| PES University | Bengaluru |
| Jain University | Bengaluru |
| NITK School of Management | Surathkal |
| SCMS Cochin School of Business | Kochi |
| Suryadatta Institute of Management | Pune |
These institutes appear in AIMA's current participating B-School database.
MAT Accepting Colleges 2026: Region-wise List
AIMA's list covers institutes across different parts of India. Some examples from the current database are given below.
| Region | MAT Accepting Colleges |
| North | BIMTECH, JIMS, Jaipuria Institute of Management, NDIM, Delhi School of Business |
| South | Christ University, Amrita School of Business, PES University, MS Ramaiah Institute of Management |
| West | Suryadatta Institute of Management, MIT World Peace University, International Institute of Management Studies |
| East | Birla Global University, Calcutta Business School, Development Management Institute |
| Central | Jaipuria Institute of Management Indore and other participating institutes |
Important: The official AIMA list is much larger than the examples shown above. Candidates should use the complete participating B-School database while making their final shortlist.
MAT Colleges 2026: Expected Cutoff
There is no single MAT cutoff applicable to all participating colleges. The expected percentile can vary considerably depending on the institute, programme, applicant pool and admission cycle.
For example, the initial September 2026 analysis places some commonly considered MAT colleges in the following indicative percentile ranges. These should be treated as expected ranges, not official 2026 cutoffs.
| College | Indicative MAT Cutoff/Percentile |
| Amity University Noida | 90+ |
| Christ University Bangalore | 80–90 |
| BIMTECH Noida | 80–90 |
| SIES College of Management Studies | 80–90 |
| JIMS Rohini | 80–90 |
| Indus Business Academy Bangalore | 80–90 |
| IMS Ghaziabad | 80–90 |
| Institute of Public Enterprise Hyderabad | 80–90 |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida | 80–90 |
| New Delhi Institute of Management | 80–85 |
| Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management | 80–85 |
| IES MCRC Mumbai | 80–85 |
| ITM Business School Navi Mumbai | 80–85 |
How to Choose Colleges Accepting MAT Score?
Candidates should not shortlist an MBA college only because it accepts MAT. The MAT percentile requirement, programme, fees, placement record, location, accreditation, admission process and selection criteria should be compared before submitting an application. Some institutes may also conduct additional selection rounds such as a personal interview, group discussion or written assessment depending on their admission policy.
What After MAT September 2026 PBT?
Candidates who appeared for the September PBT today can begin preparing a shortlist while waiting for the scorecard. AIMA expects the September 2026 MAT score to be available by the last week of September 2026. The next MAT September CBT is scheduled for September 20, 2026, while registration for the CBT closes on September 14.
Candidates should also remember that MAT participation and admission are separate processes. A college being listed as a MAT participating institute does not automatically guarantee admission at a particular percentile. Candidates must meet the institute's eligibility and selection requirements and apply within its admission timeline.
MAT Accepting Colleges 2026 FAQs
Ques. How many colleges accept MAT scores in 2026?AIMA states that MAT scores are accepted by more than 600 B-Schools across India.
Ques. Does every MAT college have the same cutoff?No. MAT cutoffs vary by institute, programme and admission cycle.
Ques. Can I apply to MAT accepting colleges before the result?This depends on the individual institute's admission schedule. Candidates should check the respective college's application deadline.
Ques. Is BIMTECH accepting MAT scores?Yes. Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida, is included in AIMA's current MAT participating B-School list.
Ques. Is JIMS Rohini accepting MAT scores?Yes. Jagan Institute of Management Studies, New Delhi, appears in AIMA's participating B-School list.
Ques. Is Jaipuria Institute of Management accepting MAT scores?Yes. AIMA's current list includes Jaipuria Institute of Management campuses in Noida, Lucknow, Jaipur and Indore.
Ques. When will MAT September 2026 scores be released?AIMA states that the September 2026 MAT score is expected to be available by the last week of September 2026. |
