MAT 2027 · 4 sessions a year (Feb · May · Sep · Dec)

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  • Conducted by: All India Management Association (AIMA)
  • Mode: Paper-Based Test (PBT), Computer-Based Test (CBT), Internet-Based Test (IBT)
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MAT raw score vs percentile

Raw scoreCompositePercentile
115+750–80099+
100–114700–74995–98
90–99650–69990–94
75–89600–64980–89
60–74550–59970–79
50–59500–54960–69
40–49450–49950–59
30–39400–44940–49
Below 30Below 400Below 40

Cetking analysis — indicative, not an official table.

Attempts vs percentile

PercentileExpected attempts
99.99120+
99.9120+
99.5110
99100
95100
9090
8580
8075
7070
6060
5050

At least 25 attempts in each of the four merit sections (Language, Math, Logic, Data) with minimum 90% accuracy is a safe target for high percentiles; 100 attempts at 90% accuracy beats 120 attempts at 70%.

Indicative cutoffs (Cetking analysis)

CAP All-India seats

CollegeLocationAI seats%ile
JBIMS MMSMumbai1899.99
Sydenham PGDM/MMSMumbai2799.97
KJ SomaiyaMarked "Not Accepting CET" on the page———
WelingkarMumbai1899.93
SIESCOMSNavi Mumbai599.94
N L DalmiaMarked "Not Accepting CET" on the page———
Xavier’s Inst of MgmtMumbai399.77
METMumbai2798.56
ChetanaMumbai1899.19
IES, MumbaiMumbai998.46
ThakurMumbai597.47
Lala LajpatraiMumbai1197.99
Rizvi Inst of MgmtMumbai597.01
Vivekanand (VES)Mumbai596.85
RodriguesMumbai398.92
Alkesh Dinesh ModiMumbai1895.63
St. FrancisMumbai595.53
Bharti VidyapeethMumbai1892.61
AtharvaMumbai1888.79
VidyalankarMumbai1888.75
PUMBAPune2799.69
Shree C.E.Society’s Indira Inst of MgmtPune3696.31
Indira College of Engineering & Management, PunePune989.91
Sinhgad Technical Education society’s Sinhgad Inst of Mgmt, Vadgaon (Budruk)Pune9078.09
Neville Wadia Inst of Mgmt Studies & ResearchPune990.35
Indira Global Business School, ParanwadiPune992.73
Shri Ramdeobaba college of Eng & MgmtNagpur1888.75
Dept of Business mgmt, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur UniversityNagpur983.02
Dhananjayrao Gadgil Institute of Co-operative mgmtNagpur464.5
Dr. Ambedkar Dept of Mgmt Studies and Research, NagpurNagpur3667.11

Indicative — based on Cetking analysis; confirm with each institute.

MAT exam guide

Conducted by AIMA; accepted by 500+ B-schools; four sessions a year (Feb, May, Sep, Dec); PBT, CBT and IBT modes; score valid one year.

Eligibility
  • Degree: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university
  • Age limit: None
  • Attempt limit: None
  • Final year students: Eligible; admission provisional until degree proof
  • Minimum percentage for mat: None set by AIMA (B-schools apply their own, often 50% General / 45% Reserved per AICTE)
Registration & fees

Register at mat.aima.in

  1. Create login with email and mobile
  2. Fill personal, academic (from Class 10) and work details
  3. Choose test mode(s)
  4. Choose institutes to receive scores (up to 5 free with one mode, 7 with two modes)
  5. Pay online (card, net banking, UPI)
  6. Keep receipt and form copy for B-school document checks

Fees

  • Dual mode: ₹3,800
  • Single mode: ₹2,100–₹2,200

As of 2026 session (page). Re-check fees and dates on the official bulletin for each session.

Maharashtra CAP rule

MAT is accepted only for All India (AI) seats in Maharashtra MBA/MMS colleges; CAP registration, document verification, option form and allotment rounds are compulsory.

Accepted sessions for CAP 2027

  • September 2026
  • December 2026
  • February 2027
  • May 2027

Accepted sessions for CAP 2026

  • September 2025
  • December 2025
  • February 2026
  • May 2026

Expected from earlier CAP trends — confirm with the CET Cell CAP brochure. CAT/CMAT candidates often dominate AI lists; MAT works best for mid and upper-mid colleges.

Admit card
  1. AIMA MAT portal → Download Admit Card
  2. Enter registration number and date of birth / email
  3. Save PDF and print two copies
  4. Paste a passport photo (same as registration)

Check on the card

  • Name matches photo ID
  • Roll number
  • Mode
  • Centre address
  • Slot time
Exam day: dos & don’ts

Reach the centre 90 minutes before; the gate closes 30 minutes before the test.

Carry

  • Two admit card copies
  • Original photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport or PAN)
  • Two blue/black ballpoint pens (PBT)

Not allowed

  • Mobile phones
  • Smartwatches
  • Calculators
  • Health bands
  • Digital car keys

Tips

  • PBT: shade OMR circles fully
  • CBT: learn Review / Save & Next before starting
  • Raise your hand for technical problems
GK tie-break

GK is not in the percentile but breaks ties between equal composite scores and is used by some institutes in PI.

Actual question papers

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Sample questions

Q1 · Arithmetic: averages

The half of the average value of three number is 20. The second number is thrice the third number and first number is twice the second number. What is the sum of smallest and largest number?

  • A 68
  • B 56
  • C 84
  • D 96
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Answer: C · 84

Half average 20 ⇒ average 40 ⇒ sum 120. Third z, second 3z, first 6z ⇒ 10z = 120 ⇒ z = 12. Largest 72 + smallest 12 = 84.

Q2 · Arithmetic: time, speed & distance

If a train runs at 50 km/hr, it reaches 60 minutes earlier than its schedule time at its destination but if it runs at 8.33 m/s it reaches at its destination 300 minutes late, find the correct time for the train to complete its journey.

  • A 10 hours
  • B 6.5 hours
  • C 7.44 hours
  • D 13.3 hours
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Answer: A · 10 hours

8.33 m/s = 30 km/h. 50(T−1) = 30(T+5) ⇒ 20T = 200 ⇒ T = 10 hours.

Q3 · Arithmetic: averages / ages

Average age of a nuclear family of 4 members, five years ago was 12 years. On including age of the boy from neighbourhood, the present average age is 15 years. What is the present age of the boy from the neighbourhood?

  • A 17
  • B 9
  • C 7
  • D 12
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Answer: C · 7

Family 5 years ago 48 ⇒ now 68. Five people at average 15 = 75 ⇒ boy = 7.

Q4 · Arithmetic: ratios

A bag contains 25-paise, 50-paise and 1-rupee coins in the ratio 4:2:5. If the total value of all the coins in the bag is Rs. 770, then find the value of all the 25 paise and 50 paise coins in the bag.

  • A Rs. 220
  • B Rs. 70
  • C Rs. 110
  • D Rs. 140
Show answer
Answer: A · Rs. 220

Value ratio 1:1:5 (total 7) ⇒ one part 110 ⇒ 25p + 50p = 220.

Q5 · Arithmetic: time & work

In 15 days, 9 women and 15 girls can reap a field. In what time could 15 women and 16 girls reap the same field, assuming 3 women can do as much work as 4 girls?

  • A 10.5 days
  • B 25 days
  • C 11.25 days
  • D 20 days
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Answer: C · 11.25 days

1 woman = 4/3 girl ⇒ 27 girls × 15 = 36 girls × D ⇒ D = 11.25 days.

Q6 · Reasoning: direction sense

Aman walks 1 km towards East and then he turns to South and walks 5 km. Again he turns to East and walks 2 km, after this he turns to North and walks 9 km. Now, how far is he from his starting point?

  • A 3 km
  • B 4 km
  • C 7 km
  • D 5 km
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Answer: D · 5 km

East 3 km, net North 4 km ⇒ √(9+16) = 5 km.

Q7 · Reasoning: alphabet series

What should come in place of question mark (?) in the following series? X U S P N K ?

  • A I
  • B M
  • C L
  • D Q
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Answer: A · I

Steps alternate −3, −2: X→U→S→P→N→K→I.

Q8 · Verbal: summary

Choose the option that best captures the essence of the text. "Some decisions will be fairly obvious 'no brainers'. Your bank account is low, but you have a two-week vacation coming up and you want to get away to someplace warm to relax with your family. Will you accept your in-laws' offer of free use of their Florida beachfront condo? Sure. You like your employer and feel ready to move forward in your career. Will you step in for your boss for three weeks while she attends a professional development course? Of course."

  • A Some decisions are obvious under certain circumstances. You may, for example, readily accept a relative's offer of free holiday accommodation or step in for your boss when she is away
  • B Easy decisions are called "no-brainers" because they do not require any cerebral activity. Examples such as accepting free holiday accommodation abound in our lives
  • C Some decisions are no-brainers. You need not think when making them. Examples are condo offers from in-laws and job offers from bosses when your bank account is low or your boss is away
  • D Accepting an offer from in-laws when you are short on funds and want a holiday is a no-brainer. Another no-brainer is taking the boss's job when she is away
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Answer: A · Some decisions are obvious under certain circumstances. You may, for example, readily accept a relative's offer of free holiday accommodation or step in for your boss when she is away

A keeps both the idea (decisions obvious in certain situations) and both examples; others distort or narrow it.

Q9 · Data sufficiency

A positive number is exactly divisible by 4 and 3 both. What is that number? I. It is greater than 15. II. It is less than 14.

  • A Statement I alone is sufficient
  • B Statement II alone is sufficient
  • C Both statements together are needed
  • D Neither statement is sufficient
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Answer: B · Statement II alone is sufficient

Divisible by 12; less than 14 ⇒ only 12. Statement II alone suffices.

Q10 · Verbal: fill in the blank

The individual ______ of international student mobility are well known.

  • A benefits
  • B temper
  • C energy
  • D position
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Answer: A · benefits

"Benefits" fits meaning and grammar.

Q11 · Grammar: fill in the blanks

A well-known chef, started his career ______ the age of 15 when the prodigy ______ cooking under Eric Ripert at the iconic New York restaurant.

  • A in, has begun
  • B to, have begin
  • C on, begin
  • D at, began
Show answer
Answer: D · at, began

"At the age of"; simple past "began".

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