MAT (Management Aptitude Test) is commonly accepted for MBA programs in India, and it is mentioned that IPS Business School accepts MAT scores. However, for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the acceptance of MAT scores, specific eligibility criteria, and any changes in admissio
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No, MAT is not required for MBA at IPS Business School. They accept scores from a variety of entrance exams, including:
- CAT (Common Admission Test)
- CMAT (Common Management Aptitude Test)
- XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)
- ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions)
- MAT (Management Aptitude Test)
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The last day to register for MAT 2026 is March 2. Candidates will be able to download the admit card for MAT 2026 exam on 5 March from the official website.
Standard books useful across these exams include Quantitative Aptitude by Arun Sharma or R.S. Aggarwal, Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation by Nishit Sinha, and Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis for building a strong vocabulary.
Candidates who have not appeared in any entrance test should have a Bachelor's Degree with at least 55% marks. They will have to give a written test: same as I-CET. Students have to qualify in Written Test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview for taking admission in MBA at Vignan's F
MAT mock test practice is essential but not enough. You will need to go through the MAT syllabus and understand the fundamentals of all topics, only then you'll be able to crack questions in mock test.
It is not compulsory to attempt MAT GK section as the score in not considered for percentile calculation but it is not recommended to skip it all together as it may dent your chances in colleges that look at candidates' sectional scores too.
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