What is the selection process for MBA and what is the minimum MAT percentile required?

The MBA selection process at Thakur Institute of Management Studies and Research (TIMSR) is based on merit and entrance exams. The eligibility criteria for admission to the TIMSR MBA programme is a minimum of 50% aggregate marks for graduation from a recognised university. The selection process in
TIMSR's MBA selection process combines entrance exams (CAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA, MAH CET, MHT CET) with merit and personal evaluations. The minimum MAT percentile varies by specialization:
- Marketing: 90th percentile
- Finance: 85th percentile
- Operations: 80th percentile
- Systems: 75th percentile
- Entrepreneurship
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