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

The minimum marks required for MBA from Thakur Institute of Management Studies and Research (TIMSR) varies depending on the entrance exam. The required MAT percentiles are 90th for Marketing, 85th for Finance, 80th for Operations, 75th for Systems, and 70th for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
TIMSR uses entrance exams (CAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA, MAH CET, MHT CET), merit, and personal evaluations for selection. The minimum MAT percentile varies by specialization:
- Marketing: 90th percentile
- Finance: 85th percentile
- Operations: 80th percentile
- Systems: 75th percentile
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation: 70
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Yes, MAT score valid for MAH CET counselling for MBA/MMS. Candidates can apply for admission to Maharashtra MBA colleges by registering for the CAP round under non-MAH CET category. MAH CET CAP is conducted in July-August, every year.
MAT cut off is not the only criteria for MBA admission. Candidates have to appear for Personal Interview and Group Discussion conducted by the institutes for final selection. Those who do not clear this round are not selected for admission.
Yes, you could take admission to the MBA course with a MAT percentile of 70 if u belong to the General AI category. For this category, the IISWBM MAT cutoff 2025 required was 70 for the MBA in Human Resource Management course.
In 2024, the cutoff for the MBA in Public Systems was also 70
MAT exam duration is 120 minutes or 2 hours. Candidates have to solve 150 questions in the given time limit. There is no sectional time limit in MAT.
MAT exam is held multiple times in a year. There are four MAT phases- February, May, August and December. In each of these months, the exam is conducted at least twice – 1 PBT and 1 CBT.
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