Each MAT 2026 result carries a composite score of 200 to 800 along with a percentile score for MBA/PGDM admissions and reveals which MBA colleges will offer admission to candidates based on their MAT score. If your target is top MBA colleges that accept MAT scores, such as ISB&M or JAGSoM, this tab is for you with everything you need to know about result release dates, result download, score cutoffs, things to do after receiving your result, and more. Given that AIMA results are valid for a year and there are multiple rounds, even one strong attempt (600+) is enough to keep several options open. AIMA results are posted on the mat. aima.In about 15-20 minutes after each exam. Keep in mind that there are no raw scores, only normalized results.
You can expect the results of the February 2026 MAT exam by the last week of March 2026 (e.g. March 8 PBT results by March 25). Here is the procedure:
Visit mat.aima.in.
Click "MAT Results"—enter form number and DOB.
Download scorecard PDF (includes sectional/composite scores, percentile).
Print/save; AIMA emails confirmation.
Results will also be sent to the 5 colleges you selected, and there is no re-evaluation. If there are errors, the AIMA helpline must be called within 48 hours. You rank is compared to more than 3 lakh candidates and a 90+ percentile is a record.
Scores are distributed from a range of 200 to 800. The score percentile is your relative score to that of other candidates. Here are the basic figures:
800-700 (95-99 percentile): Top 5%—mat top MBA colleges like BIMTECH (cutoff 95+).
700-600 (80-95 percentile): Strong—XIME Bangalore, PSGIM (85-90 cutoff).
600-500 (60-80 percentile): Mid-tier—Jaipuria Noida, NDIM Delhi (70+).
Below 500: Explore 200+ other MBA colleges (50+ percentile).
2025 trends: Average score ~550; toppers score over 750. Based on (110+ attempts) AND 80% accuracy. AIMA’s predictor tools after a mock.
Scores accepted by the best MBA institutions that accept MAT have not be standardized across institutions, for example;
BIMTECH Greater Noida: 95+ percentile (NIRF 38).
JAGSoM Bangalore: 90-95 (strong placements, INR 9 LPA avg).
Jaipuria Noida: 85-90 (INR 14L, 95% placement).
XIME Bangalore: 80-85 (global tie-ups).
IPE Hyderabad: 75-80 (diverse specializations).
For lower-tier SIES Mumbai affiliates, expect 60+. Check the college sites for the selection criteria as formulated for the GD/PI, as the score is weighted at 50-70%.
Next Steps After Results
Post-download:
Apply/Wait: Colleges send a shortlist (2-4 weeks) via email; attend GD/PI/WAT.
Many Scores: Best one counts—retake (4/year) if needed.
Admission Rounds: Document verification, fee payment (INR 50K-2L initial). AIMA facilitates only; there's no centralized counselling.
Pro tip: 1-2 years of work experience builds your profile for a +10% edge. Check via Pagalguy forums.
Stay Ahead
Results drop session-wise— monitor mat.aima.in. Check the Syllabus section for mastery, Dates for timelines. A score of 600+ Start prepping for your MAT MBA.
