MAT (Management Aptitude Test)
Management Aptitude Test Cut Off
The All India Management Association (AIMA) will announce the MAT 2025 cutoff on its official website. This cutoff represents the minimum percentile required to qualify for MAT 2025 and secure admission to participating management institutes. The authorities will release the cutoff alongside the MAT results. Additionally, the admission cutoff, which may vary from the qualifying cutoff, will be shared by individual institutes. Candidates can check both the qualifying and admission cutoffs once they are officially released.
MAT 2025 Cutoff for Various Categories
The following are the expected qualifying cutoffs for various categories based on previous years. These cutoffs can help students gauge the minimum required to be eligible for admission:
| Category | Cutoff (2025 Expected) |
|---|---|
| General | 80-90 percentile |
| OBC | 70-80 percentile |
| SC | 55-65 percentile |
| ST | 50-60 percentile |
| PwD | 45-55 percentile |
MAT Cutoff Trends from Previous Years
The cutoff marks for MAT have fluctuated over the years. The following table highlights the cutoff trends from previous years to give candidates a sense of the minimum marks required for qualifying and admission:
| Year | General | OBC | SC | ST | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 85 percentile | 75 percentile | 60 percentile | 55 percentile | 50 percentile |
| 2023 | 80 percentile | 70 percentile | 58 percentile | 52 percentile | 48 percentile |
| 2022 | 82 percentile | 72 percentile | 60 percentile | 54 percentile | 50 percentile |
| 2021 | 78 percentile | 68 percentile | 57 percentile | 50 percentile | 47 percentile |
| 2020 | 85 percentile | 75 percentile | 62 percentile | 56 percentile | 52 percentile |
How the MAT Cutoff is Determined
The MAT cutoff is influenced by several factors, including the difficulty level of the exam, the number of candidates appearing for the exam, and the number of available seats in participating institutes. It is important to note that the qualifying cutoff for MAT differs from the admission cutoff, which is determined after considering factors such as seat availability and the overall performance of candidates.
Historical Cutoff for MAT (2019-2015)
The following table presents the historical cutoff marks for MAT from 2019 to 2015. These cutoffs provide an insight into the minimum qualifying marks required across different categories.
| Year | General | OBC | SC | ST | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 85 percentile | 75 percentile | 60 percentile | 55 percentile | 50 percentile |
| 2018 | 82 percentile | 72 percentile | 58 percentile | 53 percentile | 48 percentile |
| 2017 | 80 percentile | 70 percentile | 55 percentile | 50 percentile | 47 percentile |
| 2016 | 78 percentile | 68 percentile | 54 percentile | 49 percentile | 45 percentile |
| 2015 | 80 percentile | 70 percentile | 56 percentile | 52 percentile | 46 percentile |
These trends give a general idea of the minimum qualifying marks needed for different categories. However, it is important to check the official website of AIMA for the official cutoff when it is released.
Minimum Marks in MAT to Qualify for Admission
Aspirants looking to know the minimum marks required to qualify for admission through MAT 2025 should note that the qualifying marks for MAT vary each year. The authorities consider several factors when determining the minimum marks to qualify. The official MAT passing marks will be updated once the results are announced.
In the meantime, candidates can refer to the qualifying marks from the last 5 years, provided in the table above. You can also find the required minimum marks to qualify for admission to participating institutes here.
Factors Affecting MAT 2025 Cutoff Marks
The following factors influence the MAT cutoff:
- Number of applicants
- Performance in the entrance examination
- Difficulty level of the exam
- Cutoff trends from previous years
