PIM-MAT 2027 is the written entrance test for the MBA and MBA (Services Management) programmes at R.A. Podar Institute of Management (RAPIM), University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. The institute conducts it itself. Dates are not announced yet; on the 2026 pattern, the form is expected in April 2027 and the test in June 2027.
PIM-MAT 2027
Dates, application steps, eligibility, seats, exam pattern, selection and official notices for PIM-MAT 2027.
| Full name | PIM-MAT (Podar Institute of Management - Management Aptitude Test) |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | R.A. Podar Institute of Management (RAPIM), University of Rajasthan, Jaipur |
| Exam level | Institute level |
| Courses / Purpose | MBA and MBA (Services Management) at RAPIM Jaipur; MBA (Executive) admits without the test |
| Exam date | Expected June 2027 (2026 test: 8 June) |
| Application | Expected from April 2027, online only |
| Application fee | Rs 1,500, paid online (2026 fee) |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree with 50% (45% SC/ST/OBC-NCL/MBC); final-year students may apply |
| Mode | Offline, OMR answer sheet |
| Questions and marks | 200 MCQs in 5 sections of 20% each; 2 hours |
| Negative marking | Yes, 1/3 mark per wrong answer |
| Official website | rapim.ac.in |
PIM-MAT 2027 Important Dates
PIM-MAT 2027 dates are expected from the 2026 pattern until RAPIM releases its new brochure. In 2026 the form ran from 23 April to 22 May and the written test was held on 8 June 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Admission brochure 2027 | April 2027 Expected |
| Online application | April 2027 Expected |
| Admit card | June 2027 Expected |
| PIM-MAT 2027 written test | June 2027 Expected |
| Answer key | June 2027 Expected |
| Written test result | June 2027 Expected |
| Final result | June 2027 Expected |
| Offline counselling | June 2027 Expected |
| Group discussion and personal interview | June 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for PIM-MAT 2027
You apply online only, through the PIM-MAT panel on the University of Rajasthan admission portal. Read the brochure first, because the data you enter is used to make your admit card and result.
Apply Online for PIM-MAT 2027
Applications for PIM-MAT 2027 are expected in April 2027.
- Download the PIM-MAT 2027 brochure from rapim.ac.in when it is released and check your eligibility.
- Open the PIM-MAT panel on the University of Rajasthan admission portal (admissions.univraj.org).
- Register and fill the form carefully. Incomplete forms can be rejected.
- Pay the exam fee online (Rs 1,500 in 2026).
- Submit the form and keep a printed copy. Do not post it; if you are shortlisted, you hand it in with your documents at the group discussion and interview.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| PIM-MAT exam fee (2026) | Rs 1,500, paid online |
| MBA course fee | As per University of Rajasthan norms, paid by bank demand draft at counselling |
NRI quota candidates do not fill the online form and do not take the written test. They must visit the institute in person before the last date of the online form.
Who can apply for PIM-MAT 2027?
You need a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks. These are the rules in the 2026-28 brochure.
- Minimum 50% aggregate in graduation, with no rounding off.
- 45% for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and MBC candidates.
- Final-year students may apply provisionally, but must submit the degree mark sheet by the date the institute sets.
- If you hold more than one bachelor’s degree, your first degree is used for eligibility.
- Reserved-category benefits need valid certificates at the group discussion and interview; provisional certificates are not accepted.
MBA (Executive) has separate rules: 48% in graduation (43% for reserved categories), at least two years of full-time supervisory work experience and a posting within Jaipur municipal limits.
Which courses and seats does PIM-MAT 2027 cover?
PIM-MAT fills the MBA and MBA (Services Management) seats at RAPIM. Both are four-semester, full-time programmes with dual specialisation in areas such as marketing, finance, human resources and entrepreneurship.
| Programme | Seats (2026-28) | Admission route |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | 60 (30 government aided, 30 self-financed) | PIM-MAT, group discussion and interview |
| MBA (Services Management) | 60 (self-financed) | PIM-MAT, group discussion and interview |
| MBA (Executive) | 40 | No written test; graduation, work experience, Class 10, group discussion and interview |
Seats are reserved as per Government of Rajasthan rules. The self-financed MBA and MBA (Services Management) each keep 3 NRI quota seats, and the government-aided MBA has 5 nominated seats.
What is the PIM-MAT 2027 exam pattern?
PIM-MAT is a 2-hour offline test of 200 multiple-choice questions in five equally weighted sections. The 2027 brochure may change details, so check it when it is out.
| Feature | PIM-MAT pattern (2026 brochure) |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline, answers marked on an OMR sheet |
| Questions | 200 multiple-choice questions, 4 options each |
| Sections | Logic, Verbal Ability, Business Mathematics, Current Affairs including Business Economics, Data Interpretation |
| Weight of each section | 20% |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Negative marking | 1/3 mark per wrong answer (three wrong answers cost one mark) |
| Medium | English |
The black ballpoint pen is provided in the hall, and an answer sheet marked in pencil is rejected. Section-wise topics are on the PIM-MAT 2027 syllabus page.
How is the PIM-MAT 2027 merit list prepared?
The final merit list gives 75% weight to the written test, 12.5% to group discussion and social skills, and 12.5% to the personal interview.
- Candidates must first clear the qualifying percentile in the written test, overall and in each section.
- Four times as many candidates as seats are called for group discussion and interview.
- The final merit list is displayed on the institute notice board and the PIM-MAT website.
- Ties are broken by written test marks, then graduation percentage, then age (older first).
- Admission offers are made at offline counselling, which you must attend in person.
The 2026 qualifying percentiles are on the PIM-MAT result page.
PIM-MAT 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
- PDFPIM-MAT Admission Brochure 2026-28 (latest) (15 April 2026)Official site · rapim.ac.inOpen
- LINKR.A. Podar Institute of Management official websiteOfficial site · rapim.ac.inOpen