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    Entrance Exams Accepted by IMT and How to Apply

    Team Careers360Updated on 12 Nov 2021, 02:55 PM IST

    IMT offers a variety of post-graduate courses that include a full-time PGDM and PGDM with specialisations. IMT also offers executive PGDM and a Fellowship programme. Entrance exams that are accepted for the application to the PGDM programmes as well as the executive PGDM programmes and the Fellowship Programme in Management varies on the type of course. For PGDM programmes, entrance exams accepted by IMT are CAT, XAT, GMAT, and CMAT. Whereas, for applying into the Fellowship Programme in Management entrance exams accepted by IMT are CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/UGC-NET. Candidates who get shortlisted have to go through further evaluations.

    Entrance Exams Accepted by IMT - Overview

    CAT: The Common Admission Test (CAT) is an online-based test taken by applicants for taking admissions in graduate administration programs. The applicants are tested in three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Ability.

    CAT Overview

    Conducting Body

    Indian Institute of Management

    Frequency

    Once a year

    Exam Level

    National Level Exam

    Language

    English

    Mode of Exam

    Online

    Mode of Counselling

    Online

    Application Fees (General)

    2200 Rs.

    Exam Duration

    2 hours

    Also Read: CAT Exam Pattern

    XAT: Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is an entrance test for competitors who need to seek admissions into MBA/PGDM programs in XLRI and other top MBA schools in India.

    XAT Overview

    Conducting Body

    XLRI Jamshedpur

    Frequency

    Once a year

    Exam Level

    National Level Exam

    Language

    English

    Mode of Exam

    Online

    Mode of Counselling

    Offline

    Application Fees (General)

    1750 Rs.

    Exam Duration

    3 hours

    Also Read: XAT Exam Pattern

    CMAT: Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a National-level web-based test led by the National Testing Agency. It evaluates eligible applicants for admission in all administration programs that go under the endorsement of AICTE.

    CMAT Overview

    Conducting Body

    National Testing Agency

    Exam Level

    National Level Exam

    Language

    English

    Mode of Application

    Online

    Mode of Exam

    Online

    Exam Duration

    3 hours

    Mode of Counselling

    Offline

    Application Fees (General)

    2000 Rs.

    Also Read: CMAT Exam Pattern

    GMAT : The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) means to test competitors on certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in English to get admission to graduate administration programs, similar to a MBA.

    GMAT Overview

    Conducting Body

    Graduate Management Admission Council

    Exam Level

    University Level Exam

    Language

    English

    Mode of Application

    Online

    Mode of Exam

    Online

    Exam Duration

    3 hours 30 minutes

    See also:

    ATMA: AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) is a public level test led by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) for admission to MBA, PGDM, MCA and PGDBA courses. The test is conducted four to five times each year.

    ATMA Overview

    Conducting Body

    Association of Indian Management Schools

    Frequency of Conduct

    3 times a year

    Exam Level

    National Level Exam

    Languages

    English

    Mode of Application

    Online

    Application Fee (General)

    1500 Rs

    Mode of Exam

    Online and Offline

    Mode of Counselling

    Offline

    Exam Duration

    3 Hours

    Also Read: ATMA Exam Pattern

    MAT: Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a standardised aptitude test which is led by the All India Management Association. MAT is utilized for admission to MBA and other administration related programmes by over 500+ business colleges in India.

    MAT Overview

    Conducting Body

    All India Management Association

    Exam Level

    National Level Exam

    Language

    English

    Frequency

    4 times a year

    Mode of Application

    Online

    Mode of Exam

    Online & Offline

    Exam Duration

    2 hours 30 minutes

    Mode of Counselling

    Offline

    Application Fees (General)

    1650 Rs.

    GRE: The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is a government sanctioned test that is an admissions necessity for some master's level colleges in many countries.

    GRE Overview

    Conducting Body

    Educational Testing Service

    Exam Level

    University Level Exam

    Languages

    English

    Mode of Application

    Online

    GRE General Test - Duration

    3 Hours 45 Minutes

    GATE: The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an assessment directed in India that fundamentally tests the thorough comprehension of different undergrad subjects in designing and science for entrance into the Master’s Program and Job in Public Sector Companies

    GATE Overview

    Conducting Body

    Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

    Frequency of Conduct

    Once a year

    Exam Level

    National Level Exam

    Languages

    English

    Mode of Application

    Offline / Online

    Application Fee (General)

    1500 Rs

    Mode of Exam

    Online

    Mode of Counselling

    Online

    Exam Duration

    3 Hours

    Also Read: GATE Exam Pattern

    UGC NET: The University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) is conducted for deciding the qualification of Indian nationals for the Eligibility of Assistant Professorship, Junior Research Fellowship or both, for Indian Universities and Colleges. UGC-NET is conducted twice each year.

    UGC NET Overview

    Conducting Body

    National Testing Agency

    Frequency of Conduct

    2 times a year

    Mode of Application

    Offline / Online

    Application Fee (General)

    1000 Rs

    Mode of Exam

    Online

    UGC NET Paper I - Duration

    3 Hour

    Also Read: UGC NET Exam Pattern

    Course Wise Entrance Exams Accepted by IMT

    The list of course-wise entrance exams that are accepted by IMT is given below:

    Course Name

    Entrance Exam Accepted

    PGDM

    XAT, CAT, GMAT, CMAT

    PGDM Finance

    XAT, CAT, GMAT, CMAT

    PGDM Marketing

    XAT, CAT, GMAT, CMAT

    Executive PGDM

    XAT, CAT, GMA, CMAT, ATMA, MAT

    Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)

    CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, UGC-NET

    IMT Admission Process

    IMT PGDM Admission Process

    IMT PGDM admission requires a minimum of three years of bachelor’s degree with a 50% minimum aggregate. Candidates who are still appearing for their final-year degree examinations can also apply depending on the submission of their final mark sheets and passing certificates to the institute at a later date. If you fail to present these documents, your admission will be cancelled. Entrance exams accepted by IMT for the PGDM programme are CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT.
    As part of the application process, the candidate first needs to register themselves on the portal and receive their login credentials to complete the online application in which they have to fill in their personal, academic, work experience and test details on the online application form.
    The selection process is based on the best test score, academic scores, the individual's work experience and their performance in the admission process.

    Also Read:

    IMT Executive PGDM Admission Process

    The Executive PGDM application process also starts by registering yourself on the official portal, generating your login credentials, filling the application form and paying the application fee online. In the selection process, candidates who are selected will get their call letters via email. Document verification will happen on the day of the interview itself. Documents that’ll be verified are 10th, 12th, graduation certificates, etc. The candidates also have to submit their entrance test scores/percentile of either CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAT. The next step of the selection process is the submission of the Statement of Purpose (SOP) ending with a personal interview.

    IMT Fellow Program in Management (FPM) Admission Process

    Admission into FPM requires a master’s degree in any area or its equivalent with a minimum of 60% aggregate scores or the eligibility requirement states a graduate degree with a professional qualification like CA/CMA/CS. Entrance exams accepted by IMT Hyderabad for the FPM course are CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, UGC-NET. The candidate is also required to submit a research proposal of 5000 words in their field of interest. Shortlisted candidates will be further called for the selection process.

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    Questions related to IMT Hyderabad

    On Question asked by student community

    Have a question related to IMT Hyderabad ?

    The cutoff for IMT Hyderabad admission varies according to the category of the candidate. You can check the IMT Hyderabad cutoff details here.

    Hello there,

    With a 70 percentile it is not easy to make it in the IMT Hyderabad because the cutoff usually reaches 85-90+ for general category, even IMT Nagpur has low chances since the cutoff usually reaches 75-85. However, IMI Kolkata, is your safe option, since the cutoff is around

    Here's a comparison between Welingkar Mumbai and IMT Hyderabad based on internships, placements, and student opportunities:

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      IMT Hyderabad is improving steadily

    Hello,

    With a CAT score of 67%, you have a small chance of getting a call from IMT Hyderabad. However, admission decisions also depend on other factors like your academic background, work experience, and performance in the selection process.

    Hope this helps you,

    Thank you

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    Institute of Management Technology Hyderabad is a private college established in 2011. It is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The institute was ranked 63 in the NIRF Ranking 2021 in the management category. IMT Hyderabad campus covers an area of 30 acres and