7 Entrance Exams for MBA Admissions in India

By Arzoo Yadav Published: 28 Nov, 2024 Image: Wikipedia

Common Admission Test (CAT)

Conducted by: IIMs Purpose: Admission to prestigious IIMs and other top B-Schools. Exam Date: November 24, 2024 (Sunday) Highlight: Tough competition, limited seats. Image: Freepik

Management Aptitude Test (MAT)

Conducted by: AIMA Frequency: Held in February, May, September, and December. Accepted by: Over 600 B-Schools nationwide. Image: Linkedin

Common Management
Admission Test (CMAT)

Conducted by: NTA Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT) Purpose: Admission to management programs in colleges across India. Image: Freepik

Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT)

Conducted by: XLRI, Jamshedpur Accepted by: 150+ institutes, including XLRI and top private B-Schools. Purpose: Admission to PGDM and MBA courses. Image: Wikipedia

Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP)

Conducted by: Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Attempts: Held three times in December. Purpose: Admission to Symbiosis-affiliated institutes. Image: Freepik

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MAH MBA CET)

Conducted by: Maharashtra CET Cell Accepted by: Both private and government colleges in Maharashtra. Purpose: Admission to MBA programs within the state. Image: Freepik

Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT)

Conducted by: KPPGCA Eligibility: Open for All-India and Karnataka domicile candidates. Purpose: Admission to MBA/MCA colleges with affordable fees. Image: Freepik Know More