Today, many top-notch B-Schools like IIMs, FMS, Xavier in India offer specialisation in different disciplines of business management. The Top 50 B-Schools in India not only offer superlative education and learning, but also attract recruiters offering best packages in India. These B-Schools either affiliate themselves to a common national level MBA entrance exams like CAT, XAT, IIFT, SNAP, CMAT, ATMA, NMAT by GMAC or take their own exams (IBSAT, MICAT).
MBA Entrance Exams in India
CAT (Common Admission Test)
Online applications are invited by Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) for admission to various management institutes/colleges through CAT 2019 entrance exam. All candidates seeking admission to MBA programme may check the eligibility criteria and apply online from 07-08-2019 to 18-09-2019.
| Qualification |
University |
Pass Percentage |
| The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree |
Recognized by the MHRD/UPSC/AICTE |
At least 50% (45% for SC, ST and PWD candidates) |
| Bachelor’s Degree from any University |
At least 50% (45% for SC |
At least 50% (45% for SC, ST and PWD candidates) |
| Students who are pursing final year of bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and can also apply |
Continuing Graduation from University. Recognized by MHRD/ UPSC/ AICTE/ UGC |
At least 50% (45% for SC, ST and PWD candidates) |
| Section |
Questions |
Sectional Time |
Total Time |
| Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension |
34 |
60 Minutes |
180 Minutes |
| Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning |
32 |
60 Minutes |
| Quantitative Ability |
34 |
60 Minutes |
Exam Format: CAT is a computer based test, conducted in multiple cities.
| Sr. # |
Activity |
Timeline |
| 1 |
Month of Opening Application (Tentative) |
August |
| 2 |
Month of Closing Application (Tentative) |
September |
| 3 |
Exam Month (Tentative) |
November |
XAT (Xavier’s Admission Test)
XAT (Xavier’s Aptitude Test) is conducted for admission to Post-Graduate degree programme in Management at XLRI, XIM, XISS, LIBA etc. XAT is held in the month of January.
Institutes accepting XAT Score: XLRI (Jamshedpur); XIM (Bhubaneshwar); SIBM (Pune); BIM (Trichy); GIM (Goa);
| Qualification |
University |
Pass Percentage |
| The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree |
Recognized by the MHRD/UPSC/AICTE |
At least 50% (45% for SC, ST and PWD candidates) |
| Students who are pursing final year of bachelor’s degree/ equivalent qualification examination and can also apply |
Continuing Graduation from University. Recognized by MHRD/ UPSC/ AICTE/ UGC |
At least 50% (45% for SC, ST and PWD candidates) |
| Section |
Questions |
Duration |
| Verbal and Logical Ability |
23 |
170 Minutes |
| Decision Making |
26 |
| Decision Making |
29 |
| Essay & General Awareness |
|
35 Minutes |
| Sr. # |
Activity |
Timeline |
| 1 |
Month of Opening Application (Tentative) |
September |
| 2 |
Month of Closing Application (Tentative) |
December |
| 3 |
Exam Month (Tentative) |
January (2020) |
NMAT by GMAC (Narsee Monjee Admission Test by GMAC)
The NMAT by GMAC™ exam is used for admissions to some of the leading graduate business programmes in India. Since becoming a computer based test in 2009, the NMAT by GMAC™ has been a valid and reliable predictor of success in graduate business school.
Institutes accepting NMAT Score: NMIMS University (Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad); Alliance University (Bangalore); Amity University (Delhi NCR); and 15 other colleges.
| Qualification |
University |
Pass Percentage |
| The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree |
Recognized by the MHRD/ UPSC/ AICTE |
At least 50% |
| Students who are pursing final year of bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and can also apply |
Continuing Graduation from University. Recognized by MHRD/ UPSC/ AICTE/ UGC |
At least 50% |
| Section |
Questions |
Sectional Duration |
Duration |
| Language Skills |
32 |
22 Minutes |
120 Minutes |
| Quantitative Skills |
48 |
60 Minutes |
| Logical Reasoning |
40 |
38 Minutes |
| Sr. # |
Activity |
Timeline |
| 1 |
Month of Opening Application (Tentative) |
July |
| 2 |
Month of Closing Application (Tentative) |
October |
| 3 |
Exam Month (Tentative) |
October to December |
IIFT (Indian Institute of Foreign Trade)
Indian Institute of Foreign trade (IIFT) exam is conducted for admission to Post-Graduate degree programme in Management with special focus on International Business.
Institutes accepting IIFT Exam Score: IIFT Delhi and IIFT Kolkata
| Qualification |
University |
| The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree |
Recognized by the MHRD/UPSC/AICTE |
| Students who are pursing final year of bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and can also apply |
Continuing Graduation from University. Recognized by MHRD/ UPSC/ AICTE/ UGC |
| Sr. # |
Activity |
Timeline |
| 1 |
Month of Opening Application (Tentative) |
August |
| 2 |
Month of Closing Application (Tentative) |
September |
| 3 |
Exam Month (Tentative) |
December |
SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test)
Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Test is a common written test for the admission processes of all Symbiosis autonomous postgraduate institutes.
Institutes accepting SNAP Score: SIBM (Pune); SICSR; SIMC (Pune); SIIB; SCMHRD; SIMS; SITM; SCIT; SIOM (Nashik); SIHS; SIBM (Bengaluru); SSMC(Bengaluru); SSBF; SIBM (Hyderabad);
| Qualification |
University |
Pass Percentage |
| The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree |
Recognized / Statutory University or Institute |
At least 50% (45% for SC, ST) |
| Section |
Marks |
Duration |
| General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability |
40 |
120 Minutes |
| Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency |
40 |
| Current Affairs (of last 2 years) |
30 |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
40 |
| Sr. # |
Activity |
Timeline |
| 1 |
Month of Opening Application (Tentative) |
August |
| 2 |
Month of Closing Application (Tentative) |
November |
| 3 |
Exam Month (Tentative) |
December |
CMAT (Common Management Admission Test)
Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) exam is a common online test, conducted for admission to various management institutes/colleges.
Institutes accepting CMAT score: IIT ISM (Dhanbad), SIMSREE (Mumbai), GIM (Goa), IPE (Hyderabad), PSGIM (Coimbatore) and various other colleges.
| Qualification |
University |
Pass Percentage |
| The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree |
Recognised/Statutory University or Institute |
At least 50% (45% for SC, ST) |
| Section |
Marks |
Duration |
| Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation |
100 |
180 Minutes |
| General Awareness |
100 |
| Logical Reasoning |
100 |
| Language Comprehension |
100 |
| Sr. # |
Activity |
Timeline |
| 1 |
Month of Opening Application (Tentative) |
November |
| 2 |
Month of Closing Application (Tentative) |
December |
| 3 |
Exam Month (Tentative) |
January (2020) |
MICAT (MICA Admission Test)
MICA Admission Test (MICAT) is conducted for admission to Post-Graduate degree programme in Management with special focus on Strategic Marketing and Communication.
Institute accepting MICAT score: MICA, Ahmedabad
| Qualification |
University |
Pass Percentage |
| The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree |
Recognised/Statutory University or Institute |
- |
| Section |
Questions |
Duration |
| Psychometric Test |
36 |
165 Minutes |
| Verbal Ability Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation General Awareness Divergent-Convergent Reasoning |
105 |
| Descriptive Test |
4 |
| Sr. # |
Activity |
Timeline |
| 1 |
Month of Opening Application (Tentative) |
August, December |
| 2 |
Month of Closing Application (Tentative) |
November, January (2020) |
| 3 |
Exam Month (Tentative) |
December, February (2020) |
IBSAT (ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test)
IBSAT is a university-level entrance exam, conducted for admission to various IFCAI business schools.
Institutes accepting IBSAT score: IBS Ahmedabad, IBS Bengaluru, IBS Gurgaon, IBS Hyderabad, IBS Dehradun, IBS Jaipur, IBS Kolkata, IBS Mumbai and IBS Pune.
| Qualification |
University |
Pass Percentage |
| The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree |
Recognised/Statutory University or Institute |
At least 50% |
| Section |
Marks |
Duration |
| Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation |
30 |
120 Minutes |
| Quantitative Techniques |
30 |
| Reading Comprehension |
30 |
| Verbal Ability |
50 |
| Sr. # |
Activity |
Timeline |
| 1 |
Month of Opening Application (Tentative) |
July |
| 2 |
Month of Closing Application (Tentative) |
December |
| 3 |
Exam Month (Tentative) |
December |
ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions)
IAIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) exam is a national-level test, conducted for admission to various management institutes/colleges.
Institutes accepting ATMA score: PUMBA (Pune), IPE (Hyderabad), XIME (Bangalore), ITM Business School (Navi Mumbai), AIMS Institutes (Bangalore) and various other colleges.
| Qualification |
University |
Pass Percentage |
| The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree |
Recognised/Statutory University or Institute |
- |
| Section |
Marks |
Duration |
| Analytical Reasoning Skills-1 |
30 |
180 Minutes |
| Verbal Skills-1 |
30 |
| Quantitative Skills-1 |
30 |
| Analytical Reasoning Skills-2 |
30 |
| Verbal Skills-2 |
30 |
| Quantitative Skills-2 |
30 |
| Sr. # |
Activity |
Timeline |
| 1 |
Month of Opening Application (Tentative) |
November, January, February, May, June |
| 2 |
Month of Closing Application (Tentative) |
December, February, May, June, July |
| 3 |
Exam Month (Tentative) |
December, February, May, June, July |
Mah-CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test)
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (Mah-CET) is an annual computer-based management entrance test, conducted for admission to various Maharashtra based institutes/colleges.
Institutes accepting Mah-CET score: JBIMS (Mumbai), ITM Business School (Navi Mumbai), BIMM (Pune), PUMBA (Pune) and various other colleges.
| Qualification |
University |
Pass Percentage |
| The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree |
Recognised/Statutory University or Institute |
At least 50% |
| Section |
Marks |
Duration |
| Logical Reasoning |
75 |
150 Minutes |
| Verbal Skills-1 |
25 |
| Abstract Reasoning |
30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
| Verbal Ability/Reading Comprehension |
50 |
| Sr. # |
Activity |
Timeline |
| 1 |
Month of Opening Application (Tentative) |
January |
| 2 |
Month of Closing Application (Tentative) |
February |
| 3 |
Exam Month (Tentative) |
March |
Other State Level Exams: KMAT, APICET, TANCET etc.
State level management entrance tests like KMAT (Karnataka Management Aptitude Test), APICET (Andhra Pradesh Common Entrance Test), TANCET (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test) etc. are conducted for admission to respective state business schools and colleges.
| Qualification |
University |
Pass Percentage |
| The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree |
Recognised/Statutory University or Institute |
At least 50% |
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