MBA entrance exams are the gateway to some of the most prestigious B-schools in India. These exams assess aspiring MBA candidates' aptitude, analytical skills, and knowledge. By successfully clearing these exams, you can secure admission to renowned institutions and kickstart your journey toward a successful career in business and management.
Among India's top MBA entrance exams are several popular options: CAT, XAT, SNAP, NMAT, CMAT, IIFT, MAT, MAH CET, IBSAT, and more. Understanding these exams is crucial for MBA aspirants planning to pursue the course in the 2023 or 2024 academic sessions. Appearing for MBA entrance exams is mandatory for admission to the course, and thus, aspirants must gather comprehensive information about each test to choose the one that suits them best. For instance, CAT is necessary for those aspiring for IIMs, while CMAT or MAT may be more suitable for Tier-2 private MBA colleges.Also Read: AIMA MAT 2023 Exam Registration (September Session): IBT, PBT and CBT Mode
Exam | Conducting Body | Exam Date | Duration | Accepted by |
CAT | One of the IIMs | November 26, 2023, | 180 minutes | IIMs, FMS Delhi, IIT DoMs, SPJIMR, MDI, and 500+ MBA colleges |
XAT | XLRI Jamshedpur | January 7, 2024, | 180 minutes | XLRI, IMT, XIMB, TAPMI, and 150+ MBA colleges |
SNAP | Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune | December 2023 | 120 minutes | 15 Symbiosis Institutes |
CMAT | National Testing Agency (NTA) | April 2024 | 180 minutes | Various participating institutes |
MAT | All India Management Association (AIMA) | September 3 and 17, 2023 | 150 minutes | Over 400 management institutes |
MBA Entrance Exam | Last Date to Apply | Exam Date |
CAT 2023 | 13-Sep-2023 | 26-Nov-2023 |
SNAP 2023 | To be Announced | To be Announced |
MAT 2023 | 03-Sep-23 (PBT) | 29-Aug-23 (PBT) |
17-Sep-23 (CBT) | 12-Sep-23 (CBT) | |
02-Sep-23 (IBT) | 30-Aug-23 (IBT) | |
09-Sep-23 (IBT) | 06-Sep-23 (IBT) | |
10-Sep-23 (IBT) | 07-Sep-23 (IBT) | |
16-Sep-23 (IBT) | 13-Sep-23 (IBT) | |
CMAT 2024 | To be announced | To be announced |
IIFT 2024 | To be announced | To be announced |
XAT 2024 | 30-Nov-2023 | 07-Jan-2024 |
ATMA 2023 | 16-Jul-23 | 23-Jul-2023 |
OJEE 2023 | 20-Mar-2023 | 08-May-2023 to 12-May-2023 |
IBSAT 2023 | 16-Dec-2023 | To be announced |
TISSNET 2024 | To be announced | To be announced |
TANCET 2023 | 01-Feb-2023 | 25-Mar-2023 |
TSICET 2023 | 16-May-2023 | 26-May-2023 and 27-May-2023 |
KMAT 2023 | 31-Aug-2023 | To be Announced |
MAH-CET 2023 | 11-Mar-2023 | 25-Mar-2023 and 26-Mar-2023 |
NMAT By GMAC 2023 | To be Announced | To be Announced |
MICAT 2024 | To be Announced | To be Announced |
KIITEE MBA 2024 | To be Announced | To be Announced |
APICET 2023 | 15-May-2023 | 25-May-2023 to 26-May-2023 |
Karnataka PGCET 2023 | To be Announced | To be Announced |