It won’t be wrong to say that the MBA entrance exam is one of the most preferred courses in the country, with more than 3-4 Lakh students appearing for the exam and other management entrance exams every year. In fact, in today’s date, even several experts from scientific fields as well as engineers seek to gain some sort of management knowledge and acumen. This begs the need for a collation of some of the most important exams at both the national and state levels. Mentioned below are some such management entrance exams, which are considered to be the most prestigious in the country and worldwide.
The CAT Exam is a computer-based test for graduate management programs, which is conducted once every year. This management exam follows the English language medium. CAT scores are valid for 1 whole year.
Indian Institute
of Management
(IIM)
All India
(National Level)
(Rs. 2300 for
General Candidates)
(Rs. 1150 for
SC, ST, PwD)
It’s important that candidates keep in mind the following eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.
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Strategy is extremely important when it comes to cracking this exam. Therefore, candidates need to have a basic idea about the CAT Exam pattern so that they can plan their preparation accordingly.
2 Hours/120 minutes
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1.Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
2.Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
3.Quantitative Ability
2
Online
3
1. +3 for every correct answer
2. -1 for every incorrect answer
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Candidates are requested to keep in mind the following dates. Failure to register on dates other than the ones mentioned below shall lead to cancellation of candidature.
| Notification Release Date | 4th week of July 2023 |
| Registration Begin | 1st weel of August 2023 |
| Registration End | 2nd week of September 2023 |
| Admit card Download | 4th week of October 2023 |
| Exam date | 4th week of November 2023 |
The MAT exam is a national-level entrance test, which is conducted 4 times every year for MBA and PGDM admissions. Students need to give this exam in the English language. This exam is given to secure admission to the top management schools in India.This is one of the most prestigious MBA entrance exams in India. Moreover, students can also appear for it as a PGDM entrance exam.
All India
Management
Association (AIMA)
All India
(National Level)
For 1 Exam = Rs. 1900
For both exams = Rs. 3050
For exam other than
IBT, CBT, or PBT =
Rs. 1150 extra
It’s important that candidates keep in mind the following eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.
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It’s important that students understand this pattern of the MAT Exam, as this will go a long way in helping them prepare a study plan that will be beneficial in the future.
150 minutes
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1.Language and Comprehension
2.Mathematical Skills
3.Data Analysis and Sufficiency
4.Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
5.Indian and Global Environment
2
1.Computer Based Test (CBT)
2.Internet-Based Test (IBT)
3.Paper-Based Test (PBT)
There are also other modes like 2 IBT, PBT+IBT, and CBT+IBT
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1. +1 for every correct answer
2. -0.25 for every incorrect answer
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Candidates are required to carefully look at all the dates for the respective modes of the exam. No application shall be entertained if sent on any date apart from the ones mentioned below.
| PAPER-BASED TEST (PBT) | |
|---|---|
| LAST DATE FOR PBT ONLINE REGISTRATION | 14 Feb 2023 (Tuesday) |
| AVAILABILITY OF PBT ADMIT CARD | 15 Feb 2023 (1600 Hrs) |
| PBT TEST DATE | 19 Feb 2023 (Sunday) |
| COMPUTER-BASED TEST (CBT) | |
| LAST DATE FOR CBT 1 ONLINE REGISTRATION | 21 Feb 2023 (Tuesday) |
| AVAILABILITY OF CBT 1 ADMIT CARD | 24 Feb 2023 (1400 Hrs) |
| CBT TEST DATE | 26 Feb 2023 (Sunday) |
| INTERNET-BASED TEST (IBT) | |
| LAST DATE FOR CBT 2 ONLINE REGISTRATION | 27 Feb 2023 (Monday) |
| AVAILABILITY OF CBT 2 ADMIT CARD | 02 Mar 2023 (1600 Hrs) |
| CBT 2 TEST DATE | 04 Mar 2023 (Saturday) |
The NMAT Exam a.k.a the NMIMS Management Aptitude Test is conducted every year in India. Students appear for this exam to seek admissions into MBA and PGDM courses in the NMIMS University as well as other popular management colleges. This exam is conducted over 3 months. Though, this is one of the most well-known MBA entrance exams in India, it's also important to know that this is also a well-known PGDM entrance exam. Students have the freedom to choose the date and time from the options given.
Graduate
Management Admission
Council (GMAC)
All India
(National Level)
Early Registration = Rs.2300
Late Registration = Rs.2800
Test Retake = Rs.2300
Rescheduling =
Rs.1200
It’s important that candidates keep in mind the following eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.
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2 Hours/120 Minutes
1
1.Language Skills
2.Logical Reasoning
3.Quantitative Skills
2
Online
3
1. +1 for every correct answer
2. 0 for every incorrect answer
4
It’s extremely important that candidates keep in mind the following dates for each formality.
| EARLY REGISTRATION | 1st week of August 2023 | 2nd week of October 2023 |
| LATE REGISTRATION | 2nd week of October 2023 | 3rd week of October 2023 |
| SCHEDULING | 1st week of August 2023 | 2nd week of October 2023 |
| RE-SCHEDULING | 4th week of October 2023 | 3rd week of December 2023 |
| EXAM DELIVERY | 3rd week of October 2023 | 3rd week of December 2023 |
| RETAKE REGISTRATION | 4th week of October 2023 | 4th week of December 2023 |
| RETAKE SCHEDULING | 4th weel of October 2023 | 4th week of December 2023 |
Conducted once every year, the CMAT Exam is an aptitude test that is organized in more than 150 cities across India. This exam covers over 1000 colleges and is one of the most important management exams in the country.
National Testing
Agency (NTA)
All India
(National Level)
Males (General) = Rs. 2000
Females (General), Reserved
Category (M & F) =
Rs. 1000
It’s important that candidates keep in mind the following eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.
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A good strategy can help you easily crack the exam. Therefore, a proper study plan is needed, which can be possible if the candidate understands the CMAT Exam pattern.
For 4 sections = 3 Hours/180 Minutes
For 5 sections = 3.5 Hours/210 Minutes
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1.Language and Comprehension
2.General Awareness
3.Logical Reasoning
4.Innovation and Entrepreneurship
5.Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation
2
Computer-Based
3
1. +4 for every correct answer
2. -1 for every incorrect answer
4
The following dates mentioned below are only tentative and therefore need to be taken with a grain of salt. Keep checking our website or the official CMAT website for all the up-to-date information.
| NOTIFICATION 2022 | 16th January 2023 |
| REGISTRATION STARTS | 16th January 2023 |
| LAST DATE TO APPLY | 15th February 2023 |
| ADMIT CARD | 25th February 2023 |
| THE LAST DATE TO DOWNLOAD | 5th March 2023 |
| EXAM DATE | 5th March 2023 |
| RESULT DATE | 31st March 2023 |
| EXAM TIMINGS | Morning Shift = 3 Hours Evening Shift = 3.5 Hours |
The Symbiosis International University (Deemed University) annually conducts the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP Exam) for admission to the management courses in this prestigious institute. This exam covers around 16 Symbiosis Institutes.
Symbiosis International
University (Pune)
All India
(National Level)
Rs. 1950/-
It’s important that candidates keep in mind the following eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.
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1 Hour/60 Minutes
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1.General English
2.Analytical and Logical Reasoning
3.Quantitative Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency
2
Computer-Based
3
1. +1 for every correct answer
2. -0.25 for every incorrect answer
4
Registrations for SNAP 2021 are expected to begin from August 2021 week 2 (tentative). Candidates need to remember that the registration window will remain open for three months. The first exam will tentatively be conducted in the last or second last week of December 2021 while the rest of the two exams will organize in January 2020.
| REGISTRATION STARTS | 4th week of August 2023 |
| REGISTRATION ENDS | 4th week of November 2023 |
| PAYMENT DATE | 4th week of November 2023 |
| ADMIT CARD | December 2023/January 2024 |
| EXAM DATE | December 2023/January 2024 |
| RESULTS | January 2024 |
Every year, the Xavier Labor Relations Institute of Jamshedpur conducts the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT Exam) for admissions into MBA and PGDM courses in more than 700 colleges and universities of India. Scores of this exam are also important to secure admissions in more than 700 other B-schools.
XLRI Jamshedpur
(Xavier Labor
Relations Institute)
All India
(National Level)
W/out Late Fee = Rs.2000
International candidates applying
through GMAT = Rs.5000
Indian applicants applying for
GMP via GMAT =
Rs.2500
It’s important that candidates keep in mind the following eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.
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3 Hours
1
PART I- 1.Decision Making
2.Logical and Verbal Abilities
3.Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation
PART II = General Knowledge
2
Online
3
PART I -
+1 for every correct answer
-0.25 for every incorrect answer
PART II = No negative marking
4
Given below are the dates that candidates are required to remember regarding the XAT exam
| REGISTRATION STARTS | 10th August 2022 |
| REGISTRATION ENDS | 30th November 2022 |
| ADMIT CARD DOWNLOAD | 20th December 2022 onwards |
| EXAM DATE | 31st January 2023 |
The ATMA a.k.a AIMS Test for Management Admission is a public stage test that is conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) four times every year. Students who seek admission to MBA, MCA, PGDM, and PGDBA courses can appear for this exam.
All India Institute of
Medical Sciences
(AIIMS)
All India
(National Level)
Rs. 1600/-
It’s important that candidates keep in mind the following eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.
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3 Hours
1
1.Analytical Reasoning
2.Verbal Ability
3.Quantitative Ability
2
Online
3
1. +1 for every correct answer
2. -0.25 for every incorrect answer
4
Candidates are requested to strictly follow the dates and timings given below. Any inconsistencies can lead to the cancellation of candidature
| REGISTRATION | 24th December 2022 |
| FEE PAYMENT LAST DATE | 17th February 2023 |
| ADMIT CARD DOWNLOAD | 22nd February 2023 |
| LAST DATE TO PRINT APPLICATION FORM | 20th February 2023 |
| EXAM MOCK/DRY RUN | 25th February 2023 (2.00 PM to 5.00 PM) |
| EXAM DATE | 2nd March 2023 |
The GMAT Exam a.k.a the Graduate Management Admission Test is conducted by the GMAC for various MBA programs across 650 centres in India. Available in the English language, it assesses a number of skills (verbal, quantitative, reading, etc). The validity of GMAT scores lasts up to 5 years
Graduate Management
Admission Council
(GMAC)
Global
Registration Fee= $275
Cancellation Fee:-
1.Before >60 days= $150
2.Before 15-60 days= $175
3.Before <15 days=
$200
It’s important that candidates keep in mind the following eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.
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3 Hours 7 Minutes
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1.Verbal Reasoning
2.Quantitative Reasoning
3.Integrated Reasoning
4.Analytical Writing Assignment
2
Online
3
Percentile scoring
No negative marking
4
There are flexible test date slots for candidates not just from different countries but also in different cities in India. Candidates can schedule their examinations for the morning or the evening slots.
Check the official GMAT site to get an idea about how you can select the perfect date for the exam.
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE Exam) is a global-level standardized test that’s given by students who seek postgraduate (PG) admissions in universities, particularly business schools, abroad.
Conducted by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), this MCQ exam basically tests the students on abilities like verbal, analytical, quantitative as well as specific subjects. The GRE scores are valid for a total of 5 years.
Educational Testing
Service (ETS)
Global Level
1. Australia = $220
2. Nigeria = $220
3. Turkey = $220
4. China = $231.30
5. India = $228
6. Others = $220
There’s no strict eligibility criteria for the GRE Exam. Students can register for this exam irrespective of: -
1. Age
2. Educational qualifications
3. Gender
4. Economic position of the candidate applying for the exam
Anyone and everyone is equally eligible to give the GRE Exam.
The lack of eligibility shall not be misinterpreted as the GRE Exam compromising on quality. The reason for such a decision (not having any eligibility criteria) is to give an equal chance to everyone to enroll into a quality business school.
Thus, whether it’s after the competition of class XII or even graduation or PG, one can very well appear for the GRE Exam from anywhere in the world, in the date and time of their choosing.
Strategy is extremely important when it comes to cracking this exam. Therefore, candidates need to have a basic idea about the CAT Exam pattern so that they can plan their preparation accordingly.
General Test = At least 4 Hours
Subject Test = 2 Hours 50 Minutes
1
General Test:-
Verbal,Analytical, and Quantitative Reasoning
Subject Test:-
PCM + Psychology
2
Computer & Paper Based
3
Subject Test:- Scored on a 200-990 scale, based on 10-pt. Increments
General Test: -
Verbal = 130-170 scale; 1-pt. Increments
Analytical = 0-6 scale; 0-pt. Increments
Quantitative = 130-170 scale, 1-pt. Increments
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Candidates are requested to keep in mind the following dates. Failure to register on dates other than the ones mentioned below shall lead to the cancellation of candidature.
| REGISTRATION BEGINS | Candidates have around 2 months from the exam months to choose a date for their exam | - | - |
| REGISTRATION ENDS | Candidates have around 2 months from the exam months to choose a date for their exam | - | - |
| ADMIT CARD DOWNLOAD | No Admit Card Involved; Requires “test taker” account creation on the ETS website | ||
| EXAM DATE | General Test (Computer-based) = Any 3 days per month | General Test (Paper-based) = February and November | Subject Tests = April, September, October |
Q1. Is the eligibility criteria flexible enough to include candidates who’ve slightly missed out on the criteria?
Q2. How can the fee payments be made by candidates?
Q3. Can students choose which campus s/he wants to go to?
Q4. Can these management exams be given in any other language than English?
Q5. Are revising the subject material enough to crack these management exams?
Q6. Can people below 18 years of age give these management entrance exams?
