List of Management Entrance Exams in India 2024

MBA entrance exam is the first and foremost step to take admission into a management institute for MBA/PGDM course. All the MBA colleges in India accept the Management exam scores of specific MBA exam. The top management exam is the Common Aptitude Test or CAT exam which is taken by lakhs of candidates for admission into the IIMs of the country. However, there are other management tests as well that is taken by MBA aspirants such as MAT, XAT, SNAP, etc. 

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FAQs

  • What is the age limit to appear for an MBA entrance exam in Idnia?
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    There is no age limit to appear for an MBA entrance exam in India. Some candidates appear for an MBA entrance test after they have gained 5 or 6 years of work experience.
  • What is MBA entrance exam syllabus?
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    MBA entrance exam syllabus is usually common for all the MBA entrance exams that are conducted in India. The syllabus is composed of subjects that include Data Interpretation, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability and General Awareness. However, one is likely to find slight variations in the syllabus for certain MBA exams.
  • Which is the top MBA exam in India?
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    Common Admission Test or CAT by IIM is the top MBA entrance exam in India. The marks secured by candidates in CAT exam is used for admission into all the 21 IIMs of the country as well as other top MBA colleges of the country.

List of Management Exams 2024

The following table depicts the top MBA exams that are conducted in India for admission into MBA colleges. Check the table below to know the list of MBA exams with exam date. 

Name of MBA Exam

CAT 

SNAP 

MAT

CMAT

IIFT 

XAT

ATMA

OJEE 

IBSAT 

TISSNET

TANCET 

TSICET

KMAT

MAH-CET 

NMAT

MICAT

KIITEE MBA

What is MBA Full Form: Course, Subjects, Purpose 

The full form of MBA is Masters in Business Administration. MBA is a management entrance exam that is conducted for admission into the top MBA colleges in India. It is a two-year course that is opted by those who are seeking to build their career in the Management field. MBA courses tend to enhance a candidate’s strategic thinking, leadership abilities, problem-solving skills, etc. A wide range of MBA exams are conducted in India such as CAT, MAT, XAT, IBSAt, etc. Candidates are selected through a Written Ability Test or WAT and a Personal Interview or PI. 

Types of MBA Entrance Exams

The MBA exams in India are conducted at three different levels depending on the institute for PGDM and Executive MBA course. The candidates can apply for MBA exam at State level, National level and Institute level. Here is a list of some of the exams that are conducted at State, National and Institute levels below. 

Level

Entrance test for MBA

National Level

  • CAT
  • CMAT
  • XAT
  • SNAP
  • NMAT by GMAC
  • IBSAT

State Level

  • TS ICET
  • AP ICET
  • JEMAT
  • MAH MBA CET

Institute/University Level

  • B-MAT
  • NIPER JEE MBA
  • CUSAT CAT

Popular MBA Entrance Exams in India 2024

The most popular MBA entrance exams that are conducted in India have been explained below. 

CAT Exam

CAT is a national-level entrance exam that is conducted by any one of the IIMs on a rotational basis. CAT 2023 exam was conducted by IIM Lucknow. The scores obtained by the candidates in CAT exam is accepted by all the IIMs as well as many other top B schools in India. CAT exam consists of three sections namely- verbal ability & reading comprehension (VARC), data interpretation & logical reasoning (DILR), and quantitative aptitude (QA) for a duration of 2 Hours. You can check the following important links for the CAT exam below. 

CAT Syllabus 

CAT Exam Pattern 

CAT Exam Date

CAT Application Form

CAT Result 

CAT Answer Key

XAT Exam

Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur conducts Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) every year for admission into MBA/PGDM programs. XAT is a computer-based test that consists of five sections namely, Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation and General Knowledge and Essay Writing for a duration of 3 Hours 30 Minutes. Check the following table to know more.

XAT Syllabus

XAT Exam Pattern

XAT Answer Key

XAT Result

XAT Eligibility

XAT Marks Accepting Colleges

IBSAT Exam

ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test or IBSAT is conducted at institute-level by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education. The marks obtained in the IBSAT exam is used for admission to MBA and PhD programmes at nine ICFAI Business School (IBS) campuses located in Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Dehradun, Gurgaon, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune. The exam consists of four sections that are Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude and Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation. Check the following table to know more:

IBSAT Syllabus

IBSAT Exam Pattern

IBSAT Eligibility

IBSAT Mock Test

Colleges Accepting IBSAT Score

IBSAT Selection Process

MAH CET MBA

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test or MAH-CET is a state-level MBA entrance exam which is conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra. Candidates who qualify MAH CET MBA exam are eligible for admission into MBA colleges in Maharashtra for management courses such as MBA, MMS, PGDBM and PGDM. MAH CET MBA exam consists of three sections namely Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude and Logical / Abstract Reasoning. The exam consists a total of 200 questions that has to be completed in 150 minutes. Check the important articles related to MAH CET MBA exam below. 

All About MAH CET MBA

MAH-CET Syllabus

MAH-CET Exam Pattern

MAH-CET Application Form

MAH-CET Eligibility

Colleges Accepting MAH-CET Score

MAH-CET Result

Eligibility Criteria to Appear for MBA Exam

The basic eligibility criteria to appear for an MBA exam is done if the candidate fulfils the educational qualification. The candidates have to be a Graduate from a recognised university. Those in the final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for an MBA exam. The minimum percentage requirement in Graduation is 50% by some of the popular MBA entrance exam conducting institutes.

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