An MBA is a career doorstep to new opportunities, higher job packages, a healthy working environment, and the dream lifestyle you always desire. Therefore, to make such dreams come true, an aspirant must target MBA Entrance Exams to top colleges in each exam. In this blog, we will explore all the MBA Entrance Exams and their details that promise a top-tier MBA college.Â
Top MBA Entrance Exams
1. CAT (Common Admission Test)
CAT is the most important MBA exam across the country. Scoring a great percentile in CAT can get you into the top-league MBA colleges in India such as IIMs, IITs, and other great colleges that promise a fulfilling career, great money, and maximum career opportunities to all the candidates. CAT exam has three sections VARC (Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, DILR (Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning), and QA (Quantitative Aptitude).
The exam is also preferred by most colleges for its difficulty level, exam pattern, and official exam-conducting body. Aspirants prefer this exam since it provides the maximum number of government MBA colleges that have reservations for EWS, OBC, PWD, SC, and ST aspirants. Even for general category students, it provides diversity exams in the area of academic diversity and gender diversity in most of the colleges.
CAT Application Highlights
| CAT 2025 Details | CAT 2025 Dates |
| CAT 2025 Notification Release | Last week of July 2025 |
| CAT 2025 form-filling | August 1st week onwards |
| Last Date to fill out the form | Second week of September |
| CAT 2025 admit card out | First week of November |
| Last Date to download CAT 2025, Admit Card | November 30, 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Result | 1st week of January 2026 |
2. XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)
XAT is the second MBA entrance exam that aspirants should definitely target for admission into the most renowned and oldest B-schools in India which also provides all the advantages listed above. Popular for its exam pattern different from CAT, it has Verbal Ability, Decision Making, and Quantitative Aptitude sections in the exam.
Many students couldn’t do well in CAT but they scored way better in XAT thanks to no sectional time limit, enough time, and the decision-making section.
XAT Application Highlights
| XAT Details | XAT Dates |
| XAT Application Start Date | 1st Week of August |
| XAT Application End Date | Last Week of November |
| XAT Admit Card Release | 2nd Week of December |
| XAT Exam Date | 1st Week of January next year |
| XAT Result Date | 3rd Week of January |
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3. SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test)
SNAP is a popular MBA entrance exam for admission to Symbiosis International (Deemed) University institutes. Aspirants should target SNAP for its moderate difficulty level, speed-based nature, and access to top B-schools like SIBM Pune and SCMHRD.
The syllabus covers General English, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency. Its unique advantage is its shorter duration (60 minutes) and the flexibility to take the test up to three times, with the best score considered for admission.
SNAP Application Highlights
| SNAP Details | SNAP Dates |
| SNAP Application Start Date | 1st Week of August |
| SNAP Application End Date | Last Week of November |
| SNAP Admit Card Release | 1st Week of December |
| SNAP Exam Date | 2nd Week of December to the Last Week of December |
| SNAP Result Date | 1st Week of January |
4. NMAT (Narsee Monjee Management Aptitude Test)
NMAT is a widely accepted MBA entrance exam for NMIMS and other top B-schools in India and abroad. Aspirants can target NMAT for its flexibility, as it allows three attempts, with the best score considered. However, the most important college which is NMIMS Mumbai only accepts the first attempt and aspirants need to fill out the NMIMS college form separately. Moreover the last date to fill out the college form differs from the exam form and ends around 2nd week of September.
The syllabus includes Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning. Its unique advantage is its adaptive nature, meaning difficulty adjusts based on responses, and the freedom to choose exam slots within a long test window.
NMAT Application Dates
| NMAT Details | NMAT Dates |
| NMAT Application Start Date | 1st Week of August |
| NMAT Application End Date | Last Week of September |
| NMAT Admit Card Release | 1st Week of October |
| NMAT Exam Date | 2nd Week of October to the 2nd Week of December |
| NMAT Result Date | As the exam ends, students can see their live scores without any wait |
5. CMAT (Common Management Admission Test)
CMAT is a national-level MBA entrance exam conducted by the NTA for admission to AICTE-approved B-schools. Aspirants can target CMAT for its balanced difficulty level, acceptance by a wide range of institutes, and affordable exam fees. Most often aspirants fill out the exam form due to less difficulty level compared to other exams and a lower number of participants. However, this makes the cutoff set higher for good MBA colleges.
The syllabus includes Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Its unique advantage is that it offers a mix of traditional and innovation-focused questions, making it ideal for well-rounded candidates.
CMAT Application Highlights
| CMAT Details | CMAT Dates |
| CMAT Application Start Date | 2nd Week of November |
| CMAT Application End Date | Last Week of December |
| CMAT Admit Card Release | 2nd Week of January |
| CMAT Exam Date | 3rd Week of January |
| CMAT Result Date | 2nd Week of February |
6. MICAT (Mudra Institute of Communications Admissions Test)
MICAT is the entrance exam for MICA, Ahmedabad, known for its focus on marketing, creativity, and communication skills. Aspirants can target MICAT for its unique selection process, including a psychometric test and a descriptive writing section. However, aspirants must keep in mind that they need to pass the Psychometric Test the get the call from MICA for the further selection process and aspirants need to attempt all 150 questions in 30 minutes, unable to do so will make them ineligible for receiving a call.
The syllabus covers Psychometric Test, Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning, General Awareness, and Divergent Thinking. Its unique advantage is its emphasis on creativity and out-of-the-box thinking, making it ideal for marketing and communication aspirants.
MICAT Application Highlights
| MICAT Details | MICAT Dates |
| MICAT Application Start Date | MICAT 1: 1st Week of September MICAT 2: Last Week of November |
| MICAT Application End Date | MICAT 1: Last Week of November MICAT 2: 2nd Week of January |
| MICAT Admit Card Release | MICAT 1: 1st Week of December MICAT 2: 1st Week of January |
| MICAT Exam Date | MICAT 1: 1st Week of December MICAT 2: Last Week of January |
| MICAT Result Date | Two weeks after MICAT-1/MICAT-2 |
7. MAH-CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test)
MAH-CET is a state-level MBA entrance exam for admission to Maharashtra’s top B-schools like JBIMS, SIMSREE, and PUMBA. Aspirants should target MAH CET for its straightforward syllabus and multiple top-tier colleges accepting it.
The syllabus includes Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and Verbal Ability/Reading Comprehension. Its unique advantage is its easy-to-moderate difficulty level and no negative marking.
MAH-CET Application Highlights
| MAH-CET Details | MAH-CET Dates |
| MAH-CET Application Start Date | 1st Week of January |
| MAH-CET Application End Date | 2nd Week of February |
| MAH-CET Admit Card Release | Last Week of February |
| MAH-CET Exam Date | 2nd Week of March |
| MAH-CET Result Date | 1st Week of April |
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