The demand for management courses has been rising, increasing the focus on IPMAT and BBA exams in students after Class 12. The exams serve as gateways to reputed business schools offering BBA and five-year integrated MBA programs, helping students build an early and strong foundation in business and management.
The IPMAT (Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test) is conducted by IIM Indore, and IIM Rohtak for admission to their five-year integrated MBA programs. It tests quantitative ability, verbal ability, and logical reasoning, requiring focused preparation. Other exams like CUET, NPAT, and SET open doors to prestigious universities and private institutes offering management courses. With increasing competition, keeping track of exam and registration dates is essential for students to plan their preparation effectively. In today’s article, we will share all important dates related to IPMAT and BBA exams to help students stay ahead in their journey toward a management career.
IPMAT and BBA Exams After Class 12
To get into a management college, you must clear an entrance exam, depending on which institution you want to seek admission to. You can attempt different examinations in the same year. The preparation will majorly remain the same. However, you must check the proper syllabus and the pattern for the entrance exam you want to attempt.
- IPMAT (Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test)
The IPMAT exam is to get admission into IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak. After IPMAT, students can get admission into the five-year Integrated Program in Management (IPM), where two degrees are awarded at the end of the program. - NPAT (National Test for Programs After Twelfth)
It is conducted by the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS). Students can attempt an NPAT exam to get into the BBA program at NMIMS at various locations. - CET (Common Entrance Test)
It is a state government-organized test for students who want to enter the undergraduate program at state-affiliated colleges. - SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test)
SET is the entrance exam for Symbiosis International University. After SET, students can pursue an undergraduate course at the Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies. - DU JAT (Delhi University Joint Admission Test)
DU JAT is organised by the National Testing Agency on Delhi University’s behalf. With DU JAT, students can get admission into BBA programs at various colleges affiliated with Delhi University. - St. Xavier’s Entrance Exam
St. Xavier’s College administers it for admissions into the BMS (Bachelor of Management Studies) program at St. Xavier’s College. - AIMA UGAT (Under Graduate Aptitude Test)
AIMA UGAT is organised by the All India Management Association (AIMA). Students can get admission into programs like BBA and BCA at participating colleges. - CUET (Christ University Entrance Test)
Christ University organises the CUET for admission into BBA and undergraduate programs. - AMU Entrance Test
Aligarh Muslim University organises this entrance exam for admission into the university’s various undergraduate programs. - GGSIPU CET (Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test)
The Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University organises GGSIPU CET and offers admission to undergraduate programs at its affiliated colleges.
All IPMAT and BBA Exam Registration Dates 2025
Knowing all the important dates will help you to plan your study effectively. Below are all the IPMAT and BBA exam registrations and exam dates.
| Entrance Exam | Exam Registration Date | Exam Date |
| IPMAT | ||
| IIM Indore | Yet to be declared | 12th May 2025 |
| IIM Rohtak | Yet to be declared | 5th May 2025 (Tentative) |
| NPAT | December 2024 to May 2025 | January 2025 to May 2025 |
| CET | ||
| Maharashtra | 2nd January 2025 to 10th February 2025 | 1st April 2025, 2nd April 2025, 3rd April 2025 |
| Delhi | April 2025 to May 2025 | 3rd week of June 2025 |
| Bharti Vidyapeeth | Last date to apply – 7th June 2025 | 15th June 2025 |
| SET | Last Date – 12th April 2025 | 5th May 2025, 11th May 2025 |
| DU JAT | Closed | 4th Week of May 2025 |
| St. Xavier’s Entrance Exam | Till June 2025 | June 2025 |
| AIMA UGAT | 6th June 2025 (Tentative) | 14th June 2025 (Tentative) |
| CUET | Till February 2025 | Between 13th March to 31st March 2025 |
| AMU Entrance Test | Till 31st January 2025 | 13th April 2025 |
| GGSIPU CET | 1st February 2025 to 15th April 2025 (Tentative) | April 2025 to May 2025 (Tentative) |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change. Final and official dates are posted on the official website
To start your career in management, you must get admission into a prestigious business school. You must first undergo an entrance test to qualify for admission. Since there are multiple institutions, there are numerous entrance tests too. The dates for almost all the entrance exams are now out, and based on these dates, candidates must prepare a strategy to complete the syllabus, as well as revisions and mocks before the exam date. You can also check iQuanta’s IPMAT YouTube channel for all live updates, practice sessions, and other free resources:
FAQs
Can I edit any information on my application form after the registration period has ended?
Yes, many institutions provide a specific window for correcting application forms. The dates are mentioned on the institution’s official website and released along with the registration dates.
Are all the entrance exams conducted online?
Yes, all the entrance exams are conducted online, but a few institutions, like Christ University, also provide an offline option.
Can I apply for more than one entrance exam?
Yes, you can apply for multiple entrance tests. The only requirement is that you meet the eligibility criteria. Also, almost all the exams will happen on different dates, so it is possible to take multiple entrance tests.
When will I be receiving my admit card for the entrance exams?
Usually, the admit cards are provided to the students 1 to 2 weeks before the exam date. However, the exact time slot will be mentioned on the institution’s official website. Hence, keep yourself updated by checking the official website at regular intervals.