MBA degree is one of the top priority course among people for a better career and professional life. It is pertinent for aspirants to be aware about the top MBA entrance exams which they can take and need to be cleared for the admission to Postgraduate management programmes from top-ranked B-Schools.
Students from various streams can apply for these national level MBA Entrance Exam, which is a gateway for the admission to Management programmes. For admissions in Business school, one needs to appear and clear the MBA entrance exams, conducted by top B-schools.
MBA Entrance Exam have three categories that are national level, state level and Institute level. We here by providing the list of the Top MBA entrance exams at national level. Check out the article below to know more about such examination, Exam pattern, Eligibility Criteria, and other details.
Top MBA Entrance Exams in India
1. CAT (Common Admission Test)
CAT is the most popular examination for admission to postgraduate management courses in approximately 20 Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and over 100 B-schools in India. It is generally held in the last week of November.
CAT Exam Pattern – It is an online examination and candidates are not allowed to go to and fro between the sections. CAT exam consists of 100 questions which are divided into three sections that are- a) verbal ability & reading comprehension (VARC), b) quantitative ability (QA), and c) data interpretation & logical reasoning (DILR). Each correct answer carries three marks and a negative marking of -1 for every wrong answer.
2. XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)
Xavier Aptitude test is an online test that is held annually in the first week of January as an admission test in XLRI and other B schools. It is a Post Graduate entrance exam at the national level.
XAT Exam Pattern – XAT exam will be divided into four sections – a) Decision Making (DM), b) Verbal and Logical Ability (VA and LR), c) Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation and d) General Knowledge (GK). For every correct answer 1 mark will be given and for every wrong answer, 0.25 mark will be deducted.
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3. IIFT (Indian Institute Of Foreign Trade)
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) is one of the most prestigious business schools in India. Approximately 50,000 candidates apply every year for around 400 seats. There are three campuses located in New Delhi, Kolkata and Kakinada. It is held in the 4th/5th week of November.
IIFT Exam Pattern – IIFT exam pattern is divided into six sections that are: a) Logical Reasoning, b) Data Interpretation, c) Verbal Ability, d) General Knowledge, e) Reading Comprehension and f) Quantitative Aptitude. The marks for correct answer varies from section to section and the negative marking includes -1/3 marks of total marks for every question answered incorrectly.
4. SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test)
Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Test is a National level postgraduate entrance examination. It is conducted by the Symbiosis International University (SIU) for admissions into the MBA programme. It is conducted in the mid of December every year.
SNAP Exam Pattern – The different sections from which the questions will be asked are a) Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, b) Analytical & Logical Reasoning, c) General English and d) Current Affairs. For each correct MCQ type question 1 marks would be awarded, for every correct special question, 2 marks will be given and for wrong answer there will be negative marking of 25% of the allocated marks for each question.
5. NMAT By GMAC
NMAT By GMAC is an MBA entrance exam which is conducted by Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). The exam is used for admission at NMIMS University and 23 other B-schools across India.
Exam Pattern – According to the exam pattern of NMAT, there will be a total of 120 objective questions from sections – Quantitative Skills, Logical Reasoning and Language Skills. For every correct answer, candidate will get one mark. There is no negative marking.
6. CMAT (Common Management Admission Test)
CMAT entrance exam is conducted by AICTE or NTA for admission to MBA/PGDM programmes. The score is used for admission at over 1000 B-schools approved by AICTE. It is a computer-based test. The test is of 3 hours duration. The test is organized in the last week of January.
CMAT Exam Pattern – CMAT exam consists of total 100 questions divided into four sections – a) Language comprehension, b) Quantitative techniques and data interpretation, c) Logical reasoning and d) General awareness. Candidates will be awarded with four marks for every correct answer and 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
7. IBSAT (IBS Aptitude Test)
Conducted by the ICFAI Business School Hyderabad, IBSAT is an aptitude test for MBA aspirants who seek for admission into the management programme of ICFAI. IBSAT exam is organized in or after the third week of December.
IBSAT Exam pattern – Total 140 MCQ to be answered in 120 minutes. One mark will be given for every correct answer and No mark will be lost if the candidate answers incorrectly.
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8. AIMA-MAT (Management Aptitude Test)
MAT is conducted four times a year in the months of February, May, September & December. It is held by the Centre for Management Services (CMS) division of All India Management Association (AIMA). It is conducted in both offline and online modes. The exam dates are different for both online and offline modes. Nevertheless, both are held in the 4th week of February.
MAT Exam Pattern – There are five sections – a) Language Comprehension, b) Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, c) Mathematical Skills, d) Indian and Global Environment, and e) Data Analysis and Sufficiency. For each correct answer +1 mark is given and for each wrong answer, candidates will lose 0.25 mark.
9. IRMA Issues of Social Concern
IRMA entrance exam is conducted by the Institute of Rural Management, Anand. It is used for admission to the Post Graduate Programme in Rural Management (PGPRM). The test is held in the month of February and is an online test. IRMA entrance examination has only one section named Issues of Social Concern. Candidates aptitude skills are quantified through scores of CAT or XAT. IRMA and other activities concerned is conducted from 2nd to 3rd week of February.
10. MICAT
MICAT or MICAT Admission Test is Conducted by MICA Ahmedabad, for admission to Post Graduate Diploma in Management – Communication (PGDM-C) programme. MICAT has both objective and subjective questions from topics like Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability, DI & LR and GK.
It is held bi-yearly in the month of December and February. It is not mandatory for candidates to appear in both MICAT. If a candidate appears in both MICAT, their best of the scores will be considered by MICA for admission.
MBA Entrance Test Eligibility Criteria
Students must have a graduation degree and must have the requisite percentage (different for different exams). Furthermore, students who are in the final year of graduation can also apply.
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