MBA Entrance Exams

Explore major MBA entrance exams in India including CAT, XAT, CMAT, SNAP, NMAT and GMAT. Compare exam requirements and discover the colleges that accept each examination.

Popular MBA Entrance Exams

CAT

Common Admission Test
Conducting Body IIMs
Level National
Mode Computer Based
Main Use IIMs & B-Schools
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XAT

Xavier Aptitude Test
Conducting Body XLRI
Level National
Mode Computer Based
Main Use XLRI & B-Schools
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CMAT

Common Management Admission Test
Conducting Body NTA
Level National
Mode Computer Based
Main Use MBA / PGDM
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MAT

Management Aptitude Test
Conducting Body AIMA
Level National
Mode Multiple Modes
Main Use MBA / PGDM
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SNAP

Symbiosis National Aptitude Test
Conducting Body Symbiosis
Level National
Mode Computer Based
Main Use Symbiosis Institutes
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NMAT

NMIMS Management Aptitude Test
Conducting Body GMAC
Level National
Mode Computer Based
Main Use NMIMS & B-Schools
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GMAT

Graduate Management Admission Test
Conducting Body GMAC
Level International
Mode Computer Based
Main Use MBA & Management
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MBA Entrance Exam Comparison

The following table provides a quick comparison of popular MBA entrance examinations.

Exam Level Mode Major Use
CAT National Computer Based IIMs & B-Schools
XAT National Computer Based XLRI & B-Schools
CMAT National Computer Based MBA / PGDM Colleges
MAT National Multiple Modes MBA / PGDM Colleges
SNAP National Computer Based Symbiosis Institutes
NMAT National Computer Based NMIMS & B-Schools
GMAT International Computer Based MBA & Management

Which MBA Entrance Exam Should You Take?

The right entrance exam depends on the colleges you want to target, your academic profile, preferred location and the type of management programme you want to pursue.

CAT is particularly important for students targeting the IIMs and many leading management institutes. XAT is important for aspirants targeting XLRI and other XAT-accepting institutes.

CMAT and MAT can provide access to a broad range of MBA and PGDM institutes, while SNAP is relevant for Symbiosis institutes and NMAT is used by NMIMS and other participating institutions.

MBA Entrance Exams FAQs

Which is the most important MBA entrance exam in India?
CAT is one of the most widely considered MBA entrance examinations, particularly for admission to IIMs and many leading management institutes.
Is CAT required for all MBA colleges?
No. Different MBA colleges accept different entrance examinations. Some institutes accept CAT, while others may accept XAT, CMAT, MAT, SNAP, NMAT or other exams.
Which exam is accepted by XLRI?
XLRI uses XAT as its major entrance examination for its relevant management admissions.
Which exam is used for Symbiosis MBA admissions?
SNAP is the entrance examination associated with admissions to participating Symbiosis institutes.
Can I take more than one MBA entrance exam?
Yes. MBA aspirants can appear for multiple entrance examinations if they meet the respective registration and eligibility requirements.

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