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MBA Entrance Exams 2024: MAT is Open; CMAT Opening Soon; MAH CET, CUET-PG Registration Closed

MBA Entrance exams offer admission opportunity in top MBA colleges. Some of the top MBA entrance exams are still open for MBA admission 2024. Top MBA entrance exams have a few common areas of assessment like Quantitative Ability; English Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension; Reasoning. There are some MBA entrance exams with specific test sections – for example, XAT has Decision Making Section; CMAT has GK section. Read Table of Contents below to check MBA entrance Exam calendar, key details and more

 

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Table of Contents

1. Top MBA Exam Dates and Schedule for Admission 2024

2. MAH MBA CET 2024 Exam Completed - Check Analysis, Top MAH CET Colleges

3. CMAT 2024: Entrance Exam for AICTE Approved MBA/PGDM B-Schools

4. MAT 2024: Exam Over on Feb 24 to March 10, 2024; Check Pattern

5. ATMA 2024: Exam on May 11, 2024

6. CUET PG 2024: Mandatory Entrance for TISS, DU, JNU, BHU; Check Pattern

7. List of MBA Entrance Exams Closed for Admission 2024

8. CAT 2023: Largest MBA Entrance Exam Over on Nov 26; Check Pattern

9. XLRI-XAT 2024: Exam Over on January 7, 2024; Check Pattern

10. IIFT 2024: Admission through CAT 2023

11. NMAT by GMAC for NMIMS Admission 2024: Check Exam Pattern

12. SNAP: MBA Entrance Exam for 15 Symbiosis Colleges: Check Pattern

13. IBSAT 2023: MBA Entrance Exam for ICFAI B-Schools in Dec 2023

14. Cost of MBA Entrance Exams Registration & Application Form

15. How to decide which MBA Entrance Exam to take?  

Alert! MBA Admissions 2024 Closing for Top CAT, XAT Colleges | Apply Now 
IFMR GSB Krea University | Closing Soon | Apply Now BIMTECH Greater Noida|Last Date: Feb 29 |Apply Now
Welingkar Mumbai & Bengaluru | Closing Soon | Apply Now Jaipuria Noida, Lucknow | Closing Soon | Apply Now
S P Jain Global Mumbai | Closing Soon | | Apply Now JAGSoM Bangalore | Closing Soon | Apply Now
SDA Bocconi Asia Center | Closing Soon | Apply Now VBS Mumbai | Closing Soon | Apply Now
Woxsen University | Last Date: March 02 | Apply Now       Jaipuria Noida, Lucknow | Closing Soon | Apply Now
SOIL Gurgaon | Closing Soon | Apply Now Mahindra University HYD | Closing Soon | Apply Now
IBA Bangalore | Closing Soon | Apply Now JIMS Rohini Delhi | Closing Soon | Apply Now

1. Top MBA Exam Dates and Schedule for Admission 2024

MBA Exam
Registration Last Date
Exam Date
February 12, 2024
March 9, 10 & 11, 2024
Expected to start in March 2nd Week
Expected in May 2nd Week
MAT 2024 MAY Exam
To be announced
Expected in May 2nd Week
CUET PG 2024 for TISS, DU, JNU, BHU Admission 2024
February 10, 2024
March 11 to 28, 2024
ATMA 2024 May Exam
To Start Soon
May 11, 2024

2. MAH MBA CET 2024 Exam Completed - Check Analysis, Top MAH CET Colleges

Conducted by CET Cell of Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra, MAH MBA CET 2024 is an important State level entrance exam for MBA admission 2024 in 330+ MBA colleges in Maharashtra including JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, among other top B-schools. 

 

MAH MBA CET Exam was held on March 9-10-11, 2024. Check MAH MBA CET 2024 Exam Analysis:

  • Total number of questions in exam: 200
  • Total time allotted: 150 minutes
  • No. of choices per question; Negative Marking: Five. No negative marking
  • Difficulty Level: Moderate. Check details below.  
  • Important Areas: High on Reasoning Aptitude
  • Surprise Element: No Surprises in the paper pattern; Some new question types were found
  • Cut Offs for Top MBA Colleges: For JBIMS to remain above 98 Percentile; Check details below.

Read MAH MBA CET Exam Analysis 2024  

Alert! MBA Admissions 2024 Open for Top Colleges | Apply Now
Welingkar Mumbai & Bangalore | Apply Now Rajagiri Business School Kochi | Apply Now
SCMS Cochin | Closing Soon | Apply Now SDA Bocconi Asia Center Admission | Apply Now
Woxsen University | Closing Soon | Apply Now Delhi School of Business (DSB) | Apply Now
Rajagiri Business School Kochi | Apply Now Jaipuria Noida, Lucknow | Closing Soon | Apply Now
XIME Bangalore | Closing Soon | Apply Now NDIM New Delhi (NDIM) | Closing Soon | Apply Now
Sparsh Greater Noida | Closing Soon | Apply Now SIES Mumbai | Closing Soon | Apply Now

Also check Top MBA Colleges accepting MAH MBA CET Exam Score 2024.

3. CMAT 2024: Entrance Exam for AICTE Approved MBA/PGDM B-Schools

Conducted by National Testing Agency, the Common Management Admission Test (NTA CMAT) 2024 is one of the top MBA entrance exams for admission to MBA/PGDM programs offered by 1000+ AICTE approved MBA Colleges in India. Top Colleges Accepting CMAT Score include JBIMS Mumbai, Great Lakes Chennai, BIMTECH Delhi NCR, Wellingkar Mumbai and IFMR Krea University. CMAT 2024 Exam is expected to be held in May 2024. 

 

CMAT 2024 Registration Process is delayed and is expected to start in March 2nd Week.  Read More: CMAT Exam 2024

3.1 CMAT 2024 Exam: Key Highlights

CMAT exam offers MBA admission opportunity in more than 1000 MBA colleges in India and among them are some of the prominent management institutes. It is an important but an easier MBA entrance exam. Key Exam highlights are shared below at a glance:

CMAT Exam Conducting Body
National testing Agency (NTA)
CMAT Full Form
Common Management Admission Test
Number of MBA colleges under the Exam
1000+
CMAT 2024 Registration Dates
To open in March 2024
Exam Date
Expected in May 2024 second week  
Mode of CMAT Entrance exam 2024
Computer Based Test
Top MBA Colleges Accepting CMAT score
JBIMS, SIMSREE, Welingkar, Great Lakes, BIMTECH. Read more.  

3.2 CMAT 2024 Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation

CMAT exam during last three years has gone with key changes. The updated CMAT 2024 pattern, syllabus and preparation strategy is as below:

CMAT 2024 Exam Sections
Number of Questions
Marks Per Correct Answer
Maximum Marks Section-wise
Language Comprehension  
20
+4
80
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation
20
+4
80
Logical Reasoning
20
+4
80
General Awareness
20
+4
80
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
20
+4
80
Total: Sections-5
100
 --
400

Read More: CMAT Exam Pattern

3.3 CMAT 2024 Syllabus

The updated CMAT 2024 syllabus can help you improve your CMAT preparation as per the current CMAT pattern. It contains the existing and expected topics alongwith the type of questions expected in CMAT exam. 

CMAT Exam Sections & No. of Questions
Key Topics in CMAT Syllabus
Section-1: Language Comprehension (20 Qs)
Grammar, tenses, vocabulary, jumbled paragraphs, reading comprehension. Usage of Articles, Non-finites, Dangling Modifiers, Usage on Nouns & Pronouns, Adjectives, Adverbs, Prepositions –regular and followed, Verbs, Syntax, Subject-verb Agreement, Simple, continuous, Perfect tenses and Conditional-unreal past, Jumbled paragraphs. RC Passages are short followed by direct questions
Section-2: Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation (20 Qs)
Ratio, mixtures, work, average, percentage, Time & speed, Profit and loss, interest, basic statistics, Number properties, Probability, Counting principles, Geometry, Algebra, Derivatives ( Maxima-Minima), Table and pie chart, Bar diagrams and graphs, Charts
Section-3: Logical Reasoning (20 Qs)
linear, seating, sequencing & arranging with conditions to coding. Major topics are Statement-conclusion, Logical puzzle, Numerical puzzle, Venn Diagram, True/false statements, Visual Reasoning
Section-4: General Awareness (20 Qs)
Conventional GK, Current GK, Business & Economics, CRR, Repo Rate, Devaluation and up valuation of Rupee, Business, National and International events, Who’s who, Constitution of India, Currency and Capitals of the countries, States of India, International Organizations, Monetary and fiscal tools, Emblem, Identification of personalities, companies
Section-5: Innovation and Entrepreneurship (20 Qs)
Government Publications, Policies and Practices, Launch of New Business Ventures, Terminology, Latest Who’s Who, Places, Books in News, Process and Stages to Start Entrepreneurship Venture, Comprehension Passage followed by Questions

Read More: CMAT Syllabus

3.4 CMAT 2024 Preparation

CMAT exam preparation is not very difficult and can be done in any of the following modes or with a combination of two or three modes

3.5 CMAT Mock Test: Take Free Online Mock or Download PDF for Free

If you are serious about doing well in the CMAT Exam, taking Mock Test is a very important preparation tool. It will help CMAT 2024 test takers to understand CMAT exam pattern, type and difficulty level of questions, how to attempt the questions and maximise the score in actual exam.

 

CMAT Mock Test Papers by MBAUniverse.com 

To help CMAT Aspirants, Experts at MBAUniverse.com have prepared CMAT Mock Tests with different difficulty levels based on the latest CMAT Exam Pattern. On this page, you can take CMAT Mock Test Online Free. Click on CMAT Mock Test 2024 link below and your test will start after a free simple registration process. At the end of your Test you will get your Score and also the Right Answers. Read More: CMAT Mock Test

4. MAT 2024 Exam

Management Aptitude Test popularly known as MAT Exam is one of the most popular National level MBA entrance exams in India. MAT exam is held four times a year in the months of February, May, September and December. The exam leads to admission opportunity in more than 400 MBA/PGDM Colleges which are accepting MAT exam Scores.

 

February MAT CBT, PBT and IBT exams are now complete. Results will be declared soon. Next MAT Exam will be held in May 2024. Check complete MAT Exam details. MAT 2024  

Alert! MBA Admissions 2024 Closing for Top CAT, XAT Colleges | Apply Now 
IFMR GSB Krea University | Closing Soon | Apply Now BIMTECH Greater Noida|Last Date: Feb 29 |Apply Now
Welingkar Mumbai & Bengaluru | Closing Soon | Apply Now Jaipuria Noida, Lucknow | Closing Soon | Apply Now
S P Jain Global Mumbai | Closing Soon | | Apply Now JAGSoM Bangalore | Closing Soon | Apply Now
SDA Bocconi Asia Center | Closing Soon | Apply Now VBS Mumbai | Closing Soon | Apply Now
Woxsen University | Last Date: March 02 | Apply Now       Jaipuria Noida, Lucknow | Closing Soon | Apply Now
SOIL Gurgaon | Closing Soon | Apply Now Mahindra University HYD | Closing Soon | Apply Now
IBA Bangalore | Closing Soon | Apply Now JIMS Rohini Delhi | Closing Soon | Apply Now

4.1 MAT 2024 Exam: Key Highlights

MAT exam offers MBA admission opportunity in 600 MBA colleges in India and among them are some of the prominent management institutes. It is an important but an easier MBA entrance exam. Key Exam highlights are shared below at a glance:

Questions related to MAT Exam
Answers related to MAT Exam
Exam Conducting Body
All India Management Association (AIMA)
Total Exams in a Year
Held in February, May, September, December
Number of MBA colleges under the Exam
600+
Testing Modes
3: IBT, PBT, CBT
Number of exams you can apply for
2
MAT Exam Registration and Application Fee
Rs.2100/- for 1 exam;
Rs. 3300/- for 2 exams
MAT Full Form
Management Aptitude Test
Total Questions in MAT Test Paper
200
Type of  Questions in MAT Exam
MCQs
No. of Sections and Questions
5 Sections with 40 Questions in Each Section
MAT Exam Sections
Language Comprehension – 40 Questions
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning-40 Questions
Data Analysis and Data Sufficiency-40 Questions
Mathematical Skills-40 Questions
Indian and Global Environment-40 Questions
Scoring Pattern
+ 1 Mark for each correct answer (Scaled to 4 in final marking)
Negative Marking
- 0.25 Mark for each Wrong Answer
Difficulty Level
Easy to Moderate

4.2 MAT 2024 Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation

MAT exam during last many years has remained on same pattern. Present MAT 2024 pattern, syllabus and preparation strategy is as below:

Section Name
Number of Questions
Marks per correct answer
Maximum Marks section wise
Language Comprehension
40
+1 Scaled to 4
40 Scaled to 160
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
40
+1 Scaled to 4
40 Scaled to 160
Data Analysis and Sufficiency
40
+1 Scaled to 4
40 Scaled to 160
Mathematical Skills
40
+1 Scaled to 4
40 Scaled to 160
Indian and Global Environment
40
+1 Scaled to 4
(Not counted for Percentile Calculation)
40 Scaled to 160 (Not Counted for Percentile Calculation
Total
200
--
160 Scaled to 800
(Score of Indian & Global Environment Not counted)

Read More on MAT Exam Pattern

4.3 MAT 2024 Syllabus

The updated MAT 2024 syllabus can help you improve your MAT preparation as per the current MAT pattern. It contains the existing and expected topics expected in MAT exam. 

MAT Exam Sections & No. of Questions
Key Topics in MAT Syllabus
Language Comprehension (40 Qs)
RC Syllabus covers current affairs making impact on Social Life, International Affairs, Govt policies and Schemes, Literature, Science & Culture, Historical Events etc.
  • Language (Verbal Ability) Syllabus covers Jumbled Paragraphs, Error Correction of Verb, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb and other parts of speech in the Sentences; Correcting the sequence of sentences in the paragraph for example correct use of conditional sentence, time clauses, reported speech, passive writing; Antonyms/Synonyms; Fill in the blanks; One word substitution; Idioms/Phrases
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning (40 Qs)
  • Fact Inference Judgment, Passage Conclusion, Analogy, Statement Argument, Clocks, Calendars, Binary logic, Seating Arrangement,
  • Blood Relations (Family Tree), Logical Sequence, Assumption, Premise
  • Conclusion, Linear and matrix arrangement, Team Formation, Direction sense and Decision Making, Input-Output, Series, Syllogism,
  • Cubes, Rows, Set Theory, Venn Diagrams, Network Diagrams, Quantitative Reasoning, Puzzles, Logical Reasoning based on Rankings
  • Critical Reasoning
Data Analysis and Sufficiency (40 Qs)
  • Data Tables, Data charts, Bar diagrams & Charts including Simple, Stacked, Composite Bar charts, Pie charts, Graphs – Line X-Y Graphs
  • Data analysis and Data comparison, Caselet based Data, Data Sufficiency
Mathematical Skills (40 Qs)
Arithmetic: LCM and HCF, Percentages, Profit and Loss, Interest (Simple and Compound), Speed, Time and Distance; Time and Work; Averages; Ratio and Proportion, Number System, Elementary Mathematics, Mixtures and Allegation,
  • Unitary Method, Commercial Maths, Permutation and Combinations,
  • Sequence And Series, Heights and Distance; Algebra & Geometry-Equations, Inequalities, Fractions, Triangles, Circles, Coordinate Geometry, Venn diagrams, Linear Equations; Quadratic Equations
Complex Numbers, Logarithm; Progressions, Binomial Theorem, Surds and Indices, Set Theory
Indian and Global Environment (40 Qs)
  • Conventional GK, Current Affairs, Business & Economics, Business, National and International events, Who’s who, Constitutional of India,
  • Currency and Capitals of the countries, States of India, International Organizations, Monetary and fiscal tools, Emblem
  • Identification of personalities, companies among others

Read In Detail MAT Syllabus

4.4 MAT 2024 Preparation

MAT exam preparation is not very difficult and can be done in any of the following modes or with a combination of two or three modes

  • Self -Preparation for MAT 2024 with Best Books
  • MAT Preparation with Offline Coaching Classes
  • MAT Preparation with Online Coaching from the convenience of home

Read More

5. ATMA 2024 Exam

Conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS), ATMA is a popular national level MBA entrance exam of moderate difficulty level. There are 4 ATMA exams in the year 2024. The first ATMA 2024 exam is over in February and the second ATMA is scheduled in May 2024 in a single shift of 3 hours. ATMA exam score is accepted by 200 MBA colleges in India for admission to MBA, PGDM, PGDBA and other post graduate management courses. ATMA is recognized as quality test by AICTE and Ministry of HRD, Govt of India. Read More

5.1 ATMA 2024 Exam: Key Highlights

ATMA 2024 Exam Conducting Body
Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS)
ATMA Exam Full Form
AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA)
Total ATMA Exams in the Year 2024
4 Times; in February, May, June, July 2024
Number of MBA colleges under ATMA 2024 Exam
200+
ATMA Exam Date 2024
February 18; May 11; June 23; July 21
Mode of ATMA 2024 exam
Computer Based Test at Exam Centers
ATMA Exam Registration Fee
Rs.2000/-
ATMA Exam Fee Concessions
  • 50% Fee Concession for NE States’ candidates; 25% for female candidates
ATMA 2024 Score Validity for MBA Admission
One academic session
Total Questions in ATMA Exam
180
Sectional Division of ATMA 2024 Exam
6 Sections with 30 Questions in Each Section
ATMA Exam Difficulty Level
Easy to Moderate
Required ATMA 2024 Cut Off Percentile for MBA admission 2024 in Top Colleges
90+
Importance of Taking ATMA 2024 exam
Offers MBA admission 2024 opportunity in 200 colleges and Offers opportunity to improve rank & score
ATMA exam application process
Online
ATMA 2024 What's New?
More top MBA/Colleges likely to accept ATMA 2024 score. DTE Maharashtra has announced that ATMA exam is an eligibility test from the academic session 2023-24 for admission to MBA/MMS/PGDM programmes in Maharashtra MBA Colleges

ATMA 2024 Exam Pattern
ATMA exam pattern has all the MCQ type questions. The sectional composition of ATMA exam is as below:

Section
Section name
Number of  Questions
Time allotted in minutes
1
Analytical Reasoning Skills -1
30
30
2
Verbal Skills-1 
30
30
3
Quantitative Skills-1
30
30
4
Verbal Skills -2
30
30
5
Analytical Reasoning Skills -2
30
30
6
Quantitative Skills-2
30
30
 
Total
180
180

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6. CUET PG 2024 Exam: Mandatory for TISS, BHU, DU

The CUET PG 2024 – the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) exam 2024 is the entrance exam for admission 2024 to post graduate courses, offered by Central, State, and other participating Universities, Institutions, Organisations, and Autonomous Colleges. National Testing Agency has been mandated by the Ministry of Education and UGC to conduct Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for admission into Postgraduate Programmes in these institutes. The CUET (PG) provides a single- window opportunity for all Postgraduate students seeking admission to any of the Central Universities (CUs) or other participating organisations, including State Universities, Deemed to be Universities, and Private Universities across the country.

 

CUET 2024 is a computer based test and the National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct it in 300+ cities across India and 24 Cities Outside-India. More than 150 Universities and colleges including Delhi University, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Jawahar Lal Nehru University, BHU, Jamia, AMU among others will accept CUET PG 2024 score for admission 2024 to their post graduate programs. A single Examination will enable the Candidates to cover a wide outreach and be part of the admissions process to various Central Universities. The CUET (PG) - 2024 will be conducted in CBT mode in 03 shifts for PG admissions 2024. Read More

6.1 TISSNET 2024: Cancelled – TISS to Accept CUET PG 2024 Score for M.A. Courses

TISSNET 2024 has been cancelled. For PG admission 2024, Tata Institute of Social Sciences will accept CUET PG 2024 exam conducted by National Testing Agency. From now on, the candidates have to appear in CUET-PG for TISS admission and have to apply separately for the respective TISS courses. 

7. List of Closed Top MBA Entrance Exams for Admission 2024: Check Pattern

Following are the Top MBA entrance exams for admission 2024 which have been held and results have been released.

List of MBA Entrance Examinations 2024
Registration Dates
Exam Date
Exam Registration Fees
Aug 2 to Sept 21, 2023 (Closed)
November 26, 2023 (Over)
Rs.2400
July 15 to Dec 10, 2023
January 7, 2024 (Over)
Rs.2000
NMAT 2023 (Was Reopened in Jan 2024)
Jan 5 to 10, 2024
January 11 to 15, 2024
Rs.2800
November 23, 2023 (Closed)
Dec 10, 17, 22, 2023 (Result out Jan 10)
Rs.2250
Exam Cancelled, Accepted CAT exam registration
Admission based on CAT 2023
To Accept CAT 2023 Score
Cancelled; CUET-PG 2024 Registration accepted
No TISSNET; CUET PG 2024 mandatory exam
As per CUET PG Fee

8. CAT 2023: Largest MBA Entrance Exam Over on Nov 26

Common Admission Test, popularly known as CAT is the largest and most preferred among Top MBA entrance exams in India. This year number of applicants in CAT 2023 has gone up by 30% at 3.30 lakhs from 2.55 lakhs last year and actual test takers have gone up at 2.88 lakhs from 2.22 lakhs last year. CAT 2023 exam has got over on November 26, 2023 and was conducted by IIM Lucknow for MBA admission 2024 in 21 IIMs. Besides, FMS Delhi, IIFT Delhi/Kolkata, IIT DoMs, SPJIMR, MDI and 500+ MBA Colleges in India will also accept CAT 2023 score. CAT 2023 

8.1 CAT 2023 Exam at a Glance

Following are the key features of IIM CAT 2023 exam like CAT 2023 exam dates, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Top Colleges among other details

What is CAT Exam?
CAT is the Common Admission Test ,conducted on yearly basis for MBA admission by one of the 6 older IIMs.
CAT Eligibility Criteria
50% Marks in Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university/institute
CAT Registration Dates
From Aug to Sep
CAT Exam Date
November
CAT Entrance exam sessions
Will be Conducted in 3 sessions – Morning, Afternoon & Evening on same day
CAT Conducting Institute
IIMs
CAT Entrance Exam Mode
Computer based
Number of Questions in CAT 2023
66 questions divided in 3 sections
CAT Exam Time Duration
2 hours for each Session
CAT  Difficulty level
Moderate to Difficult

Read More: CAT 2023

8.2 CAT Exam Pattern

CAT exam components
MCQs (With negative marking)
 Non-MCQs  (Qs Without negative marking)
Total Questions
Section-1: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
(Time limit: 40 Minutes)
19
5
24
Section-2: Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
(Time Limit: 40 Minutes)
14
6
20
Section-3: Quantitative Ability (QA)
(Time Limit: 40 Minutes)
14
8
22
Total (Overall) (Time limit: 120 Minutes)
47
19
66

Source: Based on CAT 2023 Pattern Read More: CAT Exam Pattern

9. XLRI-XAT 2024: Exam Over on January 7, 2024

Popularly known as XAT, Xavier Aptitude Test is one of the important MBA Entrance Exams 2024 for Admission to XLRI, IMT, XIMB, TAPMI and 150+ MBA Colleges in India. XAT 2024 has witnessed 40% increase in number of applicants which has gone up at 135000 from 98242 from last year. Candidates from all disciplines including Engineering, Commerce, Humanities, Science, Law apply and appear in XAT exam to get into of the various MBA programs offered by these top B-schools. XAT 2024 was held on Sunday January 7, 2024. XAT is conducted annually by XLRI Jamshedpur and is therefore known as XLRI-XAT. Read More

9.1 XAT 2024 Exam at a Glance

Following are the key features of XAT 2024 exam like XAT 2024 exam dates, Eligibility among other details

XAT 2024 Test Conducting Body
Xavier School of Management (XLRI) Jamshedpur
XAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
XAT 2024 Registration Dates
July 15 to December 10, 2023
XAT 2024 Exam Fees
Rs.2000
XAT 2024 Exam Date
January 7, 2024
XAT 2024 Testing Session
2 PM to 5.30 PM (3 Hrs 30 Minutes)
Number of MBA colleges accepting exam score
160+
Mode of XAT Exam
Computer Based Online Exam
Total Questions in XAT Question Paper
101-102
XAT Exam Difficulty Level
Moderate to Difficult

9.3 XAT 2024 Exam Pattern

Exam Sections
Number of questions
Overall Time Duration
Part-1
75 Total MCQs
165 Minutes
Verbal and Logical Ability
26
No Sectional Time Limit
Decision Making
22
No Sectional Time Limit
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation
28
No Sectional Time Limit
Part-2
25 Total MCQs + Essay Writing Test
25 Minutes
General Knowledge
25
 
Essay
1 Descriptive Topic
10 Minutes
Total questions (Part 1 + Part 2)
101
 

Candidate are allowed to go to Part 2 after completing the time duration of 165 minutes in Part 1 Read More: XAT Exam Pattern

10. IIFT 2024: Exam Cancelled; CAT 2023 Mandatory Exam for Admission 2024

IIFT entrance test which used to be conducted for admission to MBA (IB) program by NTA stands cancelled. Now IIFT will accept only CAT 2023 exam score for Admission 2024. Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Admission Test was the IIFT own exam for Admission to both the campuses of IIFT located at Delhi and Kolkata. Every year around 50,000 students from all disciplines including Engineering, Commerce, Humanities and even Law apply for IIFT admission to get admission in MBA (IB) programme at one of the two campuses of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade. Read More about key Changes in IIFT Admission Criteria 2024

11. NMAT by GMAC 2023: After Reopening Exam held from January 11 to 15, 2024

NMAT is an important national level MBA entrance test leading to admission in top MBA colleges including NMIMS Mumbai, SPJIMR, ISB, VIT, XIMB among other 30 institutes and universities in India. GMAC is the exam conducting body for NMAT by GMAC. NMAT exam is held in a long testing window. After the first NMAT 2023 was conducted from October 10 to Dec 19, 2023, the GMAC reopened NMAT exam which was conducted from January 11 to 15, 2024. Although NMAT is conducted in two modes-Online proctored test and computer based test at exam centres, the January 2024 NMAT exam was conducted only at exam centres. Read More: NMAT by GMAC

11.1 NMAT Exam Pattern

Section Name
Number of questions
Allotted time in minutes
Language Skills
36
28
Quantitative Skills
36
52
Logical Reasoning
36
 40
Total
108
120

Read More: NMAT Exam Pattern

12. SNAP: MBA Entrance Exam for 15 Symbiosis Colleges

SNAP is the mandatory MBA Entrance Exam for Admission to 15 Symbiosis Institutes in India. Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune conducts Symbiosis National Aptitude Test, popularly known as SNAP every year as computer based test. There are more than 2,500 MBA seats in Symbiosis colleges. Over the years, SNAP has changed its question paper pattern from paper based to computer based. SNAP 2023 is likely to be held as computer based test on 3 dates in December 2023. Read More: SNAP 2023 

12.1 SNAP Exam Pattern

Total Questions in SNAP Entrance Exam
60
Sectional Composition of Questions:
(1) General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability
(2) Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency  
(3) Analytical & Logical Reasoning
 
15
 
20
25
Normal Questions (MCQ Type)
60
Special Questions (Non-MCQ Type)
Nil
Scoring Pattern (Normal Questions)
+1 Mark for Each Correct Answer
Scoring Pattern (Special Questions)
Not applicable
Negative Marking
-25% for each wrong answer
Choice of Answer Options (Normal Questions)
4 for Normal Questions only
Choice of Answer Options (Special Questions)
Not Applicable
Number of Test Cities
90+

Read More: SNAP Exam Pattern

13. IBSAT: MBA Entrance Exam for ICFAI B-Schools

IBSAT is an important online computer based MBA entrance test for MBA admission in 9 ICFAI Business Schools (IBS) located across India. IBSAT Entrance Exam is scheduled in December. The exam is conducted by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education.  IBSAT score is accepted for admission by ICFAI Business Schools (IBS) located at Hyderabad, Dehradun, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune Read More: IBSAT

13.1 IBSAT Exam Pattern

IBSAT Exam Component
Number of Questions
Maximum Score
Verbal Ability    
50
50
Reading Comprehension
30
30
Quantitative Aptitude   
30
30
Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation
30
30
Total
140
140

Read More: IBSAT Exam Pattern

14. Cost of MBA Entrance Exams Registration & Application Form

MBA Entrance Exams Registration involves a cost of Rs.1000 to Rs.3000 for each test. The MBA entrance exam fee for the MBA entrance tests 2024-25 has gone up for some exams while for many other MBA entrance exams, the MBA entrance exam cost has been kept at last year level. The table below shares the cost of MBA entrance exam application form for each exam:

MBA Entrance Exams
MBA Entrance Exams Registration Fee (General category)
MBA Entrance Exams Registration Fees  (Reserved category)
Rs.2400/-
Rs.1200/-
Rs.2000/-
Rs.2000/-
Exam Cancelled
Exam Cancelled
Rs.2800/-
Rs.2800/-
Rs.2250/-
Rs.2250/-
Rs.2000/-
Rs. 1000/-
MAH CET
Rs.1000/-
Rs. 800/-
MAT
Rs.2100/-
Rs.2100/-
ATMA
Rs.2000/-
Rs.2000/-
Rs.1800/-
Rs.1800/-
Rs.1030/-
Rs. 500/-

It may be noted that if you appear in all the above Top MBA entrance exams 2024, the cost of MBA entrance exam registration is around Rs.18,000/-. To avoid such a high MBA entrance exam registration fee, you may choose the preferred MBA entrance exams the scores of which are accepted by more MBA colleges. For example, CAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, MAT are the larger national level MBA entrance exams and cover more than 1000 MBA colleges accepting their exam score. This way you could reduce the burden of the MBA entrance exam cost.    

15. How to decide which MBA Entrance Exam to take?

A difficult part while applying for MBA entrance exam is taking the decision which exams to choose and why to choose. It may be noted, if you decide to appear in all the MBA entrance exams 2024, you may make a big hole in your pocket with more than Rs.20,000 spent only on MBA entrance exam fees. As such the suggestion is to think well on following parameters and then decide which are the most suitable MBA entrance exams that you should apply and appear in:

15.1: Shortlist Preferred MBA Colleges

You should select 8-10 most preferred MBA colleges in which you wish to take admission on following parameters:

  • MBA College Fee: If the Fee is very high and you are not able to afford it, think again
  • Placements: A consistent Record of High placements with rising average salary is a good sign
  • Ranking & Accreditation: Trust only the best
  • Faculty: The most important criteria, Choose wisely
  • MBA Programs: Whether it offers General MBA or Specialized MBA, Make a Choice
  • Legacy & Alumni: Larger the Network, better opportunities you will get
  • Location: Either prefer Top Cities for MBA, or Top Colleges 
  • Infrastructure & Facilities: Good Ambience aids Great learning
  • How tough is the MBA Entrance Exam for Admission? Check Exam Difficulty Level

15.2 MBA Entrance Exam Difficulty Level

MBA entrance exams have varying difficulty level. You need to assess your capability and preparation level and the time left to prepare and crack the exam with high score. If you wish to get admission in IIMs or other top MBA colleges, you need to appear in higher difficulty exam like CAT/XAT/IIFT and if you wish to pursue your MBA from other good MBA colleges, you can opt for moderate difficulty MBA entrance exams like NMAT/ SNAP/CMAT. Shared below are the MBA entrance exams with their difficulty level.

Exam Difficulty Level
MBA Entrance Exams
Preparation Time Required
High
XAT, CAT, IIFT
6-12 Months
Moderate
NMAT, SNAP, TISSNET
4-6 Months
Easy
CMAT, MAT, IBSAT
2-3 Months

15.3 How to Test Your Readiness and Choose Exams?

Before making a choice and applying for the MBA entrance exams, make sure of your readiness and the time left for exam preparation as you need sufficient time to prepare and crack the exam to get shortlisted by your preferred B-school

  • Take 4-5 Mock Tests and Check Your Score: If you wish to apply for high difficulty level exam, make sure that you get good score and sufficient time is left for your further preparation. For example, your CAT/XAT preparation requires more time than the CMAT, MAT preparation
  • Choose only 2-3 MBA Entrance Exams: After you have decided on preferred B-schools and your exam readiness, it becomes easier to choose the preferred MBA entrance exams. As such narrowing your choice will help you to score better as you will focus more on your exam preparation and can avoid making a hole in your pocket as well. Experts suggest a combination of 3-4 exams which offer you wider choice of MBA colleges as below:
  • CAT, XAT: The difficulty level of these exams is higher than other exams. If you think you can crack these exams, you can choose one, two or all the three depending upon your choice. CAT has a larger acceptability as apart from IIMs, almost all the 500 top MBA colleges in India accept CAT score. However, XLRI does not accept CAT, so if you wish to get into XLRI you must appear in XAT which is unique with its Decision Making section. XAT score is accepted by 150+ B-schools in India. Similarly, IIFT MBA entrance test is a high difficulty level exam as score of GK in IIFT can turn your score favourably or against you
  • CAT or XAT and NMAT or SNAP: You can make a combination of high difficulty and moderate difficulty exams. You can choose 2 or more than 2 exams.  
  • CAT and CMAT/MAT: Taking CAT and making a choice between CMAT and MAT could be good option. While CAT covers all the B-schools that accept CMAT and MAT, high score in CMAT can also offer good admission chances.

Read More: How to Choose MBA College and Exams

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Exam dates and schedule

  • Notification date: 28-07-2024 06:00 AM (Tentative)
    Registration – Online: 04-08-2024 10:00 AM to 15-09-2024 11:00 AM (Tentative)
    Admit Card Release: 07-11-2024 10:00 AM (Tentative)
    Exam Date & Timings- Online: 24-11-2024 08:30 AM (Tentative)
    Result: 04-01-2025 05:00 PM (Tentative)
  • Notification date: 14-07-2023 10:00 AM (Confirm)
    Registration – Online: 15-07-2023 12:00 AM to 10-12-2023 11:45 PM (Confirm)
    Admit Card Release: 26-12-2023 05:00 PM to 07-01-2024 10:00 AM (Confirm)
    Exam Date & Timings- Online: 07-01-2024 02:00 PM to 05:15 PM (Confirm)
    Result: 20-01-2024 07:00 PM (Tentative)
  • Notification date: 23-08-2023 03:00 PM (Confirm)
    Registration – Online: 23-08-2023 05:00 PM to 23-11-2023 11:30 PM (Confirm)
    Admit Card Release: 04-12-2023 10:00 AM to 09-12-2023 10:00 AM (Tentative)
    Exam Date & Timings- Online: 10-12-2023 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM (Confirm), 17-12-2023 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM (Confirm), 22-12-2023 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM (Confirm)
    Result: 10-01-2024 10:00 AM (Confirm)
  • Notification date: 15-03-2024 05:00 PM (Tentative)
    Registration – Online: 15-03-2024 05:00 PM to 15-04-2024 11:45 PM (Tentative)
    Admit Card Release: 25-04-2024 05:00 PM (Tentative)
    Exam Date & Timings- Online: 05-05-2024 09:30 AM to 06:30 PM (Tentative)
    Result: 25-05-2024 05:00 PM (Tentative)
  • Notification date: 14-12-2023 07:00 PM (Confirm)
    Registration – Online: 11-01-2024 10:00 AM to 12-02-2024 11:45 PM (Confirm)
    Admit Card Release: 29-02-2024 10:00 AM to 09-03-2024 02:00 PM (Confirm)
    Exam Date & Timings- Online: 09-03-2024 09:00 AM (Confirm), 10-03-2024 09:00 AM (Confirm), 11-03-2024 09:00 AM (Confirm)
    Result: 31-03-2024 05:00 PM (Tentative)
  • Notification date: 03-01-2024 10:00 AM (Confirm)
    Registration – Online: 05-01-2024 11:00 AM to 10-01-2024 11:45 PM (Confirm)
    Exam Date & Timings- Online: 11-01-2024 10:00 AM to 15-01-2024 10:00 AM (Confirm)
    Result: 20-01-2024 10:00 AM (Tentative)
  • Notification date: 30-03-2022 10:00 AM (Confirm)
    Registration – Online: 06-04-2022 10:00 AM to 27-06-2022 05:00 PM (Confirm)
    Late Registration – Online: 28-06-2022 10:00 AM to 23-07-2022 05:00 PM (Confirm)
    Admit Card Release: 18-07-2022 10:00 AM to 28-07-2022 10:00 AM (Confirm)
    Exam Date & Timings- Online: 27-07-2022 09:30 AM (Confirm), 28-07-2022 02:30 PM (Confirm)
    Result: 22-08-2022 10:00 AM (Confirm)
  • Notification date: 05-08-2023 04:00 PM (Confirm)
    Registration – Online: 07-08-2023 02:00 PM to 01-09-2023 11:45 PM (Confirm)
    Admit Card Release: 14-09-2023 10:00 AM to 24-09-2023 04:00 PM (Confirm)
    Exam Date & Timings– Offline: 24-09-2023 02:30 PM to 04:30 PM (Confirm)
    Result: 10-10-2023 10:00 AM (Tentative)
  • Registration – Online: 10-01-2024 10:00 AM to 12-02-2024 04:00 PM (Confirm)
    Admit Card Release: 21-02-2024 10:00 AM (Confirm)
    Exam Date & Timings– Offline: 09-03-2024 02:30 PM to 04:30 PM (Confirm)
    Result: 25-03-2024 10:00 AM (Tentative)
  • Registration – Online: 30-06-2023 10:00 AM to 25-10-2023 05:00 PM (Confirm)
    Admit Card Release: 03-11-2023 10:00 AM (Confirm)
    Exam Date & Timings- Online: 05-11-2023 10:00 AM (Confirm)
    Result: 15-11-2023 10:00 AM (Tentative)
  • Registration – Online: 20-01-2022 10:00 AM to 02-03-2022 11:45 PM (Confirm)
    Exam Date & Timings- Online: 04-03-2022 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Confirm), 05-03-2022 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Confirm)
    Result: 10-03-2022 10:00 AM (Tentative)
  • Notification date: 01-08-2020 06:00 AM to 31-07-2021 06:00 PM (Confirm)
    Registration – Online: 01-08-2020 10:00 AM to 31-07-2021 11:45 PM (Confirm)
    Admit Card Release: 01-08-2020 10:00 AM to 31-07-2021 03:30 PM (Confirm)
    Exam Date & Timings- Online: 01-08-2020 10:00 AM to 31-07-2021 01:00 PM (Confirm)
    Result: 01-08-2020 10:00 AM to 31-07-2021 04:00 PM (Confirm)
  • Notification date: 29-11-2023 10:00 AM (Confirm)
    Registration – Online: 08-03-2024 10:00 AM (Tentative)
    Admit Card Release: 06-05-2024 10:00 AM (Tentative)
    Exam Date & Timings- Online: 11-05-2024 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM (Confirm)
    Result: 24-05-2024 10:00 AM (Tentative)
  • Notification date: 16-03-2024 09:00 AM (Tentative)
    Registration – Online: 16-03-2024 10:00 AM to 07-05-2024 11:45 PM (Tentative)
    Admit Card Release: 09-05-2024 04:00 PM (Tentative)
    Exam Date & Timings– Offline: 12-05-2024 10:00 AM (Tentative)
    Result: 12-06-2024 04:00 PM (Tentative)
  • Registration – Online: 01-07-2023 10:00 AM to 20-12-2023 05:00 PM (Confirm)
    Admit Card Release: 21-12-2023 10:00 AM to 24-12-2023 05:00 PM (Tentative)
    Exam Date & Timings- Online: 23-12-2023 10:00 AM to 24-12-2023 02:00 PM (Confirm)
    Result: 05-01-2024 10:00 AM (Tentative)
  • Notification date: 14-09-2023 10:00 AM (Confirm)
    Registration – Online: 14-09-2023 10:00 AM to 21-11-2023 11:45 PM (Confirm)
    Admit Card Release: 29-11-2023 10:00 AM (Confirm)
    Exam Date & Timings- Online: 02-12-2023 10:00 AM (Confirm)
    Result: 21-12-2023 10:00 AM (Confirm)
  • Registration – Online: 01-11-2021 10:00 AM to 15-01-2022 11:45 PM (Confirm)
    Exam Date & Timings- Online: 15-02-2022 11:00 AM to 18-02-2022 04:00 PM (Tentative)
  • Registration – Online: 20-10-2023 10:00 AM to 15-01-2024 11:45 PM (Tentative)
    Admit Card Release: 17-01-2024 10:00 AM (Tentative)
    Exam Date & Timings- Online: 19-01-2024 10:00 AM (Tentative), 21-01-2024 10:00 AM (Tentative)
    Result: 25-01-2024 10:00 AM (Tentative)
  • Registration – Online: 07-05-2022 10:00 AM to 20-06-2022 06:00 PM (Tentative)
    Admit Card Release: 10-07-2022 10:00 AM (Tentative)
    Exam Date & Timings- Online: 07-08-2022 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM (Tentative), 07-08-2022 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM (Tentative)
    Result: 29-08-2022 10:00 AM (Tentative)
  • Registration – Online: 01-09-2023 10:00 AM to 08-12-2023 11:45 PM (Confirm)
    Admit Card Release: 20-01-2024 10:00 AM (Confirm)
    Exam Date & Timings- Online: 28-01-2024 10:00 AM (Confirm)
    Result: 05-02-2024 10:00 AM (Tentative)
  • Registration – Online: 15-11-2018 10:00 AM to 15-02-2019 05:00 PM (Confirm)
    Exam Date & Timings- Online: 24-02-2019 02:00 PM (Confirm)
  • Notification date: 20-02-2019 10:00 AM (Confirm)
    Registration – Online: 27-02-2019 10:00 AM to 27-03-2019 05:00 PM (Confirm)
    Admit Card Release: 15-04-2019 10:00 AM (Confirm)
    Exam Date & Timings- Online: 26-04-2019 10:00 AM (Confirm)
    Result: 06-05-2019 10:00 AM (Confirm)
  • Notification date: 30-05-2019 10:00 AM (Confirm)
    Registration – Online: 05-06-2019 10:00 AM to 22-06-2019 06:00 PM (Confirm)
    Admit Card Release: 30-06-2019 10:00 AM (Confirm)
    Exam Date & Timings- Online: 06-07-2019 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM (Confirm), 06-07-2019 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM (Confirm)
    Result: 10-07-2019 10:00 AM (Confirm)
  • Registration – Online: 31-12-2019 10:00 AM to 31-01-2020 11:45 PM (Confirm)
    Exam Date & Timings- Online: 23-02-2020 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Confirm)
    Result: 20-03-2020 10:00 AM (Tentative)
  • Registration – Online: 21-02-2019 10:00 AM to 27-05-2019 05:00 PM (Confirm)
    Admit Card Release: 29-05-2019 10:00 AM to 02-06-2019 02:00 PM (Confirm)
    Exam Date & Timings- Online: 02-06-2019 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM (Confirm)
    Result: 07-06-2019 10:00 AM (Confirm)
  • Registration – Online: 08-12-2018 10:00 AM to 08-05-2019 05:00 PM (Confirm)
    Admit Card Release: 11-05-2019 10:00 AM (Confirm)
    Exam Date & Timings- Online: 15-05-2019 10:00 AM (Confirm)
    Result: 16-05-2019 10:00 AM (Confirm)
  • Registration – Online: 06-04-2024 10:00 AM to 30-04-2024 05:00 PM (Tentative)
    Admit Card Release: 20-05-2024 10:00 AM (Tentative)
    Exam Date & Timings- Online: 28-05-2024 03:00 PM to 05:30 PM (Confirm)
    Result: 15-06-2024 10:00 AM (Tentative)
  • Registration – Online: 25-01-2023 10:00 AM to 12-04-2023 05:00 PM (Confirm)
    Admit Card Release: 22-04-2023 10:00 AM (Confirm)
    Exam Date & Timings- Online: 06-05-2023 11:30 AM to 14-05-2023 12:30 PM (Confirm)
    Result: 24-05-2023 10:00 AM (Confirm)
  • Notification date: 06-12-2023 10:00 AM (Confirm)
    Registration – Online: 06-12-2023 10:00 AM to 20-05-2024 11:30 PM (Confirm)
    Exam Date & Timings- Online: 01-01-2024 10:00 AM to 25-05-2024 10:00 AM (Confirm)
    Result: 07-06-2024 10:00 AM (Tentative)
  • Notification date: 27-02-2024 10:00 AM (Confirm)
    Registration – Online: 27-02-2024 10:00 AM to 26-03-2024 11:45 PM (Confirm)
    Admit Card Release: 12-05-2023 10:00 AM (Tentative)
    Exam Date & Timings- Online: 15-05-2024 09:00 AM to 31-05-2024 12:15 PM (Confirm)
    Result: 30-06-2024 10:00 AM (Confirm)
  • Registration – Online: 14-02-2024 10:00 AM to 26-03-2024 05:00 PM (Confirm)
    Admit Card Release: 10-05-2024 10:00 AM (Tentative)
    Exam Date & Timings- Online: 23-05-2024 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM (Confirm)
    Result: 31-05-2024 10:00 AM (Tentative)
  • Notification date: 26-12-2023 10:00 AM (Confirm)
    Registration – Online: 26-12-2023 10:00 AM to 31-01-2024 11:45 PM (Confirm)
    Admit Card Release: 07-03-2024 11:00 AM to 11-03-2024 11:00 AM (Confirm)
    Exam Date & Timings- Online: 11-03-2024 09:00 AM to 28-03-2024 06:15 PM (Confirm)
    Result: 10-04-2024 11:00 AM (Confirm)