MBA Entrance Exams 2026: There are more than 20 national, state-level, and university-level MBA entrance exams in India. A few top national level MBA entrance exams 2026 like CAT (held on November 30, 2025), XAT 2026 (held on Jan 4), SNAP and NMAT are over. Other top MBA entrance exams in India 2026 like CMAT 2026, MAT 2026, and MAH MBA CET 2026 will be held in January-May months. State Level MBA Entrance Exams 2026 such as KMAT Kerala, Karnataka PGCET, Tamil Nadu TANCET are also scheduled in January-July 2026 period. Check complete List of MBA Entrance Exams in India 2026 with dates, fees, pattern, top accepting colleges this article. After reading this, candidates should select the right MBA entrance exam, register by filling their application forms, and then prepare for the exams. Also download MBA Entrance Exam 2026 PDF from the link below.
MBA Entrance Exams can be divided into three categories: a) CAT for IIMs, b) Other National Management Entrance Tests (OMET) like XAT and NMAT, and c) State MBA entrance exams like MAH CET and Karnataka PGCET. Check list of top MBA Entrance Exams 2026 given below. MBA Entrance Exam Dates 2026 and MBA Entrance Exam Schedule 2026 are also given in the table.
| MBA Entrance Exams | MBA Entrance Exam Dates | Exam Registration Fees | Top MBA Colleges Accepting MBA Entrance Exam Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAT 2025 | November 30, 2025 | Rs. 2600 | 21 IIMs, FMS, SPJIMR, MDI, IITs, IIFT |
| XAT 2026 | January 4, 2026 | Rs. 2200 | XLRI, IMT, IMI, XIMB, TAPMI |
| NMAT 2025 | Nov 5 to Dec 19, 2025 | Rs. 3000 | NMIMS, XIMB, K J Somaiya, TAPMI, SDA Bocconi and IFMR GSB Krea University |
| SNAP 2025 | Dec 6, 14 & 20, 2025 | Rs. 2250 | SIBM Pune, SCMHRD, SIBM Bangalore |
| CMAT 2026 | Jan 25, 2026 | Rs. 2500 | K J Somaiya Mumbai, BIMTECH, Welingkar, IFMR GSB, IMI Bhubaneswar and WOXSEN Hyderabad |
| MAH MBA CET 2026 | April 6,7, 8; May 9 | Rs. 1000 | JBIMS, SIMSREE, Welingkar, PUMBA, SIES |
| MAT 2026 | March 1 (PBT) March 8 (CBT) | Rs. 1800 | Jaipuria, FIIB New Delhi, DSB Delhi, IPE Hyderabad |
| KMAT Kerala 2026 | February 22, 2026 | Rs. 750 | Cochin University of Science and Technology, Rajagiri Cochin, and SCMS Cochin School of Business Cochin |
| Karnataka PGCET | June 2026 | Rs. 650 | Christ University Bangalore, Jain University Bangalore, PES University Bangalore, Indus Business Academy (IBA) Bangalore, NSB Bangalore and Kristu Jayanti College |
| TANCET 2026 | Third Week of March 2026 | Rs. 1000 | Anna University, PSG Institute of Management Coimbatore, SSN School of Management Chennai and Thiagarajar School of Management Madurai |
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Common Admission Test 2025 (CAT 2025) was successfully conducted by IIM Kozhikode on November 30, 2025 at 339 test centres spread across 170 cities in India. Around 2.58 lakh candidates appeared for the exam out of 2.95 lakh registered eligible candidates. There was no change in CAT 2025 Exam Pattern with 68 questions. CAT 2025 exam analysis reveals that the difficulty level was higher than CAT 2024 paper. Check key highlights of CAT exam in the tables below.
| CAT Exam Particulars | Key Details |
|---|---|
| CAT Exam Full Form to CAT Full Form | Common Admission Test, popularly known as ‘CAT’ |
| Who Conducts CAT Exam? | One of 6 old IIMs conducts CAT every year |
| Who is conducting CAT 2025? | IIM Kozhikode |
| What is the date of the CAT exam in 2025? | Sunday, November 30, 2025 |
| What is CAT exam timing? | Slot 1: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM; Slot 2: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM; Slot 3: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
| How many questions appeared in CAT 2025 paper? | 68 Questions (same as last year) |
| How many sections appeared in CAT 2025 paper? | Three Sections: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Ability |
| What is the Scoring Pattern for CAT 2025 exam? | CAT marking scheme is +3 for every correct and -1 for incorrect. There was no negative marking for TITA Questions. |
| What was the duration of CAT 2025 Exam? | CAT 2025 exam duration is 2 hours |
| What is the time limit for each section? | CAT 2025 Sectional Limit is 40 Minutes for each Section |
| Can I choose which section to attempt first? | No, candidates must answer the sections in pre-defined order from section 1 to 3. |
| What is the Testing Mode of CAT 2025? | CAT 2025 will be held as Computer based exam at test centres across the country. |
| What was CAT 2025 Notification Release date? | CAT 2025 Notification was released on Sunday, July 27, 2025 |
| Which are top MBA Colleges accepting CAT 2025? | Top MBA colleges accepting CAT 2025 are 21 IIMs, FMS, IIFT, MDI, SPJIMR, IITs, IMI |
| What is the age limit for CAT exam 2025? | There is no age limit for taking CAT exam 2025. |
| How to Apply for CAT 2025? | Candidates can apply for CAT online on CAT official website iimcat.ac.in. CAT 2025 application process is closed now. |
| What was CAT 2025 exam Fees? | CAT 2025 Exam Fees was Rs. 2600 for general candidates, and Rs. 1300 for reserved category candidates. |
| What is CAT Official Website for Form Filling? | CAT official website is iimcat.ac.in |
| How many candidates registered for CAT 2025 exam? | Only 2.95 lakhs candidates registered for CAT 2025 exam. |
| What is CAT 2025 result release date? | December 24, 2025 |
| Section No. | Section Name | Duration | MCQs | TITA | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension | 40 min | 20 | 4 | 24 |
| II | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning | 40 min | 12 | 10 | 22 |
| III | Quantitative Ability | 40 min | 14 | 8 | 22 |
| Total | - | 120 min | 46 | 22 | 68 |
XAT full form is Xavier Aptitude Test, and it is the mandatory exam for admission in XLRI Jamshedpur and Delhi campuses. XAT 2026 exam was held on January 4, 2026. XAT exam analysis 2026 reveals that this year’s paper was of higher difficulty level. Read more details in table below.
| XAT EXAM PARTICULARS | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| XAT Full Form | Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) |
| Who conducts XAT Exam? | Xavier School of Management (XLRI) Jamshedpur |
| XAT Official Website | xatonline.in |
| XAT Exam Date | Sunday, January 4, 2026 |
| XAT Registration Last Date | December 11, 2025 (closed) |
| XAT Exam Fees | Rs. 2200 |
| Top MBA colleges accepting XAT scores | XLRI, XIMB, IMI, IMT, FORE, Great Lakes, GIM Goa |
| Total Questions | 95 MCQs |
| XAT Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Number of Sections | Four; Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, General Knowledge |
| Number of Answer Options | 5 |
| XAT Marking Scheme | +1 Mark for Correct Answer; -0.25 for Wrong Answer; 0 for Un-attempted Question |
NMAT (NMAT by GMAC) is an important national level MBA entrance test leading to admission in top MBA colleges including NMIMS Mumbai, VIT, TAPMI, XIMB among other institutes and universities in India. NMAT 2025 exam was held from November 5 to December 19, 2025.
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XAT full form is Xavier Aptitude Test, and it is the mandatory exam for admission in XLRI Jamshedpur and Delhi campuses. XAT 2026 exam was held on January 4, 2026. XAT exam analysis 2026 reveals that this year’s paper was of higher difficulty level. Read more details in table below.
IBSAT 2025: MBA Entrance Exam for ICFAI University MBA Colleges
IBSAT is MBA entrance test for admission in 9 ICFAI Business Schools (IBS) located across India. IBSAT Exam 2025 was held from December 27-28, 2025. Read IBSAT 2025 Exam Guide.
MICAT - MICA Admission Test
MICAT 2026 is conducted by MICA Ahmedabad for all the applicants who apply for MICA admission. MICAT is the mandatory entrance exam for admission to PGDM-C and PGDM programs. MICA conducts two MICAT exams MICAT 1 and MICAT II. If you are planning for admission to MICA Ahmedabad PGDM-C or PGDM, you need to apply and appear in MICAT, apart from taking CAT 2025 or XAT 2026.
XGMT - XIM University MBA Admission Test
XGMT is conducted by XIM University for MBA admission in its constituent MBA colleges. If you have not taken CAT/XAT/NMAT or GMAT, the XGMT is the only option to become eligible for MBA admission in XIMB and other management institutes of XIM University Bhubaneswar. Read XGMT 2026 Exam Guide.
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National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2026. CMAT 2026 exam date is January 25, 2026. CMAT 2026 exam will be held in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode in two shifts – morning and late afternoon. CMAT 2026 registration closed on November 25, 2025. CMAT Exam Pattern has 100 questions divided into five sections. Read CMAT exam highlights in the table below.
| CMAT Exam Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| CMAT Exam Full Form | Common Management Aptitude Test (CMAT) |
| Who conducts CMAT Exam? | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Top MBA Colleges Accepting CMAT 2025 | JBIMS Mumbai, SIMSREE Mumbai, Pune University PUMBA, NIA Pune, Welingkar Mumbai and BIMTECH Greater Noida |
| CMAT Exam Date | January 25, 2026 |
| CMAT Exam Slots | Two Slot Exam of 3 Hrs Duration for each slot |
| Mode of CMAT exam | Online Computer Based Test at Exam Centres |
| CMAT Official Website | cmat.nta.nic.in |
| CMAT Exam Application Fees | Male Candidates - Rs. 2500; Female Candidates - Rs. 1250 |
| Number of Candidates Registered | 75,000 |
| Total Questions in the Exam | 100 |
| Number of Sections | 5 Sections with 20 Questions in Each Section |
| Section | Exam Sections | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks Section-wise |
| 1 | Language Comprehension | 20 | 80 |
| 2 | Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation | 20 | 80 |
| 3 | Logical Reasoning | 20 | 80 |
| 4 | General Awareness | 20 | 80 |
| 5 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 20 | 80 |
| Total | 100 | 400 |
Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a national level MBA entrance exam that is conducted four times in a year by All Indian Management Association (AIMA). MAT Paper Based Test (PBT) 2026 will be held on March 1 and MAT Computer Based Test (CBT) 2026 will be held on March 8, 2026. Top MBA colleges accepting MAT exam include Jaipuria Institute of Management, IBA Bangalore and ISB&M Pune. Read complete details in the table below.
| MAT Exam Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| MAT Exam Full Form | Management Aptitude Test (MAT) |
| Who conducts MAT Exam? | All India Management Association (AIMA) |
| Number of MBA/PGDM colleges accepting MAT | More than 500 MBA Colleges |
| Number of MAT Exams | Held in February, May, September, December |
| MAT Exam Modes | Paper Based (PBT) and Computer Based (CBT) |
| MAT Exam Dates | MAT Paper Based Test (PBT) 2026 will be held on March 1 and MAT Computer Based Test (CBT) 2026 will be held on March 8, 2026. |
| MAT Official Website | www.mat.aima.in |
| MAT Exam Application Fees | Rs 2200 for Paper Based Test (PBT) or Computer Based Test (CBT). Rs 3800 for both PBT + CBT Exams. |
| Total Questions in the Exam | 150 questions |
| Total Exam Duration | 120 minutes |
| Number of Sections | 5 Sections with 30 Questions in Each Section |
| Name of MAT Sections | Language Comprehension, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis & Data Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills, Economic & Business Environment |
| Scoring Pattern in MAT exam | +1 Mark for Each Correct Answer; -0.25 Mark for Each Wrong Answer; 0 Mark for Un-attempted Question |
| Type of MAT Exam | Last Date to Register | Admit Card Release Date | Exam Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper Based Test (PBT) | February 23, 2026 | February 26, 2026 | March 1, 2026 |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | March 2, 2026 | March 5, 2026 | March 8, 2026 |
State MBA entrance exams are conducted by various state governments or state universities for admission to MBA and PGDM programs in state-affiliated colleges. Key State level MBA entrance exams 2026 are MAH CET 2026, PGCET Karnataka 2026, KMAT Karnataka 2026 and KMAT Kerala 2026 among others. Check latest details state level MBA entrance exams 2026 below.
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MAH CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test) is conducted by Maharashtra State CET Cell for admission to various MBA/MMS courses offered by government recognized MBA colleges in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and rest of Maharashtra. Candidates from Maharashtra and Outside Maharashtra State can apply for MAHCET exam. Last year, 1.57 lakhs candidates registered for MAH MBA CET 2025 exam. MAH MBA CET 2026 exam will be conducted from April 6 to April 8, 2026. A second MAH MBA/MMS CET 2026 exam will also be conducted on May 9, 2026. Read complete details in the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Conducting Body | State CET Cell - Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra |
| MAH CET Full Form | MAH MBA/MMS Common Entrance Test |
| Official MAH CET website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
| MBA/MMS Seats Available for Admission 2025 | 40,000+ |
| Mode of the Exam | Computer Based Test |
| MAH MBA CET 2025 Exam Date | April 1, 2, 3 2025 |
| Test Duration | 150 Minutes (2½ Hours) |
| Testing Window | 2 days, 4 sessions |
| Total Questions | 200 (All MCQs) |
| Test Sections | 4 Sections: Logical Reasoning; Abstract Reasoning; Quantitative Aptitude; Verbal Ability and Reading comprehension |
| Top MBA Colleges accepting score | JBIMS, SIMSREE, Welingkar, PUMMBA, CIMR, SIES |
| MAH MBA CET Fees 2025 for Registration | Rs 1000 for open category candidates from Maharashtra state, outside Maharashtra state (OMS), J & K Migrant candidates. Rs 800 for candidates of SC, ST, VJ/DT- NT (A), NT (B), NT (C), NT (D), OBC, SBC categories and persons with disability candidates belonging to Maharashtra state only. |
| Admission Process through MAH CET 2025 | Through Centralized Admission Process (CAP) by DTE Maharashtra in May 2025 |
Karnataka PGCET exam is conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) for admissions into MBA, MCA and ME/MTech/MArch courses offered by Government and Private colleges. Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam for MBA and MCA courses will be held in June, 2026. Check exam highlights below.
Exam Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
What is Karnataka PGCET Full Form? | Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test |
Who conducts PGCET exam? | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) conducts PGCET exam |
What is Karnataka PGCET exam date? | June, 2026 |
What is mode of PGCET exam? | Online Computer Based Test |
What is Karnataka PGCET Eligibility Criteria? | Candidates should complete Graduation from a recognized university or college with 50% Marks |
How many questions appear in Karnataka PGCET MBA Exam? | 100 questions divided in 5 sections with 20 questions in each section |
What is total time duration of Karnataka PGCET MBA Exam? | 120 Mins (2 hours) |
Which are top MBA Colleges Accepting Karnataka PGCET Score? | Government and most Private MBA Colleges in Karnataka accept PGCET Scores. Check complete list below. |
What is Karnataka PGCET official website 2026? | https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ |
KMAT Karnataka is conducted by KPPGCA for MBA admission 2025 in over 189 AICTE approved and university-affiliated Management Institutes in Bangalore and Karnataka. KMAT Karnataka 2026 exam will be held in August 2026. Last year, KMAT Karnataka 2025 exam mode was changed from offline exam to a “Remote Proctored Internet-Based Test”. Check more details in table below.
| KMAT Exam 2025 Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA) |
| KMAT Full Form | Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) |
| KMAT 2025 Exam Date | August 24, 2025 |
| Top MBA Colleges Accepting KMAT Karnataka scores 2025 | Kristu Jayanthi, IFIM, IBA, ISBR, CMR many others |
| KMAT Exam 2025 Application Process | Online |
| KMAT 2025 Exam Pattern | Online Remote Proctored Test from Home |
| Maximum Marks in KMAT Exam 2025 | 120 |
| Number of Sections in KMAT 2025 Exam | 3 |
| Type of Questions in KMAT Entrance Exam | MCQs |
| Answer Options in KMAT Entrance Exam | 4 |
| KMAT Exam Fees | Rs. 873.60/- (including GST & Platform fee) |
| KMAT Exam 2024 Duration | 2 hours |
| KMAT Official Website | kmatindia.com |
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KMAT Kerala is a gateway for admissions to various management schools across the state of Kerala. The exam is conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Exams, Kerala (CEE Kerala). The Kerala KMAT exam is held twice a year. KMAT Kerala 2026 Session 1 exam date is February 22, 2026. KMAT Kerala 2025 Session II will be held in May, 2026. Check complete exam details in table below
Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the exam | KMAT Kerala |
| Exam conducting body | Commissioner of Entrance Exams, Kerala (CEE Kerala) |
| Exam frequency | Twice a year (Jan & May) |
| Mode of examination | Computer-based test mode |
| Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Syllabus | English Language and Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Sufficiency and Logical Reasoning, General Knowledge and Business Scenario |
| Exam pattern | 180 multiple-choice questions with negative marking |
| Language | English |
| Application fee | INR 1000 (General/OBC category); INR 500 (SC); Nil for ST category |
| Exam purpose | Admission to MBA colleges in Kerala |
| Helpdesk contact details | 7th Floor, KSRTC Bus Terminal Complex, Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram-695 001. |
| Official website | cee.kerala.gov.in |
Telangana Integrated Common Entrance Test is the entrance exam for MBA and MCA Program of all Universities in Telangana State. TG ICET exam is conducted by Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda, on behalf of Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE). TG ICET 2026 exam will be held in June, 2026. Last year, TG ICET 2025 exam date was June 8 and 9, 2025. TG ICET 2025 was a computer-based test with 200 MCQs from three different sections testing Analytical Ability, Communication Ability and Mathematical Ability.
TG ICET 2025 Key Highlights
Particular | Details |
|---|---|
TG ICET 2025 Conducting Body | Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda |
TG ICET official website | https://icet.tgche.ac.in/ |
TG ICET 2025 Exam Date | June 8 & 9, 2025 |
TG ICET Exam Pattern | Three sections: Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability, Communication Ability |
Total No of Questions | 200 |
Type of Questions | MCQs |
TSICET Test Duration | 2.5 hours (150 minutes) |
Expected number of candidates in TG ICET 2025 | 80,000 |
Tamil Nadu TANCET MBA 2026 exam will be held in March, 2026. Last year, TANCET MBA 2025 exam was held on March 22, 2025. TANCET 2025 Result was released on April 25, 2025. Total number of candidates who registered for TANCET MBA Exam were 22,806, while 20,992 candidates actually took the exam. TANCET MBA exam analysis revels that the overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate, but some students found the Quantitative Aptitude section a bit difficult. Top MBA colleges accepting TANCET Score 2025 are Anna University, PSG Institute of Management Coimbatore, SSN School of Management Chennai and Thiagarajar School of Management Madurai. Read complete details in the article below.
TANCET 2025 Exam Highlights
A state level entrance test for MBA and other PG courses of Tamil Nadu, following are the important Exam Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| TANCET 2025 Conducting Body | Anna University, Chennai |
| TANCET Full Form | Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test |
| TANCET Official Website | tancet.annauniv.edu/tancet |
| TANCET 2025 Exam Date | March 22, 2025 (Sunday) |
| TANCET 2025 Exam Duration & Timing | 2.30 PM to 4.30 PM (2 Hours) |
| Top MBA Colleges under TANCET 2025 | Anna University; PSG Institute of Management, SSN School of Management, Thiagarajar School of Management (TSM) |
| Application Process | Online |
| TANCET Fees | General Category: Rs.1000; Reserved Category: Rs.500 |
| TANCET Exam Pattern 2025 | Paper-Pen Based |
| Maximum Score in the Exam | 100 |
| Number of Sections | 5 |
| Type of Questions | MCQs |
| Answer Options | 4 |
| Negative Marking | Yes (1/4) |
| MBA Intake through TANCET | 18,000 Seats Appx Across Tamil Nadu MBA colleges |
| Number of candidates registered for TANCET MBA Exam | Total number of candidates registered: 22,806, Total number of candidates who took exam: 20,992 |
AP ICET (Andhra Pradesh)
UPSEE MBA (Uttar Pradesh)
MBA Entrance Exams for International Colleges - GMAT and GRE
GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is a required exam for admission to international business schools in US and Europe. Many Indian B-schools also accepted GMAT Exam for MBA admissions in India. However, GMAT is an expensive exam. The GMAT registration fee in India is $275 for the in-person test and $300 for the online test. GRE Exam is another popular entrance exam for admission into international business schools in US and Europe.
Other Management Entrance Tests (OMET)
Apart from the above important OMETs, there are some other MBA entrance exams as well. They will be updated soon.
In summary, top national level MBA entrance exams 2026 are CAT, XAT, NMAT, SNAP, MAT, CMAT 2026. Top state level MBA entrance exams 2026 are MAH MBA CET 2026, Karnataka PGCET 2026, Tamil Nadu TANCET 2026 among others. Check complete list of MBA entrance exams in India 2026 in the article above. Also check MBA entrance exam schedule 2026 and MBA exam important dates 2026 in the article.
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