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CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT are the top four MBA entrance exams in India for MBA admission. Read all about CAT, MAT, CMAT and XAT in this article. Also know about other MBA entrance exams.

CAT, MAT, XAT and CMAT are the most popular MBA entrance exams in India as they are valid for admission

Disclaimer: This PDF is auto-generated based on the information available on Shiksha as on 20-Aug-2021. to a large number of MBA colleges in India. MBA aspirants have lofty dreams of getting the best B-School, but they often misjudge the route. It is very important to choose an entrance exam you can crack with high scores and that is valid for admission to your dream college. In this article, we have shared key details about CAT, MAT, XAT and CMAT for you to make the right choice. The article also has a list of other MBA entrance exams in India you can appear in. While CAT is the gateway to IIMs, FMS Delhi, IMT, SPJIMR, IIT-DoMS, MDI Gurgaon, IMI Delhi and other top ranked MBA colleges, XAT is the gateway to XLRI Jamshedpur, MDI, IMT, LIBA, BITS Pilani, XISS, KJ Somaiya, MICA, BIMTECH, IRMA, XIMB, etc. MAT exam score is accepted by over 700 B-schools in India including Amity University, Christ University, ITM University, DY Patil B-School, JIMS Rohini, Taxila Business School, Alliance University, etc. CMAT exam score is valid for admission to JBIMS Mumbai, GIM Goa, KJ Somaiya, Welingkar Institute of Management Mumbai, SIMSREE Mumbai, Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai, NL Dalmiya Institute of Management, Jaipuria Institute of Management,

Disclaimer: This PDF is auto-generated based on the information available on Shiksha as on 20-Aug-2021. BIMTECH, KIIT School of Management, XIME Bangalore, etc.

Now that you know the colleges for which CAT, MAT, XAT and CMAT scores are valid, you can decide which exam to target this season. The wise thing to do is appear for all four or multiple entrance exams so that you can secure a seat in a good MBA college, as the admission criteria does not include only entrance exam score. Candidates have to face Group Discussion (GD), Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). Also Read: MBA Admission 2021: Check Application Deadline and Process of Top B-Schools CAT or Common Admission Test CAT exam is valid for admission to over 1,200 MBA colleges in India. CAT is conducted by the Indian Institute of Management and considered the toughest MBA entrance exam. Read key highlights of CAT exam below:

CAT Features CAT Details

Conducting IIM Ahmedabad institute

Disclaimer: This PDF is auto-generated based on the information available on Shiksha as on 20-Aug-2021. Exam level National Exam Once a year frequency Exam mode CBT

Exam duration 2 hours

Exam November 28, 2021 schedule Registration 04-Aug-2021 to 15-Sep-2021 Dates

Graduation with 50 % aggregate (45 % for SC/ST students) Eligibility Final year graduation students are also eligible to apply

Number of 2.30 lakh (In 2020) applications Rs 2,200 (General category) and Rs Exam fees 1,100 (Reserved category)

Disclaimer: This PDF is auto-generated based on the information available on Shiksha as on 20-Aug-2021. Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)

CAT syllabus Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) Quantitative Ability (QA)

CAT pattern 76 MCQs and non-MCQs

No. of test 158 cities Admission into IIMs, SPJIMR, FMS, Exam purpose MDI, IMT and over 1,200 B-Schools in India Course offered MBA/PGDM

Exam helpdesk 1-800-210-1088 (Toll Free) no.

Exam website https://iimcat.ac.in

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MAT syllabus MAT exam pattern MAT question papers

MAT preparation MAT books XAT or Xavier Aptitude Test XAT is conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur annually every

Disclaimer: This PDF is auto-generated based on the information available on Shiksha as on 20-Aug-2021. year on first Sunday of January. XAT is of moderate to high difficulty level. Read key highlights of XAT exam below:

XAT XAT Details Features Conducting XLRI, Jamshedpur institute Exam level National Exam Once a year frequency Exam mode CBT Exam Duration 3 hours Exam January 2, 2022 schedule Registration 10-Aug-2021 to 30-Nov-2021 Dates

Graduation in any stream from a recognised university Eligibility Final year graduation students are also eligible to apply

Disclaimer: This PDF is auto-generated based on the information available on Shiksha as on 20-Aug-2021. Number of 95,000 + applications Exam fees Rs 1,800

Decision Making Verbal & Logical Ability

XAT syllabus Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation

General Knowledge

XAT pattern 100 questions in MCQ format No. of test 73 cities Admission to XLRI and 800+ MBA Exam purpose colleges Course MBA/PGDM offered Exam 18002674008 helpdesk no.

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Also Read: XAT syllabus XAT exam pattern XAT question papers XAT preparation

XAT books

What is the What is the What is the difference difference difference between CAT between CAT between CAT and XAT? and MAT? and CMAT?

CMAT or Common Management Admission Test CMAT is conducted by the NTA and valid for admission to all government institutions. Many private institutes also accept CMAT score for admission. Read key highlights of XAT exam below:

CMAT CMAT Details

Disclaimer: This PDF is auto-generated based on the information available on Shiksha as on 20-Aug-2021. Features Conducting National Testing Agency institute Exam level National Exam Once a year frequency Exam mode CBT 3 hours + 30 minutes for optional Exam Duration paper Exam Last week of January, 2022 schedule Registration October to December, 2021 Dates

Graduation in any stream from a recognised university Eligibility Final year graduation students are also eligible to apply

Number of 95,000 + applications

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Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation Logical Reasoning

Language Comprehension & CMAT Verbal Ability syllabus General Awareness Innovation and Entrepreneurship (optional paper)

CMAT pattern 100 questions in MCQ format No. of test 153 cities Exam purpose Admission to 1300 MBA colleges Course MBA/PGDM offered Exam 0120-6895200 helpdesk no.

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Also Read: CMAT syllabus CMAT exam pattern CMAT question papers CMAT preparation

CMAT books Other Top MBA Entrance Exams Given below is the list of some other popular MBA entrance exams you can explore and consider applying for admission a B-School of your choice:

MBA Exam Full-Form IIFT Exam Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Entrance Exam KMAT Karnataka Management Aptitude Test IBSAT ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test

Disclaimer: This PDF is auto-generated based on the information available on Shiksha as on 20-Aug-2021. IRMASAT Institute of Rural Management Anand Social Awareness Test MICAT MICA Common Aptitude Test MAH CET Maharashtra MBA Common Entrance Test NMAT by GMAC Narsee Monjee Management Aptitude Test by GMAC SNAP Symbiosis National Aptitude Test TANCET Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test Exam

List of all MBA entrance exams FAQs Regarding MBA Entrance Exams Q: Which are the top MBA entrance exams in India? A: The top MBA entrance exams in India include CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, SNAP, NMAT by GMAC, IBSAT, to name a few. These exams are conducted in Computer Based Test mode between November and March.

Disclaimer: This PDF is auto-generated based on the information available on Shiksha as on 20-Aug-2021. Q: What is the eligibility criteria of the top MBA entrance exams? A: To be eligible for appearing for the top MBA entrance exams in India, candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised institute. Final year bachelor’s degree students are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their graduation within the stipulated time period. Some of the exam authorities demand minimum 50 per cent aggregate in the bachelor’s degree.

Q: What is the application fee of the top MBA entrance exams? A: The application fee of the top MBA entrance exams in India ranges from Rs 500 to Rs 2,200. CAT application fee is Rs 2,200. XAT application fee is Rs 1,800, MAT application fee is Rs 1,650. SNAP application fee is Rs 1,750. CMAT and IIFT applicaiton fee is Rs 2000. Q: Majority of the MBA entrance exams are conducted in computer-based modes. Which of the exams are still held in paper-pencil mode? A: The MBA entrance exams which are conducted in paper-pencil based mode include MAT (along with

Disclaimer: This PDF is auto-generated based on the information available on Shiksha as on 20-Aug-2021. computer-based and internet-based modes), TANCET and HPU MAT. Q: What is the average duration of the MBA entrance exams? A: The average duration of the MBA entrance exams is three hours. The duration of exams ranges from two to three hours of total duration. The MBA exams are conducted in single sittings and without break.

Q: Which of the MBA entrance exams are conducted over a multiple days window? A: The MBA entrance exams which are conducted over multiple days and multiple times in a year are MAT, NMAT, SNAP, IBSAT, TSICET, APICET, and few others. Q: Which exam has the highest number of test- takers? A: CAT exam has the highest number of test-takers, which is approximately two lakh. In the year 2019, the total number of registrations received for CAT was 2.44 lakh and in 2020, the total number of applicants for CAT was 2.32 lakh.

Q: Which of the MBA entrance exams are conducted

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A: Among the top MBA entrance exams, NMAT by GMAC is conducted in international cities. Earlier MAT and XAT were also conducted in international cities like Kathmandu (Nepal) and Dubai (UAE).

Q: What is the basic syllabus of MBA entrance exams?

A: The syllabus if all the MBA entrance exams includes Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. Many MBA entrance exams also have a paper on General Awareness.

Q: Which MBA entrance exams are conducted for a single institute?

A: The MBA entrance exams which are conducted for single institutes include IIFT, MICAT, IRMASAT, TISSNET, among others. These are college speciifc exams conducted by the institute itself.

Q: What is the validity of scores of the MBA entrance exams?

A: The scores of the MBA entrance exams are valid for

Disclaimer: This PDF is auto-generated based on the information available on Shiksha as on 20-Aug-2021. one academic year. For example if you appear for an exam in 2021-2022 exam phase (November-May), you'll be eligible for admission to 2022 batch of MBA/PGDM.

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