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MBA Entrance Exams 2025: Check Key Details for CAT 2025, MAH MBA CET, TANCET, MAT, ATMA, PGCET and others

MBA Entrance Exams are a gateway to IIMs, XLRI, FMS Delhi or other reputed MBA institutions. There are more than a dozen MBA entrance exams in India, which can be broadly divided into Common Admission Test (CAT) for IIMs, and Other Management Entrance Tests (OMET). CAT 2025 will be held on November 30, 2025 for MBA Admissions 2026. Many exams such as MAHCET, TANCET, PGCET, MAT and ATMA will be held from March to June 2025 for MBA Admissions 2025. This article provides a detailed overview of all the major MBA Entrance Exams, their Eligibility, Registration, Syllabus, Exam Pattern and Preparation strategies.

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MBA Entrance Exams 2025: Check Key Details for CAT 2025, MAH MBA CET, TANCET, MAT, ATMA, PGCET and others

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1. MBA Entrance Exams 2025 – Key Highlights

Top MBA Entrance Exam List with MBA Exam Dates and Schedule will help you decide to choose which MBA Entrance Exam in India you should apply and appear depending upon your MBA college preference. The schedule of MBA entrance examinations for MBA Admission 2025 and 2026 below.

List of Top MBA Entrance Exam for MBA Admission 2026

MBA Entrance Exams
Exam Date
Exam Registration Fees
Top 5 MBA Colleges Accepting MBA Entrance Exam Score
CAT 2025
November 30, 2025
Rs. 2500
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 20, 2025
Rs. 3000
NMIMS, XIMB, K J Somaiya, TAPMI, IFMR
SNAP 2025
Dec 7, 14 & 21, 2025
Rs. 2250
SIBM Pune, SCMHRD, SIBM Bangalore
CMAT 2026
Jan 31, 2026
Rs. 2500
K J Somaiya Mumbai, BIMTECH, Welingkar, IFMR GSB, IMI Bhubaneswar and WOXSEN Hyderabad
IBSAT 2025
Dec 27 & 28, 2025
Rs. 1800
ICFAI Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Gurgaon

List of MBA Entrance Exam for MBA Admission 2025 

MBA Entrance Exams
Exam Date
Exam Registration Fees
Top 5 MBA Colleges Accepting MBA Entrance Exam Score
MAT 2025February, May, September, DecemberRs. 2100 for one exam; Rs.3600 for two examsBIMTECH, Jaipuria, XIME, IBA
MAH MBA CET 2025April 1-2-3, 2026Rs. 1200JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA
ATMAJune 1, 2025
Rs. 2000
Welingkar Mumbai, Jaipuria Noida, IPE Hyderabad 
Karnataka PGCET June 22, 2025 (2.30 PM to 4.30 PM)General category: Rs 650
Reserved category: Rs 500
IBA Bangalore, Christ University, R V Institute of Management..

After this introduction, now read key details for each of these MBA Entrance Exams in India. 

2. CAT 2025: Compulsory Exams for IIM Admission

Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 is India's most competitive MBA entrance exam. CAT 2025 Exam Date is November 30, 2025. IIM Kozhikode will be the CAT 2025 Convenor. Over 3 lakh aspirants will appear for the CAT 2025 exam. CAT 2024 was held on November 24, 2024 and results were released on December 19, 2024. 

CAT exam pattern is divided into three key areas: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA). CAT 2025 requires a smart and focused preparation approach focused on building strong foundation, practice, and mock test analysis. Check details below: 

CAT Exam Particulars
Key Details
CAT Exam 2025 Full Form
Common Admission Test 2025
Who Conducts CAT Exam?
One of 6 old IIMs conducts CAT every year
CAT 2025 Conducting Institute
IIM Calcutta
CAT 2025 Exam Date
Sunday, November 24, 2025
Total Questions in the Exam
66
No. of sections & Questions
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension: 24 Qs Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning: 20 Qs Quantitative Ability: 22 Qs
Number of Answer Options for MCQs
4
Number of Answer Options for Non-MCQs
No Answer Option; Type In the Answer on Computer screen
Scoring Pattern in CAT exam
+3 Marks for Each Correct Answer -1 Mark for Each Wrong Answer (Only for MCQs) 0 Mark for Each Wrong Answer or Un-attempted Question for Non-MCQs
Exam Slots
To be Conducted in 3 sessions – Morning, Afternoon & Evening on same day
Exam duration
2 hours for each slot
CAT Sectional Time Limit
40 Minutes for Each of the 3 sections
Facility to Choose Order of Sections
No, Must answer the sections in pre defined order from section 1 to 3
Testing Mode
Computer based exam at test centres but not an online exam
CAT 2025 Notification Release
July 28, 2025
Details to Check in Notification
CAT Exam details, Application fee, Registration dates, MBA courses by IIMs through CAT 2024
Top MBA Colleges Accepting CAT 2025 for MBA admission 2026
21 IIMs, FMS, IIFT, MDI, SPJIMR, IITs, IMI, IMT & 1000 other MBA colleges in India
How to Apply for CAT 2025?
Application process is online only
CAT 2024 Registration Fee
Rs.2500
CAT Official Website for Form Filling
https://iimcat.ac.in
Number of CAT 2025 Applicants
3.29 lakhs (CAT Registration Data 2024)
Number of Test Takers in Previous CAT Exam
2.93 lakhs (CAT 2024 test takers)

CAT 2025 Exam Pattern 
CAT Exam pattern is divided in three sections: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Ability. Each section can be further divided into sub-sections. Over the last five years, the CAT exam pattern has undergone several notable changes in its pattern, number of questions, and difficulty level. CAT exam pattern has become more focused on conceptual clarity, time management, and reasoning ability. CAT 2025 Exam pattern is given below. 

CAT 2025 Exam Pattern (Expected)

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

Read this article for complete guide to CAT 2025 exam including CAT pattern, syllabus, preparation strategy, and recommended resources.

3. XAT 2026: Compulsory Exams for XLRI Admission

Xavier Aptitude Test is the Admission Test for admission to MBA/PGDM programs in XLRI and other top MBA colleges like XIMB, IMT Ghaziabad, IMI New Delhi, TAPMI Manipal, GIM Goa and 150 other top MBA colleges in India. XLRI Jamshedpur and Delhi do not accept any other test score except XAT. 

Salient Points about the XAT Exam are:

  • A computer-based test conducted at more than 70 test cities
  • For XAT 2025, the exam duration is reduced to three hours from earlier three hours thirty minutes
  • The exam is divided into two parts & four sections of Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning; Decision Making; Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation; General Knowledge
  • Part two which had General Knowledge and Analytical Essay Writing (AEW) sections will have only GK section in XAT 2025 and AEW will not figure in the exam.
  • Part two does not count for percentile score calculation
  • No Individual time limit to attempt the sections

XAT Exam Highlights
Following are the key features of XLRI XAT exam. 

XAT Exam Particulars
Details
XAT Exam Full Form
Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT)
Who conducts XAT Exam?
Xavier School of Management (XLRI) Jamshedpur
XAT 2026 Notification Release Date
July 15, 2025
XAT 2026 Exam Date
Sunday, January 4, 2026
XAT Official Website
xatonline.in
XAT Exam Fees
Rs. 2200
Number of Candidates who registered for last XAT exam
1.40 lakhs candidates
Top MBA colleges accepting XAT Exam
XLRI, XIMB, IMI, IMT, FORE, Great Lakes, GIM, IMT Nagpur
Total Questions in the Exam
95 MCQs
Number of Sections
Four Sections; Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning; Decision Making; Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation; General Knowledge
Number of Answer Options
5
Scoring Pattern in XAT exam
+1 Mark for Each Correct Answer
-0.25 Mark for Each Wrong Answer
0 Mark for Un-attempted Question
XAT Exam Duration
3 hours
XAT Sectional Time Limit
No Sectional Time Limit
Facility to Choose Order of Sections
Yes, Attempt any question from any section within overall time limit

XAT Exam Pattern 
XAT Question Paper will have 4 sections and out of them 3 are core sections which are counted for percentile calculation– Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning; Decision Making; Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation. Score of General Knowledge section is taken into account during the PI round

Exam Sections
Number of questions
Overall Time Duration
Part-1
75 Total MCQs
170 Minutes
Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning
26
No Sectional Time Limit
Decision Making
21
No Sectional Time Limit
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation
28
No Sectional Time Limit
Part-2
20 Total MCQs
10 Minutes
General Knowledge
20
Ideal Time 10 Minutes
Analytical Essay Writing (AEW)
Scrapped for XAT 2025
Dropped
Total questions (Part 1 + Part 2)
95 MCQs
 

4. NMAT 2025 Highlights

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 Exam Dates for 2025 exam are November 5 to December 20, 2025.

NMAT Exam Highlights
Following are the key features of NMAT by GMAC exam. 

NMAT Exam Particulars
Key Details
NMAT Exam Conducting Body
Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)
NMAT official Website
mba.com/nmat
Top MBA colleges accepting NMAT
NMIMS, XIMB, VIT, TAPMI, SDA Bocconi
NMAT 2025 Exam Dates
November 5 to December 20, 2025
NMAT Testing Mode
1. Online Exam at Test Centre
2. Online proctored exam from home  
NMAT Exam Time Duration
2 hours
Total Questions in NMAT Exam
108
NMAT Scoring Scheme
+1 Mark for each Correct answer, No negative marking for wrong answer
Sectional Division of the NMAT Exam
3 Sections
Does NMAT have Sectional Time Limit?
Yes, and is different for each section
Choice of determining order of sections
Yes, available only once
Exam Difficulty Level
Moderate as compared to CAT, XAT, SNAP
Required NMAT exam Percentile for MBA admission in Top Colleges
Based on NMAT Scaled Score, Percentile Not Awarded
NMAT Exam Application Fee
Rs.3000

NMAT Exam Pattern
NMAT Question Paper has 3 sections: Language Skills, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Skills. NMAT exam pattern is similar to other leading national level MBA entrance exams like CAT and XAT but NMAT has a lower difficulty level and does not have negative marking.

Exam Sections
Number of Questions
Allotted time in Minutes
Language Skills
36
28
Quantitative Skills
36
52
Logical Reasoning
36
40
Total
108
120

5. SNAP 2025: Compulsory Exam for Symbiosis University MBA Colleges

SNAP is the mandatory MBA Entrance Exam for Admission to 17 Symbiosis Institutes in India. Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune conducts Symbiosis National Aptitude Test, popularly known as SNAP every year as computer-based test. SNAP 2025 Exam dates are December 7, 14, and 21, 2025.

SNAP Exam Highlights
Following are the key features of SNAP exam. 

SNAP Exam Particulars
Key Details
SNAP Exam Conducting Body
Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune
SNAP official Website
snaptest.org
SNAP Full Form
Symbiosis National Aptitude Test
Top MBA colleges under SNAP
17 Symbiosis Institutes offering MBA programs including SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune, SIBM Bengaluru, SIOM Nashik among others
SNAP 2025 Exam Dates
On 3 Dates in December 2025:
December 7, 2025
December 14, 2025
December 21, 2025
SNAP Exam Time Duration
1 hour (60 Minutes)
Total Questions in SNAP Exam
60
SNAP Scoring Scheme
+1 Mark for each Correct answer, 0.25 Mark negative marking for wrong answer
Sectional Division of the SNAP Exam
3 Sections:
(1) General English- RC, VR, VA: 15 MCQs
(2) Quant, DI, DS: 20 MCQs  
(3) Analytical & Logical Reasoning: 25 MCQs
Sectional Time Limit
No, Attempt any Question from any section
Exam Difficulty Level
Moderate as compared to CAT, XAT, SNAP
SNAP Exam Application Fee
Rs. 2250
Number of Times you can Take the SNAP exam
Three

SNAP Exam Pattern 
SNAP Question Paper has 3 sections, namely– General English, Reading Comprehension, Verbal Ability; Quantitative, Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency and Analytical & Logical Reasoning. SNAP exam pattern is similar to other leading national level MBA entrance exams like CAT, XAT and NMAT. However, SNAP has moderate difficulty level.

Sections in SNAP 2025
Total Questions 
(All MCQ Type)
SNAP 2025 Marking Scheme
Negative Marking in SNAP
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability
15
+1 mark for each correct answer
- ¼ Mark for each wrong answer
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency
20
+1 mark for each correct answer
- ¼ Mark for each wrong answer
Analytical & Logical Reasoning
25
+1 mark for each correct answer
- ¼ Mark for each wrong answer
Total
60
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6. CMAT Held on January 25, 2025

CMAT exam is an important MBA entrance exam for MBA admission 2025 in 1000 AICTE Approved PGDM colleges. CMAT 2025 exam was held on January 25, 2025. CMAT 2026 exam date is January 31, 2026. 

CMAT Exam Highlights
Following are the key features of CMAT exam. 

CMAT Exam Particulars
Details
CMAT Exam Full Form
Common Management Aptitude Test
Who conducts CMAT Exam?
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Top MBA Colleges Accepting CMAT
K J Somaiya, Welingkar, PUMBA, BIMTECH
CMAT 2026 Exam Date
January 31, 2026
CMAT Official Website
https://exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/
CMAT Exam Application Fees
Rs. 1200
Number of Candidates who registered for last CMAT exam
75,000
Total Questions in the Exam
100
Number of Sections
5 Sections with 20 Questions in Each Section

CMAT Exam Pattern 
CMAT exam pattern is similar to other leading national level MBA entrance exams like CAT, XAT, NMAT but CMAT has a moderate difficulty level. CMAT Exam has 5 sections: Quantitative Technique; Logical Reasoning; Language Comprehension; General Awareness; Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

CMAT Exam Sections
Number of Questions
Maximum Marks Section-wise
Overall Time Duration: 180 Minutes (3 Hrs)
Language Comprehension
20
80
No Sectional Time Limit
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation
20
80
No Sectional Time Limit
Logical Reasoning
20
80
No Sectional Time Limit
General Awareness
20
80
No Sectional Time Limit
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
20
80
No Sectional Time Limit
Total: Sections-5
100
400
Total Time: 3 Hours

7. MAH MBA CET 2025: Exam Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Colleges Accepting

Conducted by Maharashtra State Government’s CET Cell of Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), MAH MBA/MMS CET 2025 is the MBA entrance exam for admission in JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA and 300+ MBA colleges in Mumbai, Pune and other cities. Check complete list of top colleges accepting MAH MBA CET 2025 score. MAH CET Exam Pattern has 200 questions divided in four sections: Logical Reasoning; Abstract Reasoning; Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability & Reading comprehension.

MAH MBA CET 2025 exam will be held on April 1, 2 and 3, 2025.  

8. State MBA Entrance Exams

State MBA entrance exams are conducted by various state governments or state universities for admission to MBA and PGDM programs in state-affiliated colleges. Here are some of the major state-level MBA entrance exams:

TANCET MBA 
TANCET 2025 Exam Date is March 22, 2025. TANCET Hall Ticket 2025 (Admit Card) has been released at TANCET official website - tancet.annauniv.edu. Check how to download TANCET Hall Ticket. TANCET 2025 is an important State Level paper-based exam for MBA Admission 2025 in Anna University and other Government and Private MBA colleges in Tamil Nadu. TANCET 2025 Exam has five sections with 20 questions in each section: Data Analysis, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Sufficiency and General English. Total exam duration in 2 hours. 

TANCET 2025 Exam Highlights
A state level entrance test for MBA and other PG courses of Tamil Nadu, following are the important Exam Highlights

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

TANCET 2025 Exam Dates
TANCET 2025 Exam Date is March 22, 2025. TANCET Hall Ticket 2025 (Admit Card) release date is March 8, 2025. Other TANCET exam dates are as below. 

TANCET 2025 Important Dates

Exam Timeline
TANCET 2025 Dates & Fee
TANCET Registration Start Date
January 24, 2025
TANCET Last date to apply
February 28, 2025
TANCET Hall Ticket Download Start Date
March 8, 2025
TANCET Exam Date 2025 for MBA
March 22, 2025
TANCET 2025 Answer Key Release
March 25, 2025
TANCET 2025 Result Date
April 7, 2025

Karnataka PGCET 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 2025 exam for MBA and MCA courses will be held on June 22, 2025. Karnataka PGCET registration process will be open from April 25 to May 10, 2025. Check PGCET MBA Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation and free Mock Tests. Also check top colleges accepting PGCET exam scores, and PGCET counselling process for Admission 2025.  

Karnataka PGCET Exam Highlights

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 2025 exam date?
June August 4, 2024 (for MBA and MCA)
What is Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam timings?
MBA Exam from 2.30 PM to 4.30 PM; MCA Exam from 10.30 AM to 12.30 PM
What is mode of PGCET exam?
Offline Paper Based Test at Exam Centers
What is Karnataka PGCET 2025 Application Fees?
General category: Rs 650
Reserved category: Rs 500
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 4 sections with 25 questions in each section
What is total time duration of Karnataka PGCET MBA Exam?
120 Mins (2 hours)
Where are Karnataka PGCET 2024 Exam Centers?
Bangalore and 20+ Cities in Karnataka. Check list below.
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 2025 official website?
https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/

Karnataka PGCET 2025 Important Dates
Karnataka PGCET Exam Date for MBA and MCA courses is June 22, 2025. Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam for ME/MTech/MArch courses will be held on May 31, 2025. Karnataka PGCET registration process will be open from April 25, 2025. Check complete details for Karnataka PGCET 2025 exam for MBA below.

Events for Karnataka PGCET 2025
Dates
PGCET 2025 Registration Start Date
April 25, 2025
PGCET 2025 Registration Last Date to Apply
May 10, 2025
Karnataka PGCET admit card download date
June 2025 (Week 1)
Karnataka PGCET 2025 Exam Date
June 22, 2025 (2.30 PM to 4.30 PM)
Release of Karnataka PGCET Provisional Answer Key 2025
June 2025 (Week 4)
Release of Karnataka PGCET Results 2025
July 2025 (Week 2)
Karnataka PGCET Counselling 2025 start date
July 2025

KMAT Kerala (Kerala)
KMAT Kerala Results 2025 have been released on March 6, 2025. KMAT Kerala 2025 was conducted on February 23, 2025. Candidates can check the result by clicking the link ‘Result’ in the Candidate Portal. A Kerala Government notification, issued on official website, said, “the provisional result along with the responses of candidates who have appeared in the Computer Based Entrance Examination for admission to MBA course-2025 (KMAT 2025 First Session) conducted on 23.02.2025 are published in the website www.cee.kerala.gov.in.”. A few complaints received regarding the answer key published on 24.02.2025 were examined by the Expert Committee and the answer key to question number 115 has been changed from option B to C as per the decision of the Expert Committee. It must be noted that KMAT Kerala exam is conducted in two different sessions every year. The second session KMAT Kerala exam dates 2025 will be announced in coming month.

KMAT Kerala 2025 Exam: Key Highlights

 

Features
Details
Name of the exam
KMAT Kerala
Exam conducting body
Commissioner of Entrance Exams, Kerala (CEE Kerala)
Exam Level
State-level
Exam frequency
Multiple times a year
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 750 (SC/ST category)
Exam purpose
Admission to more than 20 MBA colleges in Kerala
Exam date
Session 1: First week of March 2025 (tentatively)Session 2: To be notified
No. of test cities
14
Helpdesk no.
Phone: 0471-2525300, Fax: 0471-2337228Email: [email protected]
Official website
cee.kerala.gov.in
MAT Kerala 2025 Exam Dates
Conducted two times a year, known as Session-1 and Session-2. Expected exam dates are:
  • Kerala KMAT 2025 Session-1: February 23, 2025 
  • Kerala KMAT 2025 Session-2: Mid-June, 2025

AP ICET (Andhra Pradesh)

  • Conducting Body: Sri Krishnadevaraya University on behalf of APSCHE
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks
  • Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
  • Accepted by: Andhra University, SV University, and other AP-based colleges

TS ICET (Telangana)

  • Conducting Body: Kakatiya University on behalf of TSCHE
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks
  • Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
  • Accepted by: Osmania University, Kakatiya University, and Telangana colleges

UPSEE MBA (Uttar Pradesh)

  • Conducting Body: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU)
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks
  • Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
  • Accepted by: AKTU-affiliated colleges in UP

9. MAT

MAT 2025 Exam will be held in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode on March 23, 2025. MAT Registration 2025 last date for CBT Exam is March 12, 2025. MAT Admit Card 2025 release date for CBT exam is March 17, 2025. MAT Exam Pattern is divided into 5 sections with 150 total questions. Take free MAT Mock Test to improve your scores. Top MBA colleges MAT scores include NIT Jalandhar, NIT Kurukshetra and NIT Silchar, BIMTECH, Jaipuria Noida, XIME Bangalore and Amrita Coimbatore. MAT PBT exam was held on March 9, 2025. MAT February 2025 Results will be released by last week of March.

MAT 2025 February Exam: Key Highlights
MAT 2025 exam highlights are as follows:

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
200+
Top MBA Colleges Accepting MAT
NIT Jalandhar, NIT Kurukshetra, NIT Silchar, BIMTECH Greater Noida, Jaipuria Noida
Number of MAT Exams
Held in February, May, August, December
MAT 2025 (February) Exam Mode
Paper Based (PBT) and Computer Based (CBT)
MAT 2025 (February) Exam Date
March 9 (PBT) and March 23 (CBT)
MAT Official Website
www.mat.aima.in
MAT Exam Application Fees
Rs 2100 for Paper Based Test (PBT) or Computer Based Test (CBT). Rs 3600 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

MAT 2025 Exam Dates
MAT February 2025 Exam will be held in two modes: MAT Paper Based Test (PBT) and MAT Computer Based Test (CBT). MAT Exam Date 2025 are March 9 for MAT PBT, and March 23 for MAT CBT. Check complete MAT 2025 Exam Dates in the table below.

Type of MAT Exam
Last Date to Register
Admit Card Release Date
Exam Date
Paper Based Test (PBT)
March 2, 2025 (Sunday)- Closed
March 5, 2025
March 9, 2025
Computer Based Test (CBT)
March 12, 2025
March 17, 2025
March 23, 2025

10. ATMA

ATMA 2025 will be held on June 1, 2025. ATMA 2025 June Exam registration is open. Check details below. AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) exam is conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS). ATMA 2025 Exam scores are accepted by Welingkar Mumbai, Jaipuria Noida, IPE Hyderabad and 200+ MBA Colleges in India. ATMA exam pattern is divided into six sections with 30 questions in each section. ATMA exam duration is 3 hours.

ATMA 2025 Exam Highlights
The table below summarizes key ATMA Exam highlights.

ATMA Exam Conducting Body
Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS)
ATMA Exam Full Form
AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA)
Number of ATMA Exams in a Year
4 Exam in February, May, June, July
Number of MBA colleges accepting ATMA Exam
200+
ATMA Exam Date
June 1, 2025
Mode of ATMA exam
Computer Based Test at Exam Centers
ATMA Exam Timing
2 PM to 5 PM
ATMA Exam Registration Fee
Rs. 2000
Total Questions in ATMA Exam
180 Questions
No of Sections in ATMA Exam
6 Sections with 30 Questions each
ATMA Exam Difficulty Level
Easy to Moderate

ATMA 2025 Exam Important Dates
The table below has important dates for ATMA June Exam 2025.

Activity
Dates
Date of Commencement of Payment and Registration:
10th March 2025
Date of Closure of Payment Gateway:
18th May 2025 (23.59 hrs)
Date of Closure of Application:
20th May 2025 (17.00 hrs)
Last date for Reprint of filled-in Application Form:
22nd May 2025
Downloading of Admit Cards:
28th May 2025 (17.00 hrs)
Online Test:
1st June 2025 (between 2.00 PM to 5.00 PM)
Reporting time (at the Venue):
1.00 PM
Results:
7th June 2025

11. MBA Entrance Exams by Universities & MBA Colleges

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 Entrance Exam 2025 dates are December 27-28, 2025. 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.  

MICAT - MICA Admission Test 
Conducted by MICA Ahmedabad for all the applicants who apply for MICA admission, MICAT is the mandatory entrance exam for admission to MICA PGDM-C and PGDM programs. MICAT is MICA’s own PGDM entrance test for admission 2026. MICA conducts two MICAT exams MICAT 1 and MICAT II. If you are planning for admission to MICA Ahmedabad PGDM-C or PGDM 2026-28 batch, you need to apply and appear in MICAT, apart from taking CAT 2025 or XAT 2026. MICAT Registration process is expected to open from September 15, 2025.

MICAT Exam Pattern
MICAT exam consists of 3 sections:
Section A: Psychometric Test
Section B: Descriptive Test
Section C: This section has 4 sub-sections: Divergent and Convergent Thinking; Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation and General awareness

XGMT - XIM University MBA Admission Test 
XGMT is the own admission test for XIM University MBA admission 2025 in its constituent MBA colleges. XIM University conducts XGMT. 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. 

Amrita Common Aptitude Test (ACAT)
Amrita Common Aptitude Test (ACAT) 2025 is an important National wide MBA entrance exam for MBA admission 2025 in any of five Business Schools of Amrita University Amaravati, Amritapuri (Kollam), Bengaluru, Coimbatore, and Kochi. ACAT 2025 Exam dates are March 15 & 16, 2025. The exam is conducted by Amrita Vishwa Vidya Peetham as computer-based test. Last date of ACAT 2025 Registration is February 28, 2025. ACAT Exam 2025 duration is two and half hours and the exam consists of 100 questions divided in 4 sections: Verbal Reasoning and Language Comprehension; Data Interpretation and Analysis; General Knowledge on Indian & Global Scenarios; Quantitative Aptitude with 25 questions in each section. 

12. International MBA Entrance Exams – 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 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 is another popular entrance exam for admission into international business schools in US and Europe. 

13. 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. 

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