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Management Entrance Exams
Management Entrance Exams
CAT (Common Admission Test)
A national-level exam conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) for admission to MBA programs in IIMs and other top B-schools. The exam assesses candidates in Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability, and Logical Reasoning. CAT is conducted annually.
CMAT (Common Management Admission Test)
Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to MBA programs in AICTE-approved institutions. The exam assesses candidates in Quantitative Techniques, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, and General Awareness. CMAT is conducted annually.
MAT (Management Aptitude Test)
Conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) for admission to MBA programs in various B-schools. The exam assesses candidates in Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, and Indian and Global Environment. MAT is conducted four times a year.
XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)
Conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur, XAT is used for admission to management programs at XLRI and over 160 B-schools across India. The exam includes sections on Verbal and Logical Ability, Decision Making, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge. It is known for its unique and challenging decision-making section.
SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test)
Conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University), SNAP is required for admission to its 16 institutes offering MBA and other management programs. The exam consists of General English, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency sections.
NMAT (NMIMS Management Aptitude Test)
Conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), NMAT is accepted by NMIMS and other B-schools in India and abroad. It offers a flexible testing window and includes three sections: Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning.
GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)
A globally recognized exam conducted by GMAC, GMAT is required for MBA and other business-related graduate programs worldwide. It tests Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative, and Verbal skills. GMAT scores are accepted by top Indian and international B-schools.
IBSAT (ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test)
Conducted by the ICFAI Foundation, IBSAT is a computer-based test for admission into MBA/PGPM programs offered by IBS campuses. It evaluates candidates on Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, and Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation.
IIFT (Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Entrance Exam)
Conducted by NTA for admission to the MBA (International Business) program at IIFT Delhi and Kolkata. The exam covers Quantitative Analysis, Reading Comprehension & Verbal Ability, Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge.
MICAT (MICA Admission Test)
Conducted by MICA, Ahmedabad, MICAT is for admission to its PGDM-Communications and PGDM programs. It evaluates aptitude in areas like Divergent and Convergent Thinking, Written Communication, Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability, and Psychometric Testing. It is conducted in two phases.
ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions)
Conducted by the Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS), ATMA is a national-level test accepted by over 500 B-schools in India. It assesses Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative Skills, and Verbal Skills, and is held multiple times a year.
TISSNET (Tata Institute of Social Sciences National Entrance Test)
Conducted by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences for admission to its MA and management-related programs, especially in Human Resources and Social Work. The test evaluates General Awareness, English Proficiency, and Mathematical & Logical Reasoning.
TANSAT (Tamil Nadu State Aptitude Test)
A proposed state-level management entrance test for admission to MBA/MCA programs in Tamil Nadu government and affiliated colleges. It may replace or supplement TANCET in the future, depending on policy changes by the Tamil Nadu government.