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MBA Entrance Exams India 2025-26

Complete guides for every MBA entrance exam in India — syllabus, pattern, dates, preparation strategy and which colleges accept each exam.

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CAT
Common Admission Test
Guide ready
India's most prestigious MBA entrance exam
Conducted by
IIMs (on rotation)
When
November annually
Colleges
1200+ colleges
Top cutoff
99%+ for IIM A/B/C
Exam fee
₹2,300 (General)
Aspirants
3.3 lakh+ appear annually
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XAT
Xavier Aptitude Test
Coming soon
Gateway to XLRI — India's #1 HR MBA
Conducted by
XLRI Jamshedpur
When
January annually
Colleges
150+ colleges
Top cutoff
97%+ for XLRI BM/HRM
Exam fee
₹2,200
Aspirants
1 lakh+ appear annually
Guide coming soon
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NMAT
NMAT by GMAC
Coming soon
Retake up to 3 times in one season
Conducted by
GMAC
When
October-December annually
Colleges
NMIMS and 50+ partner colleges
Top cutoff
215+ for NMIMS Mumbai
Exam fee
₹2,800 (first attempt)
Aspirants
80,000+ appear annually
Guide coming soon
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GMAT
Graduate Management Admission Test
Coming soon
Global MBA — ISB, global top-50 programs
Conducted by
GMAC
When
Year-round (computer adaptive)
Colleges
2,300+ globally including ISB
Top cutoff
710+ for ISB Hyderabad
Exam fee
$275 (~₹23,000)
Aspirants
2 lakh+ globally
Guide coming soon
Quick comparison
Which exam should you take?
ExamBest forKey collegesDifficultyFee
CATGeneral management, IIMsIIM A/B/C, FMS, MDIVery High (99%+ needed)₹2,300
XATHR, consulting, XLRIXLRI, SPJIMR, IMTHigh (97%+ for XLRI)₹2,200
NMATFinance, pharma, MumbaiNMIMS, SDA BocconiModerate (215+ score)₹2,800
GMATGlobal MBA, ISBISB, Great Lakes, globalHigh (710+ for ISB)~₹23,000
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