Top MBA Entrance Exams 2025 After Graduation: Check Exam Dates with Complete List

List of Management Exams 2026

MBA entrance exam is the first and foremost step to take admission into a management institute for MBA/PGDM course.  All the MBA colleges in India accept the Management exam scores of specific MBA exam. The top management exam is the Common Aptitude Test or CAT exam which is taken by lakhs of candidates for admission into the IIMs of the country. However, there are other management tests as well that is taken by MBA aspirants such as MAT, XAT, SNAP, etc. 

What is MBA Full Form: Course, Subjects, Purpose 

The full form os MBA is Masters in Business Administration. MBA is a management entrance exam that is codnucted for admission into the top MBA colleges in India. It is a two year course that is opted by those who are seeking to build their career in the Management field. MBA courses tend to enhance a candidate’s  strategic thinking, leadership abilities, problem-solving skills, etc. A wide range of MBA exams are conducted in India such as CAT, MAT, XAT, IBSAt, etc. Candidates are selected through a Written Ability Test or WAT and Personal Interview or PI. 

Top MBA Exams in India 2025

The following table depicts the top MBA exams that are conducted in India for admission into MBA colleges. Check the table below to know the list of MBA exams with exam date. 

Name of MBA Exam

CAT

SNAP

MAT

CMAT

IIFT

XAT

ATMA

OJEE

IBSAT

TISSNET

TANCET

TSICET

KMAT

MAH-CET

NMAT

MICAT

KIITEE MBA

Type of MBA Entrance Exams

The MBA exams in India are conducted at three different levels depending on the institute for PGDM and Executive MBA course. The candidates can apply for MBA exam at State level, National level and Institute level. Here is a list of some of the exams that are conducted at State, National and Institute levels below. 

Level	Entrance test for MBA
National Level	CAT CMAT XAT SNAP NMAT by GMAC IBSAT
State Level	TS ICET AP ICET JEMAT MAH MBA CET
Institute/University Level	B-MAT NIPER JEE MBA CUSAT CAT

Popular MBA Entrance Exams in India 2025

The most popular MBA entrance exams that are conducted in India have been explained below. 

CAT Exam

CAT is a national level entrance exam that is conduct by any one of the IIMs on a rotational basis. CAT 2023 exam was conducted by IIM Lucknow. The scores obtained by the candidates in CAT exam is accepted by all the IIMs as well as many other top B schools in India. CAT exam consists of three sections namely- verbal ability & reading comprehension (VARC), data interpretation & logical reasoning (DILR), and quantitative aptitude (QA) for a duration of 2 Hours. You can check the following important links for CAT exam below. 

CAT Syllabus	CAT Exam Pattern
CAT Exam Date	CAT Application Form
CAT Result	CAT Answer Key

XAT Exam

Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur conducts the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) every year for admission into MBA/PGDM programs. XAT is a computer based test that consists of five sections namely, Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation and General Knowledge and Essay Writing for a duration of 3 Hours 30 Minutes. Check the following table to know more.

XAT Syllabus	XAT Exam Pattern
XAT Answer Key	XAT Result
XAT Eligibility	XAT Marks Accepting Colleges

IBSAT Exam

ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test or IBSAT is conducted at institute-level by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education. The marks obtained in the IBSAT exam is used for admission to MBA and PhD programmes at nine ICFAI Business School (IBS) campuses located in Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Dehradun, Gurgaon, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune. The exam consists of four sections that are Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude and Data Adequacy & Data Interpretation. Check the following table to know more:

IBSAT Syllabus	IBSAT Exam Pattern
IBSAT Eligibility	IBSAT Mock Test
Colleges Accepting IBSAT Score	IBSAT Selection Process

MAH CET MBA

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test or MAH-CET is a state-level MBA entrance exam which is conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra. Candidates who qualify MAH CET MBA exam are eligible for admission into MBA colleges in Maharashtra for management courses such as MBA, MMS, PGDBM and PGDM. MAH CET MBA exam consists of three sections namely Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude and Logical / Abstract Reasoning. The exam consists a total of 200 questions that has to be completed in 150 minutes. Check the important articles related to the MAH CET MBA exam below. 

All About MAH CET MBA
MAH-CET Syllabus	MAH-CET Exam Pattern
MAH-CET Application Form	MAH-CET Eligibility
Colleges Accepting MAH-CET Score	MAH-CET Result

 

Eligibility Criteria to Appear for MBA Exam

The basic eligibility criteria to appear for an MBA exam is done if the canieddte fulfils the educational qulaification. The candidats have to be a Graduate from a recognised university. Those in final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for an MBA exam. The minimum percentage requirement in Graduation is 50% by some of the popular MBA entrance exam conducting institutes.