MBA Entrance Exams in India 2022-23 - Exam Dates, Registration, Admission, Syllabus, Pattern

MBA Entrance Exams in India -Master of Business Administration (MBA) is one of the most promising management degrees offered by various B-Schools across the country. Admission into top MBA colleges in India is based on the candidate's score in an MBA entrance exam that is conducted by different bodies. There are 8 main national-level MBA entrance exams in India. These are CAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT, NMAT, XAT, SNAP, and ATMA. Many state-level exams are also conducted for MBA admissions, such as MAH MBA CET, KMAT, AP ICET, TS ICET, etc. by Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana respectively.

Usually, the MBA entrance exam season begins in September or October every year and continues until March of the following year. Popular national-level management exams like CAT, CMAT, XAT, SNAP, MAT etc take place in November, December, and January. If you are aspiring to appear for these exams, the following details and schedule of MBA entrance exams 2022-2023 will be very helpful for you!

List of Top MBA Entrance Exams in India 2022-23

Here are some important details about the top MBA entrance exams in India that you can appear in for the session 2022-23.

CAT (Common Admission Test)

CAT or Common Admission Test is one of the most popular national-level MBA entrance exams in India. It is conducted by the Indian Institute of Management once a year, on a rotational basis, in a computer-based mode for two hours. CAT scores can get you admission into MBA courses offered by 20 IIMs and over 1200 B-Schools in India. One can also get admission into Executive MBA, PhD, and FPM programmes through CAT scores.

CAT question paper has MCQs & non-MCQs from three sections: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA). With over 2 lakh applicants taking the CAT every year, it is deemed to be one of the toughest MBA entrance exams in India.

CAT 2022 was conducted on November 27, 2022, in three slots across 150 test cities in India. Students who appeared for the exam download the CAT 2022 Question Paper for Slot 1, Slot 2, and Slot 3, as well as the CAT exam analysis 2022, and CAT 2022 answer key, and know about the CAT cutoff 2022 for IIMs from the links below. You can also get access to the memory-based questions in a PDF format given below.

Also Read: Importance of CAT in MBA Admissions

CMAT (Common Management Admission Test)

Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is another popular MBA entrance exam in India conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission into MBA/PGDM courses. CMAT score is accepted by some of the top B-schools in India including JBIMS Mumbai, SIMSREE Mumbai, Great Lakes Institute of Management, and more.

The CMAT question paper is of 400 marks and comprises 100 questions from Language Comprehension, General Awareness, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, and Logical Reasoning. It is a Computer Based Test (CBT) conducted for three hours.

Also Read: List of Top MBA Colleges Accepting 90+ CMAT Percentile

XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)

XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) is a national-level MBA entrance examination that screens candidates for admission into MBA/PGDM programmes. XAT scores are accepted by XLRI Jamshedpur, its conducting body, and 10 other XAMI member colleges and over 1,000 B-schools in India. The XAT question paper comprises four core sections: Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge. The question paper has 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) which candidates have to attempt in 190 minutes.

NMAT by GMAC (NMIMS Management Aptitude Test)

NMAT by GMAC is conducted by GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council) for admissions into NMIMS Mumbai and other top MBA colleges in India as well as abroad. NMAT is one such MBA entrance exam in India that has a test window of 70-75 days once a year. Candidates can choose the exam date and venue at their convenience. NMAT by GMACY question paper consists of 108 questions from three sections, namely, Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning.

Also Read: Colleges Accepting NMAT Score and MBA Specialisations Offered

SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test)

SNAP Test is conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed) University. Candidates with a valid SNAP score can take admission into MBA/PGDM programmes offered by SIU and its 15 constituent institutes. SNAP is a speed-based test that is held in computer-based mode and candidates get two attempts. The best of the two scores are considered for SIU admission. The question paper of SNAP comprises 60 questions from Quantitative-Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, General English, and Analytical & Logical Reasoning.

Schedule of MBA Entrance Exams 2022-23 In India

Check out the table below for a detailed schedule of MBA entrance examinations 2022-2023.

*MAT is conducted four times a year - in September, December, February, and May.

**ATMA is usually conducted 4 times every year. However, in 2017 and 2018, it was conducted five times.

Also Read: Reservation in MBA Entrance Exams: Criteria and Guidelines

Application Form for MBA Entrance Exams 2022-23

The following links can be checked for details about how to fill out the application form for MBA entrance exams in India 2022-23.

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Exam Pattern for MBA Entrance Exams 2022-23

The following links can be checked for details about the exam pattern of various MBA entrance exams in India 2022-23.

Syllabus for MBA Entrance Exams 2022-23

The first step in the preparation for MBA entrance exams is knowing their syllabus. Click on the links given below to know the syllabus of various MBA entrance exams in India 2022-23.

Also Read: Tips to Prepare for MBA Entrance Exams

Top Colleges Accepting Scores of MBA Entrance Exams in India

All MBA entrance exams are not the same. Some help you get admission into colleges at the national level, some at the state level, and some are conducted for MBA admissions by select institutes. Depending on the level of difficulty and competition you are willing to face, you can go for any of the three options. However, the number of colleges that you can take admission into based on the exam results decreases as you move towards the latter.

Read on to find out more about the national-level MBA exams, state or regional-level MBA exams, and institute-level MBA exams that are accepted for MBA admissions in India.

Colleges Accepting Scores of Top 5 National MBA Entrance Exams

MBA Colleges Accepting Scores of Top 5 State-Level Entrance Exams

Top 5 Institute-Level MBA Entrance Exams

Once you have decided which MBA college you wish to join, you can check the MBA entrance exams it accepts for admission in India. Most colleges accept scorecards of multiple examinations. If you are confused about which exam you should take, you may find it helpful to go through this detailed comparison of top MBA entrance exams in India.

After the results of these MBA entrance exams are out, you can estimate your score by using tools such as the CAT 2022 Percentile Predictor, XAT 2022 Percentile Predictor, etc.

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