
Top colleges accepting AIMA UGAT 2026 scores for BBA, IMBA, BCA, BHMCT, and BCom admissions include GITAM Institute of Management, ITM University, Jagannath Institute of Management Sciences, and Ahmedabad University. AIMA (All India Management Association) conducts the UGAT (Under Graduate Aptitude Test) for these programs. AIMA UGAT is usually administered offline, however, in 2026, it was conducted in the Internet-Based Test (IBT) mode. Over 60 colleges in India consider UGAT scores for admission, making them some of the top institutions in the country. The AIMA UGAT 2026 exam is scheduled for June 2026. Candidates can indicate up to five participating institutes, and AIMA will share their UGAT scores with these institutes. AIMA also provides candidates with a UGAT scorecard for admission purposes.
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Many aspiring MBA students often wonder about an important question: Is the CAT exam compulsory for MBA? The simple answer is NO! Taking the CAT exam is not mandatory for enrolling in MBA programmes in India or abroad. However, it is important to note that the CAT is the most widely accepted and recognised entrance exam for MBA programs in India. You can certainly look at other alternatives to CAT like MAT, XAT, SNAP, or other entrance exams. That said, since the IIMs hold a coveted position, being considered the best for an MBA education within the country, it is given a good weightage.

If you’ve been wondering what is a good score in CMAT 2026 exam, the general benchmarks are already quite clear. A score in the range of 281 to 340 usually is enough to secure a 90 to 99.99 percentile, which is considered excellent by most standards.
Dr. Bishwajit Das, KSOM faculty chaired a session of the International Conference on Changing Paradigms ( ICCBM- 2022) of MDI Murshidabad with Prof. Amit Sareen Dean IMT Ghaziabad on the topic 'Sustainable Business Strategies During Pandemic Times’ . MDI Dean was also present for the same.
KSOM organised a webinar on Jan 15 from 5-6 pm on the topic 'Mental Health: Conquering the World with Wellness'. Writer, Wellness Coach and Yoga Instructor, Grace Grossman was the guest speaker at the event. She talked about the physical and cognitive aspects of how to deal with mental stress. MBA students Anisha Mohanty and Barenya Kar were the ones anchoring the webinar. Ayushi Biswas, MBA student, and coordinator of Book Hive gave the vote of thanks.
KSOM Professor, Dr Shikta Singh received the National Education Award - APJ Abdul Kalam Teacher's Excellence Award, AICTE, GOI in the presence of the Education and Law and Justice Minister Shri Subhash Sarkar and Shri Singh Baghel in the Constitutional Club of India, New Delhi. She spoke about the Founder, Achyuta Samanata, and highlighted his contribution to the development of KIIT and KISS and the state. She also stated that over 27,000 tribal students are being given free education, shelter, and food at the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences.
KSOM has organized an Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on 'LEADERSHIP GEN NEXT: EXERTING INFLUENCE NOT AUTHORITY' from January 13 to 17, 2021. This was an ATAL, AICTE, GOI Approved project bagged by Prof. Shikta Singh, Associate Professor, KSOM, KIIT University. The programme witnessed more than 200 participants.
KSOM organized a webinar on 'Disruptions & Digital Transformation' on January 16, 2021, as a part of its Knowledge Dialogue series. The esteemed speaker was Siddharth Chhottray. He is presently Apprentice Leader II, Project Manager, Mu Sigma.
KSOM received the Best B-School of Odisha from Times Business Awards 2020. It is the annual flagship property of the Times of India to felicitate achievers of the business fraternity across various categories. Director of KSOM, Dr. Saroj Mahapatra received the award from the popular entrepreneur, Mr. Subroto Bagchi.
A 2-Day National Seminar on Challenges & Opportunities for Differently Abled People in India and their inclusiveness in the mainstream of society has been organised at KIIT SOM in collaboration with ICSSR.
Mrs Shallu Jindal was the Chief Guest of the seminar. She is the Co-Chairperson, JSPL Foundation, a famous Kuchipudi dance and a successful entrepreneur.
The welcome address was delivered by Prof. SK Mahapatra, Director, KSOM followed by context setting of the seminar by Prof. S.N Mishra, Dean, KSOM. The Inaugural Address was given by Prof. Hrushikesha Mohanty. Vice-Chancellor, KIIT DU. Dr. Sruti Mohapatra, Founder, Swabhiman delivered the keynote address.
On 31st January 2020, the MBA masterminds of KSOM had a detailed discussion on Budget 2020 under the able guidance of Professor Shikha Singh. They discussed at length about the expectations of the common man with regards to one objective of improving the GDP growth with respect to all the five major sectors of the Indian economy and aligning that with the 17 SDGs. These students of KSOM carried out the discussion in a brilliant form with respect to the provision, progress, and expectations from the Budget 2020 revolving around agriculture and the rural sector, industry, finance sector, healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
Aditi Mishra, a student of MBA II at KSOM, has published a research paper with the title "Review of Flea Market in India and Evidence from Bhubaneswar". The paper was released in the journal of 'Regional School of Management' named 'SIDHAANT.' Aditi expressed her gratitude to her mentor and co-author, Professor Braja Kar, for his unstinting support and guidance.
Professor (Dr.) Abhishek Kumar and Professor (Dr.) Ipseeta Satpathy of KSOM jointly worked upon a book and published it, the title of which is 'Economic Growth in India (Global and Domestic Challenges)'. The book was released on 27th December 2019, on the occasion of the 102nd Annual Conference of the Indian Economic Association (IEA) which was held at Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur. The release of the book was facilitated by Professor S. Mahendra Dev, Vice-Chancellor, IGIDR and Vice Chairman, International Food Policy Research Institute, Washington, D. C. and Professor Kaushik Basu, President International Economic Association, Chief Economist World Bank and Professor of Economics and Carl Marks, Professor of International Studies, Cornell University.
The students of KIIT School of Management bagged top honours at the 6th ZENITH. It is a reward and recognition programme that is conducted by the National HRD Network (NHRDN). KSOM students won accolades at the Bhubaneswar Chapter of ZENITH, held at Infosys on 7th February 2020.
The National HRD Network, abbreviated as NHRDN, is a global centre focused at grooming leaders. It is also the national apex body of professionals who are committed to promoting the People Development movement in the country as well as giving a boost to the capability of human resource professionals to compete globally, thereby creating value for society. National HRD Network lays strong emphasis on the development of human resources through education, research, training, and experience sharing.
KIIT School of Management (KSOM) conducted Konfidant- Corporate Mentorship Program on November 16th, 2019 at Campus-7. The aim of the Konfidant program was to provide MBA students with mentorship from corporate leaders and industry experts during their stay at KIIT Deeembed to be University.
Through the Corporate Mentorship Program, students will get a golden opportunity to interact with industry experts. The industry experts will take over the role of a mentor and a small group of 10-23 students will be assigned to them as mentees. Mentors will monitor the progress of the mentees and will also supervise their work.
The mentor-mentee relationship is planned to be long-term and the mentees can continue to engage with their mentors over emails or telephone depending upon their requirements.
This is a great initiative on behalf of KIIT School of Management (KSOM) as it will help the students gain professional knowledge and enhance their skills.
KSOM Organised 10th National Finance Conclave on October 19th, 2019 and the theme of the conclave was - “Getting to $5 Trillion: Navigating the Financial Landscape”.
KSOM Dean, Prof. S.N. Mishra delivered the addressed during the conclave and said that the topic is extremely applicable to the current economic scenario. According to him, this is a very interesting time for the Indian economy as there is a continuation of the commitment of a free market.
Prof. Hrushikesha Mohanty, Vice-Chancellor, KIIT DU welcomed all the guests and said that the discussions will help them gain insights into achieving the $5 trillion target.
Prof. Sudipto Mundle, Distinguished Fellow, NCAER was the main speaker of the conclave and shared his view that the current budget should be reviewed again. The recent revision of the corporate tax rate will help in achieving a strong positive impact on growth in the medium to long term. The conclave had two-panel discussions, followed by Finatix.

XAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key has been officially released. Along with the answer key, the response sheet and question paper have also been provided, by which candidates can cross-check the answers they marked during the exam. Students can log in using their XAT ID and password to download the key and compare it with their response sheets to estimate their expected scores. If any answer seems incorrect, the exam authority has opened an objection window where candidates can challenge specific questions by submitting proper justification and documents. This process helps ensure accuracy and transparency before the final answer key and results are prepared.

Preparation Tips for SNAP 2025 GE PI WAT include effective strategies designed to prepare candidates appearing for the GE, PI, and WAT post the SNAP 2025 exam. Candidates should start preparing for GE, WAT, and PI if selected for the next stage. Qualified candidates should review the selection criteria, understand evaluation standards, and research specific institutes. Several business schools, including the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) and other Symbiosis International (Deemed University) institutes, use SNAP exam scores to shortlist applicants for Group Exercise (GE), Writing Ability Test (WAT), and Personal Interview (PI). These rounds assess problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills. Candidates should actively engage in enhancing knowledge, practice group discussions, improve writing skills, and prepare responses to common interview questions. Additionally, they can seek advice from mentors, join coaching sessions if needed, and participate in mock interviews to boost performance.

Wondering what after SNAP result 2025? If you have taken the SNAP 2025 exam on December 6, 14, and 20, 2025, your first milestone toward joining Symbiosis International University’s MBA programs is complete after the results are announced on January 9, 2026 (released). Now, you might wonder what happens once the results are announced. After the SNAP 2025 results are out, the admission process moves into several stages designed to select the best candidates. This includes shortlisting based on your score, followed by a Group Exercise to assess teamwork and communication skills, a Personal Interaction round where your motivation and fit are evaluated, and sometimes a Writing Ability Test. Knowing this process in detail will help you stay prepared and increase your chances of securing a seat in your preferred Symbiosis MBA course. Find out more about the SNAP admissions process and other details regarding post-SNAP results here!

When aiming for an MBA in Pune with a low SNAP 2025 score, you can consider institutes like Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Telecom Management, Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research, and Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies. If your SNAP 2025 score ranges between 50 and 80, you still have chances of admission by performing well in group discussions and personal interviews. These colleges offer MBA specialisations such as Banking and Finance, International Business, Information Technology, Operations Management, Communication, and Sports Management. To increase your chances, focus on strengthening your communication skills, staying updated with industry trends, and practising interview techniques thoroughly. This preparation can greatly boost your selection prospects.

The list of colleges for 80-90 Percentile in SNAP 2025 includes institutes such as SIDTM Pune, SIOM Nashik, SIBM Bangalore, SICSR Pune, and SIMC Pune, etc. After the SNAP 2025 results have been released on January 9, 2026, these colleges will invite candidates within this percentile bracket to the next stages of the SNAP 2025 selection process, which include Group Exercise (GE), Written Ability Test (WAT), and Personal Interview (PI). In this article, students can go through the list of colleges that accept students with an 80th- 90th percentile score in the SNAP. So, students eager to know more about the detailed selection process and subsequent admission rounds can go through the list of colleges, the selection process, etc.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha)
Bhubaneswar (Odisha)
Bhubaneswar (Odisha)
Bhubaneswar (Odisha)
Cuttack (Odisha)