MBA Admission 2025-26 - MBA
MBA Admission Process 2025-26
MBA admission in India involves entrance exams followed by Group Discussion (GD), Written Ability Test (WAT), and Personal Interview (PI). The most important exam is CAT conducted by IIMs.
Top MBA Entrance Exams
| Exam | Conducted By | Colleges Accepting | Exam Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAT | IIMs (rotating) | 20 IIMs + 1,200+ colleges | November |
| XAT | XLRI Jamshedpur | XLRI + 150+ colleges | January |
| GMAT | GMAC (USA) | ISB, Global MBA programs | Year-round |
| MAT | AIMA | 600+ colleges | Feb, May, Sep, Dec |
| CMAT | NTA | JBIMS, SIMSREE + 1,000+ | January |
| SNAP | Symbiosis | 15 Symbiosis institutes | December |
| NMAT | NMIMS | NMIMS campuses | Oct-Dec |
MBA Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories)
- Final year students can also apply
- No upper age limit for CAT
- Work experience preferred but not mandatory (average 2-3 years at top IIMs)