MBA Entrance Exams 2022-2023

Have you finished your bachelor's degree and want to pursue an MBA from a prominent B-school but aren't sure how to apply? Previously, admission to business schools was solely based on merit. Most B-Schools have updated their MBA admission requirements, which are based on an MBA entrance exam, in response to a rise in the number of candidates. The following are some approved MBA entrance exams in India.

MBA entrance exams provide access to highly rated MBA institutions in India such as IIMs, IIFT, FMS, SPJIMR, MDI, XLRI, IITs, NMIMS, and TISS, among others. For admission to various institutes, there are national levels MBA entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, and NMAT; state level MBA entrance exams such as MAH MBA CET, Karnataka PGCET, Tamil Nādu TANCET, Telangana TSICET; and institute level MBA entrance exams such as IIFT, TISSNET, MICAT, IBSAT. 

The CAT or GMAT is typically the fundamental necessary prerequisite of B schools in India. AICTE has approved six nationwide exams in total. GMAT, CAT, MAT, ATMA, NMAT, XAT, and CMAT are all MBA admission tests in India.

While the CAT, MAT, XAT, IIFT, NMAT, SNAP, and other exams are only recognized by associated institutions and a small number of B-schools, the GMAT is accepted by a far wider number of B-schools across India. Taking the GMAT test allows a candidate to apply to business schools all around the world.

Eligibility Criteria for an MBA in India

S.No.	Entrance Exam	Institute	Eligibility	Tentative Month	Website
1	GMAT	Graduate Management Admission Test	Graduation in any Discipline ( except for people opting for early/advance admissions)	All year around (365 days)- by Appoints Only	https://www.mba.com/
2	CAT	Indian Institute of Management	50% in Graduation	November	www.catiim.in
3	IRMA	Institute of Rural Management Anand	50% in Graduation	November	www.irma.ac.in
4	MAT	All India Management Association	Graduation in any Discipline	September, December, February & May	www.aima-ind.org
5	SNAP	Symbiosis International University	50% in Graduation(regular degree)	December	www.snaptest.org
6	IBSAT	ICFAI	50% in Graduation	December	www.ibsat.org
7	NMAT	NMIMS	50% in Graduation	December	www.nmims.edu
8	XAT	XLRI, Jamshedpur	50% in Graduation	January	www.xlri.ac.in
9	TISS	Tata Institute of Social Sciences	Graduation in any Discipline	January	www.tiss.edu
10	ATMA	Association of Indian Management Studies	50% in Graduation	February	www.atma-aims.org
11	CMAT	AICTE	50% in Graduation	February	www.aicte-cmat.in

Following are the top 5 MBA entrance exams

The top five MBA entrance exams that grant admission to elite MBA programs are as follows:

1. CAT 2022: With over 2.30 lakh applications, it is the largest and most significant MBA entrance test leading to admission to IIMs and other top B-schools. 

2. XAT 2023: This test leads to admission to XLRI and other top 140+ B-schools, with around 1 lakh people enrolling for it.

3. NMAT 2022: With over 80 thousand individuals registered for the test, the NMAT by GMAC leads to admission at NMIMS and 50+ other prominent B-schools.

4. IIFT 2022: This is an institute-level MBA entrance exam that leads to admission to the MBA (IB) 2023-25 batch at IIFT Delhi and IIFT Kolkata. Every year, about 60000 people apply for the test.

5. SNAP 2022: With around 80 thousand candidates, it leads to admission to SIBM Pune and 15 additional Symbiosis institutes.

MBA Entrance Exam Schedule 2022-23 for Admission 2023

The specifics of the top MBA entrance tests that are currently open or will be open shortly for admission in 2023 are provided below-

MBA Exam	Registration Start Date	Last Date to Apply	Exam Date
CAT 2022	August 3, 2022	September 14, 2022	November 27, 2022
NMAT 2022	August 1, 2022	October 10, 2022	October 10 to December 19, 2022
XAT 2023	August 10, 2022	November 30, 2022	January 8, 2023
IIFT 2023	September 2, 2022	October 15, 2022	December 4, 2022
TISSNET 2023	November 17, 2022	January 10, 2023	January 21, 2023
SNAP 2022	August 04, 2022	November 24, 2022	December 10-18-23, 2022
IBSAT 2022	July 1, 2022	December 3rd week, 2022	December 2022, 4th week
CMAT 2023	November 15, 2022	January 15, 2023	February 26, 2023

How to Apply for MBA Admission

• Step 1: Register for and apply for the MBA Entrance Exam.
• Step 2: Take the MBA Entrance Exam.
• Step 3: The Selection Process
• Step 4: Final Admissions Process (GD, PI, WAT)

Eligibility for the MBA Entrance Exam

Applicants with job experience after graduation or fresh graduates with a minimum of 50% marks are eligible to apply for these MBA entrance tests in India. The XAT is an anomaly in that it does not need a minimum percentage of graduation marks. The application procedure for the essential MBA entrance tests 2022 for admission 2023 has progressively begun. While the registration for CAT 2022, NMAT 2022, and SNAP 2022 has already begun, the registration for XAT 2023 will begin in August 2022.

According to prior patterns, the application procedure for the IIFT MBA admission test would most likely begin in the first week of September. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) will begin accepting applications for TISSNET 2023 in October/November 2022. Registration and application for IBSAT 2022, MAT Sep 2022 are now available. The first step in gaining admission to a top MBA college is to register for and apply for the appropriate MBA entrance test.

Most Popular MBA Entrance Exams in India 

For MBA admission, there are ten common MBA entrance examinations in India. CAT, XAT, IIFT, NMAT, SNAP, TISSNET, CMAT, MAT, IBSAT, and GMAT are among them. State Level Exams such as MAH CET, TANCET, PGCET, and KMAT are other prominent MBA entrance exams that will help you get into MBA courses in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Another institute/university specialized tests besides IIFT, TISSNET, and IBSAT are KIITEE Management, MICAT, and UPES MET.

In India, there are nine popular National Level MBA entrance examination for MBA admission

• CAT
• CMAT
• MAT
• XAT
• NMAT
• SNAP
• ATMA
• GMAT

Top MBA Institutions in India

1. Bangalore's Indian Institute of Management (IIM, Bangalore)

The Indian Institute of Management's most popular management programs is Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP), Executive Postgraduate Management Programme for Executives (EPGP), and Management Fellows Program (FPM).

2. Ahmedabad's Indian Institute of Management (IIM, Ahmedabad)

The Indian Institute of Management's most popular management programs is Management Postgraduate Program (PGP), Management Postgraduate Program for Executives (EPGX), and Management Fellows Program (FPM).

3. Indian Institute of Management (Hyderabad and Mohali)

The Indian School of Business's most popular management programs are:

Management Postgraduate Program (PGP), Young Leaders Initiative (YLP), Management Postgraduate Program for Senior Executives (PGPMAX), Management Fellows Program (FPM).

Top MBA Entrance Exams 2022 for 2023 Admission

Here is the main information of the Top MBA Exams for admission to top MBA institutions in India in 2023. They are classified into three types

• MBA Exams at the National Level
• MBA institute level exam, and
• MBA examinations at the state level

Let us Learn more about the best MBA Entry Exams

1. National MBA Entrance Exams

MBA Test dates and schedules with top MBA universities accepting exams, as well as MBA Entrance Exam Calendar, are provided below. Their notification for entrance tests for admission 2023 will be available soon.

Name of the National MBA Exam	MBA Entrance Exam Date	Top MBA colleges accepting Exam
Common Admission Test (CAT) 2022	November 27, 2022	IIMs, FMS Delhi, SPJIMR, MDI, IITs, IMI, IMT
Xavier Aptitude Test - XAT 2023	January 8, 2023	XLRI, XIMB, IMI, IMT, TAPMI, Great Lakes
NMAT by GMAC 2022	October 10 to December 19, 2022	NMIMS, K J Somaiya, XUB, VIT Vellore, SD Bacconi Asia Centre
SNAP 2022	December 18, 2022	SIBM Pune, SCMHRD, SIOM & 12 Other Symbiosis colleges
CMAT 2023	February 26, 2023	GIM Goa, BIMTECH, K J Somaiya, IFMR, Welingkar, Jaipuria, N L Dalmia
MAT 2022 (September)	PBT- September 4, 2022IBT- Aug 28 to Sept 17, 2022CBT- September 18, 2022	JAGSoM, IPE Hyderabad,  Jaipuria, BIMTECH (Specialized PGDM), JIMS, NDIM
ATMA 2022 (July)	July 24, 2022 (Over)	Welingkar, CIMR, SOIL, IMS
GMAT 2022	Available Round the year	SPJIMR, IMI, IMT, XIMB, TAPMI, FORE, LBSIM, GIM Goa

2. MBA Entrance Exam at the Institute Level

MBA admission tests at the institute level are administered by specialized management institutes, which may or may not accept marks from other entrance exams. The majority of these tests will take place in 2022, with others taking place in 2023. In September/October, notifications for the top institute-level MBA entrance examinations - IIFT, TISSNET, and MICAT - are published.

Name of the Institute level MBA Entrance Exam	Exam Dates	Top MBA Institute Accepting Exam score
IIFT MBA (IB) 2023 Entrance Exam	December 4, 2022	Indian Institute of Foreign Trade-Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada
TISSNET 2023	January 21, 2023	Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS) all campuses
IBSAT 2022	December 24 & 25, 2022	9 ICFAI B-Schools
MICAT 2022 & 2023	December 10, 2022 & January 28, 2023	MICA Ahmedabad
KIITEE Management 2023	January 2023, 3rd week	KIIT School of Management (KSOM) Bhubaneswar
IRMASAT 2023	Will Not be Conducted	IRMA Anand

3. State MBA Admission Exams

State-level MBA admission examinations are conducted by specialized state CET cells such as DTE Maharashtra's CET Cell, Karnataka KEA, and private MBA entrance test conducting organizations such as KMAT Karnataka. University B-schools and private PGDM institutions are among the MBA schools that accept these admission test results. Some of these states have received notice of MBA Entrance Exams for Admission 2022.

State Level MBA Entrance Exam	Dates of MBA Entrance Exam	Top MBA College Accepting Exam Score
MAH CET 2022	August 23, 24 & 25, 2022	JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, N L Dalmiya, SIES, CIMR
Karnataka PGCET 2022	Not yet announced	IBA, AIMS, Alliance, ABBS, Kristu Jayanti
TANCET 2023 for admission 2023	2nd week of May 2022	Anna University, Tamilnadu, Madras University, SRM University, SSN School of Management Chennai, Hallmark Business School Trichy, St Josephs School of Management, Trichy, PSGIM Coimbatore
TS ICET 2022	July 27 & 28, 2022	Kakatiya University (KU); Osmania University (OU); Telangana University (TU);Satavahana University (SU)
KMAT 2022	To be Announced	IBA, AIMS, Alliance, ABBS, Kristu Jayanti

MBA Entrance Exams Last Dates for Admission 2023

Following are the last dates for each MBA entrance exam 2022/2023-

Name of the National MBA Exam	MBA Entrance Exam Dates	MBA Entrance Exam Last Date to Apply
Common Admission Test (CAT) 2022	November 27, 2022	September 14, 2022
Xavier Aptitude Test - XAT 2023	January 8, 2023	November 30, 2022
NMAT by GMAC 2022	October 10 to December 19, 2022	October 10, 2022
SNAP 2022	December 18, 2022	November 30, 2022
CMAT 2023	February 26, 2023	January 15, 2023
MAT 2022 (September)	PBT- September 4, 2022IBT- Aug 28 to Sep 17, 2022CBT- Sept 18, 2022	PBT: Aug 29, 2022IBT: Aug 24 to Sept 13, 2022 as per the exam date CBT: Sep 12, 2022
ATMA 2022	Next Exam Dates to be Announced	To be Announced
GMAT 2022	Available Round the year	Available all the time

MBA Colleges Accepting Various MBA Entrance Exams for Admission in 2022-23

The top MBA universities accepting different MBA Entrance Exams 2022 and 2023 scores for MBA admission 2023 are listed here.

MBA Entrance Exams 2022-23	Top Institutes Accepting Exam Score
CAT	20 IIMs, FMS, MDI, SPJIMR, IITs, IMI, IMT, TAPMI + 500 Others
XAT	XLRI, IMT, XIMB, XIME, GIM, Great Lakes, TAPMI, FORE, LIBA + 140 Others
SNAP	SIBM Pune, SCMHRD,  + 13 Other top Symbiosis Institutes
NMAT by GMAC	NMIMS Mumbai + 20 other MBA colleges & Universities
IIFT	3 Campuses of IIFT at Delhi, Kolkata, and Kakinada
CMAT	K J Somaiya, Great Lakes, BIMTECH, GIM, VIT, and all the Institutes and Universities offering AICTE-approved MBA/PGDM programs
IBSAT	IBS Hyderabad & all the other 8 campuses of ICFAI B-Schools
MAT	300 MBA/PGDM colleges across India
ATMA	More than 200 MBA/PGDM colleges in India
TISSNET	Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, and all its campuses
IRMASAT	IRMA Anand
MICAT	MICA Ahmedabad
KIITEE Management	KIIT School of Management; KIIT School of Rural Management

MBA Entrance Exam Registration & Application Form Cost

MBA Entrance Exams Registration costs between Rs.1000 and Rs.2500 for each test. The MBA entrance exam fee for the upcoming MBA entrance tests 2022-23 has increased for some exams while remaining unchanged for many other MBA entrance exams. The table below shows the cost of each MBA entrance exam application form:

MBA Entrance Exams	MBA Entrance Exam Fee (General category)	MBA Entrance Exam Fee   (Reserved category)
CAT	Rs.2300/-	Rs.1150/-
XAT	Rs.2000/-	Rs.2000/-
IIFT	Rs.2500/-	Rs.1000/-
NMAT by GMAC	Rs.2800/-	Rs.2800/-
SNAP	Rs.1800/-	Rs.1800/-
CMAT	Rs.2000/-	Rs. 1000/-
MAH CET	Rs.1000/-	Rs. 800/-
MAT	Rs.1850/-	Rs.1850/-
IBSAT	Rs.1800/-	Rs.1800/-
TISSNET	Rs.1030/-	Rs. 500/-
MICAT	Rs.2100/-	Rs. 2100/-
KIITEE Management	Rs.1250/-	Rs.1250/-

It should be noted that the cost of MBA entrance exam registration is approximate Rs.18,000/- if you appear in all of the above MBA entrance exams. To avoid paying such a high MBA entrance exam registration fee, you can select preferred MBA entrance exams, the results of which are accepted by more MBA colleges. For example, the larger national level MBA entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, and MAT cover over 1000 MBA colleges that accept their exam score. This way, you can lessen the financial burden of the MBA entrance exam.

Exams for Admission 2022 are now open-

All of the country's major MBA entrance exams for the class of 2022 have either closed or will soon close:

• CAT 2022: On November 27, 2022
• XAT 2022: On January 2, 2022
• IIFT 2022: October 2022
• SNAP 2022: Third week of December 2022 (first session), First week of January 2023 (second session), Second week of January 2023 (third session)
• CMAT 2023 in January
• MAT 2022: PBT-1: May 15, 2022, PBT-2: May 28, 2022
• ATMA 2022 Exam: 29 May 2022
• TISSNET 2022 on February 26, 2022
• MAH CET 2023: 1st week of July 2023
• PGCET 2022: Exam in August 2022
• APICET 2022: Last week of June 2022
• TSICET 2022: 27–28 Jul 2022
• KMAT 2022: 7th May 2022
• TANCET 2022: 14 May 2022
• UPES MET 2023: June 2023

Following are some of the top MBA Entrance Exams with details-

CAT 2022: On November 27, 2022,

The IIM Bangalore will hold the Common Admission Test, also known as the CAT. CAT is India's most popular MBA entrance exam for admission to 20 IIMs, FMS Delhi, IIT DoMs, SPJIMR, MDI, and 500+ MBA colleges.

MAT 2022

After the CAT, the MAT 2022 Management Aptitude Test, also known as the MAT Exam, is one of the most popular National level MBA entrance exams in India. The MAT exam is given four times a year, in February, May, September, and December. The exam leads to admission to more than 400 MBA/PGDM colleges that accept MAT exam scores. The September MAT schedule for CBT, PBT, and IBT will be available soon. Learn everything there is to know about the MAT, including how to register, how to prepare, which colleges accept the MAT, and much more. 

XAT 2023 occurs on January 8, 2023.

Xavier Aptitude Test, also known as XAT, is an important MBA Entrance Exam for Admission to XLRI, IMT, XIMB, TAPMI, and 150+ MBA Colleges in India. Every year, over a million candidates from all disciplines, including engineering, commerce, humanities, science, and law, apply and take the XAT exam to gain admission to one of these top B-schools' MBA programs. XAT 2023 will take place on January 8, 2023. XAT is conducted annually by XLRI Jamshedpur and is therefore known as XLRI-XAT.

NMAT 2022 will begin in October 2022.

NMAT is a national-level MBA entrance exam that leads to admission to top MBA colleges such as NMIMS Mumbai, SPJIMR, ISB, VIT, and XIMB, among 30 other institutes and universities in India. GMAC is the exam governing body for the NMAT. The NMAT exam will be held between October 10 and December 19, 2022. NMAT is offered in two formats: online proctored tests and online exams, with 76 exam centers located in 73 cities.

IIFT 2023: Set to take place on December 4, 2022.

The National Testing Agency administers the IIFT entrance exam for admission to MBA (IB) programs as a computer-based test. The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Admission Test-2023, also known as the IIFT Exam 2023, is the MBA Entrance Exam for Admission to all three IIFT campuses in Delhi, Kolkata, and Kakinada. Every year, approximately 60,000 students from all disciplines, including engineering, commerce, humanities, and even law, take the IIFT admission test to gain admission to the MBA (IB) program at one of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade's three campuses.

IBSAT 2022 will take place in December 2022.

IBSAT is a critical online computer-based MBA entrance exam for MBA admission to nine ICFAI Business Schools (IBS) across India. The IBSAT Entrance Exam 2022 is set to take place in the fourth week of December 2022. ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education administers the exam.

ICFAI Business Schools (IBS) in Hyderabad, Dehradun, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Pune accept IBSAT scores for admission.

CMAT 2023 is scheduled for February.

The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a government-sponsored computer-based national-level MBA entrance examination for admission to 1000 AICTE-approved management programs (MBA/PGDM) throughout India. CMAT is a computer-based test administered by the National Testing Agency. All AICTE-Approved Institutions/University Departments/Constituent Colleges/Affiliated Colleges accept CMAT scores, including JBIMS, SIMSREE, K J Somaiya Mumbai, Welingkar Mumbai, PUMBA Pune, Great Lakes Chennai, and BIMTECH Greater Noida. The CMAT exam is scheduled for February 26, 2023.

SNAP 2022 will be implemented in December 2022.

The SNAP MBA Entrance Exam is required for admission to 16 Symbiosis Institutes in India. Every year, Symbiosis International University (SIU) Pune holds the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test, also known as SNAP, as a computer-based test. More than 2,500 MBA seats are available at Symbiosis colleges. SNAP's question paper pattern has shifted from paper to computer over the years. On December 18, 2022, SNAP 2022 will most likely be held as a computer-based test.

ATMA 2022 Examination

The AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) is one of India's most popular national-level MBA entrance exams. ATMA exam results are accepted by over 200 MBA/PGDM colleges in India. ATMA is a reliable, comprehensive, and single-window admissions test for Post-Graduate Management Programs such as MBA, PGDM, MCA, MMS, and other management postgraduate courses. It is a nationally recognized online objective type entrance exam.

TISSNET 2023 is scheduled to launch on January 21, 2023.

TISS-NET is a computer-based National Entrance Test for admission to Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai's Masters (M.A.) programs. Tata Institute of Social Sciences M.A. programs are highly sought Masters's Degree courses for candidates seeking careers in management and other fields. TISS will most likely administer the TISSNET 2023 exam in January 2023 as a computer-based test lasting 100 minutes.

MAH CET 2022: Exam dates are August 23, 24, and 25.

MAH CET 2022 is an important MBA entrance exam for admission to Maharashtra's MBA colleges. Its scores are accepted by over 330 MBA colleges, including some of the best, such as JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, and K J Somaiya. The exam will be administered by the Maharashtra Government's CET Cell. The application process has ended.

PGCET 2022 registration opens soon...

Karnataka PGCET is a popular MBA entrance exam for admission to Karnataka MBA colleges. PGCET is open to Karnataka state and all Indian candidates. The MBA PGCET exam is administered by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) for MBA/MCA and other postgraduate courses offered by Karnataka government colleges and private institutes. The MBA entrance exam in Karnataka is moderately difficult.

APICET 2022 Registration Will Begin Soon...

The S.V. University administers the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET) on behalf of the A.P. State Council of Higher Education. The AP-ICET is an Integrated Common Entrance Test for regular MBA and MCA courses offered by State Universities and Professional Colleges under the jurisdiction of the A.P State Council of Higher Education.

TSICET 2022 Exam: July 27 & 28, 2022

The TS ICET-2022 (Telangana State Integrated Common Entrance Test - TSICET) is for M.B.A. and M.C.A. courses at all Telangana State universities and affiliated colleges. Kakatiya University, Warangal, administers the TS ICET exam on behalf of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education, Hyderabad.

KMAT 2022

Karnataka KMAT 2022 Exam is an important MBA/MCA entrance exam for both All India and Karnataka State candidates. KPPGCA, the KMAT exam conducting body, administers the KMAT exam for MBA/MCA admission in 180+ institutes throughout Bangalore and Karnataka. KMAT has remained a paper-based, moderately difficult test.

TANCET 2022

TANCET was held on May 14, 2022, by Anna University for MBA/MCA admission 2022 in the state of Tamil Nadu. A good TANCET 2022 score allows admission to MBA, MCA, and other PG courses at prominent colleges affiliated with Anna University, Tamil Nadu, as well as other MBA colleges. One of the most important aspects of the TANCET entrance exam is that it leads to admission to B-schools with low fees structure.

UPS MET 2023.

UPESMET 2023 is the solution to your MBA requirements, leading to specialized management programs in core industries. UPES School of Business Dehradun administers the exam. MBA programs at UPES School of Business are specifically designed for high-growth core industries. For its MBA programs, UPES University administers its own entrance exam, UPESMET. Every year, UPES holds four UPESMET exams beginning in January for admission to the same academic session.

MBA Entrance Exam Pattern and Syllabus

Top MBA entrance exams follow a similar pattern, with minor variations in question pattern, question type, number of questions, sectional composition, and scoring pattern.

The MBA Entrance Exams Syllabus covers some common topics such as Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude. Other sections and topics in MBA Entrance Exams Syllabus may differ, for example, XAT has a key section on Decision Making; IIFT and CMAT give good weightage to their GK section, whereas CAT and NMAT do not. To avoid wasting time, experts recommend that you first scan the MBA Entrance Exams Syllabus before beginning your MBA Entrance Exams Preparation. For example, if you want to prepare for top MBA exams using a combination of CAT, NMAT, and XAT, or a combination of IIFT, SNAP, and CMAT, you can do so.

MBA Syllabus 2022

The 2-year Full-time MBA program is divided into 4 semesters. Below you can find the MBA Syllabus for the same divided into semesters:

Semesters	MBA Syllabus
Semester-I	Organizational BehaviourMarketing ManagementQuantitative MethodsHuman Resource ManagementManagerial EconomicsBusiness CommunicationFinancial AccountingInformation Technology Management
Semester-II	Organization Effectiveness and ChangeManagement AccountingManagement ScienceOperation ManagementEconomic Environment of BusinessMarketing ResearchFinancial ManagementManagement of Information System
Semester-III	Business Ethics & Corporate Social ResponsibilityStrategic AnalysisLegal Environment of BusinessElective Course
Semester-IV	Project StudyInternational Business EnvironmentStrategic ManagementElective Course

Preparation for MBA Entrance Exams Although the preparation strategy for MBA entrance exams is very similar to the CAT, XAT, NMAT, CMAT, and other exams, there are some differences in the sectional composition and syllabus of each MBA entrance exam, which necessitates a slightly different preparation strategy.

MBA Types-

• Online MBA
• Distance Learning MBA
• Executive MBA

Difference Between PGDM/PGPM/MBA-

Program Type	PGDM	PGPM	MBA
Time	1 year	1 year	2 years
Eligibility	Graduation with 50% marks + CAT	Graduation with 50% marks + CAT/MAT/GMAT/CMAT	Graduation with 50% marks + CAT/MAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT/SNAP
Academic Focus	Basic foundation with practical training	Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Management,	Technical and theoretical of Business Management
Cost	Nearly 16 lakhs	Nearly 15 lakhs	Nearly 1 lakh

MBA Courses

MBA courses in business administration and operations management that are related to management analysis and strategy are included. Some of the topics are as follows:

• Accounting
• Human Resources
• Business Planning
• Business Law
• Business Ethics
• Business Communication
• Applied Statistics
• Business Strategy
• Entrepreneurship
• Management
• Finance
• Supply-chain Management
• Managerial Economics
• Marketing

MBA/PGDM Job Openings & Career Prospects

Some of the industries where an MBA graduate can find work include:

• Finance and banking
• Management of Information Systems
• Banking on Investment
• Management Advice
• Private Capital
• Analytics of Data
• Entrepreneurship

MBA Salaries

Before enrolling in a course, a student is more interested in knowing the outcome. After all, knowing the salaries paid for various job descriptions is self-evident and appropriate for an MBA degree holder. However, a manager's ability to plan, strategize, execute, coordinate, delegate work and tasks, and so on will determine everything-

• Retail Manager: 4.5 – 5
• Digital Marketing Manager: 4.5 – 5
• Sales Manager: 10 – 10.5
• Advertising Sales Manager: 8 – 8.5
• International Business Manager: 9
• Risk Manager: 9.5 – 10
• Infrastructure Manager: 10 – 11

Exams for MBA Programs Abroad

The popularity of studying abroad is skyrocketing. Students choose to study abroad for a variety of reasons, including global exposure, subject mastery, and networking opportunities. Students must pass a variety of exams in order to be admitted to the course and country of their choice. The SAT, GMAT, GRE, IELTS, and TOEFL are among the most popular and important international entrance exams. However, the GMAT and GRE are two of the most popular aptitude exams for MBA programs abroad.

Guidelines for MBA Preparation

To pass the best MBA entrance exams in India, the following common but excellent preparation tips must be followed:

To pass the top MBA entrance exams in India, you must understand the exam pattern and syllabus completely. A great schedule is defined as effective time management for improved preparation. An online coaching class can help you focus on your weak points and provide you with more practice and shortcuts for problem-solving. Taking a lot of practice tests is the only way to improve exam speed and accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions-

Q1) Can we do an MBA after the 12th?

Answer: No, MBA eligibility requires a graduation degree with a minimum of 50% marks.

Q2) Why should we do MBA after B.Tech?

Answer: Since the MBA has multiple options in various sectors.

Q3) Which exam is best for MBA?

Answer: CAT, MAT, XAT, SNAP, CMAT, and GMAT are the best exams for MBA.

Q4) Which MBA has more scope?

Answer: In today’s arena, an MBA in the field of Finance and Marketing has more scopes.

Q5) Is CAT necessary for MBA?

Answer: CAT is an MBA entrance exam and thus, to pursue an MBA from the best b-schools, it is important to crack CAT. 

Q6) Who is eligible for MBA Entrance?

Answer: The basic eligibility criteria of all MBA entrance exams is completing graduation with a minimum 50 percent aggregate (45 percent for Reserved category candidates). However, some exams do not have a minimum mark requirement for graduation. Only passing marks in graduation make candidates eligible for such MBA exams.

Q7) Is CAT Exam easy for MBA?

Answer: The CAT exam's competition level is a little more challenging than the other MBA exam, as more than 2 Lakhs (approx) candidates appear for this exam every year. So, to answer whether CAT Exam is tough, the candidates need to understand the difficulty level, exam pattern, and syllabus of this exam.

Q8) Is CAT compulsory for MBA?

Answer: No, CAT or CMAT exam is not compulsory for MBA. There are a host of other MBA entrance exams similar/equivalent to CAT like XAT. Several institutes have their own entrance exams like NMAT for NMIMS, TISS, SNAP for Symbiosis, IIFT, CET for Maharashtra institutes, MICA, etc.

Q9) Is CAT tougher than CA?

Answer: CAT is easy compared to CA, but to get into IIM, you must have a good past academic record and relevant experience, a Personal interview, and a high score in CAT, this thing will make you get into IIM. When it comes to preparation CAT exam is easier for an average student.

Q10) Who Earns More CA or MBA?

Answer: Top rankers in CA command a higher salary as they are employed in top companies. As far as MBAs are concerned, their salary package depends on their employer. Those who graduate from top IIMs command a salary of Rs 18-22 LPA, but the same is not true for those graduates who pass out from Tier-II and Tier-III colleges.