CAT Is Not the Only Way to Get Into a Top B-School! 9 MBA Entrance Exams Every Aspirant Should Know

Most students preparing for MBA admissions know only about CAT. But CAT is not the only entrance exam through which you can get admission to some of India's best management institutes.

If you are preparing for CAT 2026 or CAT 2027, you should know about other important MBA entrance exams as well. Some of these exams give you multiple attempts, while others open the doors to excellent B-schools beyond the IIMs.

Here is a quick guide to 9 important MBA entrance exams that every serious aspirant should keep on their radar:

S.No.	Exam Name	Registration Window	Expected Exam Date	Expected Form Fees (₹)
1	CAT 2026	August 03, 2026 to Sep 15, 2026 [5:00 PM]	Nov 29, 2026	2700
2	XAT 2027	July 15, 2026 to December 6, 2026	January 03, 2027	2300
3	SNAP 2026	Apply till Nov 25, 2026	December 13, 2026	2550
			December 19, 2026	2550
			December 26, 2026	2550
6	NMAT 2026	August 20, 2026 to Oct 10, 2026	Nov 2, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026	3000 per test
7	CMAT 2027	October/ November 2026	Jan/ Feb 2027	2500
8	MAH CET 2027	January / February , 2027	April/ May 2027	1500, 3000
9	SRCC GBO 2027	December, 2026 / January, 2027	February/ March, 2027	2500

Why should you know about these exams?

You don't necessarily have to appear for every exam on this list. But knowing your options is extremely important.

Your CAT preparation can also help you prepare for several of these examinations, and having multiple options can significantly reduce your dependence on a single exam.

Don't put all your MBA admission hopes on one examination.

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