🎯 Don’t Miss These 7 MBA Entrance Exams in 2025–26 Along with CAT (Expected Dates, Fees & Top Colleges Inside!)
- Anshu Agarwal
- 6 days ago
- 5 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
If you’re planning to crack CAT 2025 or pursue an MBA in 2026, this blog is your one-stop roadmap to every top entrance exam — along with expected dates, fees, and college-wise relevance. Don’t just wait for CAT — there are 6+ major exams you must know about to increase your B-school chances.
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There are many blogs online, but most only list CAT. A smart aspirant must plan for all relevant exams to keep multiple doors open. This post combines verified trends, expert opinion, and realistic predictions — so you don’t miss any form deadline.
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📊 Expected MBA Exam Calendar (2025–26)
S.No. | Exam | Registration Window | Expected Exam Date | Expected Fees (₹) |
1 | CAT 2025 | Aug – Sep 2025 | 30 Nov 2025 | ₹1,250 (SC/ST/PwD), ₹2,500 (General/OBC) |
2 | XAT 2026 | Jul – Dec 2025 | 4 Jan 2026 | ₹2,200 + ₹200 per XLRI programme |
3 | SNAP 2025 | Aug – Nov 2025 | 8, 15, 21 Dec 2025 | ₹2,250 per test (Max 3 attempts) |
4 | NMAT 2025 | Aug – Oct 2025 | Nov – Dec 2025 | ₹3,000 + GST (Retake: ₹3,000, Reschedule: ₹1,200) |
5 | CMAT 2026 | Dec 2025 – Jan 2026 | Jan 2026 (3rd Sunday) | ₹2,000 (expected) |
6 | MAH CET 2026 | Mar – Apr 2026 | May – Jun 2026 | ₹1,000 (General), ₹800 (Reserved) |
7 | SRCC GBO 2026 | Jan – Feb 2026 | Last week Feb 2026 | ₹2,500 (Gen), ₹1,500 (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) |
📅 This table is based on past trends and expert insights by Anshu Sir. For the most accurate and updated information, please refer to the respective official exam websites.
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🎓 Top Colleges Accepting Each Exam
Understanding which exam unlocks which college is the biggest edge an MBA aspirant can have. This breakdown helps you prioritize which exams to give.
Exam | Top Colleges That Accept This Exam |
CAT | All 21 IIMs, FMS Delhi, MDI, SPJIMR, IITs (DMS/SJMSOM), IIFT Delhi/Kolkata, IMI, TAPMI, FORE, Great Lakes, NITIE Mumbai (now IIM Mumbai), MICA etc. |
XAT | XLRI, XIMB, SPJIMR, TAPMI, IRMA, IMT Ghaziabad, MICA, GIM, LIBA, Great Lakes, etc. |
NMAT | NMIMS (Mumbai/Hyderabad/Bengaluru), KJ Somaiya, many others |
SNAP | SIBM Pune, SCMHRD, SIIB, SIBM Bengaluru, many others |
CMAT | JBIMS, SIMSREE, KJ Somaiya, Welingkar, PUMBA, GIM, many others |
MAH CET | JBIMS, SIMSREE, KJ Somaiya, SIES, MET, Xavier, Chetana’s, IES – via DTE CAP |
SRCC GBO | SRCC, Delhi University – Global Business Operations Programme (exclusive entry via SRCC-GBO) |
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📊 MBA Entrance Exams 2025–26 – Latest Exam Pattern Comparison
Exam | Total Duration | Sections | No. of Questions | Sectional Time Limit | Marking Scheme |
CAT | 120 minutes | 1. VARC – 40 min2. DILR – 40 min3. QA – 40 min | VARC – 24, DILR – 22, QA – 22 | ✅ Yes (40 min each) | +3 / –1 (MCQs), TITA no negative |
XAT | 170 + 10 mins | 1. Verbal & Logical Ability2. Decision Making3. QA & DI—Break—4. GK (10 min fixed)Essay evaluated post-exam | VARC ~26, DM – ~21, QA-DI ~28, GK – 20 | ❌ Part 1: No. ✅ Part 2: Fixed 10 min | +1 / –0.25–0.10 after 8 unattempted. No negative in GK |
SNAP | 60 minutes | 1. General English2. QA, DI, DS3. Analytical & LR | GE – 15. QA-DI-DS – 20 A-LR – 25 | ❌ No | +1 / –0.25 |
NMAT | 120 minutes | 1. Language Skills – 28 min2. Quantitative Skills – 52 min3. Logical Reasoning – 40 min | LS – 36 QS – 36 LR – 36 | ✅ Yes (fixed per section) | +3 / No negative marking |
CMAT | 180 minutes | 1. Quant & DI2. LR3. VARC4. GK5. Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 5 sections × 20 = 100 | ❌ No | +4 / –1 |
MAH CET | 150 minutes | 1. VARC2. Logical Reasoning3. Abstract Reasoning4. QA | VARC – 50 LR – 75 AR – 25 QA – 50 | ❌ No | +1 / No negative marking |
SRCC GBO | 120 minutes | 1. English Comprehension & Language Ability2. Quantitative Ability3. Logical Ability4. GK & Business Awareness | 4 sections × 25 = 100 | ❌ No | +4 / –1 |
🧠 Key Insights – Verified by Official Sources:
CAT: Strict sectional timing with mix of MCQ and TITA, 3 sections, negative only on MCQ
XAT: Divided into 2 parts, tricky unattempted negative marking rule, GK not counted
SNAP: 60 MCQs within 60 minutes, standard –0.25 penalty
NMAT: 108 Qs, no negative marking, sectional structure with flexible order
CMAT: 100 Qs, +4/–1 marking, 5 equal sections, 3-hour duration
MAH CET: 200 Qs, no negative marking, 4 sections, 150 mins
SRCC GBO: 100 Qs, 4 sections, +4/–1, 2 hours
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