Entrance Examinations After Graduation
(Postgraduate Management Programmes)
In India, admission to Postgraduate (PG) Management programmes such as MBA, PGDM, Executive MBA, and specialised master's programmes is regulated through a structured entrance examination and counselling framework.
Admissions are conducted through international-level, national-level, state-level, and institution-level entrance examinations. Institutions are required to follow officially notified admission routes.
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International Level Entrance Examinations
1. GMAT™ Exam (incl. GMAT Focus Edition)
Conducting Authority: GMAC (mba.com)
Level: International
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree (varies by school/program)
Mode: Test Center or Online
Courses Covered: MBA / PGDM / Executive MBA / specialized Masters (Management/Business-related)
Frequency: Year-round (by appointment)
Notes: Accepted by many Indian and global B-schools
2. GRE® General Test
Conducting Authority: ETS (Educational Testing Service)
Level: International
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree (varies by school/program)
Mode: Test Center or At Home
Courses Covered: MBA / Management Masters (as accepted by individual schools)
Frequency: Year-round (by appointment)
Notes: Used by some Indian and many international B-schools
3. Executive Assessment (EA)
Conducting Authority: GMAC
Level: International
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree + work experience (varies by program)
Mode: Online or Test Center
Courses Covered: Executive MBA / Part-time MBA / Hybrid MBA
Frequency: Rolling basis (available around the clock)
Notes: Primarily for experienced professionals
National Level Entrance Examinations
4. CAT (Common Admission Test)
Conducting Authority: Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)
Level: National
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Courses Covered: MBA / PGP / PGDM and other PG management programs
Frequency: Annual
Notes: Prerequisite for IIM admissions; used by non-IIM institutes
5. XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)
Conducting Authority: XLRI Jamshedpur on behalf of XAMI
Level: National
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
Mode: Online / Computer Based Test
Courses Covered: MBA / PGDM programs
Frequency: Annual (typically January)
Notes: Used by XLRI and many other institutes
6. CMAT (Common Management Admission Test)
Conducting Authority: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Level: National
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Courses Covered: Management programmes (AICTE-approved institutions and participating universities)
Frequency: Annual
Notes: Accepted by AICTE-approved institutions
7. MAT (Management Aptitude Test)
Conducting Authority: AIMA (All India Management Association)
Level: National
Accepted Degree: Graduation in any discipline (final year allowed)
Mode: PBT / CBT / IBT
Courses Covered: MBA / PGDM and allied programmes
Frequency: 4 times a year (Feb, May, Aug, Dec)
Notes: Nationally recognized; accepted by many institutes
8. ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions)
Conducting Authority: AIMS (Association of Indian Management Schools)
Level: National
Accepted Degree: Graduation
Mode: Online (centre-based)
Courses Covered: MBA / MMS / PGDM and allied programmes
Frequency: Multiple times per year (e.g., 5 times/year)
Notes: See latest schedule on official site
9. NMAT by GMAC™
Conducting Authority: GMAC
Level: National/International
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree (varies by school/program)
Mode: Test centers in India + online proctored
Courses Covered: MBA / PGDM
Frequency: Annual testing window
Notes: Used for admissions by NMIMS and other schools; multiple attempts allowed within testing year
10. SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test)
Conducting Authority: Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Level: National
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree (varies by institute/program)
Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Courses Covered: MBA / PG management programmes across Symbiosis institutes
Frequency: Annual (multiple test dates per cycle)
Notes: Conducted multiple times within the same admission cycle; best score used
11. CUET (PG) - Common University Entrance Test - PG
Conducting Authority: NTA (National Testing Agency)
Level: National
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree (varies by university/program & subject mapping)
Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Frequency: Annual
Courses Covered: PG programmes including MBA/Management in participating universities
Notes: Used by several Central/State/Deemed universities; check programme subject code requirements
University/Institutional Level Entrance Examinations
12. MICAT (MICA Admission Test)
Conducting Authority: MICA (Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad)
Level: University/Institutional
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree
Mode: Online test
Courses Covered: PGDM / PGDM-C and related MICA programmes
Frequency: Annual (2 phases per cycle - MICAT I & II)
Notes: Typically taken along with CAT/XAT/GMAT
13. IBSAT (ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test)
Conducting Authority: IFHE / IBS Admissions
Level: University/Institutional
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree
Mode: Remote-proctored Computer Based Test (CBT)
Courses Covered: MBA / PGPM and related IBS programmes
Frequency: Annual
Notes: Also accepts other tests (varies by campus/program)
14. XGMT (Xavier General Management Aptitude Test)
Conducting Authority: XIM University
Level: University
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree
Mode: Online
Courses Covered: MBA and allied programmes at XIM University
Frequency: Annual
Notes: XIM may also accept other national tests
15. KIITEE Management
Conducting Authority: KIIT Deemed to be University / KSOM
Level: University
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree
Mode: Computer-based/online
Courses Covered: MBA (KSOM) and related programmes
Frequency: Annual
16. LPUNEST (MBA & other programmes)
Conducting Authority: Lovely Professional University (LPU)
Level: University
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree
Mode: Online
Courses Covered: MBA and other PG programmes at LPU
Frequency: As notified (multiple schedules)
Notes: Also linked to scholarships
17. UPESMET
Conducting Authority: UPES (Dehradun)
Level: University
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree
Mode: Online
Courses Covered: MBA at UPES and related management programmes
Frequency: As notified
Notes: UPES also accepts national tests; UPESMET for those who did not appear in national tests
18. SRMJEEM (SRM Joint Entrance Examination for Management)
Conducting Authority: SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST)
Level: University
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree
Mode: As notified (often online / proctored)
Courses Covered: MBA at SRMIST (selection includes PI; national tests may be used for direct PI consideration)
Frequency: As notified (multiple phases in some cycles)
Notes: SRMIST may allow national test scores for direct PI consideration
19. Christ University Entrance Test (ET)
Conducting Authority: CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Level: University
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree (as per programme eligibility)
Mode: Online Entrance Test
Courses Covered: MBA and other ET-based PG programmes
Frequency: As notified (multiple sessions)
Notes: Christ uses ET + other selection stages (e.g., SA/MP/PI) as per programme
20. VITBEE (VIT Business School Entrance Examination)
Conducting Authority: VIT (Vellore Institute of Technology)
Level: University
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree
Mode: Online CBT
Courses Covered: MBA at VIT (VIT Business School)
Frequency: Annual
Notes: VIT may accept CAT/XAT/MAT alternatively
21. GBAT (GITAM Business Aptitude Test)
Conducting Authority: GITAM (Deemed to be University) -- GITAM School of Business
Level: University
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree
Mode: Centre-based / online
Courses Covered: MBA at GITAM and related programmes
Frequency: As notified
Notes: GITAM also accepts other national tests
22. Karunya Management Aptitude Test (KMAT -- Karunya)
Conducting Authority: Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences (Deemed University)
Level: University
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree
Mode: Online
Courses Covered: MBA / MCA
Frequency: As notified (multiple phases in some cycles)
Notes: Karunya advertises KEE/KMAT on its site; check Karunya admissions for current cycle details
23. PES Entrance Test / PES Entrance Process (MBA)
Conducting Authority: PES University
Level: University
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree
Mode: As notified (PES Entrance Test) / or via accepted national tests
Courses Covered: MBA at PES University
Frequency: As notified
Notes: PES accepts PES Entrance Test or national tests (MAT/CAT/CMAT/ATMA/NMAT/GMAT etc.)
State Level Entrance Examinations & Counselling
24. MAH MBA/MMS CET
Conducting Authority: State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
Level: State
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree
Mode: Online Computer Based Test (CBT)
Courses Covered: MBA / MMS (Full-time PG management) in Maharashtra
Frequency: Annual
Notes: Admissions via CAP and institute-level seats
25. MBA/MMS CAP (Centralised Admission Process) -- Maharashtra
Conducting Authority: State CET Cell, Maharashtra
Level: State
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree
Mode: Online counselling / merit processing
Courses Covered: MBA / MMS admissions in Maharashtra
Frequency: Annual
Notes: Admission process after MAH CET and/or other eligible scores
26. TANCET (MBA/MCA) + TN MBA/MCA Counselling
Conducting Authority: Anna University (Exam) / DoTE TN (Counselling)
Level: State
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree
Mode: Exam: per TANCET brochure; Counselling: Online (tn-mbamca)
Courses Covered: MBA / MCA in Tamil Nadu
Frequency: Annual
Notes: Refer official TANCET information brochure for exam mode and details
27. TG ICET (formerly TS ICET) / TSICET (MBA/MCA)
Conducting Authority: TSCHE (Telangana State Council of Higher Education)
Level: State
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree
Mode: Computer Based Test
Courses Covered: MBA / MCA in Telangana
Frequency: Annual
Notes: Official portal may use 'TSICET' naming while state renamed to Telangana
28. AP ICET (MBA/MCA)
Conducting Authority: APSCHE (Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education)
Level: State
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree
Mode: Computer Based Test
Courses Covered: MBA / MCA in Andhra Pradesh
Frequency: Annual
29. Karnataka PGCET (MBA)
Conducting Authority: KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority)
Level: State
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree
Mode: As notified (often offline/online depending on year)
Courses Covered: MBA (and other PG programmes as notified) in Karnataka
Frequency: Annual
Notes: Check KEA notifications for the specific year's mode and schedule
30. OJEE (Odisha Joint Entrance Examination) -- Management
Conducting Authority: OJEE Committee (Govt of Odisha -- SD&TE Dept)
Level: State
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree
Mode: CBT + web counselling
Courses Covered: MBA / Integrated MBA and other programmes in Odisha
Frequency: Annual
Notes: OJEE conducts entrance exams and counselling
31. JEMAT (Joint Entrance Management Aptitude Test) -- West Bengal
Conducting Authority: MAKAUT, West Bengal
Level: State
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree
Mode: As notified
Courses Covered: MBA/MMS/PG management programmes in participating WB institutes
Frequency: Annual
Notes: Check latest notice for conducting authority for the year
32. KMAT Kerala (Kerala Management Aptitude Test)
Conducting Authority: Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala
Level: State
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree
Mode: Typically CBT
Courses Covered: MBA in Kerala
Frequency: As notified (often multiple sessions)
33. KMAT Karnataka (Karnataka Management Aptitude Test)
Conducting Authority: KMAT Karnataka (KMAT Trust)
Level: State/Regional
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree
Mode: As notified
Courses Covered: MBA / PGDM / MCA
Frequency: As notified
Notes: Not a govt CET; used by participating institutes/universities
34. HPU MAT (Himachal Pradesh University Management Aptitude Test)
Conducting Authority: Himachal Pradesh University (HPU)
Level: State/University
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree
Mode: Objective test at designated centres
Courses Covered: MBA at HPU Business School
Frequency: Annual
Notes: Admission also involves GD/PI per HPU rules
35. PU MET (Panjab University Management Entrance Test)
Conducting Authority: University Business School (UBS), Panjab University
Level: University
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree
Mode: As notified
Courses Covered: MBA at UBS and related programmes
Frequency: Annual
Notes: Check UBS admissions for programme-specific requirements
36. AMU Entrance Tests (includes management programmes)
Conducting Authority: Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)
Level: University/Central
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree (as per AMU prospectus/test schedule)
Mode: As notified (per AMU admission guide)
Courses Covered: PG programmes including management where offered
Frequency: Annual
Notes: Refer AMU 'Guide to Admissions' test schedule for the specific programme
37. Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Entrance Tests
Conducting Authority: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI)
Level: University/Central
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree (as per JMI prospectus/ET schedule)
Mode: As notified
Courses Covered: UG/PG programmes including management where offered
Frequency: Annual
38. IIFT MBA (IB/BA) Admissions via CAT
Conducting Authority: Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT)
Level: National (via CAT) / Institute admissions
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree (as per IIFT prospectus)
Courses Covered: MBA (IB) / MBA (BA)
Mode: Entrance score: CAT; further stages as per IIFT
Frequency: Annual admission cycle
Notes: IIFT uses CAT score for shortlisting (per IIFT selection criteria)
39. TISS PG Admissions via CUET (PG) (and CAT for select programmes)
Conducting Authority: Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) / NTA
Level: National (via CUET-PG / CAT) / Institute admissions
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree (as per TISS admissions rules)
Courses Covered: PG programmes including management-related programmes (as per TISS admissions)
Mode: Entrance score: CUET-PG and/or CAT; selection rules as per TISS
Frequency: Annual admission cycle
Notes: TISS admissions pages specify CUET-PG score-based selection for listed programmes (check latest)
40. ACPC Gujarat MBA Admissions / eCounselling
Conducting Authority: ACPC, Gujarat (Directorate of Technical Education, Govt of Gujarat)
Level: State
Accepted Degree: Bachelor's degree
Mode: Online counselling / merit processing
Courses Covered: MBA (and allied) admissions in Gujarat
Frequency: Annual admission cycle
Notes: Merit for MBA admissions prepared based on CMAT score as per Gujarat admission notification/rules
41. DTE Madhya Pradesh MBA Admissions (via CMAT/merit per rules)
Conducting Authority: Directorate of Technical Education, Madhya Pradesh (MPOnline DTE Portal)
Level: State
Accepted Degree: Graduate degree (as per MP MBA admission rules)
Mode: Online counselling / merit processing (portal)
Courses Covered: MBA (Full Time) & Allied Courses admissions in MP
Frequency: Annual admission cycle
Notes: Refer rulebook for eligibility and admission process; exam is typically CMAT or other eligible criteria as per rules
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