Here are the upcoming entrance exam for MBA if not qualify CAT/MAT/XAT/SNAP/NMAT
Upcoming MBA entrance exams you can take if you didn’t qualify CAT, MAT, XAT, SNAP, or NMAT, giving you additional pathways to secure admission into good B-schools with easier competition and multiple chances
1) IBSAT
(ICFAI Business School Admissions Test)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Upcoming exam date (next) | Dec 27–28, 2025 (IBSAT 2025). |
| Official apply / registration | IBS official registration / exam page: (IBSAT registration portal). (ICFAI Business School (IBS)) |
| Application status (now) | Open for the 2025 session (slot booking/registration active in Dec 2025). |
| Colleges (best → average) accepting IBSAT & target score / cutoffs | (A) IBS Hyderabad — target: IBSAT high range / competitive; IBS-Hyderabad often expects campus cutoffs in the ~72–78 range (IBSAT/campus cutoffs vary by year).
(B) IBS Mumbai — target cutoff ~70–76. (C) IBS Bengaluru — target cutoff ~65–75. (D) IBS Gurgaon / IBS Pune / IBS Kolkata / IBS Ahmedabad / IBS Jaipur — target cutoffs tend to be lower (ranges ~55–68 depending on campus). |
| Indicative full-course fees (per campus) | IBS Hyderabad: ~₹9–12 L (varies by program/years/campus). Other IBS campuses: typically ₹4–9 L (depend on campus & program). (Indicative—check campus page for exact fee schedule.) (BIMTECH) |
| minimum placed package you can expect (based on recent placement reports) | For IBS Hyderabad median/average ≈ ₹9–11 LPA; minimum/lowest offers at private IBS campuses in placement cycles have been observed in ~₹3–4 LPA range for some batches — smaller campuses may see lower minimums. Use campus placement report for exact low figures. |
2) MAT (AIMA) —
January 2026 session (MAT used widely by private B-schools)
| MAT Exam | Details |
|---|---|
| Upcoming exam date(s) | MAT January 2026 (AIMA runs multiple MAT cycles — PBT/CBT dates vary; check AIMA notice for exact January 2026 dates). (AIMA MAT calendar / test dates at official site). (AIMA MAT) |
| Official apply / registration | AIMA MAT official registration: (register / fee / dates) (AIMA MAT) |
| Application status (now) | Registration windows open separately for each MAT cycle. For the December/January cycles registration is generally open a few weeks before each test — confirm on the AIMA site for the January 2026 window. (AIMA MAT) |
| Colleges (best → average) commonly accepting MAT & target score / percentile | (A) BIMTECH (Greater Noida) — looks for high MAT/CMAT percentiles (MAT target ~70–80+ percentile for competitive programs).
(B) Jaipuria Institute of Management (Noida / other campuses) — MAT target ~480 score / 70–80 percentile (Jaipuria posts MAT cutoffs around these ranges). (C) Amity Business School (Noida) — accepts MAT; target score depends on campus & specialization (Amity’s placements are strong but cutoffs vary). (Amity University) (D) Many other private B-schools (regional) — mid/average private B-schools accept MAT with cutoffs from ~50–70 percentile. |
| Indicative full-course fees | BIMTECH: ~₹13–14 L (PGDM full course fee as advertised). Jaipuria: typically ₹8–12 L (varies by campus). Amity (Noida): depends on program—MBA fees often ₹6–12 L for full course (varies by program/campus). (BIMTECH) |
| minimum placed package you can expect | BIMTECH: average ≈ ₹11 LPA (placement reports), but minimums at many private colleges can be in ₹3–5 LPA range for some roles; Jaipuria (Noida) reported average ~₹6.5 LPA and lowest offers ~₹4.5 LPA in recent cycles. Use campus placement report for exact current minima. |
3) CUET-PG (NTA) —
used by many central & state universities for PG admissions (some universities use it for MBA/management)
| CUET PG | Details |
|---|---|
| Upcoming exam date (next / status) | CUET-PG 2025 / 2026 cycle — NTA posts notifications and registration windows on the official CUET-PG portal. Exact subject-wise schedules vary by year; check the NTA CUET-PG page for the current cycle. (NTA CUET-PG official page). (NTA Exam) |
| Official apply / registration | NTA CUET-PG official page: (apply / notifications / schedule) (NTA Exam) |
| Application status (now) | Varies by cycle — for 2026 admissions NTA usually opens registration in Dec/Jan windows; check the NTA CUET-PG portal for the specific year. (NTA has issued registration notices / extensions historically). |
| Colleges (best → average) accepting CUET-PG for MBA / management programmes & target score | (A) Banaras Hindu University (IMS/Faculty of Management Studies, BHU) — among top central-university MBA providers accepting CUET-PG; target CUET-PG score: very competitive (check BHU admissions notice).
(B) University of Hyderabad (UoH) — management PG programs often included in CUET-PG participation — competitive target score. (C) Certain DU / other central & state universities and selected affiliated colleges — acceptance and cutoffs vary widely (some may use CUET-PG score plus university selection rounds). |
| Indicative full-course fees | Central universities (BHU, UoH, DU) typically have lower fees vs private B-schools — often ₹1–3 L (full course) for government / central university MBA/PG programmes (varies by university & residency). Check the specific university site for exact fees. |
| minimum placed package you can expect | Central-university MBA programs (e.g., IMS BHU / UoH) have strong placement averages (IMS BHU average ~₹10–11 LPA and highest much higher); minimum/lowest offers vary but for central universities minimums are often ≥ ₹4–5 LPA in recent cycles — check the university placement report for exact low figures. |
Certain DU / other central & state universities after CUET Entrance Exam are:-
| University / Institution | Type / Notes |
|---|---|
| University of Delhi (DU) — PG / MBA-IB, MBA-HR etc. | Central university. Accepts CUET-PG for many PG courses including MBA/management courses (as per 2025-26 admission notifications). |
| Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow | Central / state-type university; listed among those accepting CUET-PG for MBA/PG. |
| Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU / IP University), Delhi NCR | State-level university; from 2025 onward, has admitted PG applications through CUET-PG for many courses. |
| Other Central / State / Deemed Universities listed under CUET-PG participating-list (across India) | As per the official “participating universities” list — there are 50+ central universities, 40+ state universities etc that may offer MBA/PG courses via CUET-PG. |
Note:-Please go through official website of all these colleges before enrollment as there can be changes in fees and eligibility in future.
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