Alternative Routes to Business School: 4 MBA Entrance Exams Besides CAT

Missed the CAT 2023? Don't worry, there are several other MBA entrance exams that you can consider to secure your admission in a business school. While CAT is highly popular and opens doors to numerous institutions including the prestigious IIMs, exploring other exams broadens your options and reduces risks associated with a single exam. Here are five other entrance tests worth considering:

XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)

XAT, conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur, is the second most sought-after management entrance exam. Apart from XLRI, more than 100 institutes across India consider XAT scores for admission. Institutes like XIMB, GIM, and K.J.Somaiya accept CAT and XAT scores. The application deadline for XAT 2024 is extended till December 10, 2023, and the exam is scheduled for January 7th, 2024.

MH-CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test)

MH-CET is crucial for admissions in top colleges in Mumbai and Pune University, including JBIMS and Sydenham Institute of Management Studies. Multiple colleges in Maharashtra consider MH-CET scores for admission. The notification for MH-CET is expected in January/February 2024, and the exam may be held in March/April 2024.

SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test)

Conducted by the Symbiosis Society, SNAP is a prerequisite for Symbiosis International University's 16 B-schools, including SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune, SIBM Bangalore, and SIIB Pune. A diverse mix of colleges uses SNAP scores in their selection processes.

NMAT (NMIMS Management Aptitude Test)

NMAT is essential for admissions to NM Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bangalore, offering various MBA programs. The exam is conducted online and allows candidates to apply to multiple NMIMS campuses.