If your desire to pursue your post-graduation in India or Abroad, you have to face competitive exams. It is your score in these competitive exams that has the power to place you in a highly reputed college where you will be building a strong foundation for your prosperous career.
The question is that how many competitive exams you are aware of?
If you want to do your MBA in any one of the leading institutions across the nation, there are various MBA entrance tests waiting for you. In fact, by the time you read this article, you might be missing an important competitive exam, which would have decided your future. These exams are held throughout the year and as a management student, it is imperative for you to be in the know about these competitive exams.
That is where this article is going to be extremely useful. To prevent you from the exhausting hours of googling we have compiled a detailed list of some of the most important competitive exams every management student must be aware of.
Major Competitive Exams For Management Students in India
Management Aptitude Test – MAT |
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When is it conducted | 4 times a year- Feb, May, Sept, Dec |
Who Conducts it | All India Management Association – AIMA |
Purpose of Exam | Admissions in Popular Management schools in MBA/PGDM Program |
Mode of Conduct | Paper based as well as computer based |
Eligibility | Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year students can also apply. |
Type of Exam | Multiple Choice Questions – MCQ |
Exam Pattern | Total 200 questions, 40 from each section.
There are 5 sections: • English • Mathematics • Data Analysis • Logical Reasoning • General Knowledge |
Time Duration | 2 hours 30 minute |
Scoring | + 1 mark for each correct answer
– ¼ mark for each incorrect answer |
Website | https://www.aima.in/ |
Cost of Application | Rs. 1400 |
How to Apply | Candidates can apply online through its official website and follow the instructions that are available in the site to complete the registration.
https://apps.aima.in/MATSept17
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Common Aptitude Test – CAT |
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When is it conducted | Once in a year | November 26, 2017 |
Who Conducts it | Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) |
Purpose of Exam | Admissions in Best Management schools in MBA/PGDM Program including IIM`s |
Mode of Conduct | Paper based as well as computer based |
Eligibility | Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year students can also apply. |
Type of Exam | Multiple Choice Questions – MCQ |
Exam Pattern | Total 100 questions –
There are 5 sections: • Quantitative Ability (QA) – 34 • Verbal Ability (VA) – 10 • Reading Comprehension (RC) – 24 • Data Interpretation (DI) -16 • Logical Reasoning (LR) – 16 |
Time Duration | 3 hours |
Scoring | + 3 mark for each correct answer
– 1 mark for each incorrect answer |
Website | https://iimcat.ac.in |
Cost of Application | Rs. 1800 for General and NC-OBC candidates and Rs. 900 for SC, ST and PWD candidates |
How to Apply | Candidates are allowed to register online. |
AIMS Test for Management Admissions – ATMA |
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When is it conducted | 4 times a year – December, February, May and August. |
Who Conducts it | The members of Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) |
Purpose of Exam | Admission in in post graduate management programmes. |
Mode of Conduct | Paper based as well as computer based |
Eligibility | Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year students can also apply. |
Type of Exam | Multiple Choice Questions – MCQ |
Exam Pattern | Total 180 questions.
• Quantitative skills – 2 sections – 30 each • Verbal Ability – 2 sections – 30 each • Logical Reasoning – 2 sections – 30 each |
Time Duration | 3 hours |
Scoring | + 1 mark for each correct answer
– ¼ mark for each incorrect answer |
Website | http://www.atmaaims.com/ |
Cost of Application | Rs.1100/- |
How to Apply | The exam can be applied online on its official website.
ATMA online registration. |
IBSAT Competitive Exams |
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When is it conducted | Once in a year | December 21 – 24 , 2017 |
Who Conducts it | ICFAI (Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India) |
Purpose of Exam | Students who score the required cut off marks will get placed for the PG program in the Colleges under the control of this institution. |
Mode of Conduct | Paper based as well as computer based |
Eligibility | Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year students can also apply. |
Type of Exam | Multiple Choice Questions – MCQ |
Exam Pattern | Total 140 questions.
There are 4 sections: • Verbal Ability – 50 • Reading Comprehension – 30 • Quantitative Techniques – 30 • Data Adequacy and Data Interpretation – 30 |
Time Duration | 2 hours |
Scoring | 1 mark for each correct answer
No Negative Marking |
Website | http://www.ibsindia.org |
Cost of Application | 1800/- |
How to Apply | Candidates can apply online on the official site. |
IIFT Competitive exams |
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When is it conducted | Once in a year | December 3, 2017 |
Who Conducts it | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade |
Purpose of Exam | To get admission in MBA (International Business) program at their New Delhi and Kolkata campus. |
Mode of Conduct | Paper based as well as computer based |
Eligibility | Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year students can also apply. |
Type of Exam | Multiple Choice Questions – MCQ |
Exam Pattern | Total 123 questions.
There are 4 sections: • Reading comprehension – 16 • Verbal Ability – 20 • Quantitative and Data analysis – 20 • Logical Reasoning – 42 • General Knowledge – 25 |
Time Duration | 2 hours |
Scoring | • Reading comprehension – +0.75
• Verbal Ability – +1 • Quantitative and Data analysis – +0.75 or 1 • Logical Reasoning – +1 • General Knowledge – +0.5 |
Website | http://www.iift.edu |
Cost of Application | General/OBC candidates: Rs 1550
SC/ST/PH candidates: Rs 775 |
How to Apply | Apply online : https://iiftadmissions.net.in |
NMAT – National Management Aptitude Test |
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When is it conducted | Once in a year. The entire exam is divided into five sections of 15 days each for the total period of 75 days. | ||||||||||
Who Conducts it | Graduate Management Admission Council – GMAC | ||||||||||
Purpose of Exam | Pursuing a management degree at the leading universities in India | ||||||||||
Mode of Conduct | Paper based as well as computer based | ||||||||||
Eligibility | Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year students can also apply. | ||||||||||
Type of Exam | Multiple Choice Questions – MCQ | ||||||||||
Exam Pattern | Total 120 questions.
There are 3 sections: • Language Skills – 32 • Quantitative Skills – 48 • Logical Reasoning – 40 |
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Time Duration | 2 hours | ||||||||||
Scoring | 1 mark for each correct answer
No Negative marking |
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Website | www.nmat.org.in/ | ||||||||||
Cost of Application |
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How to Apply | Enter the link for registration. |
SBI Bank PO |
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When is it conducted | Once in a year – Sep and Nov | ||||
Who Conducts it | Indian Institute of Banking Personnel Selection | ||||
Purpose of Exam | To work as Probationary Officer in Various public sector Banks | ||||
Mode of Conduct | Paper based as well as computer based | ||||
Eligibility | Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year students can also apply. | ||||
Type of Exam | Multiple Choice Questions – MCQ + Group discussion + Interview | ||||
Exam Pattern | Preliminary Examination
Total 100 questions. English Language – 30 Quantitative Aptitude – 35 Reasoning Ability – 35 Main Exam Objective Tests for 200 marks and Descriptive Test for 50 marks. |
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Time Duration | 3 hour | ||||
Scoring | Group Discussion – 20 marks
Interview – 30 Marks Exams – 250 marks |
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Website | http://www.ibps.in/ | ||||
Cost of Application |
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How to Apply | Detailed procedure to apply online for the bank Po examination. Enter here |
Staff Selection Commission – SSC |
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When is it conducted | Once in a year |
Who Conducts it | Staff Selection Commission of India |
Purpose of Exam | To gain a posting in different Ministries and departments of the Government of India |
Mode of Conduct | Paper based as well as computer based |
Eligibility | Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year students can also apply. |
Type of Exam | Multiple Choice Questions – MCQ + Descriptive |
Exam Pattern | Tier I
Total 100 questions, 25 from each section. There are 4 sections: • English Language • Mathematics & Data Analysis • Logical Reasoning • General Awareness Tier II There are four exams: Quantitative Ability – 100 questions English Language – 200 questions Statistics – 100 questions General Studies – 100 questions All students do not have to attempt all four exams. Know More Tier III Descriptive Exam – Know More |
Time Duration | SSC Tier 1 – 60 Minutes
SSC Tier 2 – Four sections of 2 hours each SSC Tier 3 – 60 Minutes |
Scoring | Tier I –
+1 CA,-0.50 WA Tier II – Quantitative Ability – +1 CA,-0.50 WA English Language – +1 CA,-0.50 WA Statistics – +1 CA,-0.25 WA General Studies – +1 CA,-0.50 WA Tier III Descriptive Exam – 100 Marks |
Website | http://ssc.nic.in/ |
Cost of Application | 100/- |
How to Apply | – Go to the official website for SSC (ssc.nic.in).
– Read through the SSC CGL notification and check your eligibility. – Click on the link to “Apply”. – Select “CGL” (the link to apply will soon be activated). – Fill in the details in the fields provided. – Submit the application and keep a copy for further reference.
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Symbiosis National Aptitude Test – SNAP |
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When is it conducted | Once in a year – Dec |
Who Conducts it | Symbiosis International University – SIU |
Purpose of Exam | Candidates aspiring to join MBA / MSc (CA) / MSc (SS) programmes offered by institutes of Symbiosis International University |
Mode of Conduct | Paper based as well as computer based |
Eligibility | Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year students can also apply. |
Type of Exam | Multiple Choice Questions – MCQ |
Exam Pattern | Total 150 questions.
There are 4 sections: • General English – 40 • Mathematics & Data Analysis – 40 • Logical Reasoning – 40 • General Knowledge – 30 |
Time Duration | 2 hours |
Scoring | 1 mark for each correct answer
– ¼ mark for each incorrect answer |
Website | https://www.snaptest.org/ |
Cost of Application | Rs.1750/- |
How to Apply | SNAP registration process – Enter here
Register for SNAP here |
Xavier Aptitude Test – XAT |
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When is it conducted | Once in a year – January |
Who Conducts it | Xavier Association of Management Institutes |
Purpose of Exam | Admissions in PG Management programs at several management institutes all over India |
Mode of Conduct | Paper based as well as computer based |
Eligibility | Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year students can also apply. |
Type of Exam | Multiple Choice Questions – MCQ + Descriptive |
Exam Pattern | Paper 1
• Decision Making – 21 • Quantitative Ability & Data Analysis – 27 • Verbal and Logical Ability – 24 Paper 2 • Essay Writing – 1 essay • General Knowledge – 25 |
Time Duration | Paper 1 – 170 min
Paper 2 – 35 min |
Scoring | Paper 1 – +1 CA, -0.25 WA
Paper 2 – No Negative Marking |
Website | http://www.xatonline.in/ |
Cost of Application | As per 2018:
Without Late Fee: |
How to Apply | Register online in its official site. Online and Offline applications available. Register here |
Graduate Management Admission Test – GMAT |
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When is it conducted | Conducted throughout the year | A candidate can take up to 5 times a year |
Who Conducts it | Graduate Management Admission Council – GMAC |
Purpose of Exam | Admissions to Graduate Schools in United States |
Mode of Conduct | Paper based as well as computer based |
Eligibility | Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year students can also apply. |
Type of Exam | Multiple Choice Questions – MCQ + Descriptive |
Exam Pattern | Analytical Writing Assessment – 30 Minutes essay
Integrated Reasoning Section – 12 questions for 30 minutes Quantitative Section – 37 questions for 75 Minutes Verbal Section – 41 questions for 75 minutes |
Time Duration | 3 hours 30 minute |
Website | http://www.mba.com/india |
Cost of Application | 250 US Dollar |
How to Apply | Register here for the GMAT exam. |
Graduate Record Examination – GRE |
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When is it conducted | Throughout the year – Paper based test: 3 times a year | Computer based test: 5 times a year |
Who Conducts it | ETS (Educational Testing Services) |
Purpose of Exam | Admissions in Popular Management schools in MBA/PGDM Program |
Mode of Conduct | Paper based as well as computer based |
Eligibility | Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year students can also apply. |
Type of Exam | Multiple Choice Questions – MCQ + Descriptive |
Exam Pattern | Analytical Writing – 30 Minutes essay
Verbal Reasoning Section – 2 sections – 20 questions , 30 minutes per section Quantitative Section – 2 sections – 20 questions , 30 minutes per section |
Time Duration | 3 hours 45 minutes |
Scoring | Know More at Careers 360 |
Website | https://www.ets.org/gre |
Cost of Application | 195 US Dollars |
How to Apply | Detailed registration procedures here |
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