Important Facts

College Vidya News Team Jul 24, 2026 1K Reads

If you are planning to pursue an MBA in 2027, then honestly this is the right time to start preparing. Registration for all the major MBA entrance exams is expected to begin in the coming months and that gives you enough time to plan your preparation and application strategy properly.
From CAT and XAT to SNAP, NMAT, CMAT and MICAT, each exam gives you admission to different business schools across India. So understanding the exam schedule, application fees and participating colleges beforehand can really help you make better decisions and increase your chances of getting into a good MBA college. Do not wait for the last moment, start planning now.
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MBA entrance exams are basically national or university-level tests that you take to get into postgraduate management programmes. So one thing to keep in mind, different business schools accept different entrance exam scores, so most candidates end up appearing for multiple exams, this is also to improve their chances of getting into their preferred institute.
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Exam |
Tentative Exam Date |
Application Fee (Approx.) |
Top Participating Colleges |
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CAT |
November 29, 2026 |
₹2,600 |
IIMs, FMS Delhi, SPJIMR, MDI Gurgaon, IITs, IIFT |
|
NMAT |
November–December 2026 |
₹3,000+ |
NMIMS Mumbai, TAPMI, KJ Somaiya, IFMR, SDA Bocconi |
|
SNAP |
December 2026 |
₹2,250 |
SIBM Pune, SCMHRD, SIIB and other Symbiosis institutes |
|
MICAT |
December 2026 / January 2027 |
₹2,500 |
MICA Ahmedabad |
|
XAT |
January 3, 2027 |
₹2,300 (Approx.) |
XLRI, XIMB, IMT, IMI, TAPMI |
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CMAT |
January 2027 |
₹2,500 |
JBIMS, GIM Goa, Welingkar, KJ Somaiya and 1,000+ AICTE-approved colleges |
Experts say MBA aspirants should not just depend on one entrance exam, this is also very important to keep in mind. So since different business schools accept different entrance test scores, appearing for multiple exams like CAT, XAT, SNAP, NMAT, CMAT, and MICAT can really increase your chances of getting into a reputed management institute. One important thing, also keep track of official notifications, registration deadlines, admit card releases, and exam schedules, so you don't miss any important date.
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