An MBA degree makes a significant difference in careers. It thus opens new horizons of advancement and leadership opportunities. A number of entrance tests are lined up in 2025, and therefore it becomes important for students to observe all such dates as timely preparation with a strategic plan will bring the aspirants towards securing admission into the best B-schools in the country.
Consequently, the blog entry is for timetables concerning the conduct of MBA entrance examinations from February 2025 and onwards. Whether it is in preparation for joining IIMs, Symbiosis, XLRI, or some other reputed institute, this will serve as a guideline on the latest information.
Schedule of MBA Entrance Exams 2025
| Exam Name | Exam Date |
|---|---|
| Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2025 | January 25, 2025 |
| Management Aptitude Test (MAT) 2025 | March 9, 2025 (PBT) March 23, 2025 (CBT) |
| Maharashtra MBA Common Entrance Test (MAH MBA CET) 2025 | April 1-3, 2025 |
| Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) 2025 | March 22, 2025 |
| Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2025 | January 5, 2025 |
| Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) 2025 | December 8, 15, & 21, 2025 (Tentative) |
| Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 | November 30, 2025 (Tentative) |
| NMIMS Management Aptitude Test (NMAT) 2025 | November 5 – December 20, 2025 (Tentative) |
1. KMAT Kerala 2025
Exam Date: 23 February 2025
Details: Kerala Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) is the state-level entrance exam to become eligible for the MBA course in Kerala. The aspiration for entering different management institutes in Kerala will be met via this examination.
2. MAT 2025
Exam Dates: March 09 and 23, 2025.
Details: MAT is a Management Level Aptitude Test conducted by the Induction Test Board during Feb, May, Sep and Dec every year. MAT acts at a national level and there were hordes of B-schools accepting MAT scores pan-India. Candidates can choose to take the tests using either pen-and-paper or computer-based methods.
3. MAH-CET MBA 2025
Exam Date: April 01-03, 2025.
Details: The Maharashtra MBA Common Entrance Test (MAH MBA CET) shall be the state-level examination aimed at selection into several management colleges in Maharashtra. That would also be mandatory for a candidate who wanted to study in one of the topmost institutions in Maharashtra.
4. ATMA 2025
The exam date will be in May 2025 (date to be announced later).
About: The AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) stands for national level test which is conducted several times in a year. Many MBA colleges of India accept this exam for admission. Candidates should visit the official ATMA website for actual exam dates and registrations.
5. CUET-PG examination 2025.
Exam date: May 2025 (announced next).
Introduced: The Common Entrance Test-Central Universities-under-one-umbrella has been extended and operated for admission through entrance examinations at the central level for various postgraduate programs in all central universities of India. It has been taken by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and is only for admitting candidates for the MBA programs. So for those candidates, who want admission to the central universities, they have to take this test.
6. TISSNET 2025
Exam Date: To be Announced
Details: The Tata Institute of Social Sciences National Entrance Test (TISSNET) is for admission into different post-graduate programs, including MBA, at the various campuses of TISS spread across India. Applicants are advised to check the official TISS website from time to time for notification on examination dates, procedures and all that.
7. NMAT 2025
Testing window: October to December 2025 (Exact dates to be announced)
Details: NMAT is a GMAC test which is one of the largest national level entry tests for MBA programs across many B-schools including NMIMS Mumbai, VIT, TAPMI, and XIMB among others. This test is conducted over a long testing window from October to December. The candidates can choose their examination date and location, as per their convenience, during this time period.
8. CAT 2025
Date of examination: November 2025 (not finalized yet):
Information: Common Admission Test or United Nations CAT is one of the Most MBA enter exams in India. Indian Institutes of Management IIMs conduct it for admission into their particular programs. An MBA aspirant needs to read into IIMs and other leading business schools.
Check out – Top MBA Colleges Accepting Low CAT Scores | Top MBA Colleges Accepting CAT in India
9. XAT 2026
Date of examination: January 2026 (exact date to be announced)
Details: Xavier Aptitude Test XAT is claimed to be the largest MBA entrance test conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur, for which a number of reputed B-schools in India have recognized this test as part of their admission process. Such aspirants who look at institutes like XLRI and others should tackle this.
Also Read- Top MBA Colleges in India Accepting XAT Score
10. SNAP 2025
Next exam dates: December 2025 (Exact Dates yet to be declared)
Details: SNAP or Symbiosis National Aptitude Test is popularly known for admission into MBA in Symbiosis International University. It is the gateway to various postgraduate management programs offered in Symbiosis Institutes located across India.
11. CMAT 2025
Date of examination: 25 January 2025.
Details: The CMAT stands for Common Management Admission Test. This is a national entrance test that is conducted to determine the abilities of candidates in various aspects such as quantitative techniques, reasoning, language comprehension, and general awareness to be admitted in MBA or PGDM programs of different institutions. The CMAT is accepted and appreciated by several AICTE recognized management institutions.
Check out – Top MBA Colleges Accepting CMAT in India
12. IIFT 2025
Date of exam: December 2025 (Exact date to be declared)
Details: The IIFT Entrance Test is a national-level entrance test conducted for the admission of students in MBA (International Business) specialization by IIFT. This exam is mandatory for sellers in international business specialization.
13. IBSAT 2025
Examination dates: 28-29 December 2025
Details: The IBS Aptitude Test (IBSAT) is conducted by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education to provide admission into MBA/PGDM programs under ICFAI Business Schools (IBS). The entire exam is based on quantitative techniques, data interpretation, vocabulary, and logical reasoning.
Keep in Touch on MBA Entrance Exams 2025
Do not miss any of the entrance exams scheduled on the dates and have the latest information on registration schedules, syllabus changes, and examination patterns.
Here’s how you can keep up to date:
- Searching for Official Websites: An official website is established for each of the exams in which authorities publish all new notifications.
- Subscribe Notifications: Most education portals provide alerts on examinations’ dates and changes.
- Visit MBA Informative Website: MBAROI, Pagalguy, MBAUniverse, etc., keep on posting the updated content.
- Join Free Telegram/WhatsApp Groups: Students of these many groups often share latest updates and preparation tips as well study resources.
- Refer to Examination Brochure: Always check with the latest brochure of conducting authorities before application.
Conclusion
These months are crucial for MBA aspirants. Planning beforehand and preparing earlier is sure to bring them into their chosen business school. Make sure to track deadlines, with an organized study plan.
