Top 12 MBA entrance tests!

Gone are the days, when aspiring management professionals merely wrote CAT.

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AIMA-MAT (MANAGEMENT APTITUDE TEST)

ManagCar (in February, May, September & December) by the Centre for Management Services
(CMS) division of All India Management Association (AIMA). It is as a credible, comprehensive
and single window test for admissions to different postgraduate management programmes. The
application form for MAT is available for Rs. 1050.

Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year degree course
students can also apply.

Test Pattern & Selection: MAT has two formats: Offline test or Computer based test both of 2 ½
hours. Candidates can opt for either one of these based on their convenience. There are five
papers in MAT: Paper 1: Language Comprehension, Paper 2: Mathematical Skills, Paper 3: Data
Analysis, Paper 4: Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, Paper 5: Indian & Global Environment
Section, each comprising of 40 questions for a total of 200 Questions.

The MAT score tells you the relative position of the candidate with respect to the other candidates
(percentile), there is no final percentile in MAT, instead a final composite score is given.
Candidates can use this score to apply to various management institutes which accept MAT
scores.

Website:
www.aima-ind.org
ATMA - AIMS TEST FOR MANAGEMENT ADMISSIONS

ATMA has been approved by the Ministry of HRD of the Government of India for admission on All
India basis to the MBA/PGDM and other postgraduate programmes like MCA. Around 140 MBA
institutes accept ATMA scores for admission to various management programs. The application
form for ATMA is available for Rs. 950

Eligibility: Candidate must have completed their graduation from a recognized and authorized
university.
Test Pattern & Selection: ATMA 2011 test contains 170 Questions spread over six sections
comprising Analytical, Verbal and Logical Reasoning. Each section is timed separately. Total time
of the test is 3 hours. A candidate has to undergo the selection process of the institute to qualify
for the admission to the PG programmes of the institute after declaration of the result of ATMA.

Website: www.atma-aims.org

CAT (COMMON ADMISSION TEST)

Common Admission Test (CAT) is the most popular MBA entrance test and is held annually for
admission to postgraduate management courses in all the Indian Institute of Management (IIMs)
and various other management institutes. IIMs offer around 2700 seats in various management
programmes & other than the IIMs, 165-odd institutes admit students based on CAT scores.
Every year more than two lakh students appear for CAT. The application form and information
bulletin is available for Rs. 1400.

Eligibility: A candidate should have atleast 50% or equivalent CGPA in Graduation.

Test Pattern & Selection: Since 2009 CAT is a computer based test of 2 ½ hours. CAT has
multiple choice questions from the following sections: Data Interpretation and logical Reasoning,
Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability and Comprehension. Candidates are expected to perform well
in all the three sections as there are separate cut-offs for individual sections as well. Each correct
answer will be awarded 1 or 2 marks & for each wrong answer, 1/3rd mark will be deducted.

CAT website will list the names of the candidates shortlisted for interviews by IIMs for PGP. Each
IIM will send interview letters to the candidates it has shortlisted. The criteria for shortlisting vary
from IIM to IIM. Other management colleges have different cutoffs for various courses.
Candidates can apply to the colleges individually with the CAT score and then convert the call by
going through a rigorous round of group discussion and personal interview.

Website: www.catiim.in

IBSAT (IBS APTITUDE TEST) IBSAT is an aptitude test conducted by the Federation of
Universities (FedUni), for students seeking admission into the management programmes. The
application form is available for Rs. 1200 and the test is held all across India in about 100 centres
in various cities.

Eligibility: Graduates (any discipline) in English medium with 50% and above aggregate marks.

Test Pattern & Selection: IBSAT is for 2 hours duration and is aimed to test the applicants’
ability in quantitative techniques, data interpretation, data adequacy, vocabulary, analytical
reasoning and reading comprehension. The results of the IBSAT are hosted online on
www.ibsat.org. The details of the score (in terms of percentiles) obtained in the test is intimated to
all applicants.

Website: www.ibsat.org

ICET (INTEGRATED COMMON ENTRANCE TEST)

The Integrated Common Entrance Test (ICET) is the common entrance examination for
admissions to Master of Computer Application (MCA) and Master of Business Administration
(MBA) by Universities in Andhra Pradesh. ICET is conducted by any one University in Andhra
Pradesh. ICET 2010 was conducted by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. The application form
is available for Rs. 250.

Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree Examination of not less than 3 years duration in any discipline with
Mathematics at 10+2 level.

Test Pattern & Selection: The test is of 2 ½ hours duration and consists of 200 questions of 1
mark each in the following topics: Analytical, Mathematical & Communication Ability. The
qualifying percentage of marks in the Entrance Test is 25% (i.e. 50 marks out of total 200 marks)

Website: www.icet2010.net

FMS (FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES)

FMS is one of the premier management institutions in India which conducts its own Entrance
Test. The application form is available for Rs. 750.

Eligibility: 3-year Bachelor’s programme with an aggregate of minimum 50%.

Test Pattern & Selection: There is no prescribed syllabus or format for this multiple-choice test
which has 200 questions to be attempted in 120 minutes. So the most important factor in FMS
entrance is speed & accuracy. The tests usually comprise the ollowing basic areas: Quantitative,
Verbal, Analytical & Logical Reasoning. Students will receive both total percentile rank and
sectional percentile rank scores in FMS. To be shortlisted students should have atleast 50th
percentile rank score in each section of the test in FMS results.

Website: www.fms.edu

IIFT (INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREIGN TRADE)

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) was set up in 1963 by the Government of India as an
autonomous organisation to help professionalize the country’s foreign trade management. Today
it is one of India’s most prestigious business schools. Last year approximately 63,000 candidates
applied for just 180 seats. The cost of the application form is Rs. 1500.

Eligibility: Recognized Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years duration in any discipline.

Test Pattern & Selection: The entrance examination is of 2 hours having objective questions
from the following sections: 1. English Comprehension, 2. Logical Reasoning, 3. Quantitative
Analysis, 4. General Knowledge & Awareness. The candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of
their scores in the entrance examination. The shortlisted candidates will be called for Group
Discussion, Interview and Essay Writing for final selection.

Website: www.iift.edu

JOINT MANAGEMENT ENTRANCE TEST [JMET]

Joint Management Entrance Test (JMET) is the first step in the process of admission to the 2
year full-time PG degree programmes in Management offered by the IITs. Currently IIT Bombay,
IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, and IIT Roorkee offer programmes in
Management. The application form is available for Rs. 750.

Eligibility: Candidates with Bachelor’s degree in any discipline of Engineering/Technology or a

Test Pattern & Selection: The test is of 3 hours duration and consists of 120 questions
(objective/multiple choice type) in the following sections: Verbal Communication, Logical
Reasoning, Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation. The results of JMET provide a basis to each
participating institute to shortlist potential candidates for conducting its own selection processes
like, Group Discussion/Interview etc for the final admission.

Website: www.web.iitd.ac.in/~gate/jmet

MAH - MBA/MMS CET (MAHARASHTRA MBA COMMON ENTRANCE TEST) Maharashtra –

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree of minimum three years duration with minimum of 50% marks.

Test Pattern & Selection: The Entrance exam will be of 150 minutes duration consisting of 200
objective type questions. Questions will be from the following topics: Verbal Ability and Reading
Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude and Logical/Abstract Reasoning. There is no negative
marking in the examination. The cut-off mark in MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2011 is 30 marks out of
200. In case of All India CET the cut-off in the percentile in these CET is equivalent to percentile
corresponding to 30 marks in MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2011. Successful candidates are shortlisted
for group discussion and personal interview.

Website: www.dte.org.in/mba

NMAT (NARSEE MONJEE MAT)

NMIMS was established in 1981 by Narsee Monjee Educational Trust. It was awarded ‘deemed
to be university’ status by the UGC in 2003. NMAT is conducted by Narsee Monjee Institute of
Management Studies, Mumbai for admission to various specialised courses in MBA. The
application form is available for Rs. 1650.

Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3) in any discipline from a recognized University with a
minimum 50% marks.

Test Pattern & Selection: The NMAT is a computer based test of 2 hours duration consisting of
multiple-choice questions where the candidate needs to select one of the correct answers. The
sections in the NMAT-2011 are Language Skills; Quantitative Skills, Data Interpretation & Data
Sufficiency; and Logical Reasoning. The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the NMAT
Score, Written Test marks (as applicable), Group Discussion, Personal Interview, Presentation
(as applicable) and work experience. The selection will be based on merit.

Website: www.nmims.edu

SNAP (SYMBIOSIS NATIONAL APTITUDE TEST)

Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Test is a common written test for the admission to all the
Post-Graduate Institutes of Symbiosis International University. Written test is mandatory for
admission into any Postgraduate programme offered by the constituent institute of Symbiosis
International University. The application form is available for Rs. 1550. Candidates will need to
apply to the individual one or more Symbiosis colleges separately.

Eligibility: To apply for SNAP a candidate should be a gradudate with atleast 50% marks in
graduation.

Test Pattern & Selection: SNAP Test is of 2 hours duration and is an objective test with each
question having 4 responses. Candidate should choose an appropriate response. Each wrong
answer attracts 25% negative marks. The four sections are: General English, Quantative
Aptitude, General Awareness, Logical & Analytical Reasoning. Candidates from the first stage will
be shortlisted on the basis of SNAP score for Group Discussions and thereafter they will appear if
shortlisted for Personal Interviews.

Website: www.snaptest.org

XAT (XLRI)

For more than 60 years XLRI has been conducting admission test on all India level to select the
most appropriate students for management education. There are more than 70 plus Management
Institutes which use XAT scores for selecting students. There are 33 cities in which XAT exam is
conducted. The information bulletion and application form is available for Rs. 900. Other
prominent institutes which accept XAT are : S P Jain Institute of Management and Research,
Mumbai, Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Mumbai, Xavier
Institute of Management Bhubaneswar and Loyola Institute of Business Administration, Chennai

Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3)in any discipline from a recognized University

Test Pattern & Selection: XAT has three sections – 'Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning (VA)’,
'Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation (QA)’ and 'Analytical Reasoning and Decision Making
Ability (AR)’. The time given to attempt these three sections is 120 minutes. In addition, one is
evaluated on an essay which one is supposed to write in the next 20 minutes after finishing these
three sections. A common merit list is declared and a candidate may apply for a maximum of
three programmes. Those who apply for multiple programmes may be called for multiple
interviews and/or group discussions. And selection criterion and cut offs vary across different
programmes.

Website: www.xlri.net.in