IIFT has made essential changes for MBA (IB) Admission 2024. They have announced they will only accept the CAT 2023 score for MBA (IB) admission in 2024. The IIFT entrance exam has been canceled. CAT has received a boost from IIFT, a top B-school, joining as a participating B-school in the Non-IIM Category for CAT 2023. At QDS Pro, we want to make this process easier for you. This blog contains all the information you need about MBA entrance exams and B-school application deadlines. Keeping track of these deadlines and registering or applying beforehand is essential. Please save this page as a bookmark and return to it regularly because we will update it frequently.
IMPORTANT – Please be aware that you need to register for an entrance exam and apply to multiple B-schools separately. Every year, many students make the common mistake of writing for an entrance exam but must remember to apply separately to the B-schools they want to attend. If they miss the deadline for B-school applications, they will not be able to use them and will miss out on admissions. Please avoid making this mistake!
MBA Admissions Exams 2023: Dates for Applications and Exams
The MBA Entrance Exams Schedule 2024 includes a complete list of MBA entrance examinations 2023-24 at a glance and MBA Entrance Exams Dates 2024, Exam Fees, and Participating Colleges. We’ve additionally created a list of other exams to keep an eye out for.
| MBA Entrance Exam | Registration Last Date | Exam Date |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 2023 | 21-Sep-2023 | 26-Nov-2023 |
| XAT 2024 | 30-Nov-2023 | 07-Jan-2024 |
| NMAT 2023 | 01-Oct to 12-Oct- 2023 | 10-Oct-2023 to 19-Dec-2023 |
| SNAP 2023 | 23-Nov-2023 | 10-Dec-202317-Dec-202322-Dec-2023 |
| IIFT 2024 | Cancelled | Cancelled |
| MICAT 2024 | 20-Nov-2023 (MICAT I)16-Jan-2024 (MICAT II) | 02-Dec-2023 (MICAT I)27-Jan-2023 (MICAT II) |
| MAH-CET 2024 | To be announced | 23-Mar-2024 and 24-Mar-2024 |
| TISSNET 2024 | 14-Dec- 2023 | 15-February-2024 |
| CMAT 2024 | 15-Dec- 2023 | 24-March-2024 |
| IBSAT 2023 | 1-July to 16-Dec-2023 | 23-Dec and 24-Dec-2023 |
| KMAT 2023 | 25-Oct-2023 | 08-Nov-2023 |
Important Note:
- IIFT will use CAT scores for admissions to the 34-36 batch.
- The deadline for CAT registration has been extended to 11 AM on September 21, 2023.
Which MBA Entrance Exam Should I Take?
One challenging aspect of applying for an MBA entrance exam is deciding which exams to choose and why. If you choose to take all the MBA entrance exams, knowing it can be pretty expensive is essential. You could spend over Rs.20,000 on the exam fees. To make a decision on which MBA entrance exams to apply for, consider the following parameters:
- MBA college Admission Fee: If the fee is too expensive and you can’t afford it, reconsider your decision.
- Job opportunities: Consistently achieving high placements and seeing an increase in average salary is a positive indicator.
- Ranking and Accreditation: Only trust the best faculty. The most important factor, making wise choices.
- MBA Programs: Simplified and Easy to Understand Choose between a General MBA or a Specialized MBA.
- Legacy & Alumni: The bigger the network, the more opportunities you will have.
- Location: You can choose between the best cities for an MBA or the top colleges.
- Infrastructure and facilities: A pleasant environment helps with effective learning.
Registration Deadlines for Business School – Key Dates to Keep in Mind
Here is a simple list of B-schools with their application deadlines and the exams they accept. Remember that you must apply separately to these business schools and register and take the entrance exams. Please review and follow the instructions:
| B-School Entrance Exam | Exam Accepted | Application Last date |
| NMIMS* (Open) | NMAT | 26-Nov-2023 |
| IIM Mumbai* (Open) | CAT | 31-Jan-2024, 5:00 PM |
| SPJIMR (Open) | CAT/GMAT | 24-Nov-2023 |
| BITSoM (Open) | CAT/GMAT/GRE | 19-Nov-2023, (Round 1) |
| MDI* (Open) | CAT | 24-Nov-2023 |
| IIFT* (Open) | CAT | 06-Dec-2023 |
| XIMB (Open) | CAT/XAT/GMAT/X-GMT | 8-Dec-2023 |
| Great Lakes (Open) | CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT | 01-Dec-2023 (Cycle 1) |
| IMT (Open) | CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT | To be announced |
| FMS | CAT | To be announced |
| IIM Rohtak | CAT | To be announced |
Important Note:
- NMIMS demands that you submit your B-school application before the planned date of the NMAT test in order for your candidature to be accepted.
- IIM Mumbai has updated its eligibility requirements. Candidates with any Bachelor’s degree are able to apply for its flagship MBA program. Final-year students may also apply if they meet the eligibility conditions.
- MDI stands for Metered Dose Inhaler. Indian candidates who belong to the 24-26 batch are not eligible to apply based on their GMAT score.
- The IIFT application period for Foreign National/NRI Candidates begins on January 15, 2024.
Business schools have their entrance exams.
These B-schools have their entrance exams; you don’t need to submit separate applications. To apply for their entrance exam, you must register and choose the B-schools you want to use.
IIMs
Candidates aspiring to pursue management can fulfill their dream of getting into IIMs by taking the annual Common Admission Test (CAT). The exam is given every year by one of the 20 IIMs on a rotating basis. Every year, we notice that some students are very particular when choosing their classes during registration but then regret their choices. We suggest choosing all programs for now unless you are sure you want to select something other than a specific program. You can always decide later.
MICA
MICAT is MICA’s flagship two-year Post-Graduate Diploma in Management – Communications (PGDM-C) online admission exam. Please remember that to be considered for admission to MICA, you must have taken at least one of the three (MANDATORY) exams: CAT/ XAT/GMAT. MICAT is an additional entrance exam that must be taken in addition to the CAT/XAT/GMAT.
IIFT
IIFT conducts the IIFT-Indian Institute of Foreign Trade test. You need to submit a separate application to IIFT. Registrations are expected to open around the end of September. IIFT will consider CAT 2023 scores. The IIFT 2023 exam has been canceled.
Sign up for the entrance exams and apply to your preferred B-schools beforehand. Please only wait until the deadline.
