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MBA/CAT exams
About MBA/CAT exams
MBA entrance exams are your route into India's business schools — the IIMs through CAT, XLRI and other top institutes through XAT, the Symbiosis institutes through SNAP, and hundreds of colleges through MAT.
How it works
The MBA/CAT selection process
Entrance exam
Take one or more entrance exams — most are held between November and January.
Percentile & shortlist
Each B-school sets its own cut-offs and shortlisting criteria, often combining percentile, academics, work experience and diversity factors.
WAT / GD / PI
Shortlisted candidates face a written ability test, group discussion or case discussion, and a personal interview.
Final offer
Final admission combines the entrance score with WAT, GD and PI performance and your profile.
FAQs
MBA/CAT exams: frequently asked questions
What is a good CAT percentile for IIMs?
Older IIMs typically shortlist above the 95–99 percentile range depending on category and profile; newer IIMs and other top schools often shortlist from around 85–95. Profile factors also matter.
Is there negative marking in CAT?
Yes, −1 for a wrong MCQ answer. TITA (type-in-the-answer) questions have no negative marking.
Can final-year students apply for CAT?
Yes. Final-year graduation students can apply, provided they complete the degree before the programme starts.
Should I take more than one MBA entrance exam?
Most aspirants take two to four (for example CAT, XAT, SNAP and NMAT) to widen their options — the preparation overlaps heavily.
The complete MBA/CAT exam guide
Exam patterns, marks, syllabus topics and preparation tips — all in one place.
