Bocconi Entrance Test (BET) 2026: Registration, Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus

There will be 54 MCQs in total in BET question paper spread across 3 sections. Exam will be conducted in CBT test mode for 70 minutes. Each question carries one mark and there is no negative marking in BET exam.

The last date of submission of the application for Round 1 was November 21, 2025. The second round submission deadline was January 22, 2026. The round 3 submission deadline was March 23, 2026.

Yes, a student can still take admission to the Bocconi University even if she/he has not appeared for the Bocconi Entrance Test. Such students can submit the scores obtained by them in any other entrance exam such as CAT, GMAT, NMAT or GRE for admissions.  If you already have a valid score in one of these exams, you can use it for admission.

The Bocconi test is available from Mid-July 2025 to Early April 2026. The application window for spring session was open till April 15, 2026. 

To apply for BET exam, students have to fill BET application form online. Read below to get a guide on how to apply for BET exam 2026:

• Visit website of SDA Bocconi University
• Click on Apply Now button on My Application Portal
• Fill details such as name, nationality, date of birth, etc. 
• Now, fill details such as personal information, academic details, professional details, entrance test scores, etc.
• Finally, pay an application fee of 100 euros after filling out the application form.

According to the students who have already appeared for the BET exam, certainly the actual Bocconi Test is way more difficult than the mock tests. Someone may get 23 out of 25 in mock tests and practice, can score as low as 30 out of 50 in the actual test. The questions on the actual test are way more difficult and if combined with stress, student may end up getting low scores. 

The Verbal Reasoning section the BET exam includes important topics such as Grammar, Vocabulary, Verbal Reasoning, Jumbled Paragraphs, Sentence Corrections, Idioms and Phrases, One Word Substitution, Antonyms, Synonyms, Analogies, Reading Comprehension, Contextual Usage, Para Jumbles, etc.

The BET exam is conducted in the computer-based test mode. Each question will have multiple choice answers, and each question carries one mark. There is no negative marking and no marks will be awarded or deducted for unanswered questions. 

To crack BET exam in first attempt, students should have a preparation plan for 3 to 6 months bifurcated according to topics, strengths and knowledge of students. Students should consistently practice to fetch good BET scores. 

The table below depicts the BET exam pattern:

Candidates who have successfully registered for the BET exam before the application submission deadline will be issued the BET admit card. Candidates must book their exam slot to be eligible to download the admit card. They can follow the steps mentioned below to know how to download the admit card for BET:

• Visit the official website of SDA Bocconi Asia Centre
• Click on the BET 2025 admit card link on the homepage
• Enter Registration Number and Password and other required details
• Click 'Submit'
• BET admit card 2025 will appear on the screen and candidates can download by clicking on the download button
• Take a print out of the admit card

The BET application form 2026 for the MBA programme is available online on the SDA Bocconi official website. Candidates who wish to appear for the BET 2026 exam can register using their email ID. Here are the application deadlines for the BET 2026 registration rounds:

Round 1- November 21 2025.

Round 2- January 22, 2026

Round 3- March 23, 2026

Round 4- Soon

There are three sections in the Bocconi Entrance Test (BET). There are 18 multiple-choice questions in each section. The three sections of the BET exam include:

• Verbal Reasoning
• Numeric Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning

The BET syllabus includes three major sections, i.e. Verbal Reasoning, Numeric Reasoning and Inductive Reasoning. The important topics of the BET syllabus 2026 are:

Verbal Reasoning- Reading Comprehension, Tenses, Parts of Speech, Grammar, Error Spotting, Sentence Completion, Syllogims, Idioms, One word substitution, etc. 

Numeric Reasoning- Number System, Algebra, Profit and Loss, HCF and LCM, Surds and Indices, Time Speed and Distance, Averages, Ratio and Proportions, Trigonometry, etc. 

Inductive Reasoning- Blood Relations, Statements and Conclusions, Propositions, Data Arrangements, Direction Sense, Puzzles, Coding and Decoding, Series, Data Structures, etc. 

The BET admit card is an important document. Candidates must check the details mentioned on the admit card before downloading it. Here is the list of the details which will be mentioned on the BET admit card:

• Name of the candidate
• Address
• Roll number
• Exam date
• Exam time
• Venue details
• Contact details of the applicant

Yes, SDA Bocconi conducts a Bocconi Test for admission to IMB and IEMB programmes. The center conducts the test in online mode for about 70 minutes. The total number of questions in the test is 54. The test paper includes below sections:

• Verbal Reasoning (Total Questions: 18)
• Numeric Reasoning (Total Questions: 18)
• Inductive Reasoning (Total Questions: 18)

The Numerical Reasoning section of the BET exam syllabus is based on the mathematics subject. The sections tests the candidates mathematical ability and reasoning. The important topics in this section include Number Series, Geometry, HCF and LCM, Averages, Profit and Loss, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Equations, Surds and Indices, Work, Time and Distance, Geometric Progressions, Logarithms, Time, Speed and Distance, Algebra, Quadratic and Linear Equations, Ratio and Proportions, Probability, etc. 

The BET exam's Inductive Reasoning section tests the candidate's analytical and logical ability. The important topics in this section include Blood Relations, Series, Coding and Decoding, Direction Sense, Syllogisms, Data Arrangement, Family Tree, BETs, Binary logic, Statements and Assumptions, Clocks and Calendars, Seating Arrangements, Puzzles, Data Structures, Venn Diagrams, etc.