What is Issue of Social Concern in KIITEE MBA?

In the Issue of Social concern section of KIITEE MBA, questions will be asked from topics such as government schemes, socio-political events, social issues, Indian economy and its impact on social groups, social change and reformation, etc. This is a unique section of KIITEE MBA and no other entrance exam has any such section. To prepare for Issue of Social Concern section of the KIITEE MBA, candidates must check the previous year question papers. The questions of past year will help them understand the topics from which questions are usually asked and what are the types of answers expected. If you understand the gist of the give situation (issue), you will be able to answer the questions easily.

Who prescribes KIITEE MBA syllabus?

The KIITEE MBA syllabus is prescribed by KIIT School of Management. The syllabus of the exam is similar to other MBA entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA. The exam is a speed-based test designed to assess the candidate's business aptitude, reasoning skill, mathematical ability and communication skills. Since, MBA is a programme designed to produce skilled managers in various domains, the syllabus of entrance for the same is designed in a way that it allows the B-school to ascertain whether the aspirant has the flair and ability to perform tasks which will require them to use analytical ability, logical reasoning, data interpretation and English communication.

How much time is required to prepare for KIITEE MBA exam?

About six months will be more than enough to prepare for KIITEE MBA exam as the syllabus is same as other MBA entrance exams. Candidates can refer to books and study material of CAT exam to prepare for KIITEE Management exam. They need to devote 4-5 hours daily to exam preparation and practice sample papers of KIITEE MBA. Key topics to study are as follows: Quantitative Aptitude: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Probability, Mensuration, Permutation & Combination, Simple & Compound Interest, Speed Time and Distance, Profit and Loss, Percentage and Logarithm, etc. Analytical Reasoning: Arrangements, Coding-Decoding, Data Structures, Puzzles, Blood Relations, Clocks and Calendars, Direction, Series, etc. English: Fill in the Blanks, Verbal Reasoning, Sentence Completion, Antonyms/Synonyms, Syllogisms, Jumbled Paragraphs, Para Completion, Reading Comprehension, Foreign words, Sentence Correction, Idioms/Phrases, One Word Substitution, etc. General Knowledge: Economics, Industries, Business, Advertising, International Trade, Politics, World Politics, Sports, Science and Arts and Entertainment

How many sections are there in KIITEE Management question paper?

There are five sections in KIITEE Management question paper - Quantitative Aptitude, Analytical Reasoning, English, General Knowledge and Issue of Social Concern. Quantitative Aptitude section of KIITEE MBA has 40 questions and 120 marks, Analytical Reasoning section has 40 questions and 120 marks, English section has 30 questions and 90 marks, General Knowledge and Issue of Social Concern sections have 20 questions and 60 marks each. Study materials of Quantitative Aptitude, Analytical Reasoning, English and General Knowledge are easily available so there are no challenges. Candidates must focus more on the fifth section - Issue of Social Concern - during preparation as not much study material is available for the same.

What is the exam pattern of KIITEE MBA?

KIITEE MBA is MCQ based test of 150 minutes. The question paper will have 150 questions. Three marks will be awarded for every correct attempt and one mark will be deducted for every incorrect attempt. KIITEE Management Sections Number of Questions Quantitative Aptitude 40 Analytical Reasoning 40 English 30 General Knowledge 20 Issue of Social concern 20

Is there sectional time limit in KIITEE MBA exam?

No, there is no sectional time limit in KIITEE MBA exam. Candidates can dedicate time to every section of the paper according to their preparation and strategy. However, they must time themselves appropriately so that they are able to solve a good number of questions in each section. KIITEE MBA section Number of questions Suggested time Quantitative Aptitude 40 30 mins Analytical Reasoning 40 30 mins English 30 20 mins General Knowledge 20 8-10 mins Issue of Social Concern 20 25 mins

What is the admission cut-off for KIIT SOM?

The admission cut off will be announced by KIIT SOM at the time of WAT-GD-PI shortlisting. The KIITEE Management cut off will be fixed on the basis of exam difficulty level and performance of all the candidates. The KIITEE MBA cut off is usually around 80 percentile. Check the table below for expected cut offs, exam wise. These are expected scores for reference only. The actual KIITEE MBA cut offs could be higher: MBA Entrance Exam Expected KSOM Cut off CAT/XAT/CMAT 80 percentile MAT 90 percentile KIITEE Management 75-80 percentile

What is the difficulty level of KIITEE MBA question paper?

The difficulty level of KIITEE Management question paper is easy to moderate. Candidates can crack the exam with appropriate preparation of about three to four months. Those who have taken any national level test, can crack KIITEE MBA exam only by revision. The questions are asked from familiar topics, except in Issues of Social Concern. Even that section is not so difficult if one’s basic are in place. When preparing for KIITEE MBA, check out question papers of previous years to know what types of questions are asked. Solve them to assess your preparation level.

What after KIITEE MBA result?

After the declaration of KIITEE MBA result, the institute will conduct Group Discussion (GD), Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) to select candidates for MBA admission. The final selection will be based on candidate's performance in GD, WAT and PI. The institute will share the schedule of GD, WAT and PI with selected candidates. Candidates who will clear the KIITEE MBA exam and meet the desired admission cut off, will be called by the institute to participate in the WAT-GD-PI. For selection of candidates, the admission panel will also take into consideration, academic record such as class 10, class 12 and graduation marks. However, maximum points will be for entrance exam score and WAT-GD-PI.

What is the syllabus of KIITEE MBA exam?

KIITEE MBA exam syllabus includes Quantitative Aptitude, Analytical Reasoning, English and General Knowledge. Quantitative Aptitude: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Permutation & Combination, Probability, Logarithm, Simple & Compound Interest, Speed, Profit and Loss, Time and Distance, Percentage and Mensuration Analytical Reasoning: Arrangements, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, Clocks and Calendars, Data Structures, Direction Sense, Puzzles and Series English: Fill in the Blanks, Verbal Reasoning, Sentence Completion, Antonyms/Synonyms, Syllogisms, Jumbled Paragraphs, Para Completion and Inference, Contextual Usage, Foreign words used in English, Reading Comprehension, Analogies, Sentence Correction, One Word Substitution, Different Usage of Same Word and Idioms/Phrases General Knowledge: Economics, Industries, Business, Advertising, International Trade, Politics, World Politics, Sports, Science, Arts and Entertainment etc. Issues of Social Concern: Socio-economic and socio-political issues and rural and urban issues and development, etc.

Is KIITEE Management score accepted by any other MBA college for admission?

The KIITEE MBA entrance exam is an institute specific entrance test. The score is accepted only by KIIT SOM for admission to its MBA Full Time and Super MBA courses. No other MBA institute accept KIITEE score for admission to post graduate programmes in management. So, those who wish to seek admission in any other B-School apart from KIIT SOM, must appear for the relevant MBA entrance exam as well. CAT, CMAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA. scores are also accepted for MBA admission at KIIT SOM.

What is the admission procedure for MBA courses at KIIT-SOM?

The admission procedure of MBA at KIIT-SOM includes shortlisting of candidate on the basis of KIITEE-Management, Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI) and Writing Ability Test (WAT). The GD-PI and WAT rounds are conducted after the entrance exam result has been released. Candidates who clear KIITEE MBA entrance test, are eligible for the GD-PI and WAT. However, the selection will be made on the basis of every candidate’s academic record and KIITEE score. MBA aspirants who have a valid score of CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT can also apply for KSOM MBA admission. Such candidates are not required to appear for KIITEE MBA and can directly participate in the GD-PI and WAT rounds upon selection.

How would I know my KIITEE MBA exam centre?

Candidates will know their allotted KIITEE exam centre only from the admit card. There is no way to know the exam centre before the release of the KIITEE admit card. The university allots a test centre to aspirants in the city of their first preference. So, candidates can at least be assured that they will get a test centre in the city they had chosen as first preference in the application form. So as soon as the KIITEE admit card is released, candidates must check the test city and test centre details. In order to avoid any confusion, they must visit the centre at least once before the exam day.

What are the dos and don'ts for KIITEE Management exam day?

KIITEE MBA exam day dos: 1. Reach exam centre as per reporting time mentioned on your admit card. 2. Carry two copies of admit card, one photo ID card, passport size photos 3. PwD candidates should carry relevant certificates and documents 4. Carry a blue/black ball point pen for signing attendance sheet Exam day don'ts: 1. Don't carry items electronic items 2. Don't wear closed shoes, jewellery made of metal, jackets, clothes with pockets, mehendi on palms. 4. Don't be late for exam. The entry gates will be closed 15 minutes before start time.

What is the course fee for KIIT's MBA programme?

Total course fee of MBA and Super MBA programmes is INR 16.90 Lacs which includes tuition fees, AC hostel, mess and utility charges, development, administration fees, books and study materials and laptop, etc. The course fee is to be paid in instalments, semester wise. The institute offers scholarships to meritorious students and also assist in study loans through bank. The one-time payment amount at the time of admission is INR 1 lakh. Top 5 students in KIITEE Management or candidates who have scored 95 or above percentile in MAT or 80 percentile or above in CAT / XAT are eligible for scholarships. The scholarships are awarded to students after they meet all the criteria. Candidates need to apply for scholarship during admission and complete the procedure within the given deadline.

I have less than 50 per cent in graduation. Can I apply for KIITEE Management exam?

No, you can’t apply for KIITEE MBA. KIIT SOM has the eligibility criteria of minimum 50 per cent in graduation for all candidates. There is no marks relaxation for Reserved category candidates either. The minimum score criterion is fixed by the AICTE for full-time MBA degree programmes for all colleges in India, which the institutes have to follow. Thus, those planning to purse MBA must score a minimum of 50 per cent in graduation. Even if you are applying while still in graduation, you need to have an aggregate of 50 per cent in the first two years of the degree course. If you do not have the minimum score required, your application form will be rejected.

What is the mode of KIITEE Management exam?

KIITEE Management exam is conducted in online or computer based test mode at designated examination centres in 15 cities across India. The exam centres are allotted to candidates as per their choice of city. Candidates have to mention their preferred city for allotment of test centre in the KIITEE MBA application form. In a computer based test, each candidate is allotted a computer system. They have to log into KIITEE MBA dashboard to access the test. They can read the question on screen and use the computer mouse to choose the correct answer from the options given under every question. Candidates have to complete marking the correct answers within the stipulated time. There will be an onscreen camera indicating time left for the test window to close. Once the test window closes, candidates cannot make any entry.

What is the eligibility criteria for KIITEE MBA?

To appear for KIITEE MBA exam, a candidate needs to have completed graduation or equivalent with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate or equivalent. The minimum score qualification of 50 per cent applies to Reserved category candidates too. The graduation degree can be in any stream but must be from a recognised university. Students who are in their final year of bachelor’s degree course are also eligible to appear in the KIITEE MBA exam. Final year students are also eligible to apply. However, they will have to ensure that their aggregate in the first two years in above 50 per cent and the final year scores (when announced) is also above 50 per cent. Until they submit their final year graduation result, their admission to KSOM will remain provisional.

KIITEE MBA 2026: Exam Dates, Application, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Result

Result - 28 Jan '26

Updated on Jan 22, 2026 11:11 IST

By Vipra Shrivastava, Senior Manager - Content

KIITEE MBA 2026 was held on January 16, 17 and 18, 2026 at 16 test centres across India. Result will be announced on January 28, 2026, after which WAT-PI will be conducted. Application window for non-KIITEE registration is open. Candidates can apply through national level exam. The selection process for candidates from both categories will be conducted most likely in April. Read here all about KIITEE Management 2026 exam.

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