Exam

For admission to MBA (or PGP) 2024 batch at IIM Ranchi, the CAT test was conducted on November 26, 2023. Aspirants of IIM Ranchi are required to appear for the exam in Computer Based Testing mode at the allotted test centres. CAT exam 2023 will be held in three slots:

Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Afternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Evening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Earlier, the CAT exam used to be of 180 minutes with 100 questions but in 2020, both exam duration and number of questions were reduced due to COVID-19 pandemic. Now, starting CAT 2022, the total number of questions stands at 66 as part of CAT pattern.

Yes, the CAT 2025 dates for admission to IIM Ranchi have been announced. The application window is closed for 2026 admission. 

Yes, for admission to Northwestern MBA, the applicants are required to submit GMAT score. In place of GMAT, the applicants can also submit equivalent GRE score. However, apart from these scores, other factors that are considered at the time of the evaluation are:

• Essays
• Application responses
• Transcripts
• Test scores
• Resume
• Letters of recommendation
• Interview report
• Video essays

Also Read: MBA in USA without GMAT

For undergraduate admissions, Northwestern University accepts the test results of IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo. As such, there is no minimum score required by Northwestern University, still, the competitive applicants must show a high level of English language proficiency and typically score in the high range on all sections of the exams that the university accepts. In case of admission to Northwestern University’s graduate courses, check the respective course page to know the details of English language proficiency exams.  

SNAP scorecard is available for download for about 1 year from the date of release. Test takers will be able to download their scorecards any number of times by using their login credentials. After one year, the link to download SNAP scorecard will be deactivated.

If you forget your SNAP login, then you can create a new one using 'forgot password' option available on login page of the official website.

Before you book GMAT Focus exam date, check your passport, see how much time you need for study, and pick a date when you feel you can handle the exam. Also look if your nearby test center got free seats.

For the Baccalaureate Degrees, the applicants must be a holder of this degree from a regionally accredited institution. Apart from this, the UAB MBA Program requires that students have completed the equivalent of a pre-calculus course with a grade of C or better within the past five years. The GMAT application requirement is currently being waived. 

The English Language Test requirements are given in the following table:

In 2023, the cut off was 12820 for General category candidates in All India quota for BTech in Chemical Engineering at IIT Jodhpur - Indian Institute of Technology. For female candidates in the general category under the All India quota, 16132 was the closing rank. BTech cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.