MBA Entrance Exam

CAT is one of the accepting exams for admission to MBA programme. However, it is not mandatory to have a CAT scores. Aspirants can also get admission in MBA based on their score in KMAT, MAT, CAT, etc. Besides, candidates must also meet the eligibility requirements to apply for admission.

The admissions into MBA courses at Marwadi University have been concluded in the year 2025. Hence, candidates can no longer apply for admissions into the MBA course at Marwadi University in the year 2025. The CMAT exam for the year 2025 has also been concluded for this year. Candidates must now wait for the CMAT 2026 exam to gain admissions into Marwadi University.

No, candidates do not have to mandatorily appear for the CMAT entrance exam for MBA in Business Analytics at Marwadi University. Candidates can apply for MBA admissions through any of the national level entrance exam such as CAT, XAT, ATMA and more. However, during admissions into the MBA in Business Analytics, candidates who appeared for the CMAT exam are given more preference.

No, as per the official website, Centurion University Bhubaneswar only accepts scores obtained in its exam, i.e., CUEE. Thus, candidates cannot take admission with a CAT score. They must appear for the aforementioned exam. After which, they must take part in the counselling process. Students who wish to know more can get in touch with the admissions committee of the university.

XLRI Delhi accepts XAT scores for admission to PGDM programme. Aspirants seeking admission in PGDM Business Management are offered seat only via their XAT scores. For PGDM IEV, candidates can also take admission without XAT based on their scores in CAT, MAT, GMAT, etc. Candidates have to register on the offical website of XAT to appear for the test. XAT is conducted by XLRI in online mode every year.

The admission deadline for candidates who wish to apply for GITAM MBA admissions through the CAT exam is 13 September in the year 2025. This date is the last date to register for the CAT 2025 entrance exam. This date is very close at this point of time. Hence, all candidates are advised to register for the CAT exam as soon as possible if interested in the GITAM MBA admissions. 

No, you cannot use the score of XAT 2025 for admission to 2026 batch at XLRI as the validity of exam score is one year only. Thus, you will have to appear for XAT 2026 exam if you plan to pursue MBA from XLRI in 2026. The registration process for XAT 2026 is open and the last date to apply is December 5, 2025.

The total course fee of full time MBA at XLRI is INR 28 Lacs according to Shiksha. The fee is to be paid semester wise. The first installment is to be paid at the time of admission. The XLRI course fee includes tuition fees, hostel and mess charges, caution money, library chargers and other miscellaneous services.

There is no process of applying for multiple XAT accepting colleges through one form because there is no common counselling for XAT. Candidates have to apply to the colleges of their choice individually. They must keep in mind the application last date so they don't miss out on it. Also, they must check the admission cut offs and selection criteria.