MBA Entrance Exam

Yup, 100%! MAT isn't the only ticket. If you've got a valid score in MAH-CET, CAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA, or even GMAT, you're sorted. RSIM's chill with multiple exams — just make sure you show up with one of those legit scorecards.

Yes, apart from CAT, IMT Ghaziabad also accepts GMAT and XAT scores for admission to PGDM course. For admission, candidates have to completed bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised institution with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. The institute considers entrance exam scores for its shortlisting process. Then a personal interview, work experience and academic performance evaluated.

It is not suggested to attempt a XAT mock test a day before exam. That time should be devoted in revision of important formulas and concepts, revisiting exam day strategy and relaxing. Attempting a mock test can be mentally tiring and may shake your confidence in case you don't score well. You wouldn't want to go into the exam with a doubtful mind.

One should attempt only one XAT mock test in a day. A full length XAT mock test is of three hours. After which you will have to spend some time analyzing your performance and revisiting problem areas. About 4-5 hours will be spent in this and you mind will already be exhausted. Thus, best is to do some revision for the rest of study time and pick up another mock test next day or later.

If a candidate has appeared for the XAT exam before and is only attempting again for score improvement, then they can prepare for it with mock tests only. But if a candidate is appearing for the XAT exam for the first time and is not familiar with the syllabus, they cannot prepare with XAT mock tests only. XAT syllabus coverage is necessary before starting XAT mock test practice.

Ideal time to start XAT mock test practice is after covering the syllabus. When you're thorough with all the concepts and formulae, you will be able to solve all types of questions in the XAT mock test. XAT exam is conducted in January first week, so one should start mock test practice in November and dedicate two months to it.

Yes, candidates can apply for Surana College Post Graduate Departments for the MBA programme without the CAT exam. The Surana College Post Graduate Departments' MBA eligibility criteria state that the selection of candidates is based on the score achieved in the accepted entrance exams. Surana College accepts CAT, GMAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, KMAT, and PGCET entrance exams to shortlist candidates for the MBA programme. Thus, it is clear that candidates can apply for the MBA programme without appearing for the CAT entrance exam. Moreover, it is very important that candidates check the eligibility criteria before applying.