S. Vishnu Sharma
MBA aspirants can consider applying to these top 6 entrance exams which will provide an admission into noteworthy institutions. There are lot of entrance exams that MBA aspirants can focus if they are aspiring to gain an entry into a very good business school.
Studying MBA (Master in Business Administration) can open the gates for a bright career, studying masters in business administration from a reputed institute would add more benefits.
However, gaining an entry into a well-known institution may require the students to go through a tough process. MBA aspirants may have to pass entrance tests and those who come out with flying colours have to take part in later process which involves Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI).
As far as entrance tests are concerned, CAT is the most popular one among the MBA aspirants. Many reputed b-schools consider scores in CAT exam while providing admission into management courses offered by them.
There are other entrance exams also based on which admissions are provided into well-known institutions to study management courses. MBA aspirants can consider them too. Collegechalo brings out the list of such exams for the sake of MBA aspirants.
The list of exams that MBA aspirants can consider for applying are given below:
1. IBSAT
This is online aptitude test conducted by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education and MBA aspirants who pass this test will be able to get admission into management programmes offered at ICFAI Business School (IBS) campuses located at nine places.
This is a Computer Based Test that comprises questions in multiple choice format and the duration of the exam is two hours. It isnt only MBA aspirants, even those who wish to pursue doctorate at IBS Hyderabad have to take up this test.
MBA aspirants must remember that this test is aimed at testing the applicant’s ability in quantitative techniques, data interpretation, data adequacy, vocabulary, analytical reasoning and reading comprehension.
MBA aspirants can apply for this test till December 16 and exam will be conducted from 25 to 26 December. The website to know more is ‘https://ibsindia.org/admissions/’
2. MICAT
This test is conducted for two times in a year namely MICAT I and MICAT II. MBA aspirants can note that MICAT comprises three sections namely – Section A (Psychometric Test), Section B (Descriptive Test) and Section C (Divergent and Convergent Thinking; Verbal ability, Quantitative ability and Data Interpretation and General awareness).
The registration for MICAT I is closed, however MICAT II registration is going on now. MICAT II registration began on 23 November and applications can be submitted till 11:50 pm of January 16 2022.
This is a computer based test and is used to select students for admission into PGDM/PGDM-C prorgammes. MBA aspirants willing to apply for this exam have to pass bachelors degree from a recognised institute.
The exam is conducted by Mudra Institute of Communications (MICA) which is situated in Ahmedabad.
Even candidates who are appearing for their final year exam of their bachelors degree can also apply. The website to know more is ‘https://www.mica.ac.in/postgraduate-programme/selection-process-and-timelines’
3. MAT
This is a national level entrance exam that MBA aspirants can focus on. The test is conducted by All India Management Association and is conducted for four times in a year.
MBA aspirants can take this test as this is also one among the most popular exams. The scores of this exam is accepted by many institutes and University Departments.
MAT Score is acceptable even to certain other Institutes for considering admission of candidates for Post Graduate Degree/Diploma programmes, subject to specific cut-off marks and other admission parameters.
The test is known to employ latest technology in evaluation and result processing. The test centres are located all over the country. The website to know more about the exam is ‘https://mat.aima.in/dec21/about-us’
4. KIITEE Management
There is no dearth of students willing to do masters in business administration. There are various entrance tests cracking them which can offer a seat in a well-known b-school. This is one among them.
MBA aspirants have to remember that the test is conducted by Kalinga Institute for Industrial Technology School of Management (KIIT KSOM). MBA aspirants can register this exam in both online and offline mode.
MBA aspirants who do not take up KSOM exam have to get good scores in exams like CAT/MAT/GMAT/CMAT/XAT if they are to gain admission in management courses offered by KIIT KSOM.
The last date to apply for the entrance test is January 10 2022 and test will be conducted from 15 to 17 January 2022. The website to know more is ‘https://ksom.ac.in/programs/mba-full-time/apply/’
5. IRMASAT
This is a test conducted by Institute of Rural Management and is held once a year. MBA aspirants who pass this exam can get a seat to study post graduate diploma in Rural Management (PGDRM) and Fellow Programme in Rural Management (FPRM).
This institute is located in Gujarat and offers lot of courses. Students willing to study here must pass IRMASAT exam with required score. Those who pass will be called for second round of selection process which involves procedures like interview.
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Candidates who have passed bachelors degree can apply for this exam. Also the applicants have to pass national level entrance tests like CAT or XAT. MBA aspirants can apply for this exam till 15 January next year. More information about this exam can be obtained from the website ‘https://www.irma.ac.in/’
6. XAT
The other name for this well-known test is Xavier’s Aptitude Test. Candidates who pass this exam can get admission into management courses offered by XLRI. Many other renowned b-schools located across the country consider score in XAT for providing admission into management courses offered by them.
XAT 2022 will be conducted on Sunday January 2 2022. The last date to apply for XAT 2022 without late fee has been extended till December 10. MBA aspirants focused on this exam can apply till ‘https://xatonline.in/’
Points to remember for MBA aspirants
MBA aspirants have to remember that cracking the above mentioned exams may not be an easy task. Study in a planned manner will only yield success.
A mere pass in the above mentioned exams may not be enough. MBA aspirants must remember that passing in these exams completes only one part of the admission procedure.
Post pass in the exams, MBA aspirants have to prepare to take part in tasks like Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Getting a pass in these procedure requires MBA aspirants to have abilities like communication skills.
