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Upcoming Management & Business Admin Entrance Exams India 2025-26

December 2025 highlights: MAT PBT (Dec 13), CBT (Dec 21); SNAP (Dec 6,14,20 for Symbiosis); IBSAT (Dec 27-28 for ICFAI); NMAT (till Dec 19). Early 2026: XAT (Jan 5), MAH CET (Mar 15-16). Apps ongoing; prep quant, verbal, LRDI for 50%+ grad eligibility.

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    Major MBA Entrance Exams (2025-2026 Cycle)

    • XAT 2026 : XLRI's national exam 
      • Registration closes early Dec 2025, exam Jan 4, 2026.
    • SNAP 2025 : Symbiosis Institutes
      • exams in Dec 2025 (Dec 6, 14, 20).
    • NMAT 2025 : GMAC
      • exam window Nov 5 - Dec 19, 2025.
    • MAT (Dec 2025/Feb 2026) : Flexible exam by AIMA
      • registrations in Dec 2025 for Feb-May 2026 sessions.
    • CMAT 2026 : AICTE
      • typically registers Feb-Mar 2026 for May 2026 exam.
    • MAH MBA CET 2026 : Maharashtra state-level
      • exams in Apr-May 2026 (Apr 6-8 & May 9).
    • MICAT 2026 : MICA
      • MICAT 1 (Dec 6, 2025), MICAT 2 (Feb 13, 2026).
    • KIITEE MBA 2026 : KIIT
      • Jan 16-18, 2026. 

    Key Things to Note

    • Registration is Key: Most applications for the 2026 academic year closed in late 2025 (CAT, NMAT, SNAP), but XAT, MAT, CMAT, and MAH-CET have later deadlines.
    • Check Official Sites: Dates are subject to change; always verify on the official websites (IIMs for CAT, XLRI for XAT, GMAC for NMAT, AIMA for MAT, etc.).
    • University-Specific Tests: Don't forget exams like MICAT, IIFT, TANCET, and CUET PG for specialized or state-level admissions. 

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