Top 5 MBA Exams in India (2023) Complete Details of All MBA Exams

Summary

This video offers a comprehensive guide to top MBA entrance exams, including CAT, XAT, NMAT, SNAP, and IIFT. It covers exam dates, registration fees, syllabus, question patterns, and scoring systems. CAT, held in November, is highly competitive with a moderate to difficult level. XAT in January is slightly easier and has no graduation marks criteria. NMAT, from October to December, is adaptive with no negative marking. SNAP in December is speed-based with three attempt options. Lastly, IIFT in December has a unique scoring system and moderate difficulty. The video also suggests resources for exam preparation and coaching.

Takeaways

• 📅 **CAT Exam Timings**: Held annually in November on the last Sunday, with forms released in August.
• 💼 **CAT Exam Structure**: 66 questions divided into three sections: VARC (24), DILR (20), and Quants (22), with 40 minutes per section.
• 💰 **CAT Exam Fees**: Rs. 2300/- for general students and Rs. 1150/- for category students.
• 🏆 **CAT Exam Scoring**: 3 marks for correct answers and -1 for incorrect, with no penalty for unattempted questions.
• 🔑 **CAT Exam Importance**: Accepted by all IIMs, FMS, and over 1200 B-Schools, with approximately 2.5 lac students registering annually.
• 📅 **XAT Exam Timings**: Conducted in January, with forms available from August to December.
• 💼 **XAT Exam Structure**: 5 sections with a total of 101 questions, including Essay Writing.
• 💰 **XAT Exam Fees**: Rs. 2000/- plus Rs. 200/- for each additional program applied for.
• 📚 **XAT Exam Eligibility**: No minimum percentage requirement in graduation, open to final year students as well.
• 📅 **NMAT Exam Timings**: Conducted between October to December, with a flexible test date scheduling window.
• 💼 **NMAT Exam Structure**: Adaptive test with 3 sections (Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, Logical Reasoning) totaling 108 questions.
• 💰 **NMAT Exam Fees**: Rs. 2800/-, with an additional fee for retakes.
• 📅 **SNAP Exam Timings**: Conducted in December on 3 dates, with registration starting in August and closing in November.
• 💼 **SNAP Exam Structure**: 60 questions divided into 3 sections, known for requiring speed.
• 💰 **SNAP Exam Fees**: Rs. 1950/- for general students and Rs. 1000/- for category students.
• 📅 **IIFT Exam Timings**: Conducted in December, with registration starting in September and closing in October or November.
• 💼 **IIFT Exam Structure**: 4 sections with a total of 110 questions, including General Awareness.
• 💰 **IIFT Exam Fees**: Rs. 2500/- for general category students and Rs. 1250/- for category students.

Q & A

When is the CAT exam held and what is its registration fee?

The CAT exam is held every year in November on the last Sunday. The registration fee is Rs. 2300/- for general students and Rs. 1150/- for category students.

How many questions are there in the CAT exam and what is the total time allotted?

There are 66 questions in the CAT exam, with 24 questions in VARC, 20 in DILR, and 22 in Quants. The total time allotted for the exam is 2 hours.

What is the scoring system for the CAT exam?

In the CAT exam, you get 3 marks for each correct answer and lose 1 mark for each wrong answer. Unattempted questions do not impact the score.

Which institutions accept the CAT exam scores?

The CAT exam is accepted by all the IIMs, FMS, and over 1200 other B-Schools as an entrance test.

What is the eligibility criterion for the CAT exam?

To be eligible for the CAT exam, you should have a minimum of 50% marks in your graduation. Final year students are also eligible to take the exam.

When is the XAT exam conducted and what is its registration fee?

The XAT exam is conducted every year in January. The registration fee for this exam is Rs. 2000/-, plus Rs. 200/- for every program that you apply for.

How many sections are there in the XAT exam and what is the total time limit?

The XAT exam consists of 5 sections: Verbal and Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation, Decision Making, GK, and Essay Writing. The total time limit is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

What is unique about the NMAT exam registration process?

NMAT is conducted between October to December, and candidates have a window of 75 to 90 days to schedule their test date. Registration starts in August and ends in November, but it may close before the CAT exam.

How many attempts are allowed in the NMAT exam?

In the NMAT exam, you are allowed 3 attempts - one main attempt and two retake attempts.

What is the marking scheme for the SNAP exam?

In the SNAP exam, you get +1 mark for every correct answer and -0.25 marks for a wrong answer.

When is the IIFT exam conducted and what is its registration fee?

The IIFT exam is conducted in the month of December every year. The fee for this exam is Rs. 2500/- for general category students and Rs. 1250/- for category students.

What is the difficulty level of the IIFT exam?

The difficulty level of the IIFT exam ranges from moderate to difficult.