🗓️ MBA Entrance Exam Calendar 2025–2026 – Complete Schedule, Dates & Deadlines

Published by Planet E – Your Trusted MBA Entrance Coaching Partner

If you are an MBA aspirant planning to secure admission in the 2026 academic year, knowing the exact MBA entrance exam calendar 2025–2026 is your first step towards success. With multiple national-level and institute-specific MBA exams held across the year, missing even a single deadline can delay your dream of joining a top B-school like IIM, XLRI, NMIMS, or JBIMS.

In this exclusive guide by Planet E, we bring you the full schedule of all major MBA entrance exams in 2025 and 2026 along with key details like registration periods, expected exam dates, result declaration, and targeted institutes.

📅 MBA Entrance Exam Calendar 2025–2026 (At a Glance)

📝 Detailed Overview of Major MBA Entrance Exams (2025–2026)

✅ CAT 2025 (Common Admission Test)

• Conducted by: IIMs

• Application Window: August to September 2025

• Exam Date: November 30, 2025

• Result: January 2026

• Mode: Computer-Based

• Accepting Institutes: All IIMs, FMS, MDI, IITs, SPJIMR, etc.

• Eligibility: Graduation with minimum 50% (45% for SC/ST)

📌 Planet E Tip: Start CAT prep by April 2025. Aim for a balanced strategy across VARC, DILR, and QA. Attend our CAT Foundation Batch starting August 1, 2025.

✅ XAT 2026 (Xavier Aptitude Test)

• Conducted by: XLRI

• Registration: July to December 2025

• Exam Date: January 5, 2026

• Score Validity: One year

• Accepting Institutes: XLRI, XIMB, IMT, TAPMI, LIBA & 160+ others

• Special Section: Decision Making + Essay Writing

📌 Planet E Tip: Prepare for Decision Making using past year case studies. Essay writing will be evaluated in interviews—start now!

✅ NMAT 2025

• Conducted by: GMAC

• Registration: August to October 2025

• Exam Window: October to December 2025

• Attempts: Up to 3 attempts allowed

• Accepting Institutes: NMIMS, K J Somaiya, XUB, IFMR, TAPMI

• Scoring: No negative marking, adaptive testing

📌 Planet E Tip: NMAT is speed-based. Focus on completing all questions with accuracy.

✅ SNAP 2025

• Conducted by: Symbiosis International University

• Registration: August to November 2025

• Exam Dates: 3 slots in December 2025

• Score Validity: Only current year

• Accepting Institutes: SIBM Pune, SCMHRD, SIIB, SIMC, etc.

📌 Planet E Tip: Practice 60-minute mocks. The speed of execution is more important than difficulty.

✅ IIFT 2025

• Conducted by: NTA (TBA)

• Registration: September to November 2025

• Exam Date: December 2025

• Accepting Institutes: IIFT Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada

• Exam Mode: Online

📌 Planet E Note: IIFT may merge with CAT. Check IIFT’s official website or follow Planet E for real-time updates.

✅ MAH MBA CET 2026

• Conducted by: Maharashtra State CET Cell

• Registration: January–February 2026

• Exam Date: March 2026

• Result: April 2026

• Accepting Institutes: JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, COEP, etc.

• Mode: Online CBT

📌 Planet E Tip: With high number of questions (200), you must focus on speed + accuracy. Visual DI and puzzles are crucial.

✅ CMAT 2026

• Conducted by: NTA

• Registration: February–March 2026

• Exam Date: April 2026

• Result: May 2026

• Accepting Institutes: Great Lakes, Welingkar, K J Somaiya, IFMR

• Sections: GK + Innovation & Entrepreneurship + Verbal + Quant + LR

📌 Planet E Tip: GK and Innovation sections can be scoring with targeted prep.

✅ MAT 2025–2026

• Conducted by: AIMA

• Exam Months: February, May, September, December

• Modes Available: PBT, CBT, IBT

• Accepted By: 600+ B-Schools

📌 Planet E Tip: MAT can be your plan B or backup. Use it to build test-taking confidence.

✅ TISSNET 2026 / CUET PG

• Status: Likely replaced by CUET PG

• Program Affected: MA HRM & Labour Relations at TISS Mumbai

• New Format: To be confirmed by TISS

📌 Planet E Tip: Stay updated via official TISS and CUET websites. We’ll guide you as changes are announced.

✅ ATMA 2025–2026

• Conducted by: AIMS

• Exam Windows: February, May, July

• Mode: Online

• Accepted By: 500+ B-schools

📌 Planet E Tip: Ideal for late decision makers or multiple attempts.

🎯 Target MBA Colleges Based on Entrance Exams

🚀 How Planet E Supports You Through the MBA Journey

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📣 Final Words

The MBA Entrance Exam Calendar 2025–2026 is your blueprint for B-school success. Timely preparation, regular mocks, and understanding each exam’s pattern is vital. Use this calendar to create your strategy, and let Planet E guide you from preparation to final admission.

Never miss a date, never miss a dream.