Management & Business Education in India
Explore India's top B-Schools, IIMs, MBA & PGDM programmes, entrance exams, and pathways to a career in management, consulting, finance, and entrepreneurship.
Management Career Pathway
From graduation to boardroom — the journey of a management professional
Entry Level
Graduation (Any Stream)
CAT / XAT / GMAT Preparation
MBA / PGDM
IIM / Top B-School (2 years)
Finance, Marketing, Consulting, Ops
Corporate Career
Finance / Marketing / Consulting / Operations
3-8 years experience
Specialised Sectors
Banking / Insurance / Healthcare / Rural Mgmt
Domain expertise
Global MBA
ISB / IIM Exec / International MBA
8+ years experience
Entrepreneurship
Startup / VC / Angel Investing
Build & lead ventures
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Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)
21 institutions
Premier B-Schools
11 institutions
State University B-Schools
4 institutions
Specialised Management Institutes
4 institutions
Management Entrance Examinations
Key entrance exams for MBA & PGDM admissions in India
Common Admission Test
Conducted by: IIMs (rotating basis)
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD)
Pattern
3 sections: VARC + DILR + Quantitative Ability | 2 hours | Computer-based | 66 MCQ + Non-MCQ
Frequency
Once yearly (November)
Official Website
iimcat.ac.inXavier Aptitude Test
Conducted by: XLRI Jamshedpur
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree (any discipline)
Pattern
4 sections: VARC + DM + Quantitative + GK | 3 hours | Computer-based
Frequency
Once yearly (January)
Official Website
xatonline.inIIFT Entrance Exam
Conducted by: NTA (for IIFT)
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree with 50% marks
Pattern
4 sections: English + GK + Quant + Logical Reasoning | 2 hours | Computer-based
Frequency
Once yearly (December)
Official Website
www.iift.ac.inSymbiosis National Aptitude Test
Conducted by: Symbiosis International University
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST)
Pattern
3 sections: English + Quant + Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 1 hour | Computer-based
Frequency
Once yearly (December, 3 attempts)
Official Website
www.snaptest.orgNMAT by GMAC
Conducted by: GMAC (for NMIMS & others)
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree with 50% marks
Pattern
3 sections: Language + Quant + Logical Reasoning | 2 hours | Computer-based | 108 questions
Frequency
Oct-Dec window (3 attempts allowed)
Official Website
www.nmat.orgManagement Aptitude Test
Conducted by: AIMA (All India Management Association)
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree (any discipline)
Pattern
5 sections: Language + Math + Data + Intelligence + Indian & Global Environment | 2.5 hours
Frequency
4 times yearly (Feb, May, Sep, Dec)
Official Website
mat.aima.inCommon Management Admission Test
Conducted by: NTA (National Testing Agency)
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree with 50% marks (45% for reserved)
Pattern
4 sections: Quant + Language + Logical Reasoning + GK | 3 hours | Computer-based | 100 questions
Frequency
Once yearly (March)
Official Website
cmat.nta.nic.inGraduate Management Admission Test
Conducted by: GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council)
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree (for ISB, global MBA programmes)
Pattern
Quant + Verbal + Data Insights + Analytical Writing | 2 hrs 15 min | Computer Adaptive
Frequency
Year-round (at Pearson VUE centres)
Official Website
www.mba.com/gmatTISS National Entrance Test
Conducted by: Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC)
Pattern
3 sections: English + Maths + GK (Social Awareness) | 1.5 hours | Computer-based | 100 MCQs
Frequency
Once yearly (February)
Official Website
admissions.tiss.eduMICA Admission Test
Conducted by: MICA Ahmedabad
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree (any discipline)
Pattern
Psychometric + Descriptive + Verbal + Quant + GK | 2 hours 45 min | Computer-based
Frequency
Twice yearly (Dec & Feb)
Official Website
www.mica.ac.in