MBA Admission 2024: CAT admit card at iimcat.ac.in; XAT, SNAP, MAT, registration deadline, exam dates

NMAT 2024 scores will be used for admissions to some of the B-Schools in India, South Africa, Philippines, Nigeria, Hungary, and Morocco. 

• SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
• K J Somaiya Institute of Management
• Indian School of Business (ISB) – Advance Management Programme in Business Analytics (AMPBA)
• SP Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) - Global Management Programme (GMP)
• XIM University
• SDA Bocconi Asia Center
• T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), A Constituent Unit of MAHE, Manipal
• ICFAI Business School
• SOIL Institute of Management
• FLAME University
• ISBR Business School
• Alliance University
• BML Munjal University
• Great Lakes Institute of Management – (PGPM)
• IFMR Graduate School of Business
• Jindal Global Business School
• ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai
• Jain University (CMS Business School
• Amity University
• VIT University
• Shiv Nadar Institute of Management Studies

There will be a total of 66 questions in the CAT 2024 paper. Candidates will get 3 marks for each correct answer and one mark will be deducted for each incorrect response.

The top exams for admission to MBA colleges in India are-

• CAT
• MAT
• CMAT
• XAT
• ATMA
• GMAT

Candidates can have a look at the MAT 2024 marking scheme below.

• +1 for each correct answer
• -0.25 for each incorrect answer
• 0 for not attempting a question

The full form of SNAP is Symbiosis National Aptitude Test.

It is an entrance exam conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed) University for admission to various postgraduate management programs (MBA/MSc) offered by its constituent colleges, such as Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research (SICSR), and others.

XAT 2025 result will be announced on January 31, 2025.  

XLRI Jamshedpur, ranked 9th in NIRF's management category, reported a median salary of Rs 28 lakh per annum for its 2024 batch, down from Rs 30 lakh in 2023. The highest domestic offer this year came from the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector at Rs 75 lakh, while 2023 saw a peak domestic offer of Rs 78.2 lakh from the information technology and IT-enabled services (ITES) sector and an international offer of Rs 1.1 crore in the HR domain.

The institute will issue the XAT admit card 2025 on December 20, 2024.

To register for the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2025 candidates will have to pay an application fee of Rs 2,200. Candidates who want to enrol in Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI) programmes will have to pay an additional fee of Rs 200 for each programme they wish to apply for. 

Candidates should have a three-year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university to be eligible for the XAT 2025 exam. Candidates in their final year of graduation can also apply, provided they submit their bachelor's degree certificate and mark sheet by the end of the admission year.

The XAT 2025 official website is xatonline.in. 

Candidates can use their login credentials to download the CAT 2024 admit card. The login credentials for CAT 2024 admit card are-

• Registration ID 
• Password or date of birth

The full form of XAT is the Xavier Aptitude Test. It is an entrance exam conducted by Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI), Jamshedpur, for admission to various management programs, including MBA and PGDM courses, offered by XLRI and other participating institutes across India.

• Quantitative Aptitude (QA)
• Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
• Verbal and Reading Comprehension (VRC)

CAT 2024 admit card contains important details such as name, registration number, exam date, slot, centre details, photo and signature.

CAT is the entrance exam for admission into management programs, specifically those offered by the IIMs and many other top business schools in India.

CAT 2024 exam will be held on November 24 in three shifts – first shift will be from 8:30 am to 10:30 am, second shift from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm and third shift from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

The NMAT 2024 by GMAC exam will be conducted from November 5 to December 20. The MBA entrance exam will be held at 87 exam centres across 83 cities in India.

IIM CAT 2024 admit card link has been made available on the official website, iimcat.ac.in

Candidates can have a look at the last year’s CAT cut-off for top IIMs below.

IIM selection process 2025 generally includes:

• CAT 2024 Cut-off: Candidates are required meet the minimum percentile cut-off for each section and the overall CAT score. The cut-off varies for each IIM and across different categories. Most IIMs give substantial weight to the CAT score, typically around 35%.
• Academic record: Marks in Class 10, 12, and graduation are considered.
• Work experience: Many IIMs consider work experience, with weightage for candidates with relevant work experience, typically in managerial or technical roles.
• Written Ability Test (WAT): A written test where candidates are required to write an essay on a given topic. The essay could be related to current affairs, abstract topics, or business-related issues. This stage assesses a candidate's ability to express their thoughts, structure their argument, and communicate effectively in writing.
• Group Discussion (GD): Some IIMs conduct a group discussion, where a group of candidates discusses a topic provided by the panel. The discussion could range from business, politics, economics, or social issues. It tests a candidate's communication skills, teamwork, leadership, and ability to articulate their points clearly.
• Personal Interview (PI): A personal interview is conducted by a panel of faculty members and industry experts. The interview could focus on - personal background, career goals, motivation for pursuing an MBA, knowledge of current events, academics, work experience, and extracurricular achievements.

Candidates will get three marks for each correct answer and there will be no negative marking for incorrect responses.

There is no sectional time limit in SNAP 2024. The duration of SNAP 2024 is 60 minutes. 

Candidates can have a look at the CAT 2024 syllabus for VARC section below.

• Fill in the blanks
• Para completion and inference
• Verbal logic
• Verbal reasoning
• Subject-verb agreement
• Parajumbles
• Sentence completion
• Foreign language words used in English
• Different usage of same word
• Grammar
• Reading comprehension
• Idioms
• Syllogisms
• Analogies 
• Antonyms
• Jumbled paragraphs
• Sentence correction
• One word substitution
• Parts of speech
• Preposition
• Types of clauses
• Phrases modifiers
• Errors in tenses
• Articles usage

The duration of the NMAT 2024 exam will be 120 minutes.

Candidates can have a look at the ATMA 2025 eligibility criteria below

• 50% marks is required in Bachelor's degree
• Previous University are required to be recognized by UGC
• Candidates who have completed CA can apply.
• Final-year students can also apply.

Candidates can have a look at the SNAP 2024 exam pattern details below

Candidates appearing for CAT 2024 are required to carry the following documents to the exam center:

• Valid photo ID proof: A government-issued photo ID such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving License. The ID are required to match the details on the admit card.
• Passport-sized photograph: A recent passport-sized photo (preferably the same one used for the CAT application) as a backup in case of any issues with the admit card photograph.
• Admit card printout: The CAT 2024 admit card is required to be printed clearly and in color, showing all details, including the photo and signature.

Candidates can have a look at the MAT 2024 marking scheme below.

• +1 for each correct answer
• -0.25 for each incorrect answer
• 0 for not attempting a question

SNAP 2024 exam will comprise of 3 sections General English (GE), Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency (QA, DI-DS) and Analytical and Logical Reasoning (A-LR).

The official CAT mock test 2024 will be made available at iimcat.ac.in soon. The IIMs offer free online mock tests to help candidates get familiar with the exam pattern and the computer-based testing environment.

Candidates can follow these steps to download the CAT 2024 admit card. 

• Visit the official CAT website: Go to the Common Admission Test (CAT) official website, iimcat.ac.in.
• Login: Click on the "Login" tab. Enter your registered ID and password in the designated fields.
• Find the CAT admit card 2024 link: Once logged in, look for the link or button labeled "Download CAT 2024 Admit Card."
• Download and save: Click on the link, and your admit card will be generated. Download it and save it to your device.
• Print the admit card: Ensure you have a printed copy of the admit card, as it will be required on the exam day along with a valid photo ID.

CAT 2024 admit card has been issued on November 5. The CAT admit card download link 2024 is active on the official website, iimcat.ac.in.

The full form of SNAP is Symbiosis National Aptitude Test. SNAP is conducted by the Symbiosis International (Deemed) University for admission to the MBA, PGDM programmes.

Candidates can have a look at the popular MBA entrance exams below. 

• Common Admission Test (CAT)
• Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT)
• Common Management Admission Test (CMAT)
• Management Aptitude Test (MAT)
• Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP)
• NMAT by GMAC
• IIFT Exam
• Tata Institute of Social Sciences National Entrance Test (TISSNET)
• AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA)
• MICA Admission Test (MICAT)
• ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test (IBSAT)

The NMAT 2024 exam will be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode. 

The NMAT 2024 by GMAC exam will be conducted from November 5 to December 20. The MBA entrance exam will be held at 87 exam centres across 83 cities in India.

CAT 2024 admit card contains important details such as name, registration number, exam date, slot, centre details, photo and signature.

The CAT 2024 admit card is a mandatory document for the examination day. Candidates will not be allowed to appear for the exam without their hall tickets.

CAT 2024 exam will be held on November 24 in three shifts – first shift will be from 8:30 am to 10:30 am, second shift from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm and third shift from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

Candidates can use their login credentials such as registration ID and password to download the CAT 2024 admit card.

The XAT exam is designed to assess a candidate's aptitude in areas such as quantitative ability, verbal ability, decision-making, and general knowledge.

The full form of XAT is the Xavier Aptitude Test. It is an entrance exam conducted by Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI), Jamshedpur, for admission to various management programs, including MBA and PGDM courses, offered by XLRI and other participating institutes across India. The exam evaluates candidates on various parameters like verbal ability, quantitative ability, logical reasoning, and general knowledge.

The CAT 2024 exam will have three sections - verbal ability and reading comprehension (VARC), data interpretation and logical reasoning (DILR), and quantitative aptitude (QA).

 There will be a total of 108 objective-type questions. The duration of the NMAT 2024 exam will be 120 minutes.

The SNAP 2024 exam will be held on December 8, 15 and 21, 2024.

Candidates can fill the SNAP registration form and complete the fee payment process at the official website by creating a login till November 22, 2024.

The institute will issue the XAT admit card 2025 on December 20, 2024, and the result will be announced on January 31, 2025.

As per the official schedule, the XAT 2025 exam will take place on January 5, 2025.

Candidates can have a look at the NMAT 2024 by GMAC fee details below.

• NMAT 2024 registration: Rs 3000 + applicable taxes
• Retake: Rs 3000 + applicable taxes
• Additional score reports (beyond first five): Rs 400 per report + applicable taxes
• Reschedule: Rs 1200 + applicable taxes

Candidates can register for the XAT 2025 by visiting the official website, xatonline.com.

The Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI), Jamshedpur will end the registration process for the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2025 on November 30.

There will be a total of 66 questions in the CAT 2024 paper. Candidates will get 3 marks for each correct answer and one mark will be deducted for each incorrect response.

The CAT 2024 exam will have three sections - verbal ability and reading comprehension (VARC), data interpretation and logical reasoning (DILR), and quantitative aptitude (QA).

The NMAT 2024 exam will be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode. 

NMAT 2024 accepting colleges

NMAT 2024 scores will be used for admissions to some of the B-Schools in India, South Africa, Philippines, Nigeria, Hungary, and Morocco. 

• SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
• K J Somaiya Institute of Management
• Indian School of Business (ISB) – Advance Management Programme in Business Analytics (AMPBA)
• SP Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) - Global Management Programme (GMP)
• XIM University
• SDA Bocconi Asia Center
• T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), A Constituent Unit of MAHE, Manipal
• ICFAI Business School
• SOIL Institute of Management
• FLAME University
• ISBR Business School
• Alliance University
• BML Munjal University
• Great Lakes Institute of Management – (PGPM)
• IFMR Graduate School of Business
• Jindal Global Business School
• ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai
• Jain University (CMS Business School
• Amity University
• VIT University
• Shiv Nadar Institute of Management Studies

The full form of NMAT is the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies Management Aptitude Test.

The NMAT 2024 by GMAC exam will be conducted from November 5 to December 20. The MBA entrance exam will be held at 87 exam centres across 83 cities in India.

CAT 2024 admit card contains important details such as name, registration number, exam date, slot, centre details, photo and signature.

CAT 2024 admit card is a mandatory document for the examination day. Candidates will not be allowed to appear for the exam without their hall tickets.

CAT 2024 exam will be held on November 24 in three shifts – first shift will be from 8:30 am to 10:30 am, second shift from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm and third shift from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

Candidates can use their login credentials such as registration ID and password to download the CAT 2024 admit card.

IIM CAT 2024 admit card link has been made available on the official website, iimcat.ac.in