Top 10 reasons to do MBA this year; Know about CAT, MAT, SNAP, NMAT, and other entrances

NEW DELHI: The unexpected shutdown in the wake of Covid-19 disrupted every sector including education and business. Despite this, the number of students enrolling in the MBA programme has risen, the major reason being the cut down in course fee as compared to the normal times. Moreover, the online MBA programmes have paved the way to pursue MBA without risking any personal or professional commitment.

There are a plethora of perks to doing an MBA. It's a step towards career growth and paving the way into the corporate world. To get admission to top MBA colleges in India, some of the renowned entrance exams are- CAT, XAT, SNAP, MAT, NMAT, etc. Though the scope and need to do an MBA has become questionable due to the COVID-19 situation in the country, the top MBA colleges in India are showing a surge in average and highest CTC this year. Hence the MBA placements are likely to spring up again soon.

Admission through top MBA entrance exams 2021-22

Here is the list of a few top national level exams which can help candidates get into the best MBA colleges.

CAT 2021

Common Admission Test (CAT) is one of the top national entrance tests to the management programmes conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) on a rotational basis. This annually held test is meant to provide admission to the IIMs and other premier institutes of India.

CAT 2021 Highlights

XAT 2022

Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is a national level entrance test conducted by Xavier School of Management every year. More than 160 B-schools accept the XAT score for admission to the management programmes.

XAT 2022 Highlights

MAT 2021

All India Management Association (AIMA) conducts MAT entrance test for admission to around 600 B-schools across India. It is a national-level entrance test four times a year i.e in the months of February, May, September, and December.

MAT 2021 Highlights

SNAP 2021

Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) is a national level entrance test conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed) University to provide admission into MBA programs at its 16 campuses.

SNAP 2021 Highlights

NMAT 2021

Narsee Monjee Aptitude Test (NMAT) is an international level entrance test conducted by Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) to provide admission to MBA colleges in India and abroad. Candidates can attempt NMAT three times; one main attempt and two retakes.

NMAT 2021 Highlights

Top 10 reasons to pursue MBA this year

• Many popular B-schools have begun offering online MBA programmes along with distance MBA programmes. This version of MBA provides opportunity for the professional and other MBA aspirants who are unable to pursue MBA for varied reasons to rethink and join the programs.

• Candidates get a global degree at a low cost as the hostel fee and other charges are eliminated this year due to the pandemic.

• The MBA degree is a wonderful chance for students to meet and interact with a lot of people in and off the business world.

• Candidates get exposure to the updated skillset.

• MBA provides a plethora of career prospects as it offers different specializations catering to students’ varied tastes such as General Management, International Business, Accounting etc.

• The MBA graduates are paid higher salaries both in the public and private sectors.