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MBA forms open right now! Check out the MBA forms available now 2025 for 2026 admission on this page. Know which MBA forms are out, along with the MBA application form link, form fees details and last date to apply. CAT 2025 admit card is all set to be released on November 5, 2025. MBA forms 2025 for NMAT 2025, SNAP 2025, XAT 2026,and IBSAT 2025 are still available for admission to the 2026-28 batch. MBA forms 2026-28 have been released for colleges like BITSoM, SPJIRMR, SCHMRD, SIBM Pune, Symbiosis College, Great Lakes, IMT Ghaziabad, etc. Check out the MBA forms open right now and mba apply online links on this page. MBA 2026 aspirants can keep a tab on which mba forms are out and mba application last date 2026 here.
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Check out the latest highlights on MBA forms 2025, which will help you keep yourself updated.
CAT 2025 admit card is all set to be released on November 5, 2025. The exam is scheduled to take place on November 30, 2025.
NMAT 2025 registrations, which began on August 1, 2025, closed on October 18, 2025. The exam is scheduled between November 5 and December 19, 2025.
SNAP 2025 registrations had begun on August 1, 2025 and will soon be closed by November 20, 2025. SNAP 2025 exam will be conducted on December 6, 14 and 20, 2025.
Lastly, XAT 2026 applications opened on July 10, 2025 and will be closed on December 5, 2025
MBA aspirants planning to get admission to top IIMs or B-schools in India must carefully choose the preferred college based on their MBA entrance exam scores. The following table mentions the accepted entrance exam, application form fee and the MBA application forms for all the top colleges, which will help you stay on your toes and avoid missing out on anything.
MBA Colleges | MBA Exam Score Accepted | MBA Application Form Fee | MBA Form Open-Closed Status | MBA Application Form Links |
CAT |
| Open till November 26, 2025 | ||
CAT/GMAT accepted for PGDM program shortlisting | Between Rs. 2,000 - Rs. 3,000 | Open | ||
CAT, GMAT | Rs. 3,000 | Open till November 28, 2025 (till 6 PM) | ||
| Open till November 28, 2025 | |||
Rs. 2,200 + Rs. 200 for those who are interested in XLRI programmes | Open | Application open through XAT 2026 | ||
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No fee for female applicants | To be available soon | — | ||
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CAT/SNAP/CMAT/ XAT/GMAT | Rs. 1,000 separate from SNAP | To be available soon | — | |
CMAT/XAT/CAT/ GMAT | ||||
SNAP | ||||
NMAT | Rs. 2,600 if you apply to multiple programs, you need to pay separately for each one | Open | — | |
TISSNET | HRM: Gen: Rs. 1,00 | Open till December 10, 2025 | — | |
MICAT, CAT, GMAT | Rs. 2,100 | Open till November 22, 2025 | — | |
XAT, GMAT, CAT, GRE |
| Open | Application open through XAT 2026 | |
CAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT | Rs. 3,500 | Open | ||
CAT, GMAT | Rs. 1,500 | Open | ||
CAT, DUET |
(If you apply to multiple programs, you will need to pay separately.) | To be available soon | ||
DSE PG entrance exam/ DUET |
| To be available soon | ||
Delhi School of Economics | CAT, GMAT | To be available soon | ||
CAT, XAT and GMAT | Rs. 2,000 + GST of 18%, any one of the two-year programs | To be available soon | ||
CAT/MAT/XAT/ CMAT | Charges lower application fee for early applications and higher application fees closer to the deadline (Rs. 1,750 and Rs. 3,000) | To be available soon | ||
IRMASAT + CAT |
| To be available soon | ||
CAT, XAT and GMAT etc. | Rs. 2,000 | Open | ||
CAT/XAT/CMAT /MAT | Between Rs. 1,770 to Rs. 3,000 | To be available soon | ||
CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT | Rs. 2,000 + 18% GST | Open | — | |
CAT, CMAT, MAT |
| To be available soon | — | |
CAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT | Between Rs. 1,800 to Rs. 4,000 | To be available soon | — | |
CAT, XAT, SNAP, MAT, CMAT, GMAT | Rs. 3,000 (if you apply to multiple programs, you need to pay separately) | To be available soon | — |
*Applicants must note that the application window for most of the colleges is closed. The registration process for 2026 will begin soon.
MBA Colleges | MBA Exam Score Accepted | MBA Application Form Fee | MBA Application Status for 2026 batch |
| No need, included in CAT form | Applications start earlier in the year | |
Open between July and August | |||
Will close in August | |||
Will close in December | |||
Registration window opened on August 1 and closed on September 20, 2025 | |||
Separate but no fees | Applications start around September | ||
No need, included in CAT form | — | ||
Has multiple application cycles, which open throughout the year | |||
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First shortlist to be released in the first week of January. | |||
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CAP process starts around February | |||
Rs. 1,000 | — | ||
Rs. 3,095 | Has its own separate application process, distinct from CAT. The application window usually starts around October | ||
General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 1,000 | Have their own application process, which typically opens later in the year. | ||
Rs. 1,000 |
Check out the MBA entrance exam last date to apply and MBA form links for the same in the table below.
National-Level Exams | |||||
Exam Name | Application Start Date | MBA Admission 2025 Last Date | Exam Date | MBA Form Fees | MBA Forms Apply Link |
August 1, 2025 |
September 20, 2025 | November 30, 2025 | General/NC-OBC/EWS - Rs. 2,500 SC/ST/PWD - Rs. 1,250 | ||
August 1, 2025 |
October 18, 2025 | November 5, 2025 - December 19, 2025 | Rs. 3,000 + applicable taxes | ||
July 10, 2025 | December 5, 2025 | January 4, 2026 | Rs. 2,200 and Rs. 200 for additional fee for XLRI program (if applicable) | ||
August 1, 2025 | November 20, 2025 |
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October 17, 2025 | December 25, 2025 (Expected) | April 6 or April 13, 2025 | Rs. 2,000 for General (Male) and Rs. 1,000 for all other categories | ||
First week of December 2025 (for February 2026 session) | Second week of March 2026 | March 2026 | Between Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 3,800 | ||
July 1, 2025 | Third week of December 2025 | December 21-22, 2025 (Saturday & Sunday) | Rs. 1,800 (non refundable) | ||
Exam Name | Application Start Date | MBA Admission 2025 Last Date | Exam Date | MBA Form Fees | MBA Forms Apply Link |
State-Level Exams | |||||
Last week of December 2025 (Tentative) | Last week of February 2026 | March or April 2026 (over multiple sessions) (Tentative) |
(Fees is subject to revision) | ||
Third or fourth week of January 2026 | Third week of February 2026 | Second or fourth week of March 2026 |
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January 2, 2026 | February 8, 2026 | Last week of February 2026 (Tentative) |
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Fourth week of June 2026 (Session 1) | Third week of September 2026 (Tentative) | Fourth week of September 2026 (Tentative) |
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Pursuing an MBA from top colleges in India opens doors to many high-paying jobs, leadership roles and even strong alumni networks. To help you with the same, here is the basic admission and selection process, which may vary across IIMs, IITs and top private B-schools in India.
Firstly, all candidates must appear for national, state or university-level MBA entrance exams, which include CAT, XAT, SNAP, NMAT, CMAT, IIFT, MAT, TISSNET, MAH CET, TANCET, etc.
Based on the scores that you get, candidates will be shortlisted for further admission rounds.
In the further rounds, candidates will need to go through the Written Ability Test (WAT)/ Group Discussion(GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds, where their communication and problem-solving skills will be assessed.
Lastly, the college/university will prepare a final merit list using entrance exam scores + academic record + work experience + diversity factors + WAT/GD/PI performance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
At the moment, MBA forms from IMT Ghaziabad, SIBM Pune, and GIM Goa are out.
In India, MBA salaries for 2025 can vary significantly by B-school tier and specialisation. They generally range from Rs. 6-10 LPA for freshers at average institutions to Rs. 15-30 LPA.
The full-time MBA program is 2 years.
Candidates can apply for any of the MBA entrance exams i.e. XAT, CAT, GMAT, CMAT, SNAP, within the stipulated timeframe.
On Question asked by student community
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The cut offs are not announced officially. A score of 81+ percentile can be considered for MBA admission under NRI quota at
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. Along with the cut off, the past academics, work ex, and other achievements also play a vital role for getting an MBA admission.
If
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CETs are conducetd in various states like Maharashtra (MAH CET), Telangana (TS ICET), AP (AP ICET), Karnataka (PGCET) etc. Registration date for Maharashtra MBA CET 2026 is over. However, you can still apply for AP ICET and TS ICET.
Find more details here-
MAH MBA CET 2026
AP ICET
Yes, the PGDM course of APEEJAY Institute of Technology School of Management is equivalent to an MBA course. This is evident by the fact that both the courses are opted after graduation for a period of two years. The eligibility criteria for both the courses is also almost the same.
FMS Udaipur admission for 2026 is not open. The MBA 2026 admission will likely commence in May 2026. You can keep checking the official website of FMS.
You can get admission to the Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, for an Online MBA if you meet the eligibility criteria. The programme is conducted fully online, and admissions are generally based on meeting eligibility requirements and completing the online application process.
To apply, you must have
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