5 Important Mba Entrance Exams In 2019

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Since the objective is to be a part of the best B-schools in the country, it makes sense to give those MBA entrance exams in 2019, whose scores are accepted by these B-schools.

Hence, here’s a list of 5 MBA exams you should consider giving this year.

1. CAT

One of the toughest entrance exams conducted in India, Common Aptitude Test, or CAT is a very popular entrance exam taken by lakhs of students. All major IIMs, top B-schools, and the various other colleges accept CAT score.

CAT is a 180-minute exam, consisting of verbal ability, quantitative aptitude, and logical reasoning. Due to negative marking, the main strategy implemented by the students is to maintain high accuracy across all the three sections. Giving regular mock tests helps in achieving that level of accuracy.

2. SNAP

Given by 60k students on an average, SNAP has only become more popular with each passing year. Conducted in 92 cities, the SNAP score is applicable in 15 institutes and 23 programmes. Thus, it gives students a lot of options in terms of choosing an MBA program.

As compared to other exams, SNAP’s ...
... difficulty level ranges from moderate to difficult. The paper consists of 4 sections - Verbal, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative, and General Knowledge. The exam constitutes of 130 questions, where 110 are MCQs and 20 are non-MCQs, with a time limit of 2 hours. With thorough preparation and application of concepts, one can crack the exam. Some of the best colleges for MBA in Symbiosis are SIBM Pune and SCMHRD. If you can crack SNAP with a very high percentile, and the subsequent round of interviews, there is no stopping you

3. NMAT

NMAT is another popular exam, which is conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). The exam can be taken 3 times a year, depending upon the window provided by the institute. The exam is of 120 minutes, consisting of 120 questions from Verbal, Quant, and Logical Reasoning. NMIMS ranks amongst the finest B-schools in the country and hence, NMAT is taken by a lot of students.

4. XAT

Conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur, around 70k students appear for XAT every year. XAT has a unique section called decision making. Here, students have to select an option that correctly solves the work problem in the given question. This section tests the analytical skills of students. Since XAT is considered to be a tough exam, you have to put in regular hours of practice. Focus more on the quantitative and decision-making section.

5. TISS

Tata Institute of Social Sciences is a highly sought after Institute for its flagship program, which is equivalent to an MBA - MA in human resources and labour relations. A 100 mark paper with a 100-minute time slot, the paper is a speed test, with great emphasis on GK. Students to have to crack the GD-PI in order to get enrolled in TISS. They offer only 60 seats for their flagship course so you have to really pull all stops to crack this exam.

Conclusion

These are some of the MBA exams to be conducted in 2019. Choose your exam after giving enough consideration, and give your best shot!