At GIBS Bangalore, students can apply for the PGDM or MBA programs through different entrance exams. The college accepts scores from exams like CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, and also state-level entrance exams. This gives every student a fair chance to join GIBS. Based on the exam score, candidat

MBA admission for 2026-2027 academic session will start soon. Many B-schools are in the process of shortlisting candidates for Personal Interview round, while some are conducting it. Upcoming exams for 2026 admission are CAT, MAT, XAT, SNAP, CMAT, ATMA, IBSAT, NMAT, etc which candidates can appear for to get selected for an MBA course. Shiksha will share MBA entrance exam dates here:
- MBA Admission Important Dates
MBA Admission Important Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MBA Admission 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates | 
|---|---|
| 05 Nov ' 25 - 19 Dec ' 25 | NMAT 2025 | 
| 30 Nov ' 25 | CAT 2025 | 
| 06 Dec ' 25 | SNAP 2025 - 1 | 
| 14 Dec ' 25 | SNAP 2025 -2 | 
| 20 Dec ' 25 | SNAP 2025 -3 | 
| 04 Jan ' 26 | XAT 2026 | 
| Dates | Past Exam Dates | 
|---|---|
| 28 Sep ' 25 | MAT 2025 CBT | 
| 21 Sep ' 25 | MAT 2025 PBT | 
MBA Admission Exam
Student Forum
Answered 4 hours ago
Candidates must have earned a minimum of 50% in their 10+2 (PUC or equivalent) in any of the following subjects from an accredited board: science, commerce, or the arts in order to be eligible for the GIBS Business School's BBA program. Provisional applications are also accepted from students taking
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 3 hours ago
Candidates must have valid results from national entrance exams like the CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA, or GMAT in order to be admitted to the GIBS Business School's PGDM program. For the majority of exams, the minimum percentile requirement typically begins at about 60 percentile, though it may vary sl
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 4 hours ago
The deadline to apply for PGDM/BBA programs at GIBS Business School, Bangalore, using MAT or CMAT scores is October 31, 2025.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 4 hours ago
Yes, in addition to national-level tests like the CAT, MAT, CMAT, and others, GIBS also offers an entrance exam called the GIBS Aptitude Test (GAT). Students who have not taken any national exams or who wish to increase their chances are the primary target audience.
The exam is fairly easy; it only a
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
Yes, Imperial College of London requires minimum 3 year of full-time work experience after graduation. Moreover, the average stduents has about 6 yerars of relevant work experience at the college. Apart from this, international student must provide personal statement stating an essay on why you are
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Candidates seeking admission in IIT Delhi for MBA, must ensure that they are eligible. The minimum eligibility is having a UG degree with atleast 60% aggregate marks. The selection criteria for the same is entrance-based with the college accepting valid CAT scores. After being shortlisted, candidate
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, candidates can get admission in Terna Global Business School for MBA with 60% in Class 12. The minimum required aggregate for admission in the college is 45%. Students must submit the marksheets and certifcates for the same to take admission in Terna Global Business School. They must fill out t
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The eligibility criteria for admission in MBA at Terna Global Business School requires the candidates to pass graduation with a minimum of 45% aggregate from a recognised Indian/ International University. Additionally, they can appear for the entrance exams accepted by the college.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
If you are applying for MBA in 2025 then students can check the eligibility criteria that they need to meet which are mentioned in the table below:
| Parameters | Details | 
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | A Bachelors degree in any course with at least 50% marks (or equivalent CGPA). Some institutes may have specific requirements based on your undergraduate course. kindly check it from the official website. | 
| Entrance Exams | Most of the institutes require a valid score in entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, MAT, or CMAT. Some universities may also accept GMAT scores. | 
| Work Experience | While not mandatory some institutions prefer the candidates with work experience especially for their executive MBA programs. | 
| Personal Interview/Written Ability Test | Shortlisted candidates usually need to appear for an interview or written test as part of the selection process. | 
Disclaimer: you are advised to check the specific requirements of the colleges you're interested in and stay updated on their application deadlines.
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Contributor-Level 7
 Exam On -  5 Nov '25 - 19 Dec '25
Exam On -  5 Nov '25 - 19 Dec '25
What are the eligibility criteria for the BBA programme at GIBS?