MBA Entrance Exam

The time needed to prepare for the NMAT exam would be as little as around two months when a well-rounded study plan is in place. NMAT is conducted to get into some of the most elite business schools in India. The NMAT tests a candidate on the aspects of Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning. Take 20-30 NMAT mock tests, assess your weak points and work on them. Solve NMAT previous year question papers to understand the test structure, pattern and topic-wise weightage. Be a part of an online study group for NMAT preparation. A clear NMAT exam in one month is a difficult but not impossible task. Aspirants could choose an exam date according to/suitability.

There is no set time limit to prepare for the XAT exam, but you need a minimum of six months for preparation. Ideally, candidates need to start XAT preparation by April, however, if they start by June or July too, they can complete the syllabus within time and have ample time for practice of sample papers and mock tests. Candidates aiming to clear XAT must dedicate nearly 6 months to effectively enhance their exam preparation and qualify with 95 percentile or higher. Ideally, XAT preparation takes six to nine months, but if candidates have prepared for CAT too, XAT preparation can be done in less time as one will have to only work on Decision Making and General Knowledge topics. Those who are weak in English Comprehension must start reading practice early on.

A CAT score of 160 may not be particularly competitive for admission to the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program at KIM, Harihar. The institute has set its overall cutoff for the CAT at the 40 percentile for the PGDM program.However, applicants typically benefit from higher scores, as those achieving 90 percentile and above can qualify for scholarships. A score in the 160 range might be below the typical threshold for better opportunities and scholarships. To enhance your admission chances, it’s advisable to aim for a higher score or consider preparing for other entrance exams accepted by KIM, such as XAT, CMAT, GMAT, or MAT.