MBA exams to target this year: CAT, XAT, SNAP, NMAT, CMAT and MICAT — check dates, fees and top colleges

MBA aspirants targeting 2027 admissions should start tracking major management entrance exams including CAT, XAT, SNAP, NMAT, CMAT and MICAT. The exams open pathways to several top B-schools across India, including IIMs, XLRI, NMIMS and other leading institutes. This article provides a detailed overview of tentative exam schedules, application fees and colleges accepting each score. Early planning and preparation can help students build a stronger strategy for securing admission to their preferred MBA programmes.