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 track CAT, XAT, SNAP, NMAT, CMAT, and MICAT exams through registration windows and schedules opening soon.

CAT on November 29, 2026 (fee approx Rs 2,600) is the primary gateway to IIMs, FMS Delhi, SPJIMR, MDI Gurgaon, IITs, and IIFT.

NMAT window is November-December 2026 (fee approx Rs 3,000+) for NMIMS Mumbai, TAPMI, KJ Somaiya, IFMR, and SDA Bocconi.

SNAP is December 2026 (fee approx Rs 2,250) for SIBM Pune, SCMHRD, SIIB, and other Symbiosis colleges.

XAT on January 3, 2027 (fee approx Rs 2,300) is accepted by XLRI Jamshedpur, XIMB, IMT, IMI, and TAPMI.