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| NO . | EXAMS | FULL NAME | APPLY TIME | ELIGIBILITY | EXAM TIME | PURPOSE | RESULT | COUNSELING DATE |
| 1 | JEE MAINS | Joint Entrance Examination – Main | October-November | 📘 Qualification: Must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (10+2) exam. 🧮 Subjects: Must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. 🎂 Age Limit: No age limit (but must meet college admission age rules). 🔁 Attempts: Can appear in JEE Main for three consecutive years. | Twice a year — in January (Session 1) and April (Session 2), | JEE Mains is conducted for admission to engineering colleges like NITs, IIITs, and as a qualifying exam for JEE Advanced (IITs). | The JEE Mains Session-1 result expected to be announced on February . | JEE Main Counselling via JoSAA is expected to begin in June . |
| 2 | JEE ADVANCE | Joint Entrance Examination Advanced. | In April | ✅ JEE Main Qualification: Must qualify JEE Main and be among the top 2,50,000 rank holders. ✅ 🎓 Education: Must have passed Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. 🎂 Age Limit: Born on or after October 1, 2001 (relaxation for reserved categories). 🔁 Attempts: Can attempt JEE Advanced only twice in consecutive years. 🇮🇳 Nationality: Indian citizens and certain foreign nationals can apply | JEE Advanced date is expected in May | It is conducted for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and other top engineering institutes in India | expected to be declared in JUNE every year. | JEE Advanced counselling starts in June via JoSAA. |
| 3 | WBJEE | West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination. | Tentatively in January | 🎓 Qualification: Must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (10+2) exam. 🧮 Subjects: Must have Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. 📊 Marks: Minimum 45% (40% for reserved categories) in PCM combined. 🎂 Age Limit: Must be at least 17 years old on 31st December of the exam year. | Expected to be held in April (last week) — likely around 27 April | It is conducted for admission to engineering, architecture, and pharmacy courses in West Bengal’s government and private colleges. | WBJEE result is expected to be declared in May , usually around mid-May. | The WBJEE counselling is expected to start in June , shortly after the result is announced. |
| 4 | BITSAT | Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test | Application starts in January | Qualification: Must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (10+2) exam. 🧮 Subjects: Must have Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and adequate proficiency in English. 📊 Marks: Minimum 75% aggregate in PCM and at least 60% in each subject individually. 🚫 Attempts: Students who passed 12th before 2024 are not eligible for BITSAT . | BITSAT is expected to be held in May in two sessions (morning & evening shifts) | It is conducted for admission to engineering, pharmacy, and science programs at BITS Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad campuses | BITSAT result is expected to be announced in June , soon after both exam sessions are completed | BITSAT counselling is expected to begin in June , right after the result declaration |
| 5 | VITEEE | Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination. | Expected in November | Must pass or appear in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology, minimum 60% marks. | Expected in April . | For admission to B.Tech programs at VIT campuses (Vellore, Chennai, Bhopal, and AP). | Expected in May . | Expected in June . |
| 6 | SRMJEE | SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Examination. | Expected in November | Must pass or appear in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology, minimum 50% marks | Expected in April | For admission to B.Tech programs at SRM Institute of Science and Technology and its campuses. | Expected in May | Expected in June . |
| 7 | COMED-K | Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka. | Expected in February | Must pass or appear in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, minimum 45% marks. | Expected in May . | For admission to engineering and architecture courses in Karnataka private colleges. | Expected in May . | Expected in June |
| 8 | CIGET-karnataka | Karnataka Common Entrance Test. | Expected in January | Must pass or appear in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology | Expected in April | For admission to engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, and other professional courses in Karnataka. | Expected in May | Expected in June |
| 9 | AMU.B.TECH | : Aligarh Muslim University Bachelor of Technology (AMU B.Tech) | January to March (tentative) | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (minimum 50%) | April to May | Admission to AMU Engineering (B.Tech) programs | JUNE | July to August |
| 10 | NDA entrance with PCM (MPC) | National Defence Academy Entrance Exam (NDA) | December–January & May–June (held twice a year) | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM/MPC), unmarried male & female candidates aged 16.5–19.5 years | April and September | Admission to Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force training academies | May and November | Conducted after SSB Interview (around June–December) |
| 11 | NEET-UR (AIIMS ) / ( PMER ) / ( AEMC ) | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) – NEET-UG (for AIIMS / PMCH / AEMC and other medical colleges) | March to April (tentative) | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English (minimum 50% for UR category) | May (first Sunday of May usually) | Admission to MBBS, BDS, and other medical courses in AIIMS, PMCH, AEMC, and other institutes | JUNE | July to August |
| 12 | ITSER-TAT | Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research – Aptitude Test (IISER-IAT) | April to May (tentative) | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology; must qualify through KVPY, JEE, or SCB (IAT) channe | JUNE | : Admission to BS-MS Dual Degree Program in IISERs | JULY | July to August |
| 13 | IMUCET | Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMU-CET) | March to May (tentative) | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (minimum 60% marks) and 50% in English | JUNE | Admission to Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, and other maritime courses under IMU | JUNE | July to August |
| 14 | Indian navi B.Tech entry scheme | Indian Navy B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme | January and June (twice a year, tentative) | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (minimum 70%) and 50% in English; must have appeared for JEE (Main) | No written exam (shortlisting based on JEE Main rank) | Admission to 4-year B.Tech program at Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala | After shortlisting and SSB interview (around March & August) | After SSB selection and medical examination |
| 15 | Indian army technical entry scheme | Indian Army Technical Entry Scheme (TES) | May–June and November–December (twice a year) | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (minimum 60%) and eligible for JEE (Main) | No written exam (shortlisting based on 10+2 marks & JEE Main rank) | Admission to 4-year B.Tech program for Permanent Commission in the Indian Army | After shortlisting and SSB interview (around July & January) | After SSB selection and medical examination |
| 16 | NDA & NAE | National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NAE) | December–January and May–June (held twice a year) | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics for Navy & Air Force; any stream for Army; age 16.5–19.5 years; unmarried male & female candidates | April and September | Admission to Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of NDA and B.Tech course at Indian Naval Academy | May and November | After SSB interview (around June–December) |
| 17 | Indian navy sailors recruitment | Indian Navy Sailors Recruitment (AA & SSR Entry) | January–February and May–June (twice a year) | 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and at least one of Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science; age 17–20 years | March–April and July–August (tentative) | Recruitment of Sailors for Artificer Apprentice (AA) and Senior Secondary Recruit (SSR) posts in the Indian Navy | Within 1–2 months after the exam | After physical fitness test and medical examination |
| 18 | NEST | National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) | March to May (tentative) | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology; at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD) | JUNE | Admission to 5-year Integrated M.Sc. program in Basic Sciences at NISER (Bhubaneswar) and UM–DAE CEBS (Mumbai) | June–July | July–August |
| 19 | JEST | Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) | January (tentative) | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physics / Mathematics / Computer Science / Engineering (depending on program) | MARCH | Admission to Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D. programs in Physics, Theoretical Computer Science, Neuroscience, and Computational Biology at participating institutes | APRIL | May–June |
| 20 | CUET-UG-DELHI | Common University Entrance Test – Undergraduate (CUET-UG) | February to March (tentative) | 10+2 passed or appearing in any stream from a recognized board | MAY | Admission to undergraduate programs in Central, State, and other participating universities (including Delhi University) | JUNE | July to August |
| 21 | GPAT | Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) | January to February (tentative) | : Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) from a recognized university | APRIL | Admission to M.Pharm programs and eligibility for pharmacy scholarships in India | May | JUNE TO JULY |
| 22 | CUET | (Common University Entrance Test) | February to March (tentative) | 10+2 passed or appearing in any stream from a recognized board | MAY | Admission to undergraduate programs in Central, State, and participating universities | JUNE | July to August |
| 23 | SET | Symbiosis Entrance Test | January to April (tentative) | 10+2 passed or appearing in any stream with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) | MAY | Admission to undergraduate programs at Symbiosis International (Deemed University) | MAY to JUNE | JUNE TO JULY |
| 24 | IPMAT | Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test | February to April (tentative) | 10+2 passed or appearing in any stream with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) | MAY | Admission to 5-year Integrated BBA+MBA program at IIM Indore, IIM Rohtak & other IIMs | JUNE | JUNE TO JULY |
| 25 | PUCET | Panjab University Common Entrance Test | March to April (tentative) | 10+2 with relevant subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Math as per course) | MAY | Admission to undergraduate science, pharmacy, and related programs at Panjab University | JUNE | July to August |
| 26 | NPAT | NMIMS Programs After Twelfth (NPAT) | December to May (tentative) | 10+2 passed or appearing in any stream with minimum 50% marks (Maths/Statistics required for some courses) | January to May (multiple test dates) | Admission to undergraduate programs like BBA, B.Com (Hons), B.Sc (Finance), B.Tech, and others at NMIMS University | JUNE | JUNE TO JULY |
| 27 | NCHM JEE | National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (NCHM JEE) | February to March (tentative) | 10+2 passed or appearing with English as a compulsory subject | MAY | Admission to B.Sc. (Hospitality and Hotel Administration) and related hotel management courses at NCHMCT-affiliated institutes | JUNE | JUNE TO JULY |
| 28 | CLAT | Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) | July to November (tentative) | 10+2 passed or appearing with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) | DECEMBER | Admission to 5-year Integrated LLB and LLM programs in National Law Universities (NLUs) | December–January | January to February |
| 29 | AILET | All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) | August to November (tentative) | 10+2 passed or appearing with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) | DECEMBER | Admission to BA LLB (Hons), LLM, and PhD programs at National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi) | December–January | January to February |
| 30 | BHU Law entrance exam | Banaras Hindu University Law Entrance Exam (through CUET-UG) | February to March (tentative, via CUET-UG portal) | 10+2 passed or appearing with minimum 50% marks (45% for OBC, 40% for SC/ST) | May (as per CUET-UG schedule) | Admission to 5-year BA LLB (Hons) and 3-year LLB programs at Banaras Hindu University | JUNE | July to August |
| 31 | Llyod entrance test (LET) | Lloyd Entrance Test (LET) | March to May (tentative) | 10+2 passed or appearing with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) | MAY | Admission to BA LLB (5-year) and LLB (3-year) law programs at Lloyd Law College, Greater Noida | JUNE | JUNE TO JULY |
| 32 | DU LLB | Delhi University Bachelor of Laws Entrance Exam (DU LLB) – conducted through CUET-PG | December to January (tentative, via CUET-PG portal) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (45% for OBC, 40% for SC/ST) | MARCH | Admission to 3-year LLB program at Faculty of Law, University of Delhi | April–May | JUNE TO JULY |
| 33 | L SAT | Law School Admission Test (LSAT—India) | October to May (two sessions: January & May) | 10+2 passed or appearing for BA LLB (5-year) / Graduation completed for LLB (3-year) | January and May (twice a year) | Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programs at LSAT-affiliated law colleges in India | Within a few weeks after the exam (February & June | June to July |
| 34 | S LAT | Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) | January to April (tentative) | 10+2 passed or appearing with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) | MAY | Admission to 5-year Integrated BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) programs at Symbiosis Law Schools (Pune, Noida, Hyderabad, Nagpur) | MAY to JUNE | June to July |
| 35 | CUET - PG | Common University Entrance Test – Postgraduate (CUET-PG) | December to January (tentative) | Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline from a recognized university | MARCH | Admission to postgraduate (PG) programs in Central, State, and participating universities across India | April–May | May to July |
| 36 | NL SAT Bangalore | National Law School Admission Test (NLSAT) – Bengaluru | January to March (tentative) | 10+2 passed or appearing with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) for 5-year BA LLB (Hons); any bachelor’s degree for 3-year LLB (Hons) | APRIL | Admission to 3-year LLB (Hons) and 5-year BA LLB (Hons) programs at National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru | MAY | June to July |
| 37 | FTIIJET | Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test (FTII JET) | February to March (tentative) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university | APRIL | Admission to postgraduate diploma and certificate courses in film, television, and related media studies at FTII Pune and SRFTI Kolkata | May–June | July to August |
| 38 | X/C OET | Occupational English Test (OET) | Available throughout the year (multiple test dates every month) | Healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, etc., who need to work or study in English-speaking countries | Conducted multiple times a year (usually every month) | Assess English language proficiency of healthcare professionals for registration, study, or employment abroad | About 16 business days after the test | Not applicable (results used directly for licensing or admission) |
| 39 | IIMC | Indian Institute of Mass Communication Entrance Exam (IIMC Entrance) | March to April (tentative) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university (final-year students can also apply) | May (through CUET-PG) | Admission to postgraduate diploma programs in Journalism, Advertising & Public Relations, and other media studies at IIMC campuses | JUNE | July to August |
| 40 | JMI | Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam (JMI Entrance Test) | February to March (tentative) | 10+2 for undergraduate courses / Bachelor’s degree for postgraduate courses (specific requirements vary by program) | April to May | Admission to various UG, PG, Diploma, and PhD programs at Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi | JUNE | July to August |
| 41 | ACJ | Asian College of Journalism Entrance Exam (ACJ Entrance Test) | March to April (tentative) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university (final-year students can also apply) | MAY | Admission to Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism programs at the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai | MAY to JUNE | JUNE TO JULY |
| 42 | NIFT | National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam (NIFT Entrance Test) | November to December (tentative) | 10+2 passed or appearing for UG programs / Bachelor’s degree for PG programs | FEBRUARY | Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Fashion Design, Technology, and Management at NIFT campuses | March–April | May to July |
| 43 | NIDA | National Institute of Design – Design Aptitude Test (NID DAT) | September to December (tentative) | 10+2 passed or appearing for B.Des / Bachelor’s degree for M.Des | January (Prelims) and April (Mains) | Admission to Bachelor and Master of Design programs at National Institute of Design campuses | March (Prelims) & May (Final) | JUNE TO JULY |
| 44 | AIEED | All India Entrance Examination for Design (AIEED) | November to March (tentative) | 10+2 passed or appearing for undergraduate design courses / Graduate for postgraduate design courses | December to April (multiple test windows) | Admission to UG & PG Design programs at ARCH College of Design and Business, Jaipur | Within a few days after the exam | May to June |
| 45 | Symbio just of design exam | Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED) | October to November (tentative) | 10+2 passed or appearing in any stream with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) | JANUARY | Admission to B.Des (Bachelor of Design) program at Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID), Pune | January–February | March to April |
| 46 | Footwear design and development institute | Footwear Design and Development Institute All India Selection Test (FDDI AIST) | October to April (tentative) | 10+2 passed or appearing in any stream for UG programs / Bachelor’s degree for PG programs | MAY | Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Footwear Design, Fashion Design, Retail, and Leather Goods at FDDI campuses | JUNE | June to July |
| 47 | Macers MIT Institute of design | MIT Institute of Design – Design Aptitude Test (MIT DAT) | October to March (tentative) | 10+2 passed or appearing for undergraduate design courses / Bachelor’s degree for postgraduate design courses | APRIL | Admission to UG & PG programs in Design at MIT Institute of Design, Pune (under MIT-ADT University) | MAY | May to June |
| 48 | National institute of fashion design | National Institute of Fashion Design Entrance Exam (NIFD Entrance Test) | January to April (tentative) | 10+2 passed or appearing in any stream from a recognized board | April to May | Admission to undergraduate and diploma programs in Fashion Design, Interior Design, and related fields at NIFD campuses across India | May to June | JUNE TO JULY |
| 49 | NATA | National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) | March to April (tentative) | 10+2 passed or appearing with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (minimum 50% aggregate) | April to July (conducted multiple times a year) | Admission to 5-year Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) programs at architecture colleges across India | Within a few days after each test | July to August (through respective colleges or state authorities) |
| 50 | CEPT | Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology Entrance Exam (CEPT Entrance Test) | March to April (tentative) | 10+2 passed or appearing with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for Architecture / relevant subjects for Design & Planning courses | May to June | Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Architecture, Design, Planning, and Construction at CEPT University, Ahmedabad | June to July | July to August |
| 51 | VCEED | Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design (UCEED) | September to November (tentative) | 10+2 passed or appearing in any stream (for admission to B.Des programs) | JANUARY | Admission to Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programs at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, and IIITDM Jabalpur | MARCH | APRIL TO JUNE |
| 52 | NIIDDAT | National Institute of Design – Design Aptitude Test (NID DAT) | September to December (tentative) | B.Des: 10+2 passed or appearing in any stream M.Des: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline Exam Date: January (Prelims) and April (Main | January (Prelims) and April (Mains) | Admission to Bachelor and Master of Design programs at National Institute of Design campuses (Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Gandhinagar, etc.) | March (Prelims) and May (Final) | JUNE TO JULY |
| 53 | CEED | Common Entrance Exam for Design (CEED) | October to November (tentative) | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Design, or equivalent qualification (final-year students can also apply) | JANUARY | Admission to M.Des (Master of Design) and Ph.D. programs in Design at IITs and IISc Bangalore | MARCH | APRIL TO JUNE |
| 54 | ITEP | Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) | February to March (tentative, through NTA portal) | 10+2 passed or appearing with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) in any stream | May (through CUET-UG) | Admission to 4-year Integrated B.A.-B.Ed., B.Sc.-B.Ed., or B.Com.-B.Ed. programs for teacher training at NCERT-recognized institutions | JUNE | July to August |
| 55 | NIT | National Institute of Technology Joint Entrance (via JEE Main) | November to December (for JEE Main) | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (minimum 75% marks or top 20 percentile) | January and April (JEE Main sessions) | Admission to B.Tech, B.Arch, and other UG programs at NITs across India | February and April | June to July (through JoSAA) |
| 56 | ECCE | Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) | May to June (varies by institution/state) | 10+2 passed in any stream with minimum 45–50% marks | June–July (if applicable; some take direct admission) | Admission to 1–2 year diploma course in child care, preschool education, and child development | JULY | July to August |
| 57 | DPSE | Diploma in Pre-School Education (DPSE) | May to June (tentative) | 10+2 passed with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) | June to July (varies by state) | Admission to 2-year teacher training course for pre-primary/nursery education | JULY | July to August |
| 58 | HSEE | Humanities and Social Sciences Entrance Examination (HSEE) | February to March (tentative) | 10+2 passed or appearing in any stream with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD) | MAY | Admission to 5-year Integrated M.A. program in Development Studies and English Studies at IIT Madras | JUNE | June to July |
| 59 | TISS-BAT | Tata Institute of Social Sciences – Bachelor’s Admission Test (TISS-BAT) | December to March (tentative) | 10+2 passed or appearing in any stream with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) | April | Admission to 3-year B.A. programs in Social Sciences and Social Work at TISS campuses | May | June to July |
| 60 | SET | Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) | January to April (tentative) | 10+2 passed or appearing in any stream with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) | May | Admission to undergraduate programs like BBA, BCA, BA, and others at Symbiosis International (Deemed University) | May–June | June to July |
| 61 | KVPY | Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) | July to August (tentative) | Students studying in Class 11, 12, or 1st year of UG in Basic Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology) | November (Note: now merged with IISER Aptitude Test – IAT) | To identify and encourage talented students for research careers in science and provide fellowships | December–January | February–March (for fellowship selection or IISER admission process) |
| 62 | Indian statiscal institute admission | Indian Statistical Institute Admission Test (ISI Admission Test) | February to March (tentative) | 10+2 with Mathematics and English for UG programs / Bachelor’s degree in relevant field for PG programs | May | Admission to undergraduate (B.Stat, B.Math) and postgraduate programs in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, and related fields at ISI campuses (Kolkata, Delhi, Bengaluru) | June | July to August |
| 63 | ICAR-AIEEA-UG-PG | Indian Council of Agricultural Research – All India Entrance Examination for Admission (ICAR AIEEA-UG/PG) | February to March (tentative) | UG: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics/Agriculture (minimum 50% marks, 40% for SC/ST) PG: Bachelor’s degree in relevant agricultural or allied science field | MAY | Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Fisheries, and Allied Sciences at ICAR-recognized universities | JUNE | JULY TO AUGUST |
| 64 | CAT | Common Admission Test | August to September (tentative) | Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) | November | Admission to MBA and PGDM programs at IIMs and other top B-schools in India | December–January | January to March (conducted individually by institutes) |
| 65 | MAT | Management Aptitude Test | Four times a year – January, May, September, and December | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (final-year students can also apply) | Multiple sessions (PBT, CBT, and IBT modes) | Admission to MBA and allied management programs at participating B-schools across India | Within a few weeks after each test | Conducted by respective institutes (varies by session) |
| 66 | XAT | Xavier Aptitude Test | November–December (tentative) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (final year students can apply) | January | Admission to MBA / PGDM programs at XLRI and other partner institutes | February | March |
| 67 | CMAT | Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) | December–January (tentative) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (final year students can apply) | February / March | Admission to management programs (MBA/PGDM) in AICTE-approved institutions | March–April | May–June |
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