MBA Entrance
Unlock Your Leadership Potential with an MBA
An MBA is your gateway to high-impact careers and leadership roles. Aarohaan Education provides expert coaching for all major MBA entrance exams, including CAT, XAT, MAH-CET, and CMAT, to help you secure a seat in a top B-School.
Why Pursue an MBA?
High-Impact Career Growth
Significant Salary Increase
Develop Leadership Skills
Build a Professional Network
A Guide to Top MBA Entrance Exams
Each MBA entrance exam has a unique pattern and focus. Understand the details to tailor your preparation strategy.
CAT (Common Admission Test)
The premier exam for admission to IIMs and over 1,000 other top B-Schools in India. Requires a bachelor's degree with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories).
| Section | Questions | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) | 24 | 40 minutes |
| Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | 20 | 40 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude (QA) | 20 | 40 minutes |
| Total | 64 | 120 minutes |
Marking: +3 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect MCQs.
XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)
Conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur, XAT is accepted by over 1,000 B-Schools. It uniquely features a 'Decision Making' section. Requires a bachelor's degree (no minimum percentage).
| Section | Questions | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|
| Verbal & Logical Ability | 26 | Part of 170 minutes |
| Decision Making | 22 | |
| Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation | 28 | |
| General Knowledge | 25 | 10 minutes |
| Total | 101 | 180 minutes |
Marking: +1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect. Small penalty for unattempted questions beyond 8.
MAH-MBA/MMS-CET
The state-level entrance exam for admission to MBA/MMS programs in colleges across Maharashtra. Requires a bachelor's degree with 50% marks (45% for reserved).
| Section | Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning | 75 | 75 |
| Abstract Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| Verbal Ability / Reading Comprehension | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 Marks |
Key Features: 150 minutes total duration. No negative marking.
CMAT (Common Management Admission Test)
Conducted by the NTA for admission to over 1000 AICTE-approved B-Schools. Requires a bachelor's degree (no minimum percentage).
| Section | Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation | 20 | 80 |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 | 80 |
| Language Comprehension | 20 | 80 |
| General Awareness | 20 | 80 |
| Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 20 | 80 |
| Total | 100 | 400 Marks |
Key Features: 180 minutes total duration. Marking is +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect.
Achieve Your B-School Dream with Aarohaan
Our expert faculty provides exam-specific strategies, extensive mock tests, and comprehensive preparation for Group Discussions and Personal Interviews to ensure your success.