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Choosing the right MBA entrance exam depends on your career goals, target B-schools, and strengths. Here's a detailed comparison of the three major MBA exams to help you decide.
| Feature | CAT | CMAT | MHCET MBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conducting Body | IIMs (rotational) | NTA | CET Cell, Maharashtra |
| Level | National | National | State (Maharashtra) |
| Questions | 66 | 100 | 150 |
| Total Marks | 198 | 400 | 150 |
| Duration | 120 min (sectional) | 180 min | 150 min |
| Negative Marking | Yes (-1 MCQ) | Yes (-1) | No |
| Sections | VARC, DILR, QA | QT, LR, LC, GA, I&E | LR, AR, QA, VARC |
| Top B-Schools | All 20 IIMs + 1000+ colleges | 1000+ colleges including JBIMS, XIMB | 300+ Maharashtra colleges including JBIMS, SIMSREE |
| Exam Date | November 2026 | May/June 2026 | March/April 2026 |
The Common Admission Test (CAT) is the most prestigious MBA entrance exam in India, conducted by the IIMs. CAT scores are accepted by all 20 IIMs and over 1,000 other B-schools across India.
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) | 24 | 72 | 40 min |
| Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | 20 | 60 | 40 min |
| Quantitative Ability (QA) | 22 | 66 | 40 min |
| Total | 66 | 198 | 120 min |
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The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a national-level MBA entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). CMAT scores are accepted by over 1,000 B-schools across India, including top institutes like JBIMS, KJ Somaiya, XIMB, Great Lakes, and TAPMI.
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Techniques (QT) | 20 | 80 |
| Logical Reasoning (LR) | 20 | 80 |
| Language Comprehension (LC) | 20 | 80 |
| General Awareness (GA) | 20 | 80 |
| Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E) | 20 | 80 |
| Total | 100 | 400 |
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The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for MBA (MHCET MBA) is the state-level exam for admission to over 300 MBA/MMS colleges in Maharashtra, including top institutes like JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, Welingkar, and SIBM Pune.
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning (LR) | 75 | 75 |
| Abstract Reasoning (AR) | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (QA) | 25 | 25 |
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
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