Planning to join an MBA program in 2027? Each exam has its own application calendar, and missing a deadline can cost you an admission opportunity.
Here are the confirmed MBA entrance exam registration dates 2026–27 and the updates still awaited.
Last updated: October 11, 2026. All dates are subject to official changes.
MBA Entrance Exam Dates 2026–27 at a Glance
| Exam | Registration Deadline | Exam Date |
| CAT 2026 | September 22, 2026 (Closed) | November 29, 2026 |
| NMAT 2026 | October 10, 2026 (Regular registration closed) | November 2–December 20, 2026 |
| SNAP 2026 | November 25, 2026 | December 13, 19 and 26, 2026 |
| XAT 2027 | December 6, 2026 | January 3, 2027 |
| CMAT 2027 | Not announced | February 7, 2027 (Tentative) |
| MAH MBA CET 2027 | Not announced | Not announced |
CAT 2026: Registration Has Closed, Exam Coming Up
Students often ask, when is CAT exam held? CAT 2026 is scheduled for November 29, 2026, with IIM Indore conducting the test. Its scores are accepted by IIMs and other management institutes.
The CAT exam last date for registration was September 22, 2026, following an extension. The application window is now closed. If registered, focus on revision, sectional tests and mocks.
Check updates at iimcat.ac.in.
NMAT 2026: Book Your Preferred Test Slot
The NMAT exam date 2026 is a testing window rather than one fixed day: November 2 to December 20, 2026. Regular registration ran from August 20 to October 10, so new applications for that window have closed.
Already registered? You can schedule your test until October 22, subject to available slots. Popular slots fill quickly. Remember: NMAT and business-school applications are separate.
Visit NMAT by GMAC.
SNAP 2026: Three Chances to Sit for the Test
The SNAP exam date 2026 options are December 13, 19 and 26. Registration and payment close on November 25, 2026.
SNAP is relevant for candidates targeting Symbiosis institutes such as SIBM Pune and SCMHRD. You may take up to three tests, with your best score considered for the final percentile.
Use short, timed practice sets to build speed. TTP also has a SNAP syllabus and study plan.
Apply through snaptest.org.
XAT 2027: Don’t Miss the December Deadline
The XAT exam last date to apply is December 6, 2026. The exam takes place on January 3, 2027, and is used by XLRI and many other business schools.
CAT preparation helps, but practise XAT’s Decision Making section separately. Avoid last-minute application issues.
Apply at xatonline.in.
CMAT 2027: Proposed Exam Day, Forms Still Awaited
The CMAT exam date is provisionally February 7, 2027, according to the National Testing Agency’s September 2026 calendar. NTA has not yet published the CMAT 2027 application window, and the proposed date could change.
To widen your college options, keep preparing quantitative aptitude, language, reasoning and general awareness.
Follow the official CMAT website.
MAH MBA CET 2027: Watch for the Official Notification
CET registration for the 2027 examination has not been announced by Maharashtra’s State Common Entrance Test Cell. Likewise, the CET exam form date and the examination schedule are yet to be confirmed.
Targeting JBIMS, SIMSREE or Welingkar? Start now: MAH MBA CET rewards speed, accuracy and careful mock analysis.
For more preparation guidance, read TTP’s MBA CET 2027 exam pattern guide.
Track updates at cetcell.mahacet.org.
How to Prepare Across Multiple MBA Entrance Exams
Preparing for every exam separately wastes time. Start with overlapping areas such as quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, reading comprehension and verbal ability. Then add exam-specific practice: Decision Making for XAT, fast question selection for SNAP and CET, and scheduling strategy for NMAT.
Maintain one calendar for exam forms and separate college deadlines. Review your weak areas weekly.
Watch: MBA 2027 Registration Deadlines Explained
For a quick walkthrough of the forms and deadlines, watch TTP’s video:
MBA 2027 Form Deadlines: CAT, NMAT, SNAP, XAT, CMAT & MBA CET
Frequently Asked Questions
When is CAT exam held, and what was the CAT exam last date?
CAT is scheduled for November 29, 2026. The final registration deadline was September 22, 2026.
Can I choose my NMAT exam date 2026?
Yes, registered candidates can select an available appointment within the November 2–December 20 testing window. Initial scheduling closes October 22, 2026.
Can I take more than one SNAP exam date 2026?
Yes. Candidates can take up to three SNAP tests, and the best score counts toward the final percentile.
What is the XAT exam last date to apply?
December 6, 2026, according to the official XAT 2027 registration schedule.
Is the CMAT exam date confirmed?
No. February 7, 2027 is tentative until NTA releases the exam-specific notification.
When will CET registration open, and what is the CET exam form date?
The MAH MBA CET 2027 application schedule is still awaited. Rely on the Maharashtra CET Cell’s official notices rather than unofficial predictions.
Make Every Exam Attempt Count With The Top Percentile
Deadlines decide whether you get to sit for an exam. Preparation decides what you do with that chance.
At The Top Percentile, you can prepare with exam-focused classes, mocks and mentorship built around MBA entrance tests, including CET, NMAT and SNAP.
Explore TTP’s courses and test series to choose a plan that fits your target colleges and preparation timeline.
The goal isn’t to sit for every exam. It’s to be ready for the ones that matter to you.