Top 5 MBA Entrance Exams in 2019

Upon searching for MBA entrance exams 2019, you will find a plethora of exam choices, conducted by various institutes or colleges. However, the top colleges in India accept the scores of only a handful of exams. These exams are said to be competitive and test the ability of the students to the maximum. The reward for it? An opportunity to secure admission in one of the top MBA colleges, considered to be creme the la creme for studying management in India. 

Which are these exams? Let’s find out. 

1. SNAP

Attempted by over 60k students on average, SNAP online entrance test is one of the most popular exams in India, conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) [SIU]. The exam is held in 90 cities, thus giving a fair opportunity to students all over the country to have a crack at it. Plus, the SNAP score is applicable in 16 SIU institutes that offer 28 programmes in total. It allows students to choose an MBA programme that suits their abilities. 

As per the changes in 2019, SNAP will now consist of 3 sections – General English, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency. The General Knowledge section no longer exists. The test constitutes of 110 questions, where 105 are MCQs, and five are non-MCQs, with a time limit of 2 hours. Since SNAP’s difficulty level ranges from moderate to difficult, you can excel in this exam with thorough preparation. 

Why you should give SNAP

1. Chance to study in top institutes

Several of SIU’s Institutes such as SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune, SIIB Pune, and SIIB Bangalore, rank amongst the best B-schools in India. If you excel in SNAP test 2019, you might get the chance to study in one of these colleges. Their excellent faculty will give you a holistic understanding of a career in management. Moreover, their robust placement cell will help you place in top companies with a high-paying job profile.

1. Placements

According to SCMHRD’s 2017-19 summer placement report, the highest package offered was Rs 36 lakhs per annum. It is just one of the many institutes of SIU that boast these numbers. Plus, these institutes are also known for their 100% placement record. It is because MBA graduates from SIU are always under the recruitment radar of top companies. Some of these companies are:

• Asian Paints 
• Hindustan 
• Coca Cola Beverages
• Cummins India
• GSK Healthcare
• ITC
• J.P
• Morgan Services 
• Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd
• Nestle
• Pidilite Industries 
• Wipro
• Syngenta India
• Tata Steel
• HSBC India
• ICICI Bank
• Idea

1. Experience the Symbiosis culture

Symbiosis boasts of a student-friendly culture. You will find the faculty and your peers to be benevolent in their approach, which creates a good-feel factor around the campus. To make things even better, SIU’s student organization believes in helping students to find and harness their inner talents. They conduct fests and other special events to encourage students in expressing their skills. Moreover, you can take part in sessions where you will receive peer training, which will help you settle on the campus. You will also receive career advice based on your talent and interests. All-in-all, SIU will transform you for the better.

Hence, Symbiosis’s student culture is something worth experiencing! 

2. CAT

CAT is known to be the toughest entrance exam in India. Students attempt this exam intending to secure an admission in major IIMs or other top B-schools that accept CAT score. 

CAT is a three-hour exam that consists of Verbal Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and Logical Reasoning. Since CAT has negative marking, you will need to maintain high accuracy across all sections. To achieve mastery in this, giving regular mock tests is a must. 

3. XAT

Conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur, XAT is a unique exam for its section called decision making. In this section, you have to select the option that solves a real-life work situation problem. The purpose of this section is to test your analytical and people-management skills. Apart from this section, you must also concentrate on quantitative aptitude. 

4. NMAT

NMAT by GMAC is another popular exam which can be taken three times a year, between October and December. It is a two-hour exam consisting of 120 questions from Verbal, Quant, and Logical Reasoning. The score of this exam is applicable for NMIMS, one of the finest B-schools in India. Hence, a lot of students take NMAT.

5. TISSNET

Thousands of students attempt TISSNET for its most sought after HR course, which is equivalent to an MBA – MA in human resources and labour relations. The paper is of 100 marks, which you have to finish in 100 minutes. This speed test puts great emphasis on GK, allotting 40 marks to that section. The other two sections are General English and Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation, of 30 marks each. 

These are the popular entrance PG entrance exams in India. Choose your exam after giving enough consideration, and give your best shot!