# India MBA entrance exam schedules

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-mba-entrance-exam-schedules
> Updated: 2026-09-08T03:45:50.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The 2026-27 MBA admission cycle in India is progressing with several national-level entrance examinations. Registration for the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) opened in August, providing access to 29 MBA programs across 17 institutes. The SNAP exam is scheduled to be held on three dates in December 2026, featuring a new section on ‘Ethics, Morality and Values’.

In addition to SNAP, the Common Admission Test (CAT), managed by IIM Indore, has an application window running from August 3 to September 15, 2026, with the exam set for November 26, 2026. The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is expected to begin registrations in October 2026. Educational experts advise candidates to focus on conceptual understanding and problem-solving quality to navigate these competitive formats.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: MBA Entrance Exams: CAT, SNAP, and CMAT Schedules for 2026-27

India's 2026-27 MBA admission season is approaching, featuring key entrance exams like CAT, SNAP, and CMAT. Experts advise focusing on logical aptitude over rote learning for success.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mba-entrance-exams-cat-snap-and-cmat-schedules-for-2026-27

### 2026-08-20: Symbiosis National Aptitude Test 2026 registration opens

Registration for the SNAP 2026 entrance exam is now open for MBA programs at Symbiosis Institutes. Candidates can take up to three computer-based tests in December 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/symbiosis-national-aptitude-test-2026-registration-opens

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