Do I need to apply for the IBSAT exam even if I qualify with my CAT and NMAT scores?
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No, you do not need to apply separately for the IBSAT exam if you have already scored well in the CAT or NMAT exams. As per the latest guidelines of the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, which conducts the IBSAT you are eligible for admission into IB colleges with other management test scores apart from the IBSAT. From 2020 onwards, the following exam scores are accepted for admission to the MBA courses:
1. CAT
2. GMAT
3. NMAT
4. XAT
You can take admission to the MBA programme offered by IBS Dehradun and IBS Jaipur with any of the above test scores. In addition, you can take admission in the PGPM, which is offered by IBS Ahmedabad, Gur...more -
Yes, you need. Candidates having valid scores in CAT/CMAT/XAT/NMAT/GMAT or any other state-level examination will be exempted from taking IBSAT 2022. Candidates having a valid GMAT NMAT by GMAC, and CAT score need to mail the scanned copy of their score/certificate to - email id ibsat@ibsindia. Org.
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The table below shows the top government NMAT accepting MBA colleges in India with their cost:
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| BSE Institute Limited | INR 2.11 Lacs - INR 7.29 lakh |
| Kerala University of Digital Sciences | INR 4 lakh |
Source: External site and may vary.
NMIMS SBM emerged to be as the top NMAT accepting colleges in India. SOme of the other colleges are mentioned below with NIRF 2025:
| Top Colleges | NIRF 2025 |
|---|---|
| NMIMS SBM | 24 |
Amity University Noida | 49 |
LPU | 44 |
| TAPMI | 39 |
| IFMR GBS University | 50 |
Source: official site and may vary.
About 160+ NMAT colleges accepting MBA students in India. Out of these colleges, 130 colleges are privately owned, 2 colleges are owned by government colleges and 2 colleges are privately owned. NMAT is the most accepting MBA colleges in India. Some of the top colleges include NMIMS SBM, Amity University Noida, K J Somaiya College, and many others.
GMAC releases the NMAT admit card 7 days before the exam date. Candidates can find the NMAT admit card download link inside the login dashboard available on the official website. The admit card for NMAT exam is downloadable until the exam date.
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