Management Admission Guide 2025
Entrance exams, counselling process, documents and deadlines for Management colleges.
Key Entrance Exams
Step-by-Step Admission Process
1
Register and appear for CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT
2
Shortlist based on percentile cutoffs
3
Appear for GD/WAT & PI rounds
4
Receive final offer letter
5
Complete fee payment and document verification
Important Dates & Timeline
Aug–Sep
CAT registration opens
Nov
CAT exam
Dec–Jan
CAT result + IIM shortlists
Feb–Mar
GD-PI rounds at B-schools
Apr–May
Final admissions & fee payment
Documents Required
- Graduation degree/marksheets
- CAT/MAT/CMAT scorecard
- Work experience letters (if any)
- ID & address proof
- Recent photographs
Pro Tips
- CAT 99+ percentile targets top IIMs; 90+ for newer IIMs
- MAT, CMAT, XAT run alongside — apply early
- Many colleges have their own entrance exams
- Work experience significantly strengthens your profile