CBSE Students: 8 Must-Know Management Entrance Exams in 2025

1. CUET (Common University Entrance Test): CUET is now mandatory for admission into prestigious central universities like Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, and Jawaharlal Nehru University, opening doors to distinguished commerce and management programs straight out of school.

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2. IPMAT (Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test): Conducted by the Indian Institute of Management Indore alongside other IIMs, IPMAT offers direct entry to a rigorous five-year integrated management course immediately following high school. It’s perfect for students aiming for an early start in leadership within the business world.

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3. NPAT (National Test for Programs After Twelfth): The NMIMS National Admission Test evaluates candidates for admission to its renowned Bachelor of Business Administration, branding, and finance degrees. As one of India’s most popular private university entrance assessments for aspirants in management, NPAT is a valued option.

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4. SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test): Symbiosis International University’s SET exam determines admission to quality BBA programs. Renowned for excellent faculty and industry exposure, Symbiosis consistently ranks among the top picks for management students nationwide.

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5. Christ University Entrance Test: Christ University provides a thorough selection process through written tests, micro presentations, and interviews for its prestigious BBA and BBA (Honours) programs, laying the foundation for excellent postgraduate business degrees later on.

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6. JIPMAT (Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test): Administered by the National Testing Agency, JIPMAT is a gateway to elite management education from the start through direct entry into the five-year integrated courses at IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu.

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7. Delhi University’s BMS/BFIA/BBA-FIA Admission via CUET: Within the Delhi University system, top business colleges like Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies use CUET scores to admit students seeking Bachelor’s degrees in Management Studies and Finance & Accounts, making it an esteemed option for CBSE aspirants focused on business.

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8. Xavier’s Entrance Test: Mumbai’s iconic St. Xavier’s College conducts its own entrance assessment for the high-calibre BMS program. With a hard-earned reputation and cutthroat environment, this West Zone institution is a superb choice for ambitious business undergraduates.

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