MBA admission process 2024 in XLRI through XAT 2024 closes on November 30, 2023. Other top MBA Colleges including SPJIMR, MDI, IMT, IMI, IIFT and other CAT score accepting colleges are also closing their application for admission 2024 soon. The race for MBA admissions will further intensify as prestigious institutes like FMS, TISS are also set to open their admission process soon. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has cancelled its own admission test TISSNET 2024 and will accept CAT 2023 and CUET PG 2024 score for admission 2024. Except IIM Mumbai, other 20 IIMs including IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore have closed their application for MBA admission 2024 with the close of CAT registration process on Sept 21, 2023. Check the key details at a glance about the MBA admission 2024 in top MBA colleges with admission Open:
List of Top MBA Colleges with Admission 2024 Last Dates Closing Soon
| MBA College | Placements (Avg Salary) | Fees | CAT 2023/XAT 2024 Cut Off Percentile* | Last date to apply |
| XLRI Jamshedpur | Rs.32.70 LPA | Rs.24.80 lakhs | XAT 2024: 95 | Nov 30 | Apply Now |
| SPJIMR Mumbai | Rs.33.02 LPA | Rs.24.00 lakhs | CAT 2023: 85 | Nov 24 | Apply Now |
| MDI Gurgaon | Rs.27.67 LPA | Rs.24.17 lakhs | CAT 2023: 94 | Nov 24 | Apply Now |
| IIFT Delhi/Kolkata | Rs.29.10 LPA | Rs.21.77 lakhs | CAT 2023: 95 | Dec 6 | Read More |
| MICA Ahmedabad | Rs.20.09 LPA | Rs.23.00 lakhs | CAT 2023: 85 | Nov 20 | Apply Now |
| IMI New Delhi | Rs.17.01 LPA | Rs.20.19 lakhs | CAT 2023: 90 | Dec 17 | Apply Now |
| IMT Ghaziabad | Rs.17.35 LPA | Rs.19.53 lakhs | CAT 2023: 90 | Nov 25 | Apply Now |
| Great Lakes Chennai | Rs.14.50 LPA | Rs.19.95 lakhs (PGDM) | CAT 2023: 85 | Dec 1 | Apply Now |
* Expected Cut Offs based on last year’s admission trends
So how do you keep track of Important Dates, Cut Offs, Exams accepted for all the B-schools? Don’t worry! Help is at hand. Like every year, MBAUniverse.com has meticulously researched all good B-schools, and this article will serve as your ultimate guide to MBA Admissions. Bookmark this page, as we update it regularly to include every new admission announcement. Let the journey towards your dream B-school begin!
1. IIM A, B, K, C, L & IIM Mumbai Admission 2024 through CAT 2023
The oldest and top IIMs are the foremost among the MBA colleges accepting CAT score. CAT 2023 is the only exam score of which will be accepted by IIMs for MBA admission 2024. The admission opening and closing dates for MBA admission 2024 in these top IIMs open with the opening of CAT 2023 registration process and are closed with the close of CAT 2023 Registration. However, NITIE Mumbai which has recently been awarded the status of an IIM, is the 21st IIM in India and has separately invited the applications for MBA Admission 2024 as below:
| IIM | MBA Programs Offered | CAT Cut-Off* | Admission Status |
| IIM Ahmedabad | MBA, MBA-FABM | 97-99 | Read More |
| IIM Bangalore | MBA, MBA-BA | 96-98 | Read More |
| IIM Kozhikode | MBA, MBA-Finance | 94-96 | Read More |
| IIM Calcutta | MBA | 96-98 | Read More |
| IIM Lucknow | MBA, MBA-ABM | 95-97 | Read More |
| IIM Mumbai | MBA, MBA-O&SCM, MBA-SM | 90-93 | Read More |
*Based on last year cut off
2. Admission 2024 in IIM I, R, U, T through CAT 2023
Other top IIMs have also closed their Admission process with the closure of CAT 2023 registration process.
| IIM | MBA Programs Offered | CAT Cut-Off* | Admission Status |
| IIM Indore | MBA, MBA-HRM | 92-94 | Read More |
| IIM Rohtak | PGP | 92-94 | Read More |
| IIM Udaipur | MBA | 92-94 | Read More |
| IIM Kashipur | MBA | 92-94 | Read More |
| IIM Tiruchirappalli | PGPM, PGPM-HR | 92-94 | Read More |
*Based on last year cut off
3. IIT Delhi, Bombay MBA Admission through CAT 2023
IITs also accept CAT score for MBA admission. IITs will open the application process for MBA Admission 2024 after release of CAT 2023 exam result.
| Name of IITs | MBA Programs Offered | CAT Cut-Off* | Admission Status |
| DoMS IIT Delhi | MBA | 94-96 | Opens in Jan 2024 first week | Read More |
| SJMSoM IIT Bombay | MBA | 95-97 | Opens in Jan 2024 first week | Read More |
*Based on last year cut off
4. SPJIMR, MDI, IIFT Admission 2024 through CAT 2023: Application Closing Soon
There are highly ranked and internationally accredited top MBA/ PGDM colleges accepting CAT score. They will accept only CAT 2023 exam score for MBA Admission 2024. Some of the prominent MBA colleges excluding IIMs and IITs which will accept CAT 2023 score for MBA admission 2024 are:
| Top MBA College | MBA Programs Offered | CAT Cut-Off* | Admission Status |
| FMS Delhi | MBA | 97-98 | Opening Soon | Read More |
| MDI Gurgaon | PGDM | 93-94 | Open | Apply Now |
| SPJIMR, Mumbai | PGDM | 92-94 | Open | Apply Now |
| IIFT Delhi/Kolkata | MBA (IB) | 95-96 | Open | Read More |
*Based on last year cut off
5. XLRI, XIMB Admission 2024 through XAT: Application Closing Soon
XLRI is the XAT exam conducting institute and also accepts only XAT entrance exam score for PGDM admission. XIMB of XIM University is a member institute of XAT and accepts XAT and CAT score. XAT 2024 will be conducted on January 7, 2023 in a single session. XLRI and XIMB admission process 2024 is also open.
| Institute Name | Programs offered | XAT 2024 Cut off | Admission Status |
| XLRI Jamshedpur | PGDM-BM, PGDM-HRM | 95-96 | Open, Last date Nov 30, 2023 | Read More |
| XLRI Delhi NCR | PGDM-BM | 92-93 | Open, Last date Nov 30, 2023 | Read More |
| XIM Bhubaneswar | MBA-BM | 92-94 | Open | Apply Now |
*Based on last year cut off
6. MICA, IMI, IMT, TAPMI Admission 2024 through CAT & XAT: Application Closing Soon
Other top MBA colleges that will accept CAT 2023 as well as XAT 2023 score for MBA/PGDM admission 2024 with expected cut offs are given below.
| MBA/ PGDM College | Programs Offered | CAT/XAT cut off* | Admission Status |
| MICA Ahmedabad | PGDM, PGDM-C | 90-92 | Open | Apply Now |
| IMI New Delhi | PGDM | 90-91 | Open | Apply Now |
| IMT Ghaziabad | PGDM, PGDM-Mktg, PGDM-FM, PGDM-BFS, PGDM-DCP | 90+ | Open | Apply Now |
| Great Lakes Chennai | PGDM, PGPM | 80-90 | Open | Apply Now |
| TAPMI Manipal | MBA, MBA-BKFS, MBA-HRM, MBA Mktg, MBA-IB | 82-85 | Open | Apply Now |
| GIM Goa | PGDM, PGDM-HCM, PGDM-BDA, PGDM-BIFS | 80-90 | Open | Apply Now |
| K J Somaiya Mumbai | MBA, MBA- Healthcare Management, MBA- Sports Mgmt. | 75-85 | Open | Apply Now |
| LBSIM New Delhi | PGDM | 80-90 | Open | Apply Now |
| FORE School of Management New Delhi | PGDM | 80-90 | Open | Apply Now |
| BIMTECH Greater Noida | PGDM, PGDM-IB, PGDM-IBM, PGDM-RM | 75-80 | Open | Apply Now |
| WELINGKAR Mumbai | PGDM, PGDM E-Business, PGDM Business Design, | 75-80 | Open | Apply Now |
| SDA Bocconi Asia Center | International Master in Business (IMB), International Executive Master in Business (IEMB) | 75-80 | Open | Apply Now |
| SOIL Institute of Management | PGPM, One Year PGPM – Human Resources, Two Year PGDM in Business Design | 75-80 | Open | Apply Now |
| Woxsen University | MBA | 70-80 | Open | Apply Now |
| VIT Business School (VIT) Vellore | MBA | 70-80 | Open | Apply Now |
| KIIT Bhubaneswar | MBA | 70-80 | Open | Apply Now |
| Manav Rachna Faridabad | MBA | 60-70 | Open | Apply Now |
| CIMP Patna | PGDM | 70-80 | Open | Apply Now |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida | PGDM | 70-80 | Open | Apply Now |
| Alliance School of Business – Alliance University | MBA | 70-80 | Open | Apply Now |
*Based on last year cut off
7. NMIMS Mumbai MBA Admission 2024 through NMAT: Last Date Closed
One of the top MBA colleges in India NMIMS Mumbai will accept only first take of NMAT 2023 exam score for MBA admission 2024. The NMAT exam is scheduled from October 10 to December 19, 2023. NMIMS has already closed its application for admission on October 30, 2023
| Top NMAT Accepting College | MBA Programs Offered | NMAT Cut-off* | Admission Status |
| NMIMS University Mumbai | MBA, MBA-HR | 210-240 scaled score | Closed Now |
*Based on last year cut off
8. Symbiosis (SIBM) Pune, SCMHRD Pune Admission through SNAP 2023
Symbiosis Institute of Management (SIBM) Pune, and SCMHRD Pune are the highly ranked and flagship MBA colleges of Symbiosis International University which accept only SNAP exam score. The exam will be conducted on three dates in December 2023 for MBA Admission 2024 in all the 15 Symbiosis institutes. SNAP exam dates are Dec 10, 17 and 22, 2023 and the last date to apply for SNAP exam is Nov 23, 2023.
| Symbiosis College | Programs Offered | SNAP 2023 cut off * | Admission Status |
| SIBM Bangalore | MBA | 95-97 | Open | Apply Now |
| SIBM Pune | MBA | 95-97 | Open | Read More |
| SCMHRD Pune | MBA | 94-96 | Open | Read More |
| SIOM Nashik | MBA | — | Open | Apply Now |
*Based on last year cut off
9. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai Admission 2024: TISSNET Cancelled
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) offers highly valued 45+ M.A. programmes at its 20 Schools and Centres located at Mumbai, Tuljiapur, Hyderabad, Guwahati, BALM Chennai. TISS used to conduct its own entrance exam TISSNET which has now been cancelled and TISS will accept CAT 2023 score for admission 2024 for MA-HRM and MA ODCL courses. For other PG programmes TISS will accept CUET PG exam conducted by NTA. Earlier all these TISS MBA colleges accepted only TISSNET score.
| TISSNET College | Flagship Programs | Expected CAT cut off | Admission Status |
| TISS Mumbai | MA-HRM; MA-ODCL | 69-72 | To Open in Dec 2023 |
10. MBA Admission 2024: Step by Step Process
The MBA Admission 2024 process in all the B-schools requires you to follow the undernoted steps
Step-1: Shortlist the preferred MBA Entrance Exams and Take the Test
All the top MBA colleges accept score of one or other MBA entrance exams like CAT, XAT, NMAT, SNAP. You need to choose the right MBA entrance exam based on following parameters-
- Leading MBA colleges accepting the respective exam score
- Difficulty level of the exam
- Your preference for MBA College and programs offered
- Also check & match the MBA Admission Eligibility 2023 for the exam as well as for the college
Read More: MBA Entrance Exam
Step-2: Shortlist Best Colleges and Apply Separately in the Right B-schools
IIMs and IIFT do not need separate application, for other B-schools, you need to apply separately. Details are given below:
- For admission to SPJIMR, FMS, IMT, MDI and other top B-schools accepting CAT, you need to apply separately but for the 20 IIMs or IIFT, you need not apply separately
- If you apply for NMAT, SNAP, XAT, CMAT, you need to apply separately through the exam registration form for MBA admission 2024 in all the MBA colleges including NMIMS, SIBM, XLRI which exclusively accept only their own exam score.
Step-3: Appear in GD-PI-WAT process
MBA Admission & Selection Criteria after shortlisting consists of GD-PI-WAT in some B-schools, PI-WAT in some B-schools and only GD-PI in few others. Read More: GD Topics
Step-4: Secure MBA Admission and Pay Your Fees
Based on your performance in MBA entrance test, academics, GD-PI-WAT, Academics, Work Experience, a merit list will be prepared by the B-school for final admission. If you are in the merit list, admission offer will be sent to you. You need to accept the admission offer and pay the admission fee by the stipulated date.
We hope you found above information useful to plan for your MBA Admission 2024. Apart from applying to B-schools, you should read MBA Admission 2024 Preparation Tips through CAT, XAT, NMAT, SNAP and other exams to understand how to prepare for the exam and score high. Each MBA entrance exam has some difference in its registration and application process, so you should read and understand the MBA Admission How to Apply process to avoid any wastage of application fee. So, go ahead and shortlist your 8-10 B-schools and start preparing for their applications.
MBAUniverse.com will continue to update this article with complete information for MBA Admission 2024 and B School Admission deadlines with MBA Application Form Dates.
