CAT, MAT, XAT, NMAT and SNAP each open a different set of B-schools. Compare them below, then open any exam for registration steps, syllabus, a timed mock test and past papers.
| Exam | Conducting body | Frequency | Sections | Duration | Score validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT | IIM (rotating) | Once a year | VARC, DILR, QA | 120 min | 1 year |
| MAT | AIMA | 4x a year | Language, Math, Reasoning, DI, GK | 150 min | 1 year |
| XAT | XLRI | Once a year | Verbal, Decision Making, QA/DI, GK | 180 min | 1 year |
| NMAT | GMAC | Up to 3x | Language, QA, Reasoning | 132 min | 1 year |
| SNAP | Symbiosis | Up to 3x | QA, VARC, Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 60 min | 1 year |