While studying for CAT will prepare you for other aptitude tests, it is important that you understand the difference between some of the top MBA entrance exams as well. The various MBA entrance tests are designed with different patterns and have different evaluation criteria. CAT is one of the most popular MBA entrance exam but XAT, SNAP and NMAT are some other popular entrance tests you could prepare for.
XAT
If you want to study at XLRI and other business schools that accept XAT scores, then you should definitely appear for XAT. The competition level of this online test for MBA entrance is high because more than 1 lakh candidates appear for the exam every year.
NMAT
This speed based test is designed to assess if a you have the required skills to succeed in the competitive environment of a business school. This test also aims to discern your confidence level. To increase your accuracy and speed make sure you regularly take mock tests.
SNAP
SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude) Test is conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) every year. SNAP makes you eligible to enrol in one of the 15 business schools under the university.
SNAP exam 2018 is an online test that tests you on four sections:
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability,
Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency,
Current Affairs,
Analytical & Logical Reasoning
In total there will be 130 questions. Normal questions will be in multiple choice format and will carry 1 mark. Special questions will require you to type out the answer and will carry 2 marks. Make sure you only attempt questions you are confident about because there is a negative marking of 25% for every wrong answer.
There, you have it; all the information you need about the top MBA entrance exams. Good luck!