Best MBA Application Deadlines 2026-28 (CAT, XAT, NMAT, SNAP) | AzuCATion CAT Coaching
August 16, 2024 2025-11-16 23:50Best MBA Application Deadlines 2026-28 (CAT, XAT, NMAT, SNAP) | AzuCATion CAT Coaching
Best MBA Deadlines 2026-28 (India)
One place to track CAT, XAT, NMAT, SNAP, CMAT & top B-school application deadlines – curated by AzuCATion, widely known as one of the CAT best coaching options in India and the CAT best coaching in Ranchi & Jharkhand.
How to use this MBA deadlines tracker?
Save this page and revisit after every mock or major exam. First, freeze your test strategy (CAT, XAT, NMAT, SNAP, CMAT). Then, using Profile Mapping and guidance from Amiya Sir, shortlist B-schools you will actually join if selected.
AzuCATion Advantage
All remarks are written from the lens of serious CAT aspirants – not from a marketing brochure. RTI-based data, realistic cut-offs and honest suggestions make this a practical planner, not just a date list.
- Test Applications (CAT, XAT, NMAT, SNAP, CMAT…)
- Top B-School Application Deadlines
- How “Add to Calendar” works
- FAQ: How many forms should I fill? Which coaching is best?
Legend: Rows highlighted in light yellow are deadlines falling within the next 7 days. Use Add to Calendar to create a 9:00 AM reminder (titled “Reminder by AzuCATion – MBA form/test deadline today”).
How to use “Add to Calendar”
Click Add to Calendar next to any test or B-school. Your phone/laptop will download a small
.ics calendar file:
- On mobile: Tap the downloaded file → it opens in your Calendar / Google Calendar → tap Add/Save.
- On laptop: Open the file → it opens in Outlook / Calendar / Google Calendar → click Save.
- Event is created for that day, 9:00–10:00 AM, with a display reminder: “Reminder by AzuCATion – MBA form/test deadline today.”
Test Applications – MBA 2026-28
Note: “AzuCATion Remarks” are broad guidelines. Take final decisions after discussing your profile & budget with your mentor or during an AzuCATion Profile Mapping call.
| Test | Deadline | Test Date(s) | Fees (₹) | Application Status | AzuCATion Remarks | Reminder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT | September 20, 2025 | 30-Nov-25 | 2,600 | Over | All The Best for CAT | |
| NMAT | October 18, 2025 | 5 Nov to 19 Dec 2025 | 3,540 | Over | All the best for NMAT | |
| CMAT | November 17, 2025 | Not Announced Yet | 2,500 | Open | Only fill if you think you want to do MBA this year only and not confident in CAT and XAT | |
| SNAP | November 20, 2025 | 6 Dec / 14 Dec / 20 Dec 2025 | 2,250 | Open | First take Free Mocks then plan which college you should Select | |
| MICAT – 1 | November 22, 2025 | 06-Dec-25 | 2,500 | Open | This is Phase 1, only apply if you are dead sure to take Admission in MICA else wait for next Phase | |
| XAT | December 5, 2025 | 04-Jan-26 | 2,200 | Open | A form you should fill after CAT (discuss with Amiya Sir) | |
| IBSAT | December 17, 2025 | 27–28 Dec 2025 | 1,800 | Open | We won’t suggest – until you are desperate | |
| MICAT – 2 | January 29, 2026 | 13-Feb-26 | 2,500 | Open | Check after CAT |
Top B-School Application Deadlines – MBA 2026-28
Thumb rule: Don’t blindly fill every form. Prioritise institutes where your profile, budget and goals match. Use AzuCATion’s Profile Mapping Outcome Sheet before paying form fees.
| B-School | Deadline | Fees (₹) | AzuCATion Remarks | Reminder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BITSoM – MBA | November 16, 2025 | 2,500 | Post CAT Application | |
| MICA – PGDM-C + PGDM | November 22, 2025 | 2,500 | This is Phase 1, only apply if you are dead sure to take Admission in MICA else wait for next Phase | |
| FMS Delhi – MBA | November 26, 2025 | 1,000 | Check Profile Mapping outcome sheet then plan – SoP is important so get your SoP reviewed | |
| GIM – PGDM | November 27, 2025 | 1,000 | Post CAT Application | |
| MDI Gurgaon – PGDM + PGDM-IB + PGDM-HRM | November 28, 2025 | 3,000 | Check Profile Mapping outcome sheet then plan | |
| IIFT – MBA (IB) & (BA) | November 28, 2025 | 3000 + 2000 | Check Profile Mapping outcome sheet then plan | |
| SPJIMR – PGDM + PGDM (BM) | November 28, 2025 | 2,000 | Check Profile Mapping outcome sheet then plan – Profile and preference of course is important | |
| IMT Ghaziabad – PGDM + Marketing + Finance + DCP + BFS | November 30, 2025 | 3,500 | Post CAT Application | |
| Great Lakes, Chennai (GLIM) – PGDM | December 4, 2025 | 2,200 | Post CAT Application | |
| SCMHRD – MBA IDM | December 5, 2025 | 1,000 | First take Free Mocks then plan which college you should Select | |
| SCMHRD – MBA BA | December 5, 2025 | 1,000 | First take Free Mocks then plan which college you should Select | |
| SIBM Pune | December 5, 2025 | 1,000 | First take Free Mocks then plan which college you should Select | |
| XLRI – PGDBM + PGDHRM | December 5, 2025 | 2,200 | A form you should fill after CAT (discuss with Amiya Sir) | |
| TISS – HRM | December 10, 2025 | 1,750 | Check Profile Mapping outcome sheet then plan – Post CAT | |
| TISS – ODCL | December 10, 2025 | 1,750 | Check Profile Mapping outcome sheet then plan – Post CAT | |
| SCIT – MBA DS & DA | December 12, 2025 | 1,000 | First take Free Mocks then plan which college you should Select | |
| IMI Delhi – PGDM | December 12, 2025 | 2,250 | Post CAT Application | |
| SCIT – MBA ITBM | December 12, 2025 | 1,000 | First take Free Mocks then plan which college you should Select | |
| SIBM Bengaluru – MBA + MBA BA + MBA QF | December 12, 2025 | 1,000 | First take Free Mocks then plan which college you should Select | |
| SIIB Pune | December 13, 2025 | 1,000 | First take Free Mocks then plan which college you should Select | |
| ISB – PGP YL | December 14, 2025 | 2,500 | Post CAT Application | |
| LBSIM – PGDM | December 15, 2025 | 2,700 | Post CAT Application | |
| FORE – PGDM + IB + BDA + FM | December 15, 2025 | 1,800 | Post CAT Application |
