MBA Entrance Exam Calendar 2026–27
CAT, XAT, SNAP, NMAT, CMAT and MAH MBA/MMS CET on one calendar: month-by-month pages, a page for each exam and a deadline tracker.
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Sixteen pages, one season
Plan the whole exam season from one file.
Month by month
October to June on a few pages, so you can see how the exams stack up.
One page per exam
Key dates for the 2026–27 season, the paper pattern and the official website.
Deadline tracker
Every step of the season in order, with a box to tick when it's done.
When each exam usually happens
Exam bodies publish exact dates on their own websites, so check there before you register or pay a fee.
| Exam | Usually held | Official dates | Playbook |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAT | Late November | iimcat.ac.in | View playbook |
| XAT | Early January | xatonline.in | View playbook |
| SNAP | December | snaptest.org | View playbook |
| NMAT | November to December | mba.com/exams/nmat | View playbook |
| CMAT | Late January | cmat.nta.nic.in | View playbook |
| MBA CET | March to May | cetcell.mahacet.org | View playbook |
The calendar tells you when. A playbook tells you how.
A 60-day plan for each exam, ₹199 each or all six for ₹799.
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Calendar questions
01Is the calendar really free?
Yes. Enter your email and we send you the PDF straight away. There is no account or payment. It covers CAT, XAT, SNAP, NMAT, CMAT and MAH MBA/MMS CET.
02Where do I find the exact exam dates?
Each exam body publishes its dates on its official website. We link to all six on this page. Always check there before you register or pay a fee.
03Which exams are held first?
Usually CAT in late November, NMAT across November and December, SNAP in December, XAT in early January, CMAT in late January or February, and MAH MBA/MMS CET between March and May.
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