Which entrance exams are accepted by IAME Bengaluru for admission?

IAME Bengaluru accepts scores from national and state level management aptitude tests such as CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA, CMAT, KMAT and PGCET for admission to MBA, PGDM and PGPM programmes. For undergraduate courses like BBA and B.Com, admission is generally based on merit with counselling and personal interview. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Is an entrance exam mandatory for all courses at IAME Bengaluru?

For postgraduate programmes, a valid score in one of the recognised exams (CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA, CMAT, KMAT, PGCET) is typically required. For UG programmes like BBA and B.Com, admissions are mostly based on merit and may include personal interview. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

How is the entrance exam score used in the selection process?

Exam scores from recognised tests are combined with academic records and interview performance to prepare a merit list for final selection to postgraduate programmes. Shortlisted candidates may also be invited for group discussion and personal interview. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Can students who have not taken national exams still apply?

If a candidate has not appeared in national level exams like CAT or MAT, IAME may consider other valid state‑level test scores or institute‑level aptitude test as part of the admission evaluation. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Where can I find the schedules for these entrance exams?

Schedules for major entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA and others are published on the respective official exam websites. Dates for these tests, like CAT or XAT, are typically announced months before the exams. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

IAME Bengaluru – Exam & Evaluation Guidelines

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Last Updated on : 11 Dec 2025 06:05PM

The‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ IAME Bengaluru admission process 2025 is based on various major entrance examinations that candidates have to be aware of. These tests are CAT, XAT, MAT, and any other which is accepted by the institute. It is crucial to be aware of the dates in order not to miss the registration, the issuance of the admit card or the day of the ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌test.

Entrance Exam	Important Date
CAT 2025 — Exam Date	30 November 2025
XAT 2026 — Exam Date	4 January 2026
MAT PBT Dec 2025 — Exam Date	13 December 2025

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