IIM Kozhikode has announced the results for the CAT 2025 exam. Students can now check their scores on the official website, iimcat.ac.in . For those who did not get the required score for their desired MBA colleges, there are still many other options available. Several other important MBA entrance exams are still open for applications or have upcoming exam dates.
These alternative exams allow students to apply to good MBA colleges across India. Some of these exams are national-level, while others are specific to certain universities or states. This news provides a clear path for students to continue their journey towards an MBA degree.
CAT 2025 Results Declared
The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 results were released by IIM Kozhikode . Students can log in to iimcat.ac.in to view and download their scorecards. The CAT exam is an important step for admission to Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other leading MBA schools.
Other MBA Entrance Exams to Consider
If your CAT 2025 score was not as high as you hoped, you still have chances to get into a good MBA program. Many colleges accept scores from other entrance exams. Some of these exams include XAT , NMAT , and MICAT . Also, various state-level exams offer admission to colleges within those states.
Here is a quick look at some important upcoming MBA entrance exams:
| Exam Name | Focus / Conducting Body | Registration Deadline | Exam Date |
| TANCET 2026 | MBA in Tamil Nadu (Anna University) | Expected January | Expected March |
| AP ICET 2026 | MBA in Andhra Pradesh | Expected March | April 28 |
| TS ICET 2026 | MBA in Telangana | Expected March | Date to be announced |
| XGMT 2026 | XIM University, Odisha | December 30 | January 25 |
| NMAT 2025 | GMAC (Additional phase) | To be announced (for additional phase) | Expected January (additional phase) |
| MICAT 2026 | MICA (PGDM & PGDM C) | January 29 | February 13 |
| XAT 2026 | XLRI | Closed | January 4 |
Details of Alternative Exams
1. TANCET 2026
The Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) is for MBA admissions in colleges across Tamil Nadu . Anna University conducts this exam. Registration for TANCET 2026 is expected to begin in January . The exam itself is usually held in March every year.
2. ICET 2026 (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana)
Students looking for MBA admission in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana can take the ICET exams. The AP ICET 2026 exam is set for April 28 . The date for TS ICET 2026 is not yet announced. Registrations for both AP ICET and TS ICET usually start in March .
3. XGMT 2026
XIM University in Odisha conducts the Xavier General Management Aptitude Test (XGMT) for its MBA programs. The last date to apply for XGMT 2026 is December 30 . The exam will take place on January 25 .
4. NMAT 2025
The main testing period for NMAT by GMAC has ended. However, GMAC might offer an additional exam phase in January . This extra phase would be for students who did not use all three of their allowed attempts for NMAT 2025. Students should watch for official announcements about this additional chance.
5. MICAT 2026
MICA conducts the MICAT exam for admission to its PGDM and PGDM-C courses. The registration for MICAT 2 will close on January 29 . The exam is scheduled for February 13 . To be eligible for MICAT, students must have already taken one of these exams: CAT 2025 , XAT 2025 , or GMAT (taken in 2024 or later) .
6. XAT 2026
The registration for the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026 has now closed. XLRI will conduct the XAT 2026 exam on January 4 . Students who have already applied for XAT can aim for admission to XLRI and other good colleges that accept XAT scores.
Consider Taking CAT Again Next Year
Students who wish to join IIMs or other top MBA programs but are not satisfied with their CAT 2025 score have another choice. They can decide to take a year to prepare again and appear for the CAT exam next year. This allows for focused preparation to achieve a better score.
