MBA Admission 2027 Last Dates: Every Deadline in One Table
CAT 2026 registration is closed. NMAT (extended from 10 to 25 October), SNAP, XAT, IBSAT and the December MAT sessions are still open as of 9 October 2026. CMAT 2027 registration has not opened; its exam date (7 February 2027) is on NTA’s calendar but still provisional.
Every deadline, one table
| Exam | Registration closes | Exam date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAT 2026 | Closed — 22 September 2026 | 29 November 2026 | Closed |
| NMAT 2026 | 25 October 2026 (extended from 10 October) | 2 November – 20 December 2026 | Open |
| SNAP 2026 | 25 November 2026 | 13, 19 and 26 December 2026 | Open |
| XAT 2027 | 6 December 2026 | 3 January 2027 | Open |
| IBSAT 2026 | Rounds to 22 December 2026 | 5–27 December 2026 | Open |
| CMAT 2027 | Expected October 2026 (not yet open) | 7 February 2027 (provisional, NTA calendar) | Not yet open |
| MAT 2026 (December) | PBT closes 14 Dec; CBT closes 21 Dec | PBT 20 December; CBT 27 December 2026 | Open, confirm on AIMA |
For the college each test opens up, see the exam guides: NMAT, XAT, CMAT, IBSAT, MAT, or compare fallback tests in MAT vs CMAT vs ATMA.
Frequently asked questions
Which MBA entrance exams are still open right now?
As of 9 October 2026: NMAT (extended from 10 to 25 October), SNAP, XAT, IBSAT and MAT’s December sessions. CMAT 2027 registration has not opened yet.
What is the last MBA entrance exam deadline for the 2027 intake?
XAT 2027 registration closes latest among the confirmed exams, on 6 December 2026.
Is CMAT 2027 in January or February?
NTA’s Examination Calendar 2027 lists 7 February 2027 — a change from January in the previous two years. The date is provisional until NTA’s Information Bulletin confirms it.
Closing dates in detail: NMAT, SNAP, XAT. Planning a state seat instead? See the state test calendar.
Sources & methodology
Every date re-checked on 27 September 2026.