MBA entrance exams are standardized tests designed to assess the aptitude and skills of candidates aspiring to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or related management programs. These exams evaluate candidates on various parameters like quantitative aptitude, verbal ability, logical reasoning, and general awareness.

Some of the major MBA entrance exams in India include CAT (Common Admission Test), MAT (Management Aptitude Test), XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test), SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test), NMAT (Narsee Monjee Management Aptitude Test), and CMAT (Common Management Admission Test)

Eligibility criteria vary for each exam, but generally, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a minimum aggregate score. Additionally, there may be specific requirements regarding the discipline of the bachelor’s degree and minimum qualifying marks

• Preparation strategies may include understanding the exam pattern and syllabus, practicing with previous years’ question papers and mock tests, enrolling in coaching programs or online courses, improving time management skills, and staying updated with current affairs.

The exam pattern varies for each entrance exam but typically includes sections on quantitative aptitude, verbal ability and reading comprehension, logical reasoning, data interpretation, and general awareness. The duration and number of questions also vary.

Yes, candidates can appear for multiple MBA entrance exams in the same year. However, they need to ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria for each exam and manage their preparation and exam dates accordingly.