Commerce Entrance Exams
Your updated planning handbook for commerce-linked UG, professional, MBA/PGDM, state, and university entrance pathways. Use it to compare routes, official portals, and the next active exam windows.
Last updated: 12 June 2026
CUET
CUET (UG) Commerce Domain
The Common University Entrance Test is now the gateway for admissions to central universities like Delhi University (DU), BHU, and others. We provide targeted practice for Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, and Mathematics domains.
Domain Subjects
- • Accountancy / Bookkeeping
- • Business Studies
- • Economics / Business Economics
- • Mathematics
Features
- • NCERT-aligned Question Banks
- • Timed Mock Tests
- • AI-generated explanations
- • Performance Analytics
1. National Level UG Entrance Exams
| Exam | Dates | Registration | Key Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUET UG Official Website | Primary route for central-university commerce admissions. Focus areas include language, general test, Accountancy/Bookkeeping, Business Studies, Economics/Business Economics, and Mathematics where required by the target course. | ||
| IPMAT Indore Official Website | Gateway to IIM Indore IPM. Best suited for students comfortable with quantitative aptitude, verbal ability, data interpretation, and interview-led final selection. | ||
| IPMAT Rohtak Official Website | IIM Rohtak IPM admission route. Compare eligibility, aptitude-test pattern, and interview requirements on the official portal before shortlisting. | ||
| JIPMAT Official Website | NTA entrance for IPM admissions at IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya. Useful parallel option for students preparing for IPMAT-style quantitative and verbal sections. | ||
| NMIMS NPAT Official Website | NMIMS undergraduate route for BBA, B.Com, B.Sc. Finance, Economics, FinTech, and related programmes across campuses. Check the handbook PDF for programme-wise eligibility. | ||
| Symbiosis SET Official Website | Undergraduate entrance route for Symbiosis institutes including management, economics, mass communication, computer studies, and liberal arts options. The higher score is considered when two attempts are offered. | ||
| AIMA UGAT Official Website | National undergraduate aptitude test used by participating institutes for BBA, BHM, IMBA, B.Com, and allied programmes. Good backup route for commerce students applying beyond CUET/IPMAT. | ||
| Christ University ET Official Website | University-level entrance and selection process for BBA, B.Com, Economics, Finance, and management-linked undergraduate programmes. Track the university admission portal for each admission round. |
2. Professional Course Exams (CA/CS/CMA)
CA Foundation (ICAI)
www.icai.org Next Window: September 2026 window
Following Window: January 2027 window
- Use ICAI notifications for paper-wise dates and exam-form deadlines.
- Start revision around Accounts, Law, Quantitative Aptitude, and Business Economics by July.
CA Intermediate
www.icai.org Next Window: September 2026 window
Following Window: January 2027 window
- Confirm Group I and Group II paper-wise schedules from ICAI before filling the exam form.
- Plan GST/Tax, Accounting Standards, Costing, Auditing, and FM-SM revision separately by group.
CS (ICSI)
www.icsi.edu Executive/Professional: June 2026 exam cycle
Next Main Cycle: December 2026 exam cycle
- ICSI has published June 2026 admit-card and study-material updates.
- CSEET is restructured from the June 2026 session; verify the latest CSEET schedule before registration.
CMA (ICMAI)
icmai.in June Term: June 2026 term
December Term Reg. Deadline: July 31, 2026
- Use the December term as the next full planning target after the June window.
- Check ICMAI notifications for Foundation, Intermediate, and Final programme-specific dates.
3. MBA/PGDM Entrance Exams
| Exam | Dates | Registration | Key Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAT 2026 Official Website | Late November 2026 (official notification awaited) | Expected August-September 2026 | Primary IIM MBA/PGDM entrance. Track the official CAT site when the 2026 notification replaces the 2025 cycle. |
| SNAP 2026 Official Website | December 2026 window | Expected August-November 2026 | For Symbiosis International University MBA programmes. Prepare for three timed attempts when the test window is announced. |
| MAT 2026 Official Website | June 14, 2026 CBT; September/December cycles expected | June CBT closed June 8; later-cycle registrations to follow | AIMA MAT is accepted by 600+ B-schools and is offered across multiple yearly cycles in PBT/CBT formats. |
| XAT 2027 Official Website | Expected January 2027 | Expected July-December 2026 | XLRI/XAMI entrance for MBA/PGDM programmes. Distinctive sections include Decision Making and General Knowledge. |
5. Quick Reference Calendar – 2026
June
- MAT CBT (June 14)
- ICSI June cycle
- CMA June term
- Refresh official portals after UG result/counselling updates
July
- CMA December term admission cutoff (July 31)
- CAT 2026 notification watch
- State counselling/CAP updates
August
- Expected CAT 2026 registration opens
- Expected SNAP/XAT registration windows begin
- MBA shortlist planning
September
- Expected CAT registration closes
- CA Foundation/Intermediate September window
- MAT September cycle expected
October
- CAT admit-card watch
- SNAP/XAT form completion
- MBA mock-test ramp-up
November
- CAT 2026 expected test window
- SNAP registration usually closes
- XAT registration usually continues
December
- SNAP 2026 expected test window
- CMA December term
- CS December cycle
- MAT December cycle expected
6. Common FAQs
When should I start preparing for 2027 entrance exams? +
For IPMAT and CA Foundation, it is recommended to start alongside Class 12 (April 2026). For CUET, you can start dedicated preparation from December 2026.
Is Maths compulsory for Commerce entrance exams? +
Maths is mandatory for IPMAT (IIM Indore) and NMIMS NPAT. For CUET, it depends on the course (compulsory for B.Com Hons in Delhi University if you don't have Accountancy). For CA Foundation, basic Maths is required.
Can I give both CUET and IPMAT? +
Yes! It is highly recommended to apply for both to maximise your options. The syllabus overlap (Quant/Maths and English) helps in preparing for both.
Important Notes
Verify dates on official websites before registration. Windows marked expected or tentative can change after official notifications. Apply early to avoid last-minute technical glitches. Commerce students should shortlist routes by goal: CUET/IPMAT/NPAT/SET for UG admissions, CA/CS/CMA for professional qualifications, CAT/XAT/SNAP/MAT for MBA/PGDM pathways, and state/university portals for regional options.
Disclaimer: This handbook was refreshed on June 12, 2026 from official portals where accessible and uses cautious expected-window wording where final 2026 notifications are not yet published.
Disclaimer: This handbook was refreshed on June 12, 2026 from official portals where accessible and uses cautious expected-window wording where final 2026 notifications are not yet published.