Commerce Entrance Exams
Last updated: 22 March 2026
1. National Level UG Entrance Exams
| Exam | Dates | Registration | Key Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUET UG Official Website | May 11–31 | Jan 3 – Feb 4 | CBT Mode. For Central Universities. Subjects: Accounts, BST, Eco. |
| IPMAT Indore Official Website | May 4 (Afternoon) | Feb 2 – Mar 17 | 5-year Integrated Programme in Management. |
| IPMAT Rohtak Official Website | May 10 | Feb 6 – Apr 6 | IPM at IIM Rohtak. |
| JIPMAT Official Website | April (Tentative) | Feb – Mar | For IIM Jammu & IIM Bodh Gaya. |
| NMIMS NPAT Official Website | Feb 10 – Jun 1 | Jan 28 – May 26 | Programs: BBA, BCom, BSc Finance. Up to 3 attempts. |
| Symbiosis SET Official Website | Test 1: May 2, Test 2: May 10 | Ends Apr 15 | 1 hour duration. Results on May 20. |
| AIMA UGAT Official Website | June (2nd week) | Dec '25 – Jun '26 | Paper-Based Test (PBT). For BBA. |
| Christ University ET Official Website | Apr 6 (Session 2) | Check Website | BBA, BCom, BBA (Honours). |
2. Professional Course Exams (CA/CS/CMA)
CA Foundation (ICAI)
www.icai.org January Session: Jan 18, 20, 22, 24
May Session: May 14, 16, 18, 20
- May Reg. Deadline: Jan 1, 2026
3. MBA/PGDM Entrance Exams
| Exam | Dates | Registration | Key Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAT 2026 Official Website | Nov 29 (Sun) | Aug 1 – Sep 13 | Results expected Jan 2027. |
| SNAP 2026 Official Website | Dec (3 dates) | Aug – Nov | For Symbiosis International University. |
4. State & University Exams
5. Quick Reference Calendar – 2026
January
- XAT (Jan 4)
- CMAT (Jan 25)
- CA Found. (Jan 18–24)
February
- Deadline: CUET UG (Feb 4)
- Starts: IPMAT Reg.
- Starts: NPAT Phase 1
March
- MAT PBT (Mar 1)
- MAT CBT (Mar 8)
- CUET PG Exams
April
- MAH CET (Apr 6–8)
- Christ Univ (Apr 6)
- IPU CET Begins
May
- CUET UG (May 11–31)
- IPMAT Indore (May 4)
- CA Inter/Found.
June
- CS Exec (Jun 1–7)
- CMA exams
- AIMA UGAT
6. Common FAQs
When should I start preparing for 2026 entrance exams? +
For IPMAT and CA Foundation, it is recommended to start alongside Class 12 (April 2025). For CUET, you can start dedicated preparation from December 2025.
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.