MBA college applications that close before exam results
Submit separate college forms when their published deadlines fall before your exam. This list compares dates for selected programmes and rounds in the 2027 admissions cycle.
Applications that close before CAT
These published institute deadlines fall before CAT on 29 November 2026. Check each form for the process to submit or update your score.
| Institute and programme | Entrance route | Application deadline | Official source and next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Chennai PGDM · Cycle 1 | CAT / XAT / GMAT | 26 November 2026 Published deadline | Official admissions information Cycle 1 deadline. Check eligible test years and later rounds on the official page. |
| IIFT MBA (IB) and MBA (BA) | CAT | 25 November 2026 Published deadline | Official admissions information The 2027–29 prospectus gives this date for form and fee submission. Check the current admission calendar for any revision. |
| SPJIMR Mumbai PGDM and PGDM (BM) | CAT / GMAT | 27 November 2026 Published deadline | Official admissions information Submit the institute application and choose your programme preferences in the common form. |
| IMT Ghaziabad Full-time PGDM | CAT / XAT / GMAT | 27 November 2026 Published deadline | Official admissions information Use the IMT common application. Check the accepted exam rules for your chosen campus. |
| MDI Gurgaon Full-time PGDM | CAT | 28 November 2026, 5:00 p.m. IST Published deadline | Official admissions information The domestic PGDM application has a separate deadline. Check the form for requirements for other MDI programmes. |
| MDI Murshidabad Full-time PGDM | CAT / XAT / GMAT | 28 November 2026, 5:00 p.m. IST Published deadline | Official admissions information Select the Murshidabad campus in the common application. The accepted tests differ from the Gurgaon PGDM. |
Applications that close before SNAP
SIBM Pune and SCMHRD list 12 December 2026 for institute registration and payment. The first SNAP sitting is on 13 December, and test registration closes separately on 25 November.
| Institute and programme | Entrance route | Application deadline | Official source and next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIBM Pune Full-time MBA | SNAP | 12 December 2026 Published deadline | Official admissions information Institute application and payment deadline. SNAP exam registration closes 25 November 2026. |
| SCMHRD Pune Full-time MBA | SNAP | 12 December 2026 Published deadline | Official admissions information Institute registration and payment deadline. Register for SNAP separately by 25 November 2026. |
Applications that close before XAT
These programmes have a published application deadline before the 3 January 2027 XAT exam. Check eligible test years and application round rules.
| Institute and programme | Entrance route | Application deadline | Official source and next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Chennai PGDM · Cycle 1 | CAT / XAT / GMAT | 26 November 2026 Published deadline | Official admissions information Cycle 1 deadline. Check eligible test years and later rounds on the official page. |
| IMT Ghaziabad Full-time PGDM | CAT / XAT / GMAT | 27 November 2026 Published deadline | Official admissions information Use the IMT common application. Check the accepted exam rules for your chosen campus. |
| MDI Murshidabad Full-time PGDM | CAT / XAT / GMAT | 28 November 2026, 5:00 p.m. IST Published deadline | Official admissions information Select the Murshidabad campus in the common application. The accepted tests differ from the Gurgaon PGDM. |
Prepare your forms ahead of time
Keep your exam registration number, marksheets and category documents handy. Check whether the college asks for a score immediately, accepts your exam registration details first, or requires an update after the result. Save the payment receipt and the submitted form.