The Common Admission Test (CAT) is the entry route to the best B-schools in India. Other exams include the Common Entrance Test (CET) for entry into management institutes in Maharashtra. However the selection process across most of the institutes is essentially same, comprising of the following.

• Managerial ability in subtle manner
• Decision making capability under constraints of time and data
• Ability to eliminate unwanted choices

• Communication - Clarity and Presentation (Articulation)
• Listening skills
• Quality of Content (Knowledge)
• Team membership (Interpersonal Skills)
• Ability to influence (Leadership)

• Strengths and Weaknesses
• Career Objectives
• Academic Performance
• Communication skills
• Areas of interest
• Achievements

Final selection to any business school is based on criteria such as the candidate's performance in Aptitude test, GD, Interview, Academic performance and Work experience.

What is the eligibility criteria for an MBA ? Atleast a 3 year bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline recognised by any Indian University / AICTE as eligible for post-graduate studies. Students in final year of graduation can also apply. Such candidates, if selected, will be allowed provisional admission with the condition that the mark sheet and a certificate of passing is produced by certain specified date.