Stream hub
Management & Commerce
Business, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship.
UG options include BBA, B.Com (H), BMS, integrated BBA-MBA, and courses at IIMs, IITs (via JEE), IPMAT. PG via CAT/XAT/CMAT/NMAT remains the classical MBA route.
Who this fits
- People-smart, organised, numerate
- Interested in business, markets, operations
- Enjoy presenting, negotiating, coordinating
Typical fees
- IIMs (2-yr MBA)
- ₹23 – 28 L total
- BBA (private Tier-1)
- ₹2 – 6 L / yr
- Govt. / DU B.Com (H)
- ₹15 – 30 K / yr
Indicative. Verify with the institute before enrolling.
UG courses you can pick
BBA / BMS / BBS
3 years
B.Com (Hons)
3 years
Integrated IPM / BBA-MBA (IIMs, IIT Madras)
5 years
MBA / PGDM
2 years
Key exams & timelines
As of Oct 2026 · verify on the official site before applying| Exam | Body | Next date | Application | Eligibility | Official |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NMAT NMAT by GMAC Management · MBA Entrance · National NMIMS & partner schools | GMAC | 2026-10 Window Oct-Dec | Aug-Oct 2026 | Graduate | Visit |
CA Final CA Final Examination Commerce · Final · National ICAI CA Final is bi-annual (May/Nov). Confirm November 2026 paper dates on icai.org — do not assume a single day. | ICAI | 2026-11 Tentative (Nov session) | Check icai.org | Cleared Intermediate + articleship | Visit |
CSEET CS Executive Entrance Test Commerce · Entry · National CSEET is held multiple times a year. Confirm the next session on icsi.edu before treating any single date as fixed. | ICSI | 2026-11 Tentative (quarterly) | Check icsi.edu | 12th pass | Visit |
IBPS RRB PO IBPS RRB Officer Scale I, II, III Banking · Rural Bank Officer · National Scale I Prelims 21–22 Nov 2026; Mains 20 Dec 2026. Scale II/III single exam 20 Dec 2026. Verified Oct 2026 against IBPS calendar / CRP-RRBs-XV. | IBPS | 2026-11-21 Confirmed (Prelims) · Applications closed | Applications closed (1–27 Sep 2026) | Graduate; age 18-40 (varies by scale) | Visit |
CAT Common Admission Test Management · MBA Entrance · National CAT 2026 by IIM Indore; three sessions on 29 Nov 2026. Admit card from 4 Nov. Verified Oct 2026 against iimcat.ac.in. | IIMs | 2026-11-29 Confirmed | Applications closed (ended 22 Sep 2026) | Graduate 50%+ | Visit |
IBPS RRB Clerk IBPS RRB Office Assistant Banking · Rural Bank Clerk · National Office Assistant Prelims 6, 12 & 13 Dec 2026; Mains 30 Jan 2027. Verified Oct 2026 against IBPS calendar 2026-27. | IBPS | 2026-12-06 Confirmed (Prelims) · Applications closed | Applications closed | Graduate; age 18-28 | Visit |
IBPS SO IBPS Specialist Officer Banking · Officer (Specialist) · National IT, Law, HR, Agri, Marketing | IBPS | 2026-Q4 Tentative | Sep 2026 | Graduate with specialization; age 20-30 | Visit |
SBI Clerk SBI Junior Associate Banking · Clerk · National Prelims + Mains | SBI | 2026-Q4 Tentative | Aug-Sep 2026 | Graduate; age 20-28 | Visit |
IIFT IIFT Entrance for MBA (IB) Management · MBA Entrance · National IIFT Delhi, Kolkata, Kakinada | NTA / IIFT | 2026-12 Tentative | Aug-Oct 2026 | Graduate 50%+ | Visit |
IRMASAT IRMA Social Awareness Test Management · Rural Management · National IRMA Anand rural mgmt | IRMA | 2026-12 Tentative | Sep-Oct 2026 | Graduate | Visit |
MAT Management Aptitude Test Management · MBA Entrance · National AIMA MAT runs multiple windows (Feb/May/Sep/Dec). Confirm the exact Dec slot on mat.aima.in before applying. | AIMA | 2026-12 Tentative (Dec window) | Check mat.aima.in | Graduate | Visit |
MICAT MICA Admission Test Management · MBA Entrance · National PGDM-C (Communications) | MICA Ahmedabad | 2026-12 Tentative | Aug-Nov 2026 | Graduate | Visit |
SNAP Symbiosis National Aptitude Test Management · MBA Entrance · National SIBM, SCMHRD, etc. | Symbiosis International | 2026-12 Tentative | Aug-Nov 2026 | Graduate 50%+ | Visit |
IBPS Clerk IBPS Customer Service Associate (CSA) / Clerical Cadre Banking · Clerk · National CRP CSA-XVI: Prelims held 10–11 Oct 2026. Mains on 27 Dec 2026. Do not confuse with RRB Clerk (6/12/13 Dec). Verified Oct 2026 against IBPS calendar 2026-27. | IBPS | 2026-12-27 Confirmed (Mains) | Applications closed | Graduate; age 20-28 | Visit |
ACET Actuarial Common Entrance Test Commerce · Entry · National Entry for actuarial profession | Institute of Actuaries of India | 2026-12 Tentative (next cycle) | Check official notification | 12th with Math | Visit |
CMA Final CMA Final Commerce · Final · National | ICMAI | 2026-12 Tentative (next cycle) | Check official notification | CMA Intermediate | Visit |
CMA Foundation Cost & Management Accountancy Foundation Commerce · Entry · National Cost & Management Accountancy | ICMAI | 2026-12 Tentative (next cycle) | Check official notification | 12th pass | Visit |
CMA Intermediate CMA Intermediate Commerce · Intermediate · National | ICMAI | 2026-12 Tentative (next cycle) | Check official notification | CMA Foundation / Graduate | Visit |
CS Executive Company Secretary Executive Commerce · Intermediate · National | ICSI | 2026-12 Tentative (next cycle) | Check official notification | CSEET / Graduate | Visit |
CS Professional Company Secretary Professional Commerce · Final · National | ICSI | 2026-12 Tentative (next cycle) | Check official notification | CS Executive | Visit |
KMAT Karnataka Management Aptitude Test Management · MBA Entrance · State - KA | KPPGCA | 2026-12 Tentative (next cycle) | Check official notification | Graduate | Visit |
CMAT Common Management Admission Test Management · MBA Entrance · National For AICTE-approved institutions | NTA | 2027-01 Annual (Jan) | Oct-Dec 2026 | Graduate | Visit |
XAT Xavier Aptitude Test Management · MBA Entrance · National XLRI, XIMB, etc. | XLRI Jamshedpur | 2027-01 Annual (1st Sun Jan) | Aug-Dec 2026 | Graduate | Visit |
CA Foundation Chartered Accountancy Foundation Commerce · Entry · National Entry-level CA | ICAI | 2027-01 Tentative (next cycle) | Check official notification | 12th pass | Visit |
CA Intermediate CA Intermediate Commerce · Intermediate · National Post-Foundation | ICAI | 2027-01 Tentative (next cycle) | Check official notification | CA Foundation / Graduate | Visit |
RBI Assistant RBI Assistant Examination Banking · Clerk (Regulator) · National 2026 exam conducted in Feb-Apr 2026 | RBI | 2027-02 Annual-TBA | Dec 2026 | Graduate 50%+; age 20-28 | Visit |
IPMAT Indore Integrated Program in Management Admission Test Management · 5-yr Integrated MBA · National After 12th | IIM Indore | 2027-05 Tentative (next cycle) | Feb-Apr 2027 | 12th pass | Visit |
IPMAT Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test - IIM Rohtak Management · 5-yr Integrated MBA · National | IIM Rohtak | 2027-05 Tentative (next cycle) | Mar-Apr 2027 | 12th pass | Visit |
ATMA AIMS Test for Management Admissions Management · MBA Entrance · National | AIMS | 2027-Q2 Tentative (next cycle) | Check notification | Graduate | Visit |
IBPS PO IBPS Probationary Officer / Management Trainee Banking · Officer · National Mains expected 04 Oct 2026 | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) | 2027-08-22 Tentative (next cycle) | Jul-Aug 2027 | Graduate; age 20-30 | Visit |
IFSCA Grade A IFSCA Assistant Manager Grade A Banking · Regulator Officer · National GIFT City regulator | IFSCA | 2027-Q3 Tentative (next cycle) | Jun-Jul 2027 | Graduate; age up to 30 | Visit |
IRDAI Grade A IRDAI Assistant Manager Banking/Insurance · Regulator Officer · National Insurance regulator | IRDAI | 2027-Q3 Tentative (next cycle) | Jun-Jul 2027 | Graduate; age 21-30 | Visit |
NABARD Grade A NABARD Assistant Manager Banking · Development Bank · National Phase 1, 2 & Interview | NABARD | 2027-Q3 Tentative (next cycle) | Jul-Aug 2027 | Graduate; age 21-30 | Visit |
NABARD Grade B NABARD Manager Banking · Development Bank · National Higher level than Grade A | NABARD | 2027-Q3 Tentative (next cycle) | Jul-Aug 2027 | Graduate 60%+/PG; age 21-35 | Visit |
RBI Grade B RBI Officer Grade B (DR) Banking · Regulator Officer · National Phase 1, 2 & Interview | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) | 2027-Q3 Tentative (next cycle) | Jun-Jul 2027 | Graduate 60%+; age 21-30 | Visit |
SBI PO SBI Probationary Officer Banking · Officer · National Prelims + Mains + GE/Interview | State Bank of India (SBI) | 2027-Q3 Tentative (next cycle) | Jun-Jul 2027 | Graduate; age 21-30 | Visit |
SEBI Grade A SEBI Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) Banking · Regulator Officer · National Multi-stream (General/Legal/IT) | Securities and Exchange Board of India | 2027-Q3 Tentative (next cycle) | Jun-Jul 2027 | Graduate; age up to 30 | Visit |
SIDBI Grade A SIDBI Assistant Manager Grade A Banking · Development Bank · National Phase 1, 2 & Interview | SIDBI | 2027-Q3 Tentative (next cycle) | May-Jun 2027 | Graduate; age 21-30 | Visit |
LIC AAO LIC Assistant Administrative Officer Banking/Insurance · Insurance Officer · National Prelims + Mains + Interview | LIC | 2026-TBA Annual-TBA | Check notification | Graduate; age 21-30 | Visit |
LIC ADO LIC Apprentice Development Officer Banking/Insurance · Insurance Officer · National Sales/development role | LIC | 2026-TBA Annual-TBA | Check notification | Graduate; age 21-30 | Visit |
LIC Assistant LIC Assistant Banking/Insurance · Insurance Clerical · National Clerical cadre | LIC | 2026-TBA Annual-TBA | Check notification | Graduate; age 21-30 | Visit |
Career paths
Tips before you commit
- Work experience before MBA pays dividends — aim for 2–4 years at top MBA schools.
- IPMAT lets Class 12 students enter IIMs directly — worth exploring if you are clear on management.
- CAT % is necessary but not sufficient — group discussion, interviews and profile matter.
Scholarships: IIM need-based aid, MoMA, OP Jindal, private (Aditya Birla, Tata Trusts).
Top colleges (NIRF-ranked)
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
top100
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Bengaluru, Karnataka
top100
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
Kozhikode, Kerala
top100
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi
top100
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
top100
Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
top100
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
Kolkata, West Bengal
top100
Indian Institute of Management Indore
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
top100
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