MBA Syllabus

Written by Rachit Agrawal, MBA

Published on Wed, January 8, 2020 2:23 PM • Updated on Tue, January 28, 2020 10:07 AM • 6 mins read

MBA entrance exams generally test many different qualitative, quantitative as well as general knowledge parts. These entrance exams are generally a combination of testing of verbal ability, data interpretation, general knowledge, vocabulary, grammar, logical reasoning and quantitative ability. Different exams focus on certain parts more and may have different topics covered under each of the sections.

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MBA Syllabus 2018

The entrance exams for individual exams generally remaining the same over the years with little to no changes. At least in consecutive years, there are no changes in MBA syllabus. The composition of syllabus and exam in 2018 was the same as that for 2019.

MBA Syllabus 2019

The basic testing criteria for all different exams are the same. They test the candidates on different criteria. Some of these sections are mentioned below

Reading abilities
Verbal abilities
Quantitative analysis
Logical reasoning
General Knowledge

MBA Entrance Syllabus

There is little to no difference in the syllabus of different MBA entrance exams. Some common questions are asked from,

Bar graphs, pie charts, Venn diagram, charts and graphs
Reading passages
Jumbled paragraphs, vocabulary testing, sentence corrections, analogies
Quadratic equations, number system, permutation and combination
Mensuration
Average, speed time distance etc. general mathematics
General knowledge (elementary)

MBA Syllabus India

MAT, CAT, XAT etcetera many entrance exams can be taken in India for securing admission top MBA colleges. They all test candidates’ speed, accuracy and aptitude. Given below are the syllabus for entry into some of the most common colleges providing MBA degree.

MBA Syllabus UPSEE

UPSEE is a state-level exam taken by candidates to secure admission in most colleges in Uttar Pradesh. It is also taken by aspiring MBA students. The syllabus is mentioned below.

Quantitative Ability – number system, percentage, arithmetic, geometry, trigonometry, simple algebra, graphs, mensuration, time and speed, and quadratic and linear equation
General Awareness – business industry, economy, sports, technology and politics.
English – reading comprehension, antonyms and synonyms, jumbled sentences, vocabulary, inference-statement-conclusion, critical reasoning, idioms and errors
Decision making – relationships, simple puzzle, statement/ conclusion, clocks and calendars, verbal reasoning, creative thinking, finding patterns, family trees, directions and coding-decoding

MBA Syllabus IPU

IPU CET is an MBA entrance exam that is taken by students to get into IP institutes in Delhi/ Gurgaon and is conducted by GGSIPU Delhi. The syllabus for IPU CET is mentioned below.

Data interpretation and logical reasoning: bar graphs, pie charts, Venn diagrams, data insufficiency, games and tournaments
Verbal ability and reading comprehension: jumbled sentences, complete paragraphs, critical reasoning, sentence correction, word usage, idioms and grammar.
Quantitative Aptitude: Trigonometry, number system, mensuration, algebra and calculus

MBA Syllabus PTU

The entrance exam for PTU is conducted by IKGPTU. The syllabus is as given below.

Business Awareness
General Awareness
General English: complete paragraphs, critical reasoning, sentence correction, word usage, idiom and jumbled sentences.
Verbal as well as the non-verbal ability

Kerala University MBA Syllabus

They accept students qualifying KMAT, CMAT or CAT.

Data sufficiency and logical reasoning: tables, blood relations, puzzles, arrangements, coding and decoding
English language and reading comprehension: grammar, vocabulary, reasoning, meanings, tense, fill in the blanks, and antonyms and synonyms
Quantitative aptitude: series, time and speed, pie charts, bar graphs, percentages, data interpretation, compound interest, simple interest, and profit and loss
General Knowledge
Business Scenario: business news, current affairs

Bharathiar University MBA Syllabus

Admission is possible by scoring well in TANCET, CMAT or University’s qualifying examination.

Reading comprehension and verbal ability: English language and reading comprehension: grammar, vocabulary, reasoning, meanings, tense, fill in the blanks, and antonyms and synonyms, cloze test and one-word substitution

Quantitative aptitude: Mixtures and allegations, quadratic equations, HCF and lcm, binomial theorem, surds, indices, inequalities, functions, modulus, time and speed, number system, trigonometry, geometry and logarithms
Business analysis
Data sufficiency: arithmetic, algebra, number system

MBA Syllabus VTU

VTU takes students on the basis of PGCET exam score.

Proficiency in the English language: Synonyms and antonyms, grammar, sentence correction and famous books in literature
Test of reasoning and general intelligence: puzzles, series etcetera
Quantitative analysis: statistics, graphs
General Knowledge

MBA Syllabus MG University

They accept students on the basis of CMAT/MAT/CAT/CMAT scores. The CMAT syllabus is discussed below.

Quantitative techniques and data interpretation: mensuration, time speed, average, sets, number system, allegations and mixtures, algebra, PNC, probability, and geometry

Logical reasoning: charts, graphs, puzzles, series, coding, relations, arguments, and conclusions
Language comprehension: reading comprehension, grammar, antonyms and synonyms, and sentence rearrangement
General Awareness: political, economics, culture, language, and general knowledge

Pondicherry University MBA Syllabus

The university accepts CAT scores. It also has its own exam for admitting students.

Quantitative aptitude
Logical reasoning
General English
General Awareness
Business

MBA Syllabus Mumbai University

MH CET is a state-level entrance exam that can help students in securing a position at Mumbai

University for completing their MBA. The syllabus of MAH CET is mentioned below.

Logical / Abstract Reasoning: analogy, relationships, simple puzzle, statement/ conclusion, clocks and calendars, verbal reasoning, creative thinking, finding patterns, family trees, directions and coding-decoding

VARC: grammar, comprehension, vocabulary, sentence rearrangement, and verbal reasoning
Quantitative aptitude: arithmetic, general mathematics, geometry, pie chart, other graphs and charts, Venn diagrams, binomial theorem, logarithms etcetera

CUSAT MBA Syllabus

For admission to CUSAT for MBA, a student can appear for MAT, CMAT or CAT. The scores of these exams are accepted by the university. The syllabus for MAT is given below.

India and global environment: who’s who, business, politics, social issues, sports, current affairs, and entertainment
Data analysis and sufficiency: pie charts, bar graphs, caselet, data comparison, and tables
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning: assertion reason, conclusions, family tree, logical thinking, and cause and effect
Mathematics: profit and loss, general arithmetic
English and reading: comprehension, synonyms and antonyms, verbal reasoning

IIM Ahmedabad MBA Syllabus

IIM Ahmedabad is one of the top MBA colleges of India and accepts scores of CAT ( Common Admission Test ) only. The syllabus of CAT has been mentioned below.

VARC: facts inference judgement, grammar, comprehension, vocabulary, sentence rearrangement, and verbal reasoning
DILR: analogy, relationships, simple puzzle, statement/ conclusion, clocks and calendars, verbal reasoning, creative thinking, finding patterns, family trees, directions
QA: number system, pnc, general maths, coordinate system, ratio proportion, trigonometry, geometry, sequence and series, quadratic, complex numbers, binomial theorem, and logarithms