ACAT Exam Dates

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham conducts the Amrita Common Aptitude Test (ACAT) for admission to its MBA programs offered at the Amritapuri, Bengaluru, Kochi, Mysuru, Coimbatore, and Amaravati campuses. ACAT is a national-level management entrance examination designed to assess candidates' aptitude for business education and leadership roles.

To help MBA aspirants stay informed, here is a detailed overview of the ACAT 2026 Phase I and Phase II exam schedule, including registration dates, exam dates, result announcements, and selection rounds.

ACAT 2026 Phase I Exam Schedule

ACAT 2026 Phase II Exam Schedule

For candidates who miss Phase I or wish to apply in the later admission cycle, ACAT Phase II offers another opportunity to secure admission.

Kochi & Amritapuri Campuses

Bengaluru & Mysuru Campuses

ACAT Registration Dates

Phase I

The registration process is expected to commence in October 2025 and continue until 26 January 2026. Candidates must complete the online application form, upload the necessary documents, and pay the prescribed application fee.

Phase II

Candidates applying for Kochi and Amritapuri campuses must register by 19 June 2026, while applicants for Bengaluru and Mysuru campuses can register until 25 June 2026.

ACAT Admit Card Release

For Phase I, admit cards are expected to be available in January 2026. Candidates can download the admit card from the official admission portal using their login credentials.

For Phase II, admit cards will generally be released a few days before the respective examination dates.

ACAT 2026 Exam Pattern

The ACAT examination is conducted in a computer-based format and evaluates candidates across multiple aptitude areas:

• Verbal Ability
• Reading Comprehension
• Quantitative Aptitude
• Logical Reasoning
• General Knowledge

Exam Highlights

• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Duration: 120 Minutes
• Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Result and Selection Process

Candidates shortlisted based on their ACAT performance and overall profile will be invited to participate in the subsequent selection rounds:

• Group Discussion (GD)
• Written Ability Test (WAT)
• Personal Interview (PI)

The final merit list is prepared considering:

• ACAT/CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/GRE Score
• Academic Performance
• GD-WAT-PI Performance
• Work Experience (if applicable)

Selected candidates will receive admission offers, and the MBA academic session will commence in June/July 2026.

Why Knowing ACAT Exam Dates Matters

Being aware of the complete ACAT admission timeline helps candidates:

• Avoid missing application deadlines.
• Download admit cards on time.
• Create an effective preparation strategy.
• Plan interviews and admission activities.
• Coordinate ACAT with other MBA entrance examinations.

Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official Amrita School of Business admission portal for the latest announcements and updates regarding ACAT 2026.