What is the CEIBS MBA Admission Test?
CEIBS MBA Admission test provides an alternative to GMAT or GRE. The score will be used to assess your candidacy (alongside other application materials) in the same way as GMAT or GRE are evaluated. The test is multiple choice and covers similar content to GMAT's Verbal and Quant sections (see below).

Section Time allocation Number of questions
Quantitative Reasoning 30 minutes 15
Data Sufficiency 30 minutes 15
Critical Reasoning 30 minutes 15
Reading Comprehension 30 minutes 15
Total 120 minutes 60

Sample Questions

Quantitative Reasoning

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Critical Reasoning

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Data Sufficiency

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(A) Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient.  

(B) Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient.

(C) Both statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient.

(D) EACH statement ALONE is sufficient.

(E) Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient. 

 

Reading Comprehension

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FAQ
Q. How do I book my place for the test?
A. Click here.

Q. How should I prepare?
A. As the content is similar to the verbal and quants sections of GMAT, applicants are encouraged to familiarise themselves with these materials in advance.

Q. Am I allowed a calculator?
A. No, only a pencil and paper are permitted. A smartphone will also be needed along with a laptop with a webcam, in order for the proctors to monitor test conditions if conducted online.

Q. Can I retake the CEIBS MBA Admission test?
A. Only once per year (intake).

Q. If I already have a competitive GMAT or GRE, do I still need to sit the test?
A. No, the CEIBS MBA Admission Test is an alternative choice to GMAT and GRE

Q. How much does the CEIBS MBA Admission Test cost?
A. The test itself is free. However, to secure your seat and qualify for the test, you must submit your MBA application by the application deadline.

Sample question answers:
Problem solving: C
Critical reasoning: B
Data sufficiency: C
Reading comprehension: C