Admission to all management programs in AICTE approved institutions from the next academic year 2012-13 will be conducted through an online Common Management Admission Test, CMAT.

According to an official release, the decision is aimed to address the issue of physical, mental and financial stress on the students appearing in multiple entrance exams.

The Common Management Admission Test 2012 will be conducted online in 61 cities from 20th February to 28th February next year and scores awarded will be used for admission in the post graduate management programs both at Degree and Diploma level.