Can I do MBA after graduating without appearing for CAT exam?
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Ankur Kumar It good to commit mistakes but only if you learn. | Guide-Level 13
8 years agoDear student,
Yes, there are other tests as well which you can take for admission but if you want to make it to the top 20-30 colleges in India then you need to take CAT exam and score good.
Other options you have are MAT/SNAP/CMAT/IIFT/State exams, etc.
All the very best. -
Yes, you can do that. You can opt for others exams like MAT, SNAP, XAT, etc. to pursue MBA from reputed universities/ colleges. -
Yes. But most reputed colleges consider CAT for shortlisting candidates. You may also take any of the other entrance exams. -
The various tests are available for the admission in MBA course apart from the CAT. Some of the popular tests are MAT, CMAT, XAT, and entrance test conducted by the state government. You may appear in these tests. Besides these tests, you may take admission through the management quota without taking any test. -
Yes. There are other exams like SNAP, NMAT, CET, CMAT, etc which are not only relatively easier than CAT, but also can lead you to some top B-schools. However, if you're aiming any IIM, then giving CAT exam is mandatory.
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