Can I get admission in a college/university for MBA if I have not appeared for CAT/MAT/XAT exams?
I've completed my B.Sc in chemistry botany and zoology with a CGPA of 7.95.
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It depends on the admission criteria of the specific college or university you are interested in. While many colleges and universities in India require candidates to have appeared for national-level entrance exams like CAT MAT or XAT for admission to MBA programs, there are some institutions that offer admission based on other criteria such as:
State-level entrance exams: Some colleges and universities may conduct their own state-level entrance exams for MBA admissions. College/University-level entrance exams: Some institutions may conduct their own entrance exams for MBA admissions. Work experience: Some colleges and universities may o...more -
I would like to tell you that you should take any of the entrance exams for getting admission in any MBA college or university. You should at least take the respective college entrance exam to get the admission in that college which is conducted privately. -
Hi Anukriti,
If you really want to make career after MBA do take time and prepare for competitive exam and take admission in college which add value to your career. -
You can get into normal college for MBA. But it might not add value to you. If you need to study in one of the top B schools in India you will have to take up any one of the competitive exams and try with its score. All the best.
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