Can I get admission in a college which accepts CMAT score on the basis of CAT score? Which exam should I take for MBA, CAT or CMAT?
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Priya Mahajan Educationist and Career Consultant since 2010 | Scholar-Level 16
5 years agoHi,
CAT score can be a valid score for B schools. There is a wide range of colleges offering equally good academics and they have there own entrance tests and interviews. These days due to COVID-19 some good universities I have heard like Lovely Professional University has started the process of filling the application forms online only. The universities have molded their admission process to suit the new crisis. Even the universities which were taking entrance exams have started online direct admissions and the entrance test would be taken at a later stage when the government allows the reopening of colleges. Best for you would be to b...more -
No, you cannot get admission in a college that accepts CMAT score on the basis of CAT score. Each college has its own eligibility criteria and accepts applications based on the entrance exam score they have specified. Both CAT and CMAT are national-level entrance exams for admission to MBA programs in India. The choice between the two exams depends on your preference and the colleges you wish to apply to. Here are some factors to consider:
Exam pattern and difficulty level: CAT has a more complex pattern and is generally considered to be more difficult compared to CMAT. CMAT on the other hand, is a simpler exam with a straightforward pa...more -
Dear Husen Cyclewala,
Normally, admissions in the business schools are done on the basis of different criteria. Some colleges provide admissions through CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, etc., though they give admission, the sessions for CAT and admissions through other exams will be different. Therefore, prepare for CAT extensively, get a good score and secure admission in a top b-School of the country.
All the best.
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