Can I get admission in MBA without appearing in CAT/MAT etc?
Asked about Institute of Management Studies, Noida - Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
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There are several institutes that offer admission based on other criteria such as academic performance, work experience, and other standardized tests like GMAT or GRE.
In such cases, the admission process may involve a combination of factors such as academic record, work experience, statement of purpose, and personal interviews. Some institutes may also conduct their own entrance tests to evaluate candidates. -
Yes, there are other exams like NMAT, SNAP, CMAT etc. If you forgot to fill any of the form you can check the last date for CMAT. -
Answered by
Harshit Kumar Harsh Journalist by passion and profession | Contributor-Level 6
8 years agoNo, you need to take MET/CAT rank for taking admission in the MBA or PGDM programme. -
You cannot get admission in MBA colleges until and unless you clear the selection process which consists of entrance exam, group discussion and personal interview. The college which doesn't have a selection process and gives admission just on the basis of UG marks is of no value. So, I would advise you to start preparing for MBA entrance exams asap and work hard for securing admission in the top MBA colleges of the country.
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