How much tough is CAT from the MAT exam?
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MAT exam is a bit easier than CAT. In MAT, it's like basic questions to be asked from a candidate but in case of CAT, level of questions are very hard. You can't solve questions of mathematics and reasoning without any preparation.
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MAT exam is comparatively easier than CAT Exam, level of difficulty in CAT is more than MAT. Also, MAT fetches penalty of 0.25 for each wrong question but CAT fetches 1/3 or say 0.33 penalty for wrong answer. I hope this would help. -
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Shikhar Mogha RESEARCH INTERN AT SASE CHANDIGARH (DRDO) | Contributor-Level 9
6 years agoHi,
Both MAT and CAT are entrance examinations that management colleges accept. There are several institutes which accept both. Both are fairly popular as well. However CAT is the exam which helps you most and is accepted by the best B-Schools in India. On the other hand MAT is the easier version. Since you have chosen to prepare please focus on CAT only, it covers the preparation for MAT. Talking about the difficulty levels CAT is more challenging and hence bears several advantages over MAT. I'll make things easier for you by recommending you Ravi Handa's coachingOnline CAT Coaching Classes - MBA 2016that is conducted over the interne...more -
Obviously, CAT is more tough than MAT. Every year, more than INR. 2 lacs students appeared and around 20-25 thousands. -
CAT is no doubt tougher than MAT. You have to be very consistent in studies for CAT and should have a deep knowledge and intense practice of everything. If you are aiming for CAT 2019, you must start the preparation today. Nothing is impossible, just trust your capabilities. All the best.
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Bisharah Saeed Self motivated, straightforward and resilient | Contributor-Level 8
6 years agoCAT is a lot tougher than MAT. You can simply attempt MAT exam. There is no need for preparation. CAT on the other hand needs a lot of preparation. Also, the pattern of the questions is different in CAT. In the verbal section you get most of the questions as comprehension questions. Basically, CAT needs a lot of working and problem solving skills to obtain a decent percentile.
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