I am not appearing for CAT exam but I want to study MBA or PGDM from IIM only. What should I do?
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If you want admission in IIM's, then you have to give CAT exam and score really nice marks. -
You have to give exams for that and go to the tuition for the MBA. -
The only way to get into IIMs is by attending CAT and having a good percentile. -
MBA or PGDM in iim without CAT is impossible. Take proper coaching if u r not confident. Prepare and appear for CAT first -
If you want to join IIM then you need to appear for CAT or GMAT. Without these entrance exam results, you are not eligible for IIM, it's better to join an coaching and prepare for these exams. Best of luck! -
You need to appear for CAT exam to enroll for MBA programs in IIMs. IIM – Indore offers a program after class 12th, through which you can do 5 year course including MBA from IIM - Indore. -
The only option for taking admission IIM is CAT. Give the exam. If you want to study in IIM, CAT is a must. -
CAT is a must for IIM. Clearing it with 98%ile is generally must for a general category candidate. If you have not given it you can try for other B-Schools.
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You can either go for GMAT, if not then go for CAT.
All the best. -
Hello! To get admission into any IIM, giving CAT is a must. This is because all the IIMs accept the scores of only CAT (and GMAT for foreign candidates) for their admission processes. Good luck!
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