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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For IIM, CAT is mandatory. There is only one solution, that is to re- appear for CAT. -
Without appearing CAT exam, it is not possible to get into IIMs. -
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Jayesh Kumar Upadhyay i am admission take top brand reputed Bschool | Contributor-Level 7
7 years agoIt is not possible. To get into IIMs, taking CAT is a must. You need to qualify CAT with 99%ile to get admission in a top IIM. -
CAT exam is must requirement for getting admission in IIM for MBA courses, and that too you need to clear the CAT exam with really good percentile. There is no other way to get IIM. -
Give GMAT exam and score high. Few IIMs accepting GMAT Score. So, you might stand a chance.
All the best. -
For IIM CAT is mandatory, I can't understand why you deny for it. Other entrance exams are there for various management institutes but CAT is exclusively for IIMs only. -
You have to clear the CAT exam for getting admission in any IIM. There is no other way for to get entry without CAT. But don't worry, join coaching classes. Do hard work and learn short tricks. -
Without CAT exam with more than 98% percentile and with some work experience it's difficult to get in to IIM.
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