If I am preparing for CAT, do I need to prepare separately for GMAT?

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Raj shakya
7 years ago
Hi, Unfortunately, the answer to this question is "YES". CAT preparation won't be sufficient enough for GMAT and the same holds true if you are preparing for GMAT. This is because the intention to check on the areas are very different in both the exams. CAT tests your ability mainly on your 1- Quan

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pratiksha kamble
7 years ago
Yes, you have to prepare separately for CAT and GMAT.

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Prerit Kohli
8 years ago
Hello, Unfortunately, the answer to this question is "YES". CAT preparation won't be sufficient enough for GMAT and the same holds true if you are preparing for GMAT. This is because the intention to check on the areas are very different in both the exams. CAT tests your ability mainly on your 1- Q

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Devesh Lathi
8 years ago
The answer is Yes! CAT and GMAT are significantly different from each other. Although the syllabus of CAT and GMAT are quite similar, but the difficulty level of the Quant section in GMAT is far lesser than that of CAT exam. Similarly, in the Verbal Section, there are diverse questions in GMAT. Furt

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Vivek Bansode
8 years ago
CAT is a very higher level of examination which includes a lot of things. If you are preparing for CAT, then there is not necessary to study separately for GMAT. However, there are some sections which are not in GMAT.

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