No, CAT is not compulsory for admission to GIBS Business School, Bangalore. You can also apply with other entrance exams like MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, or GMAT. Even if you don't have any of these, GIBS looks at your overall profile and takes a personal interview. They focus on your interest, communication, and attitude, not just exam scores. So yes, you can still get into GIBS without CAT.
Is CAT compulsory for GIBS Business School?
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No, CAT is not compulsory for admission to GIBS Business School scores from several other management entrance exams like MAT, CMAT, XAT, GMAT, ATMA, and various state-level CETs are also accepted for their PGDM program.
Accepted Entrance Exams
GIBS Business School accepts valid scores from multiple entrance exams for PGDM admissions, not just CAT.
Alternatives include MAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, ATMA, and various state CETs.
Applicants can choose any one of these exams based on convenience and eligibility.
Admission Process
Eligibility requires a Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (for General category) from a recognised universi
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No, CAT is not compulsory for GIBS Business School.
For the PGDM program, you need to appear for any one of the accepted entrance exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, or ATMA. So, CAT is just one option – not a must.
For the BBA program, you don't need any entrance exam at all. Admission is based on your 12th marks and a personal interview.
So overall, CAT is not required, but having any valid exam score helps for PGDM. For BBA, you can apply directly without any test.
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CAT is not a compulsorily required entrance exam but one of the entrance exams accepted for PGDM by GIBS Business School. The other entrance exams are MAT, CMAT, GMAT, and state level entrance tests. Find which of the above fits your qualifications and apply.
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