Is GMAT harder than CAT?

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  • Both GMAT and CAT entrance exams for MBA admissions. While CAT is required for Indian B-schools, GMAT is required for both Indian and international B-schools. GMAT is tougher than CAT because:

    • GMAT records more applicants since it is accepted globally, which means there is a higher competition among applicants, in comparison to CAT.
    • GMAT tests applicants holistically across its three broad sections - Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Reasoning and Data Insights. 
    • Also, GMAT is tougher than CAT because, questions on GMAT have stronger emphasis on global business school entrance exams and their specific requirements. CAT only focuses on In
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    Dr Navarun Varma Lecturer, NUS | Guide-Level 12

    6 years ago
    Hi, there is no comparison between these two. GMAT is for MBA abroad and has a very tough reasoning section though some universities in India also accept. CAT is just for India. If you are planning for foreign education, admissions will depend on your profile, education, work experience, GMAT or GRE score, Recommendation Letters, MBA essays etc.
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