Is it compulsory to clear CAT to get admission in IIM? Is CMAT not acceptable there?

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    Yuvraj Chandel

    3 years ago
    YES, you have to appear CAT for getting admission to Iims. CMAT and omets are not Acceptables.
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    Nikita Sharma | Contributor-Level 10

    4 years ago
    Yes, it is compulsory to give CAT for admission in IIM. IIM doesn't accept CMAT.
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    Srinarayan Prajapati | Guide-Level 15

    6 years ago
    Yes, it is compulsory to get admission in IIM.
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    syed shaizan | Contributor-Level 8

    6 years ago
    Yes, it is compulsory to write CAT exam and score really high percentile in order to get into IIMs because CMAT is not accepted there.
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    BHAWNA BHOJWANI | Contributor-Level 10

    6 years ago
    Yes, it is compulsory. Every year IIMS conduct CAT, which is a national level exam. CAT is comparatively difficult as compared to CMAT. CMAT is not accepted by IIMS. But, if you wish you can give CMAT since it is also accepted by basket of good colleges.
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    jashan kaur | Guide-Level 13

    6 years ago
    Yes, CAT is compulsory for admissions in IIM and CMAT scores are not acceptable there.
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    Shikhar Patel | Guide-Level 13

    5 years ago
    It is compulsory to give CAT exam for doing MBA in IIMs. Without CAT, it is not possible to get into IIMs.
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    Dharamveer Dheer Educator at University | Scholar-Level 18

    4 years ago
    First, a good CAT score. If you clear the CAT cut off, then you have to go through a group discussion or a written ability test, and then personal interview, which is very important. Also, your past academic records must be good.
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    Vivek Kumar Writer by hobby coder by choice | Guide-Level 13

    5 years ago
    Yes, CMAT is not accepted by IIMs, so you have to give CAT in case you want to pursue MBA from there.
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    ADVOCATE NEHA Batra | Guide-Level 14

    6 years ago
    Yes, CAT is the compulsory exam that you need to crack if you want admission in IIMs.
    All the best.

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