Is it compulsory to clear CAT to get admission in IIM? Is CMAT not acceptable there?
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Vineet Kumar Rohilla Persuing BBA from JIMS Kalkaji(IP University) | Guide-Level 12
6 years agoCAT is a must for IIMs as it is the main exam conducted by IIMs for admissions, without this exam you can't get admission in IIMs. -
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In today's time, all we want is a high placement from a college so prefer the best college for MBA. No matter from where you pursued your Bachelor's degree, go for CAT preparation.
If you will score around 99-100 percentile, you may get a call from IIM. So, go for it!
Thank you and keep asking! -
You can admission to any IIM through CAT only.
Besides, there are further process for selection such as PI, etc. -
IIM only gives admission on the basis of CAT score. -
CAT is mandatory. No other entrance exam is accepted in IIMs. -
To get admission in admission in IIMs, you need a valid CAT score. CMAT score is not acceptable there. -
Yes, above 95+ percentile is required in CAT. CMAT is not accepted.
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Yes, you can get into IIMs only through CAT. No other exam will land you in one. -
IIM's go only by the CAT score. -
CAT is the compulsory exam.
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