Is it necessary for a student to take CAT or MAT exam in order to pursue MBA?
Asked by Jineandhar Soundarajan
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To get admission into any IIM and some top non-IIMs, giving CAT is compulsory. However there are other exams which you can give apart from CAT and MAT. Some top B-schools accepting their scores are mentioned alongside the exam:-
1. IIFT - IIFT Kolkata & Delhi
2. NMAT - NMIMS Mumbai
3. SNAP - SIBM & SCMHRD, Pune
4. XAT - XLRI Jamshedpur & SP Jain Mumbai
5. CET - JBIMS, Sydenham Mumbai
6. CMAT - Great Lakes Chennai, KJ Somaiya, Sydenham & Welingkar Mumbai
So basically, it depends upon which B-school you aspire to get admitted that you need to give that particular exam. -
Either CAT/MAT/CMAT is considered so give all of them. Also, a good percentage is needed. GDPI performance is a key factor in the best Schools. So, be fluent and confident in PI round. Its a game changer.
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Answered by
Vineet Kumar Rohilla Persuing BBA from JIMS Kalkaji(IP University) | Guide-Level 12
6 years agoCAT is not compulsory to pursue MBA, but yes any other entrance exam is necessary. As per the college and University norms, you can't pursue MBA without giving any entrance exam. So, check where you want to take admission and which exam you have to give. Regards. -
Yes, if a candidate wants to MBA from a good B-School, it is mandatory to take competitive exams like CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT, etc. -
It will be good if you take these exams. You can go for IIFT, NMAT and SNAP as well. -
Eligibility criteria for seeking admission in majority of B-Schools for MBA / PGDM is that candidate must be a graduate with minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from a University recognized by Association of Indian Universities / AICTE/ UGC etc. Candidates appearing final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for MBA/ PGDM programs provided they complete all formalities of the examinations before June/ July in year in which candidate is planning to take admission. Also, the candidates must have taken either one of the management entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, XAT, NMAT, SNAP, IIFT CMAT, ATMA etc. Based on t...more
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