Should I go for CAT or GMAT? If I opt for GMAT then should I give it right after my graduation or get some work experience first?

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Govind Sharma
8 years ago
It depends on what is your aim. If you want to apply for MBA abroad or ISB-Hyderabad then GMAT is mandatory and ISB, as well as institutes abroad, accept an only candidate with some work experience for ISB it goes to around 3 years experience and good colleges abroad around 6 years. Accordingly, you

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GMAT doesn't require any base qualification. However, to enroll for an MBA program you are expected to be a graduate at least with 4 years' graduation study if you are applying abroad.

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