Should I prepare for CAT exam or gain some work experience by getting a job?

I am a software engineer. I have very less idea about the different specialisations in MBA.

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Himanshu Madan
9 years ago
If you are very good at programming and languages, then you don't even require an MBA. But if you want to do MBA, then have some experience.

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9 years ago
It would be better if you go for a job and gain some experience, around 2-3 years in an IT comapany like Infosys, TCS, Wipro as it would help you to improve your CV and many B-Schools prefer students with work exp., so it will help in the MBA selection also. However, a good percentile in CAT along w

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