What are CAT, MAT and XAT exams for?
Asked by Monika khan
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CAT is especially to get admissions in IIMs, but also used for other MBA colleges too. CAT is conducted by IIM.
MAT is an MBA entrance examination for almost all MBA colleges, which is conducted by AIMA.
XAT is to get admission into Xavier's Institute of Management of different locations and it is also some of the other MBA colleges. -
To get admission in B-schools in India you should apply for above mentioned exams. CAT is considered as India's most important entrance test for PGDM/MBA. -
All are MBA entrance exams where CAT (Common Aptitude Test) is national-level management entrance examination conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) and also, CAT score is accepted by other MBA colleges. MAT (Management Aptitude Test) is conducted by AIMA (All India Management Association) and XAT is to get admission into Xavier's Institute of Management. -
These are all management entrance exams to get admission into b-schools to pursue MBA.
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These exams are entrance tests for the MBA / PGDM programmes of reputed B-Schools. -
These exams are for MBA.
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Dear Monika,
In order to take admission in MBA, tests such as CAT/MAT/XAT are conducted.
CAT Common Admission Test (especially conducted to take admission in IIM)
MAT- Management Admission Test
XAT- XAT is to get admission into Xavier's Institute of Management. -
To be eligible for appearing for the top MBA entrance exams in India, candidates should have a Bachelors degree in any discipline from a recognised institute. Final year Bachelors degree students are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their graduation within the stipulated time period. Some of the exam authorities demand minimum 50 per cent aggregate in the Bachelors degree. The top MBA entrance exams in India include CAT XAT CMAT MAT SNAP NMAT by GMAC, IBSAT LPU NEST to name a few. The application fee of the top MBA entrance exams in India ranges from Rs 500 to Rs 2,000. The MBA entrance exams which are conducted in paper-...more
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Dear Monika Khan, CAT MAT and XAT exam is for the MBA Admission in various universities/institutes such as IIMS, IITs, NITs, LPU, Amity, etc. I have also completed my MBA from LPU. Being alumni of LPU, I highly recommend LPU for an MBA degree based on the following things-
The Business School of LPU is accredited by ACBSP, Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs from the USA ensuring quality education and industry-experienced faculty members, studying in LPU will get a degree accredited from a body of USA. Placement: Every year more than 550+ companies visit LPU for placements. LPU has a very good placement and achieved...more -
There are some national and state level entrance exams for MBA Admission like:
1. XAT conducted by Xaviers Institute.
2. CAT exam is the qualifying parameter for admissions in IIM.
3. SNAP is conducted by Symbiosis University.
4. NMAT by GMAC council.
5. For NMIMS and other colleges, IIFT exam is conducted.
6. CMAT is conducted by AICTE.
7. MAT is conducted by AIMA.
8. LPU NEST by Lovely Professional University
9. There are state level exams like KMAT and MH-CET.
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