What are CAT, MAT and XAT exams for?

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Sajan Sibichan
9 years ago
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

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CAT MAT XAT and CMAT are the most popular MBA entrance exams in India as they are valid for admission to a large number of MBA colleges in India. If you wanna take admission in LPU you can take admsiion on the behalf of LPU NEST test and you can also avail the scholarship opportunity. LPU is best kn

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Jatin Prateek
9 years ago
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 Associ

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Trilochan Tiwari
9 years ago
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.

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Is just appearing exceptable? Or we need to fulfill the specific percentile?

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These are all management entrance exams to get admission into b-schools to pursue MBA.

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GIRISH SESHAMANI
8 years ago
These exams are entrance tests for the MBA / PGDM programmes of reputed B-Schools.

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2 years ago
CAT MAT and XAT are all entrance exams that are conducted in India for admission to MBA (Master of Business Administration) and other management programs offered by various business schools and management institutes across the country. CAT (Common Admission Test) is the largest and most popular entr

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2 years ago
They are the most popular MBA entrance exams in India as they are valid for admission to a large number of MBA colleges in India. MBA aspirants have lofty dreams of getting the best B-School.

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2 years ago
Hi, CAT MAT and XAT are popular entrance exams for admission to MBA/PGDM programs in India. Here's what they stand for and what they are for: CAT: Common Admission Test - is conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) for admission to their management programs and other participating B-S

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Ankit Kumar
3 years ago
CAT MAT XAT and CMAT are the most popular MBA entrance exams in India as they are valid for admission to a large number of MBA colleges in India. The aspirants who wish to have an MBA degree mostly take both of these exams.

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3 years ago
CAT is used for admissions in Iims and other MBA colleges, while MAT is an MBA entrance exam for almost all colleges and is conducted by AIMA. XAT is used for admission into Xavier's Institute of Management and some other MBA colleges.

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