What are CAT, MAT and XAT exams for?
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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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Nirma University CAT Cutoff 2024 for students belonging to the General AI category was 60 percentile overall and 40 percentile for Quants, VA-RC, and DI-LR sections. Nirma University CAT Cutoff 2025 will be available when the CAT exam results 2025 get declared. Students can refer to the table below to know the CAT Cutoff for previous three years for the General AI category candidates.
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) CAT Cutoff for General All India | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Overall | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Quants | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| VA-RC | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| DI-LR | 40 | 40 | 40 |
Christ University CAT Cutoff 2025 has not been released yet. The results are expected to be out in December. However, going as per the last yeat CAT Cutoff 2024 for the General AI category, the cutoff was 60 for admissions to MBA course. It can be said that the cutoff for this year could fall somewhere near this percentile. Students are advised to check this page daily for regular updates.
Yes, you can wear jeans in CAT exam. Outfits with big pockets are not allowed. Candidates can also not wear jackets, coat, hoodies, caps, hats, headgears. It is recommended to wear simple outfit.
In general, as per available education sources, the CAT cutoff for FLAME University lies around 70–75 percentiles for the 2025 admissions. Though this score helps the candidates qualify for the shortlisting stage, FLAME follows a holistic selection process; hence, the final admission also depends on academic records, interviews, and overall profile strength.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham CAT Cutoff 2025 is yet to be released as the exam will be conducted on 30 Nov, 2025. However, according to the CAT Cutoff 2024, students need to secure at least 40 percentile for successful admission at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. If students have appeared for the XAT exam, then a 70 percentile would be needed for MBA admission.
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