What is the difference between CAT, MAT and XAT and other various management exams?

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Asked by Sunaina Dewan
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Vinay kr Pandey
4 years ago
One of the key differences between CAT and XAT syllabus is the varying topics and sections. CAT does not have Decision Making section and GK section but XAT exam has DM and GK as separate sections. Another key difference is the XAT Vs CAT difficulty level. XAT is considered a bit more difficult than

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R
8 years ago
CAT is a country wide entrance exam. MAT is an entrance exam in Maharashtra not accepted by all colleges. XAT is an entrance exam to get into XLRI, not accepted by all colleges.

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