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

115 Views|Posted 8 years ago
Asked by Sunaina Dewan
2 Answers
Vinay kr Pandey
3 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

...Read more

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon
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.

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon

Similar Questions for you

Yes, CAT is a compulsory entrance exam for all candidates who are a resident of India to qualify for PGPM admissions at IIM Shillong. For NRI candidates, the GMAT is the mandatory entrance exam to qualify for IIM Shillong PGPM admissions. Candidates also need to fulfill the eligibilty criteria for P

...Read more

The CAT cutoff for IIM Shillong PGPM admissions 2026 ranges from 50 - 75%. The general and EWS category candidates are required to score at least 75% in CAT exam to qualify for the PI round for IIM Shillong admissions.

The SC category is required to score 60% while the remaining categories are only r

...Read more

Yes, students can get into IIM Ahmedabad without appearing for CAT. However, this is applicable for courses other than flagship PGP/ MBA programme. Students seeking to join programmes, such as the BPGP or executive programmes. For those courses, students need valid scores of other accepted exams.

LIBA Chennai does accept CAT scores for admission to PGDM courses. However, it is not compulsory. Aspirants can also apply for PGDM with XAT scores. Candidates applying for PGDM (Gulf/ FN/ OCI) programme can also appear for LIBA Admission Test. Selected candidates also need to pass WAT followed by G

...Read more

N.L. Dalmia offers scholarships based on entrance exam scores of the candidates. Below is the criteria for scholarship based on CAT scores:

CategoryScholarship
>90 percentileINR 6.50 lakh
85 to 89.99 percentileINR 4.06 lakh
80 to 84.99 percentileINR 3.25 lakh

...Read more

Planning to study abroad?

Get end-to-end expert guidance on

University Shortlisting, University Application, Visa and Education Loan

On Shiksha Study Abroad, get access to

60
Countries
|
4k
Universities
|
161k
Courses
|
196
Scholarships

Learn more about...

Share Your College Life Experience

Didn't find the answer you were looking for?

Search from Shiksha's 1 lakh+ Topics

or

Ask Current Students, Alumni & our Experts

Have a question related to your career & education?

or

See what others like you are asking & answering