Which entrance exam can I write among MAT and CAT to pursue MBA?
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Both MAT (Management Aptitude Test) and CAT (Common Admission Test) are entrance exams that can be written to pursue an MBA (Master of Business Administration) programme in India. CAT is considered one of the most prestigious and competitive entrance exams in India, and it is accepted by all Indian Institutes of Management (Iims) and other top B-schools in the country. CAT is conducted once a year, typically in November or December. MAT on the other hand, is conducted four times a year - in February, May, September, and December - and is accepted by over 600 B-schools across India. So, if you are looking to pursue an MBA from one of th...more -
CAT is conducted once a year and the top institutes accept CAT score. MAT is conducted 4 times in a year so most top institutes (A+) do not prefer MAT score. You should write the exams according to the institutes you are aiming. You should first check which score they accept. -
CAT is conducted for admission to IIMs. Many a standard institution does accept CAT score. This ensures the quality of students. MAT is for university MBA courses.
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Both these exams are conducted for MBA, but most of the grade A+ colleges take admission through CAT.
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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.
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The CAT cutoff percentile is required for IMS Ghaziabad is 75. This is the qualifying cutoff for all specializations, including Marketing, Finance, HRM, and Business Analytics.
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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