Which exam should I take for admission to the MBA programme, the MAT or the CMAT?

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The MAT exam is conducted by AIMA, whereas the CMAT exam is conducted by NTA. Both entrance exams are popular for admissions to MBA and PGDM courses. Here is a small comparison to help you decide which exam you want to take: (A) Advantages of Choosing MAT Over CMAT: 1. The benefit of giving MAT over

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Deeksha Dixit | Contributor-Level 10

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Hema Chilukoti | Contributor-Level 6

3 years ago

CMAT is easier when compared to MAT and CAT exams. CMAT has 25% cutoff marks and qualified candidates are eligible for any PGDM/MBA colleges.

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