Which exam should I take to pursue MBA, MAT or CAT?

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Asked by Parul Thakur
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Kajal Kumari
2 years ago
Both the Management Aptitude Test MAT and the Common Admission Test CAT are popular entrance exams for pursuing an MBA in India. However, the choice of exam depends on your preferences and requirements. Here are some key differences between the two exams that can help you make an informed decision:

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Abhishek Desai
8 years ago
Hello, CAT is an important exam than MAT, as almost all the top-ranked B-schools (including the IIMs) accept CAT scores for their respective admission processes. Whereas, the scores of MAT aren't accepted by many reputed colleges, thus one can keep it just as a backup option. Though, the difficulty

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Dhruvin Kothari
8 years ago
If you want to take admission in top and good colleges, then go for CAT, as it covers most of the top colleges. MAT covers only few. It is better to go for CAT.

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Saurabh dutt
8 years ago
CAT and MAT both are for MBA, you can give any of the exam, and if you get to clear both of them, you will get a best college, like IIM and IBS from where you can get a good placement and a very good opportunity for your career.

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