Which exam should I take to pursue MBA, MAT or CAT?
Asked by Parul Thakur
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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:
1. CAT is more competitive and challenging compared to MAT.
2. CAT is accepted by most top MBA colleges in India, including the Indian Institutes of Management (Iims), while MAT is accepted by over 600 B-Schools across India.
3. CAT has a stronger focus on Quantitative Aptitude data interpretation, and logical reasoning, whereas MAT also test...more -
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 level and competition in CAT is way higher than in MAT.
Thus, if your aim is to target the elite B-schools, then giving CAT is strongly recommended. -
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. -
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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