Which one among CAT, XMAT, MAT, etc. and where do I need to write these to join GIBS? I'm living in Chennai.

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Can you mention the exam centres in Chennai?

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    sreekar naidu

    2 years ago
    To apply to this college, you can take the CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT, ATMA, State CET exams, or the GMAC's NMAT. Applicants have to successfully complete a Skype interview or GP/PI session at their convenience as part of their own admissions procedure.
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    satya | Contributor-Level 8

    3 months ago

    To join the MBA (PGDM) program at GIBS Business School, Bangalore, you can take any of the following entrance exams: CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, or State CET. All these exams are accepted by GIBS for admission.

    Since you are living in Chennai, you can write these exams at their respective official test centers in your city or choose the online mode if available. After getting your score, you must apply to GIBS through their official website, submit your SOP, and attend an online personal interview as part of the selection process

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    Monisha | Contributor-Level 6

    2 months ago

    Hey, To join GIBS Business School in Bangalore, you can take any of these exams: CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, or GMAT. All of them are accepted by GIBS. You can write these exams from Chennai easily because they have test centers there or even online. MAT is a popular and easier choice since it happens several times a year. After your exam, you can apply to GIBS with your score, and they will also have a group discussion and interview to select you. So pick any exam that feels good for you, and you're all set! GIBS is excited to have you. For more info once you can visit https://gibs.edu.in/eligibility/

    ALL THE BEST!

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    Pranathikumari | Contributor-Level 6

    a month ago

    To join GIBS Bangalore, you can write any one of the entrance exams like CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, or GMAT — they accept all of these. Since you're in Chennai, you can write these exams either at a local center or online, depending on the exam. After writing the exam, you need to apply to GIBS with your score. If you meet their cutoff (usually around 60 percentile or more), they'll call you for a group discussion and personal interview. If you do well in that, you'll get selected. MAT or ATMA is easier than CAT, so if you're looking for a simpler option, you can go with those.

     
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    Guna | Contributor-Level 10

    3 months ago
    • To join GIBS Business School, Bangalore for the PGDM program, you need a valid score in any one of these entrance exams: CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, or State CET.

    • You can write these exams at official test centers in Chennai or choose online options (if available) as per the respective exam guidelines.

    • For BBA, you do not need to write any entrance exam—admission is based on your Class 12 marks.

    • Apply to GIBS through their official GIBS website after you have your exam score or Class 12 results.

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    Meghana | Contributor-Level 6

    3 months ago

    To get admission in GIBS Business School, Bangalore, you can write any one exam like CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, or GMAT. You don't have to write all – just one is enough.

    Since you are in Chennai, you can apply for these exams online and choose a test centre near your home. For example, MAT happens many times in a year, so it's easy to appear for it.

    After getting your score, you can apply to GIBS. The college will then guide you through the next steps like group discussion and personal interview.

    So just choose one exam, prepare well, and you can easily apply to GIBS from Chennai.

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    Archana shetty

    2 years ago
    Entrance examinations: CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT, ATMA, State CET exams, and GMAC's NMAT. In addition, it ran its own admissions program. You are welcome to visit campus once to learn more details
    https://www.gibs.edu.in/
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    simran kumari | Contributor-Level 6

    2 years ago
    Hello Gowthaman, I appreciate your interest in GIBS Business School Bangalore. To be eligible for BBA and PGDM programs, candidates should have obtained a minimum of 60% in their previous education (10+2 or equivalent). Additionally, the institution evaluates candidates on various other skills through interviews or GDPI. Competitive exams are also accepted as part of the eligibility criteria. Upon fulfilling the requirements, all students are eligible for admission.
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    Bhavani | Contributor-Level 8

    9 months ago

    To join GIBS Business School, you can appear for any of the following entrance exams:

    1. CAT (Common Admission Test)
    2. MAT (Management Aptitude Test)
    3. XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)
    4. CMAT (Common Management Admission Test)
    5. ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions)

    These exams are accepted by GIBS for admission to their PGDM programs. Since you are living in Chennai, you can register and take these exams at various exam centers located in Chennai or nearby cities. For example:

    • CAT is typically conducted at multiple centers across India, including Chennai.
    • MAT is held four times a year (February, May, September, and December), and you can take it at one o
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    Shailaja Vishwakarma

    2 years ago
    To apply to this college, you can take the CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT, ATMA, State CET exams, or the GMAC's NMAT. Applicants have to successfully complete a Skype interview or GP/PI session at their convenience as part of their own admissions procedure.

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