Which one is better CAT or GATE ?

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J
3 years ago
It depends on your objectives. Comparing them would not be fair because they are both distinct tests with distinct fields. While GATE is centered on an in-depth understanding of technical disciplines, CAT is founded on a solid foundation of mathematics, English and analytical skills. GATE is a pathw

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Arpit Dongre
7 years ago
The first and the foremost thing is the career which you want to pursue for probably whole of your life. An MBA will open up new avenues and hone your skills so as to suit and sustain the rigors of the corporate world. Either you wish to be an entrepreneur or join your family business or join a corp

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7 years ago
It depends on what you're aiming for. Both are different exams with different fields and comparing them would not be fair. CAT is based on strong grounds of Mathematics, English and analytical skills while GATE is based on in depth knowledge of engineering subjects. While CAT is a gateway to MBA, GA

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OMKAR PHALE
8 years ago
Hello, The simplest answer to query is one can appear in CAT to get admissions in Business schools for Managing studies wheras GATE to get admissions in IITs and NITs for M.Tech, PhD, MS, etc. You will be finding many other career opportunities through both the exams. Good luck. Thank you.

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raj kamal
9 years ago
both r awsmm at their on place.cat is for managent and gate is for technical

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