Which one is better CAT or GATE ?
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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 pathway to an MBA, whereas CAT is for an M.Tech.
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6 years agoThe 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 corporate company, an MBA (preferably from a good B school) would make you competitive enough to grow and attract lucrative job offers. If you wish to pursue a career in management, then doing so only from the top B schools makes sense because only the MBA graduates from the few top B schools get good placement opportunities and the lucrative sa...more -
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, GATE is for M.Tech.
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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.
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both r awsmm at their on place.cat is for managent and gate is for technical
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The factors that determine the GATE cutoff are -
- Availability of seats (the total seat intake varies every year for NITs, IIITs, and IIT admission)
- Number of registered applicants
- The difficulty level of the examination - (GATE is conducted on multiple days, however, the paper difficulty varies for every session)
- Previous year cutoff trends
Based on the previous year's trends, the GATE 2026 expected cutoff for computer Science and engineering can be checked below-
- For General category it might go around 30 to 31.0
However, the GATE cutoff varies every year, depending on the difficulty level, number of applicants appearing for the exam, etc.
No, a duplicate GATE 2026 admit card will not be provided at the test center. Candidates must carry their own admit card along with the mentioned documents and items to the GATE exam center. IIT Guwahati will release the GATE admit card on January 2.
Candidates will get only one scribble pad at a time. They must write their name and registration number before using it. If the rough sheet gets filled, then they can ask for another one scribble pad after returning the previous one to the invigilator. After the exam concludes, candidates must return the scribble pad to the invigilator.
Yes, candidates will get a scribble pad in the GATE exam 2026 to do the rough work. Candidates have to write their name and registration number on the scribble pad before using it. However, the rough sheet must be returned after the completion of the exam.
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