WHICH IS THE RIGHT OPTION AMONG CAT MAT GMAT FOR WHOEVER WISHES TO DO MBA.

manpreet Best Answer 2 years ago

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manpreet 2 years ago

If you are targeting top B Schools in India, you need to appear for CAT. By top B Schools, I mean IIMs, FMS, MDI, SP Jain, IMT etc. If you are targetting B Schools outside India, almost all accept GMAT. MAT is accepted by colleges like Alliance, Christ, IILM etc. which are good but not top ones. Narrow down on the list of schools that you want to apply to (based on your experience level, aspirations and other factors) and you'd know which test to prepare for. Coming onto comparison in difficulty levels, Test frequency for GMAT and CAT CAT or Common Admission Test is an all-India entrance exam that can be taken just once a year. The test which was earlier paper-based has moved on to become computer-based since 2009. This year the tests were held from 11th October to 6th November. The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is a computer-adaptive test and can be taken up to five times in a year. The GMAT test dates can be chosen as per convenience. The GMAT test takers also have an option to reschedule the exam seven days before the GMAT test date at an additional fee of $50. Rescheduling the test is also an option for the CAT takers, but the date has to be within the test window and subject to availability, so there’s lesser flexibility on this front. For those who wish to improve their CAT scores, the waiting period would be one year to re-take the test whereas in case of the GMAT, you can re-take the test after a gap of thirty-one days. GMAT Test results vs CAT results CAT test results are announced much later at a fixed date. This year the results would be announced on January 9, 2013. The GMAT score for the Verbal and Quantitative (GMAT Maths) section can be known immediately after the test is taken though it takes up to three weeks for the official scores to reach you. GMAT Score validity vs CAT score validity The CAT score is valid for one year whereas the GMAT score is valid for a period of five years. For candidates wishing to re-apply the following year, those with a GMAT score have an advantage as the CAT takers would have to take the test again. If you have had multiple attempts at the GMAT, the highest score is considered, however in case of CAT, only the current year score is valid. GMAT fees vs CAT fees The GMAT test fee is $ 250 whereas for the CAT, it is comparatively low, INR 1600.

manpreet 2 years ago

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manpreet 2 years ago

GMAT is internationaly acclaimed and you can find MBA like program anywhere in the world.Regards/