What is the difference in CAT and GMAT

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CAT-



Common Admission Test or CAT is the national level management entrance exam conducted by Indian Institute of Management for admission to 20 IIMs and more than 100 B-schools across India. Around 2 lakh MBA aspirants take the test every year.

CAT Eligibility Criteria



The candidate must hold a Bachelors Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Disability (PWD)/Differently Abled (DA) category) awarded by any recognized University or institute.



Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelors degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply. If selected, such candidates will be allowed to join the programme provisionally, only if she/he submits a certificate within the stipulated date.

GMAT-



GMAT or the Graduate Management Admission Test is the international test conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council for the admission in around 2,000 B-schools across 82 countries.



GMAT Eligibility Criteria



Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institute



Candidates belonging to 13 to 17 years of age should submit parents'/guardians' permission while registering for GMAT



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The CAT Quantitative Ability section and the GMAT Quantitative section are actually quite similar. ... The same is true on the GMAT. You'll start to see bigger differences between the tests when you get to the Verbal sections of each exam. CAT Verbal emphasizes reading comprehension a lot more than the GMAT

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Following are the basis on which CAT & GMAT is distinguisged.

Number of attempts

GMAT can be given a number of times throughout the year, whereas CAT can only be given once a year.

CAT leaves no space for flexibility. In GMAT you can take the exam five times in a year. This gives room for flexibility, as applicants can choose the date when they want to give GMAT.

What they test?

CAT examination focuses more on interpreting data and quantitative analysis.

GMAT focuses more on analytical skills and verbal reasoning. Applicants need to understand that companies which recruit MBAs are looking for people who have good communication skills, critical thinking and leadership.

Validity of the score

A CAT score is valid for only one year. There are a few institutions that consider an applicant’s CAT score of the previous year.

An applicant’s GMAT score will be valid for five years. Again as far as flexibility is concerned, GMAT is more adaptable.

Cost

Cost is the single most decisive factor which makes CAT a better option than GMAT. Although CAT is held only once a year, the examination fee is mere Rs. 1,800. If you compare it with GMAT then the cost of examination is $250 or Rs. 16,000 (per attempt).

To know more about CAT vs GMAT, Click below Link-

https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/cat-vs-gmat

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CAT is a national level exam conducted by IIMs for the admission in 20 IIMs & other 100+ B School. It is a computer based test consisting multiple choice objective type questions from Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability.

GMAT is considered to be an International management entrance examination conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council for the admission in around 2,000 B-schools across 82 countries. A student can take the exam 5 times in a year & there should be atleast 16 days gap in between two GMAT Attempts.

To check complete information about CAT & GMAT you can go through with given below links.

CAT

GMAT

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