CAT vs NMAT: Choosing the Right Path to B-School Success
CAT (Common Admission Test):
CAT is one of the most prestigious MBA entrance exams in India, conducted annually by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). It is a computer-based test that assesses candidates in three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA). CAT scores are widely accepted by various top B-schools across the country.
NMAT (Narsee Monjee Management Aptitude Test):
NMAT is an MBA entrance exam conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) for admission to Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) and other reputed B-schools. NMAT is a computer-based test comprising three sections: Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning. One of NMAT's unique features is that it allows candidates to take the exam multiple times within a specific testing window, with the best score considered for admissions.
Here are some top colleges accepting CAT score
- Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)
- Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Delhi
- Xavier School of Management (XLRI), Jamshedpur
- S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai
- Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon
- National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Mumbai
- Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Delhi and Kolkata
- Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Ghaziabad
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Here are some top colleges accepting NMAT score
- SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai (NMIMS):
- SDA Bocconi Asia Center:
- K J Somaiya Institute of Management.
- IMI Kolkata.
- ITM Business School.
- BML Munjal University (BMU)
- Jindal Global Business School.
Frequently Asked Questions on Differences Between CAT and NMAT
Q1 Which one is easier to solve? CAT vs NMAT?
Ans : If you compare the NMAT to the CAT, the NMAT is simpler. The candidates can attempt the NMAT with ease if they are preparing for the CAT. To better comprehend both tests and plan appropriately, one should read the differences between CAT and NMAT.
Q2 How is CAT different from NMAT?
Ans : The CAT is generally different from NMAT, in terms of paper pattern. Read the above article to know more about CAT vs NMAT exam pattern.
Q3 Is CAT preparation enough for NMAT preparation?
Ans : The candidates may find that NMAT is easier than CAT. So, it can be mentioned that CAT preparation is enough for NMAT. But the candidates must be aware of the test structures of these two exams.