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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE WITHIN CMAT AND MAT

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CMAT (Common Management Admission Test) and MAT (Management Aptitude Test) are both entrance exams conducted in India for admission to various management programs. Here's a breakdown of the key differences between the two:

  1. Conducting Body:
  2. Acceptance:
    • CMAT: Accepted by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education)-approved institutions offering MBA/PGDM programs.
    • MAT: Accepted by a wide range of management institutes across India, including AICTE-approved institutions and many others.
  3. Frequency:
    • CMAT: Conducted once a year.
    • MAT: Conducted four times a year (February, May, September, and December).
  4. Sections:
    • CMAT: Typically consists of sections such as Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, and General Awareness.
    • MAT: Generally comprises sections on Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, and Indian & Global Environment.
  5. Mode of Conduct:
  6. Score Validity:
    • CMAT: The score is usually valid for one year.
    • MAT: The score is generally valid for one year from the date of declaration of results for that particular exam.
  7. Scoring System:
    • CMAT: Scores typically range from 100 to 300.
    • MAT: Scores are reported separately for each section and on a scale of 0 to 100 for each section, with a composite score ranging from 199 to 801.
  8. Test Centers:
    • CMAT: Test centers are located all over India.
    • MAT: Test centers are available in various cities across India.
  9. Eligibility Criteria:
  • CMAT: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year students can also apply.
  • MAT: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year students can also apply.

10**.Registration Process**:

  • CMAT: Registration for CMAT typically opens several months before the exam date. Candidates need to register online on the official NTA CMAT website, fill out the application form, pay the application fee, and choose their preferred exam center and date.
  • MAT: Registration for MAT usually opens a couple of months before each exam date. Candidates can register online on the official AIMA MAT website or purchase a bulletin from listed nodal centers, fill out the application form, pay the registration fee, and select the mode of the exam (PBT or CBT).

11**.Exam Duration**:

  • CMAT: The exam duration is typically 180 minutes.
  • MAT: The exam duration varies depending on whether it's a PBT or CBT, but it's usually around 150 to 160 minutes.

12**.Score card**:

  • CMAT: After the exam, candidates receive a scorecard indicating their sectional and overall scores.
  • MAT: After the exam, candidates receive a scorecard indicating their scores for each section and their overall composite score.

Both CMAT and MAT are widely recognized exams for management aspirants in India, and choosing between them depends on factors like the preferences of the institutions you are targeting, the exam schedule that suits you best, and your comfort with the exam format.

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