which is an easier exam for MBA CAT or GMAT.and How are they different?
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Definitely GMAT is easier when compared to CAT. GMAT is to be taken if u want to join Universities in foreign countries (US, CANADA etc). Cat is for Indian B-schools.\nGMAT is a Computer Based Testing examination where u need to answer each question compulsarily before going to the next one. whereas in CAT u are free to select any question and answer.
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gmat - "graduate management aptitude test"\n\nits like an entrance exam for MBA studies. they test you in three areas that is your english knowledge, your writing skills and quantitative skills.
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I found that my actual GMAT test was a bit harder than any of the practice exams I took.  I did Kaplan classes and a number of published study guides.  Though the test was a bit harder, the guides were a big help.
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They are very different.  Depending on your goals, either one could have better long term benefits.\n\nThe best universities also depend on your goals and focus.  Generally:\n\nMS in Computer - probably MIT, CalTech, Stanford, UC Berkeley.\nMBA - UPenn (Wharton), Harvard, Chicago.\n\nYou need a student visa.  For business school you need GMAT.  I'm not sure what you need for MS in CS, probably GRE.
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MBA is a practical, career-oriented degree and having work experience, especially management experience, is essential to doing well in the program.  It would be very difficult to understand and relate to the course material, often case studies, if you lack the work experience.\n\nWith that said, depending how great of a GMAT score you have, you probably have a good shot at getting into an MBA program.  Most second and third tier schools will overlook the lack of experience with a good GMAT score.  I don't know if first tier schools will overlook that.
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I am glad you are thinking about this because MBA's are a dime a dozen. The real distinguisher is the pedigree of the school. Some employers who offer MBA positions only recruit from certain schools so if you are thinking of working with these larger companies, you want to make sure that you have the right educational pedigree. \n\nThe GMAT is only one way to screen prospective employees. When I was interviewing after completing my MBA in 2003, I think I was only ever asked once about my GMAT scores. They assume that if you got into a good school, you must be smart. Employers are more interested in your experience than anything else....\n\nWith that in mind, remember that some B-schools are more well-known for particular functions/industries e.g. Wharton is well known for its finance/marketing program and most pple who intend to go into brand/product mgmt would choose Wharton....Good luck!
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Which ever way to choose to study, we recommend that anyone preparing for the GMAT should work through all the questions in the GMAT Review (11th Edition), also known as The Official Guide. This contains 800 questions from old GMAT tests and is available from\nhttp://www.mba.com/mba/TaketheGMAT/ToolsToHelpYouPrepare/GMATPrepProducts/OfficialGuideforGMATReview11thEditionNEW.htm\n\nIn addition you will need help with the tips and tricks you can use to make answering the math questions faster and more accurately.\n\nPrepfortests.com provide free online tutorials for the quantitative section of the GMAT which will give you these insights\nhttp://www.prepfortests.com/gmat/tutorials/quantitative\n\nBest of luck!
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Hi!\n\nI agree with what the above poster said, the GMAT is typically required by Business Schools.\n\nJust like to say, when in doubt, if you have the extra cash take both!  They are really very similar, so it's not like studying for two very different exams.\n\nSubmit the one you recived higher percentile scores in.  \n\nAlso, the results are good for 5 years, so if you change your mind on what school you want at the last minute, or want to transfer later, you'll have the scores if the new school requires the "other" test.
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I'll assume, since you plan to take the GMAT, that you're applying for an MBA program. Just do it. Apply to the grad schools. Anything even close to a 3.0 is considered pretty damn good by grad schools, as long as you have good recommendation letters and you're not a lazy bum. A second bachelor's degree won't help you with much.
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hey MBA is masters in business administration....if you are planning to do it ........1st u had to pass its entrance exam .......acc. to your score in the exam your institution will get decided....i dont know the location where you stay ......coz for different countries ......there are different.......exam pattern........so just check out your nearby universities and know the portion....and exam type i.e marks pattern........ALL THE BEST............
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Jordan, Please be very, very careful with this. You really can't get a true MBA degree totally online. If you go to the websites for universities offering 100% online business degrees, you'll notice that they offer a "Master's Certificate." This is not an MBA and will not lead to professional certification.\n\n"Real" Schools of Business offering true MBAs will have many courses online, but will also require a certain portion of the degree to be earned through face-2-face classes. Believe it or not, accreditation for business schools is very tough and demanding; thus the standards are rather high. There are a lot of "diploma mills" out there -- be careful.\n\nAlso, to answer another question you had... Yes, even though you're an MD you still have to take the GMAT. You may know about gastroenterology; but they need to find out if you know anything about "Flux Vertical Integration" and "Debenture Analysis."\n\nThe tests are not pass/fail. You will get a score rather like your MCATs. And yes, most of the prep materials you can buy commercially will serve you well. There is no valid statistical data indicating that special test-prep classes increase performance. Study the prep books on your own.   \n\nHope this answer helps. Cheers, mate.
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No, it's better to work and prepare. But yes be focused on preparing for the entrance exams. There is no point of staying at home and preparing. \nWorking will add a new perspective and broaden your horizon.\nYou might get new reasons for pursuing mba and add clarity.
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gud tht u want to prepare for CAT . but how 2 prepare is wht u hav to decide.. now one can suggest u wht u hav to do  / not do?...(thts life da).. anyways if u still aren't able to decide then.. better go to a MBA coachin institute like career launcher. they might help u out..
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I agree that you probably want some real world experience before getting the MBA, but you probably should take the test soon, if only because your mind is primed for taking stupid tests.  And it is a stupid test.  More than any other test I've ever taken, it is a test you study for, then completely forget everything you learned once the test is over.  It is an exercise on how not to solve problems.\n\nHowever, you should probably wait until your finals are over and you can fully concentrate on the GMAT study material.  It will be detrimental to both the GMAT and your schoolwork if you try to cram them in at the same time.  Actually, thinking about it, you may want to wait until summer, or even the summer after you graduate.  Remember, you really should have at least 2-5 years under your belt before applying - top B-schools are looking for candidates with proven potential to be business leaders, and until you've worked and succeeded in leadership positions, you have not yet earned that distinction.
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CAT stands for Combined Aptitude Test\nIts an exam conducted anually by the 6 IIMs (Indian Institute of Management) and close to 150,000 students write the test every year. Only about 1500 students make it to the IIMs every year making this one of  the toughest entrance exams to crack.\n\nThe exam mostly consists of limited-time, multiple choice questions in Grammar, Analytical and mathematical problems, Data Mining, Reading Comprehension etc\n\nSince the IIMs are synonymous with quality education and a lucrative pay-package at the end of two years, most Indians aspire to get into the same.\n\nHope this helps.
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Find out what you need to know about the GMAT exam
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Yes.Both fields are open for graduates in BCA provided u've maths in ur higher secondary level.Also,u've to take entrance examination for MCA.MBA has a separate CAT examination.