What is the difference between CAT and CMAT exam?

CAT and CMAT are the two most popular entrance exams for MBA admission. CAT is conducted by the Indian Institute of Management, whereas, CMAT is conducted by the National Testing Agency. Both CMAT and CAT are conducted nationally for admission to more than 1000 institutes.

What is CAT MAT and CMAT?

CAT – Common Admission Test by IIM. MAT – Management Aptitude Test by AIMA. CMAT – Common Management Admission Test by AICTE. GMAT-The Graduate Management Admission Test by GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council)

Is CMAT tougher than CAT?

CMAT is regarded to be a much easier exam than CAT. Despite this, the total number of test-takers for CAT is around thrice the number of CMAT.

Is MAT and CAT syllabus same?

Course wise there is no difference in the syllabus of two, only the level of questions are different. Questions in CAT are much difficult from those of MAT. CAT is difficult as compared to MAT . MAT is the easier version.

Should I go for CAT or CMAT?

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Component	IIMs CAT	AICTE-CMAT
Answer Options for MCQs	4	4
Marks Awarded for each Correct Answer	3	4
Negative Marking	MCQs with 1/3 negative marking; No negative marking for Non-MCQs	1/4 negative marking
CAT Vs CMAT Difficulty	Moderately Difficult	Easy to Moderate

Is Mat easy or CMAT?

The CMAT and MAT are national-level management exams to select candidates for admission to various MBA and equivalent programs. While the NTA conducts the CMAT, the All India Management Association conducts MAT. Both are regarded as the ‘easier’ entrance exams than the CAT and XAT.

Which exam is better cat or mat?

CAT is the toughest MBA entrance exam but MAT is relatively easier to score. While CAT exam is conducted only once a year, MAT is conducted 4 times a year. MAT entrance score allows entry into many tier-B schools of India.