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Countries like Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK need IELTS for immigration. They check your English skills using IELTS scores.

Countries like Canada, Australia, UK, and New Zealand need IELTS scores for job applications.

Over 140 countries accept IELTS 2026 scores. More than 11,500 institutions recognize IELTS exam globally. This includes universities, colleges, businesses, and government agencies. In short IELTS is a popular exam that helps you to proof of English language proficiency.

Yes, one can take admission in the MBA/PGDM course at Pillai Institute of Management Studies and Research (PIMSR) in the absence of MAT scores. PIMSR allows other entrance examinations apart from MAT for admission in the MBA/PGDM course. The examinations include the following:
CAT,
XAT,
CMAT,
MAH CET: only for Maharashtra state students.
GMAT: For those from abroad. 
If the student has a valid score in anyone exam other than MAT, they may still apply and be considered for admission. Please check the PIMSR official website for eligibility and admission details to understand the requirements for the current year.

No, Candidate after filling the application form of SMFWBEE 2025 must note that there is not any kind of refund if the person decides opt out from appearin in the entrance exam. The authorities mention in the official notification only that the application fees is non refundable hence one must try to appear in the exam if they fill the form. 

Yes, Admission to the MBA/PGDM course at Shantiniketan Business School (SBS) may be granted without MAT score. SBS accepts scores in national-level entrance exams from CAT, XAT, CMAT, and GMAT apart from MAT. The candidate will have to be a graduate degree holder with at least 50% marks from a known university. MAT is one of those accepted tests, but candidates can use valid scores on other specified exams for considering admission.