MBA Entrance Exam

For preparation of an exam like CMAT will always be helpful as you will be provided with relevant study material and guidance from industry experts. It will help you in disciplined and focused study as coaching centres have time bound classes, lectures, practice sessions, mock tests, etc. So, if you feel that you will not be able to stay dedicated and motivated enough in self-study to crack CMAT will high scores, join a CMAT coaching institute.

CMAT has five subjects – Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, English Comprehension, General Awareness and Innovation & Entrepreneurship and to cover all of them, one will need good enough time. Overall, 3 months are needed to cover syllabus of CMAT and about 2 to 3 months for practice and revision. So, overall 6 months are good for CMAT preparation. 

CAT is not required for MBA admisson at AAFT University of Media and Arts. The university conducts its own in-house entrance exam AAFT GEE (AAFT Global Entrance Exam). It is an online aptitude test conducted by the AAFT University. Candidates are further required to appear in a personal interview with the AAFT Expert Desk (telephonic/video-conference/direct). However, candidates must have Bachelor's degree in any discipline before applying for the exam. 

Yes, candidates can get admission to the MBA course at Jaipur National University without CAT scores. Because the university accepts several other entrance examinations too for admission to MBA courses, such as XAT, CMAT, JNU CET, etc. Therefore, candidates can get admission to MBA courses with CAT scores, but it is not compulsory. 

Yes, the CAT accepting MBA colleges conduct either GD/PI or WAT/PI. Since MBA is a professional course about business and team management, personality assessment round is essential to ensure that the aspirant has the flair for management which can be polished during the programme. Communication skills, problem solving ability, management and leadership are essential qualities for MBA thus, every B-School conducts GD/PI or WAT/PI.

CAT cut offs for non-IIMs is usually lower than IIMs.

CAT admission process for non-IIMs includes Written Ability Test (WAT) or Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). For admission the institutes also take into consideration candidate's academic record and work experience. Overall, the admission process of all CAT accepting colleges is same where selection is based on candidate's overall personality, communication ability and consistency in academics.