CAT

Yes, the CAT (Common Admission Test) is required for admission to the MBA program at IIT Kharagpur. The CAT score is a key criterion for the selection process, along with academic performance, work experience, and personal interview rounds. IIT Kharagpur, being a top-tier institute, places a strong emphasis on a high CAT score, and applicants should aim for a competitive score to increase their chances.Comparing this to the Top best business school GIBS, which accepts CAT but also considers other entrance exams like XAT, CMAT, and GMAT, it offers more flexibility in admission criteria. GIBS also emphasizes experiential learning and practical exposure, whereas IIT Kharagpur provides an environment with a strong technology and research-driven focus, making it ideal for students looking for a combination of management and technology skills.For aspiring management professionals, CAT is essential for prestigious institutes like IIT Kharagpur.

The CAT exam is always conducted on the last Sunday of November every year so the CAT 2024 exam is expected to be conducted on Nov 24, 2024. Official announcement of the CAT 2024 exam date will be made by the convening IIM on Jul 30, 2024. The announcement will be made at the iimcat.ac.in website as well as in all the national dailies across India. We at Shiksha also notify the aspirants through our communication channels. Registrations cum application process for CAT 2024 will begin from the first week of August and end in the third week of September 2024.Check below CAT exam dates for last five years:CAT 2023: November 26CAT 2022: November 27CAT 2021: November 28CAT 2020: November 29 CAT 2019: November 24

Candidates willing to get admission to the MBA course at FMS Delhi required candidates to complete their Class 12 and bachelor's with at least an aggregate of 50%. Additionally, the selection process for MBA courses includes the CAT scores. For FMS Delhi MBA admission, the selection process is based on personal interviews, group discussions, and CAT scores. Firstly, candidates have to submit their CAT scorecard, then shortlisted candidates are called for a group discussion and lastly, a personal interview round is conducted. Conclusively, admission is based on the accumulative score of the entrance examination, graduation scores, group discussion and personal interview.