MBA Entrance Exam

CAT score of 85 percentile is considered good for admission to MBA programs at various institutions.The 2023-24 MBA cutoff at the Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM) Kolkata is 182–322 rank (CAT), 138–276 rank (MAT), and 138–276 rank (JEMAT). But this cutoff varies in different years due to the difficulty level of questions, number of students appeared. So it changes.You have to work hard and have to score a decent marks in CAT to take admission. If you fail to do thus try to take admission by passing the other exams. Otherwise, after scoring 85 percentile in CAT you can apply for top tier1 and tier2 colleges like IMT-Gaziabad, GIM-Goa and others.

All the five sections of CMAT question paper has equal weightage of 20 questions. Each question carries four marks for correct attempt. One mark is deducted per incorrect entry. There is no marks deduction for unanswered question. Therefore, each section of CMAT ill have equal weightage of 80 marks. Given below is the sectional weightage of CMAT exam.1. English Comprehension: 20 questions, 80 marks2. General Knowledge: 20 questions, 80 marks3. Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation: 20 questions, 80 marks4. Data Interpretation and Reasoning: 20 questions, 80 marks5. Innovation and Entrepreneurship: 20 questions, 80 marksSince, all the sections of CMAT have same weightage, it is important for candidates to prepare for each section well. If you will score equally will in every section, only then will your overall score will be good. Also, many colleges consider sectional scores as well for admission shortlist so it is important to perform equally well in all sections of CMAT.

No, you cannot appear for the CMAT exam at any test centre. You can appear for the test at the centre mentioned in your CMAT admit card. Entry at every CMAT test centre is given to candidates only after thorough scrutiny of the hall ticket and ID proof. If you attempt to gain entry in any other test centre, you will be disqualified. Thus, candidates must make sure that they check the location of their allotted test centre beforehand and reach there on exam day on time. If they reach the test centre after the gates have been closed they will not be allowed entry under any circumstances. CMAT test centre gates close 15 minutes before the commencement of exam.

It is possible to enrol in the MBA programme at the International Institute of Business Studies (IIBS) without having to submit a CAT score. In addition to taking other entrance tests into consideration, IIBS administers its own admission exam, known as the IIBS-Admission Test. Applicants to the MBA programme must have completed their graduation with at least 50% of their credits. Academic transcripts and an application fee must be submitted as part of the application procedure. A group discussion and individual interview will thereafter take place.A CAT exam is held annually to fill MBA programme seats at the Institute of Business Ideas, one of the most prestigious universities in India.