What is the Difference Between the MAT and CAT Exams?
Exam Full Form:
(MAT) Management Aptitude Test
(CAT) Common Admission Test
Conducting bodyMAT Exam: All India Management Association (AIMA)
CAT Exam: IIM
Eligibility CriteriaMAT Exam: Bachelor’s degree from any recognized university with 50% marks in aggregate (45% for the reserved category)
CAT Exam: Passing marks required for a bachelor’s degree
Exam FrequencyMAT Exam: Four times a year (February, May, September, December)
CAT Exam: Once a year (November)
Mode of ExamMAT Exam: MAT is conducted in three modes – Computer Based Test (CBT), Paper Based Test (PBT) and Internet-Based Test (IBT)
CAT Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT)