On the level of difficulty – one is known to be the toughest English Exam while the other is known for its difficult Quantitative Section.
CAT vs GMAT: Exam Details and Pattern
Basis |
GMAT |
CAT |
Sections and General Rules to attempt the examination |
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Sections, Duration and Number of Questions | Analytical Writing – 30 minutes. Total Questions – 90 from Integrated reasoning (12), Quantitative (37) and Verbal Section (41). | Verbal Ability- 34 Questions Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning- 32 Questions Quantitative Aptitude- 34 Questions |
Total Duration | 210 Minutes | 180 minutes |
Note: The syllabus of CAT and GMAT are almost the same. However, the difficulty of the Quant section of GMAT is far lesser than that of the CAT exam. Similarly, in the Verbal Section, there are more types of questions in the GMAT. When it comes to the length of the exam, one definitely needs to be patient. Also, it should be noted that the number of questions mentioned is tentative and changes every year.
So, it can be said that CAT vs GMAT = Maths vs English
CAT vs GMAT: Money
Details |
GMAT |
CAT |
Registration Fees | $250 (Rs 15000) | Rs 2000 |
Average Fees | Rs 20,00,000-65,00,000 | Rs 12,00,000 |
Average Salary | Rs 65,00,000 p.a | Rs 15,00,000 p.a |
Note: If you have the capital to afford an MBA abroad, the return on investment is much higher than that in India.
CAT vs GMAT: Competition
Details |
GMAT |
CAT |
Number of applicants every year | 60,000 | 2,00,000 |
Percentage of students getting admission in top B-schools | 10% | 1% |
Note: The number of top B-schools in India is much less than the overall competition. Thus, there is higher competition in the CAT exam.
CAT vs GMAT: Validity, Eligibility and Post Exam Procedures
Details |
GMAT |
CAT |
Validity of Score | 5 years | 1 year |
Work experience required | Minimum 2 years | None |
Post exam Procedures | SOPs and essays followed by PI (Online or Physical) | GD/PI or written assessment followed by Personal Interview |
Note: For working professionals, GMAT is a good option. Even students can prepare and give the exam during their Under Graduation and join a B-School later. However, if you don’t want to waste your time working and directly want to jump into managerial positions, CAT is a much better option.
Hopefully, this aforementioned comparison can help you to choose between GMAT and CAT exams. To know more about the latest CAT exam notifications, CAT syllabus and pattern, visit BYJU’S. Also, get several sample papers, question papers, mock tests, and notes to prepare for CAT more effectively