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It is possible to gain admission to certain MBA programs without taking the CMAT exam. Based on your prior grades or interviews, a lot of private colleges grant direct admission. Other tests, such as the CAT, MAT, or GMAT, are accepted by some universities.

However, CMAT or other tests are typically required for government or elite colleges. It is best to inquire about the rules of the college you wish to attend. Therefore, you still have some options even if you don't have CMAT!

Hello aspirant,

MBA candidates are not required to take entrance examinations like the CMAT in order to get admitted.  While CAT is a requirement for admission to IIM MBA programs, several Tier-2 and Tier-3 MBA colleges have adopted alternative admissions methods.  A lot of MBA schools use entrance tests to choose their students.  Colleges administer the XAT and NMAT as MBA entry exams.

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if you belong to general category, the requisite is to get 85 percentiles. it would be quite difficult to get your desirable college. but if that's not the case then, you have chances as the cut offs drops to lower. the admission criteria vary annually based on factors like the number of applicants, seat availability, and category-specific reservations. so, keep checking the official ACPC Gujarat (https://acpc.gujarat.gov.in/) website or contact BKSBM directly for the most accurate and updated information regarding admission eligibility and cutoff

Yes, it is possible to get admission to GITAM University without having appeared for entrance exams like CMAT or CAT , especially if you're applying for courses where entrance exams are not mandatory or if the university offers other routes of admission.

For example, if you're interested in courses like B.Tech , BBA , MBA , etc., GITAM provides options based on the following:

1. B.Tech Admission :

• GITAM offers B.Tech admission based on the GITAM Admission Test (GAT) , and some courses may also consider JEE Mains or State-Level Entrance Examinations for admission.

• If you haven't appeared for GAT , you may still be eligible for admission through other criteria , such as JEE Mains scores (if applicable).

2. MBA Admission :

• For MBA , GITAM accepts scores from CMAT , CAT , or its own GITAM Admission Test (GAT) .

• If you haven't appeared for any of these exams, you can still apply if GITAM allows direct admissions based on your previous academic performance or interviews .

3. BBA and Other Courses :

• For courses like BBA , B.Com , etc., GITAM typically considers direct admission based on previous academic records , so entrance exams may not be necessary.

Steps to Apply:

• Check specific course requirements : Each course (B.Tech, MBA, etc.) may have different criteria, so it's important to verify whether the course you are applying for accepts other forms of admission if you haven't taken entrance exams.

• Contact Admissions : Reach out to the admissions office of GITAM to clarify your specific situation and see if you can apply through an alternate route. Many universities are flexible with their admission processes and may offer alternatives like personal interviews or academic performance-based selection .

Hi aspirant,

Although it may be difficult to find a dedicated, entirely free comprehensive course for the CMAT, there are a number of ways to obtain free CMAT preparation materials:

1. Rodha: Provides free study guides and practice tests for the NMAT, SNAP, CMAT, and MHCET exams.
2. Unacademy: They provide free instruction from renowned teachers in addition to paying batches. To access these, you can register for a free account.
3. MBA Hitbullseye: They provide free practice questions and mock exams.
4. Oliveboard: They offer free study guides and CMAT practice exams.

All the best!