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Difference Between PGDM and MBA

After completing Bachelor’s, more than half of the candidate’s are attracted towards pursuing a higher degree. This is where the state of dilemma appears. Well whenever Post Graduation in management is there, MBA pops up in the mind of candidates. But wait, there is PGDM as well. What is the difference between PGDM and MBA? To help candidates become familiar with the two postgraduate programs and make a choice, in this article we will discuss the Difference Between PGDM and MBA. Although, both PGDM and MBA will bag great careers growth, better position as well as salary. Let us see the major difference between PGDM and MBA.

Major Differences Between PGDM and MBA

Basis	PGDM	MBA
Full-Form	Post Graduate Diploma in Management	Master in Business Administration
Duration of Course	One year to 2.5 years	Two years
Cost	More expensive as compared to MBA	Less expensive
Forgery	MBA degrees are granted by Universities	Since autonomous bodies offer PGDM, candidates are always careful in selecting institutes
Curriculum	Curriculum of PGDM is more flexible	MBA Curriculum is unchanged and unaltered by affiliated colleges

To take admission in either course, candidates can give any of the following MBA entrance exams-

Top institutes offering PGDM:

NMIMS- Hyderabad/Bangalore
XLRI, Jamshedpur
SPJIMR
Symbiosis International Deemed University

Top institutes offering MBA:

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
TA Pai Management Institute
JBIMS
FMS Delhi

IIM Entrance Exam

It is the dream of all management aspirants to take admission, study and graduate from any of the 20 Indian Institute of Managements. But in order to get admission in IIMs, candidates are required to go through the IIM admission criteria and can not turn a blind eye at any step. The first phase of getting a call from IIMs is to give IIM Entrance Exam. It is nothing but CAT. Yes, you got it right. CAT is the entrance exam of IIM. For the year 2020, IIM Indore will conduct the IIM Entrance Exam. As per the exam pattern of CAT, the exam will be conducted in computer based mode. Any changes with regard to mode will be updated once the CAT notification is out.

CAT Important Dates:

Events	Dates
Registration Commencement	First week of July, 2020
Release of CAT Admit Card	Last week of October, 2020
CAT 2020	November 22, 2020
Declaration of CAT Result	First week of January, 2021

CAT 2020 exam will be conducted on November 22 by IIM Indore. IIM Entrance Exam is usually conducted in two sessions because of wide audience engagement and participation. Every year more than two lakh candidates register themselves for the IIM Entrance Exam.

CAT registration 2020 will begin from the first week of July. IIM Entrance Exam can be given by those candidates only who fall with the CAT eligibility criteria. Hence, it is advisable to candidates to check the eligibility requirements related to 5 Checkpoints to Ensure Error-Free CAT Registration 2020.

What After IIM Entrance Exam?

Candidates who will qualify the IIM entrance exam will be called for further admission rounds of IIMs and other B-Schools. The selection procedure of IIMs include Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. On the basis of CAT result candidates will be shortlisted. Each IIM will release CAT cutoff for the purpose of further shortlisting. The final merit list is prepared on the basis of IIM entrance exam, Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI), work experience, academic profile etcetera.

CAT 2020 Guidelines

Common Admission Test which is commonly known as CAT amongst aspirants is considered as a National level MBA entrance exams in India. CAT is conducted on annual basis by IIMs. In 2019, CAT was conducted by IIM Kozhikode while CAT 2020 will be conducted by IIM Indore as per CAT 2020 Latest News and Updates. In India apart from IIMs, more than 1000 B-Schools other than IIMs accept the scores of CAT. Every year more than two lakh candidates do the CAT registration and appear in the exam with making in any of the 20 IIMs. CAT notification 2020 which will be released tentatively in the last week of July. CAT 2020 exam will be held on November 22 as per the CAT important dates.

CAT Eligibility Criteria

In order to appear for the CAT exam, candidates are requested to check the eligibility criteria. Details related to the minimum qualification, age limit, nationality etcetera are provided under the CAT eligibility criteria.

Age Limit- IIMs do not set any specific age limit requirement for candidates to appear for the CAT exam. Candidates of any age can register for the IIM entrance exam
Educational Qualification- To fill the application form of CAT, all candidates should have completed their bachelor’s in any specialization from recognized institute
Candidates who are in their final year can also appear for CAT

CAT Registration

IIM Indore will begin the registration process of CAT 2020 tentatively in the first week of July. Candidates can fill the application form of CAT by paying fees of Rs.900 for all other candidates and Rs. 950 for SC, ST and PwD candidates.

CAT Exam Pattern

Details pertaining to the mode of exam, duration, sections, number of questions, type of questions etcetera are provided under exam pattern of CAT. For the purpose of preparation, CAT syllabus should be checked by candidates.

CAT Exam Pattern- Overview:

Particulars	Details
Sections	Three-VARCDILRQA
Duration	60 minutes each section i.e. total 180 minutes
Sectional Duration	60 Minutes
Type of Questions	MCQs and TITA

Quick Links-

How to tackle TITA questions in CAT

CAT Preparation Strategy

NMAT

NMAT (NMIMS Management Aptitude Test) conducted by GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council), aka, NMAT by GMAC, is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission to the postgraduate management programme offered by various institutes that participate in this entrance examination. NMAT is conducted once in a period of 75 days and a candidate can appear for the exam three times. Check the eligibility criteria, and application form filling procedure for information.

NMAT Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria of NMAT states that the candidates must have passed their graduation with at least 50 percent marks in aggregate.

Candidates who have at least two years of experience will be preferred.

Candidates who are in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for NMAT.

NMAT Application Process

The application form of NMAT can be filled only in only mode. Check the following steps to know how to fill the NMAT application form.

Step 1 – Visit the official website of NMAT

Step 2 – Click on the ‘test takers’ tab

Step 3 – Click on the ‘register’ tab

Step 4 – Enter the details as prescribed

Step 5 – The system will generate a login ID and password

Step 6 – Login by using the credentials created

Step 7 – Fill in the application form

Step 8 – Pay the requisite application fee

Step 9 – Take a printout of the admit card

CAT 2020

One of the most promising and competitive MBA entrance exam 2020 in India is CAT 2020. IIMs conduct CAT annually on a rotational basis. For the year 2020, IIM Indore will conduct CAT 2020. Common Admission Test comes under the category of National level entrance test. CAT is also known as IIM entrance exam. As per the exam dates, CAT 2020 exam will be conducted on November 22. The mode of exam is yet to be determined as the world is facing COVID 19 pandemic. Candidates who will qualify CAT will be called for IIM admission procedure for further admission rounds. CAT is considered to be the toughest of all MBA entrance exams and more than two lakhs candidates register themselves for it.

Registration of CAT 2020

As per the CAT 2020 exam dates the application form will be available from the first week of July. Before filling up the application form of CAT 2020 candidates are required to check the eligibility criteria of CAT 2020. The registration of CAT 2020 can be done in online mode from the official CAT 2020 website. Candidates must once go through 5 Checkpoints to Ensure Error-Free CAT Registration 2020.

IIM Indore will release the CAT 2020 notification soon.

As per the exam pattern of CAT 2020, both MCQs and non MCQs will be asked. Candidates who will appear in CAT 2020 for the first time must know How to tackle TITA questions in CAT.

For the purpose of preparation, IIM Indore will also provide the facility for CAT 2020 mock tests.

Quick Links-

Why, When and How to take CAT Mock Test

How To Crack CAT 2020

CAT

CAT or Common Admission Test is a national level entrance test which is conducted once in a year by IIMs on a rotational basis. In India there are 20 IIMs and all of them accept CAT scores for the purpose of providing admission to candidates in MBA / PGP programs. CAT is considered to be one of the most difficult MBA entrance exams. More than 1000 B-Schools other than IIMs accept the scores of candidates. This is the reason why CAT witnesses registration of over 2 lakhs every year. CAT for the year 2020 will be conducted by IIM Indore tentatively on November 22. The registration process is to begin from the first week of August as per the CAT 2020 Latest News and Updates.

CAT Eligibility Criteria

Details pertaining to educational qualification requirements, age limit, nationality and other such things is mentioned under the eligibility criteria of CAT. Given below eligibility criteria can be checked for reference-

There is no specific age limit requirement to appear for CAT. The above limit is not set by IIMs
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in any specialization from recognized institute
Final year candidates can also appear for CAT i.e. IIM entrance exam

CAT Registration

IIM Indore will begin the registration process of CAT in online mode on the official website of CAT. Candidates are required to check the final eligibility criteria before filling the application form of CAT. The forms will be available tentatively from the first week of August as per the CAT important dates.

CAT Exam Pattern

Candidates who will appear in CAT exam 2020 are required to check the paper pattern. A total of three sections are asked which are to be solved within a time duration of 3 hours. For the purpose of preparation, syllabus of CAT can also be referred to by candidates.

Quick Links:

Best Books for CAT Preparation

How to prepare for CAT without coaching

CAT Preparation

The Common Admission Test (CAT) is an online mode computer based test that allows aspiring students to get enrolled in the most premier management schools across the country. The exam consists of three sections, commonly known as- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) And Quantitative Ability (QA). The time duration provided to attempt the CAT paper is 3 hours in total (one hour for each section). Being a national level entrance test and highly competitive, CAT needs an excellent preparation to ace it. Here are some CAT preparation books given below for the beginners, who are going to appear for CAT 2020 for the first time.

Students who decide or want to see themselves in an excellent B-School must start CAT preparation from the moment they decide to attempt for CAT. A consistent effort and a well planned CAT preparation is required for highly competitive exams like CAT. Especially, considering the verbal part, one can have a good command on this section when they are putting efforts consistently because such sections could not be aced even if you work really hard in the last 1 or 2 months before the exam.

Recommended Books for CAT 2020

Book Name	Author
How to prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT	Arun Sharma
Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT	Nishit K. Sinha
How to prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT	Arun Sharma
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CAT	Nishit K. Sinha
Work Power Made Easy	Norman Lewis
Mastering the Verbal Ability for CAT	Ajay Singh
How to prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT	Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay

IBSAT 2020 Registration — Process, Documents Required

ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, the conducting body of IBSAT 2020 will start the application process tentatively in the third week of July 2020. The eligibility criteria for appearing in IBSAT 2020 is that candidates must have at least 50% and above in graduation and post-graduation. Candidates who do not meet the eligibility criteria of English medium in graduation and post-graduation have to submit the TOEFL/IELTS/NELT score. While filling out the application form, the candidates have to keep all the necessary documents and items ready. Here, we will discuss how to apply for IBSAT.

Step 1 – Visit the official website of IBSAT 2020

Step 2 – Register for IBSAT 2020 by entering details like the name of the candidate, date of birth, gender, address, exam city, identity details

Step 3 – Preview the basic information wherever necessary

Step 4 – Pay the application fee in online mode via debit card, netbanking or credit card

Step 5 – Download and take a print out of the application form after the final submission for future reference

Note: Candidates can fill the IBSAT 2020 application form by using these web browsers:

Mozilla 3.0 and above
Internet Explorer 8 and above
Google Chrome 3.0

SNAP Registration 2020 Process, Documents Required

Symbiosis International (Deemed) University will begin the SNAP registration 2020 tentatively in August 2020. Students will be able to fill the application form of SNAP 2020 in online mode. Candidates willing to appear for SNAP 2020 must fill the application form before the prescribed deadline. Also, students must adhere by the eligibility criteria prescribed by the authorities. Any candidate failing to meet the eligibility requirements their candidature will stand canceled. The SNAP registration fee 2020 is expected to be Rs. 1750 for all categories. SNAP is a national level entrance exam conducted for admission to MBA program of Symbiosis University.

Prerequisites for SNAP registration 2020

Students must keep the following information/documents ready before filling the application form:

Active mobile number
ID proof (any):
- Driving license
- Pan card
- Voter ID card
- Adhaar card
Email ID
Scanned documents- Photograph, signature, educational certificates

Suitable web browser for SNAP registration 2020

Mozilla 3.0 and above
Internet Explorer 8 and above
Google Chrome 3.0

Check the steps below to know how to fill SNAP registration form 2020:

Step 1 – Visit the official website of SNAP 2020

Step 2 – Register for SNAP 2020 and click “I agree”

Step 3 – Fill the application form and upload required documents

Step 4 – Pay the requisite application fee

Step 5 – Take a print out of the SNAP 2020 registration form after the final submission

CAT 2020 Preparations in 6 Months

Preparing for CAT is not very easy but at the same time, it is not impossible. With a stategised method of preparation, anyone can clear CAT within 6 months or less. To get started with the preparation tips for CAT 2020, it is necessary to know about the sections of CAT. There are a total of three sections in CAT, which are known as Quantitative Ability (QA), Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), and Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DI & LR). Each section has its own level of difficulty. To know how to prepare for CAT 2020 in 6 months, continue reading.

CAT Preparations in 6 Months

To get all caught up with the preparations, the utmost responsibility of the candidates is that they should be ready with all the necessary study materials, books, sample papers and mock tests. These will not only help you in practising but are also a great source to get more knowledge and new tricks to ease out the preparation.

Quite a few times, it happens with the candidates that they know about CAT preparation in vague, but it is best for them to forget all that and practise from the scratch so no hubbub is created.

There are a lot of best books for CAT 2020 in the market or online that will help the candidates in prepping up. Some Word Power made easy by Norman Lewis, How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT by Arun Sharma.