CAT vs GMAT – Which Exam Is Better for You? 1. What Are They? CAT (Common Admission Test): Entrance exam for Indian B-schools, mainly the IIMs and other top Indian institutes. GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test): Global entrance exam accepted by business schools worldwide (including some Indian B-schools). 2. Purpose CAT: For admission to MBA/PGDM programs in India (e.g., IIMs, FMS, MDI, SPJIMR). GMAT: For MBA/MS programs abroad (USA, UK, Canada, etc.) and also some Indian B-schools like I