andy chuksthe two words are same there is little or no difference but when something is compulsory it means you must do it and have no choice but to obey.
on the other hand andatory means something something you are expected to do and should do. 0006 November 2010
pauleta paulcompulsory is used when one has to do something that is a must to do WHILE mandatory is used when one is supposed to do something 0024 November 2010
on the other hand andatory means something something you are expected to do and should do.