Acronym
GMAT
Required For
Study/Work Permit in English speaking countries
Mode of taking test
Computer Based
Paper-Pen Based
Test type
English Proficiency Test
Official website
https://www.GMAT.org/
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About GMAT Exam
About-Test
GMAT is also known as Graduate Management Admission Test. this test is important for admission to the best business schools. It is a multiple-choice, computer-based, and adaptive standardized exam that measures candidates' readiness for a business or management program. It assesses your proficiency in multi-source data processing, language, algebra, geometry, and basic mathematics. It examines candidates' ability to think critically, solve problems, and the written material. The GMAT test is available both for test centers and online, making it simple for applicants to make test preparation plans.
Why Should Take the GMAT Test?
The GMAT is a one-of-a-kind standardized exam that is designed for admission to graduate business and management programs. Over 7,000 programs at 2,300 graduate business and management colleges all around the world accept it. Your analytical reasoning and critical thinking are examined, which are essential parts of the skill sets required to obtain an MBA. It proves that you are dedicated and prepared for the challenges of a graduate business program. The score obtained on the test can help you study MBA from some of the top & best management schools, and it can increase your job opportunities.
GMAT Basics
Eligibility
Candidate must be a graduate of a recognized University and must be 18 years of age.
General Facts
| Date and Frequency | This exam is conducted throughout the year. You are allowed to take the GMAT once every 16 days, up to 5 times within any continuous rolling 12-month period (365 days), and up to a total of 8 times. |
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| Center and Admit Card | The GMAT exam is conducted on demand and year-round at 34 cities in India |
| Result | Within 20 days after the exam date, you can check your official score report on the GMAC website. To help you access the GMAT Score Report, a unique link will be sent to the email address candidate provided at the time of registration. |
| Score Reporting | You can choose up to five programs to send your Official Score Report to Prior to the start of the GMAT exam. Depending on the preferences of the programs, they will be delivered electronically or via mail. Your registration cost for the GMAT exam covers this service. Your decisions cannot be changed after they have been made. |
| Score Validity | 5 Years |
| Time Duration | 3 Hours and 23 minutes (approx) |
| Score range for the test | 200 - 800 |
GMAT General Training
Quantitative
Questions
31
Durations
62 minutes
Score
6 to 51
The GMAT Quantitative section is designed to assess your analytical and content understanding of basic math concepts, such as arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. There are 14–15 questions on data sufficiency and 16–19 questions on problem-solving.
Verbal
Questions
36
Durations
65 minutes
Score
6 to 51
The GMAT Verbal section is designed to assess your command of standard written English as well as your ability for critical thinking and argument analysis. You'll find questions about sentence correction, critical thinking, and reading comprehension.
Analytical Writing Assessment
Questions
1 Topic
Durations
30 minutes
Score
0 to 6 in half-point increments
Business schools can assess your writing abilities by using the Analytical Writing Assessment, also known as the "essay" section. Your AWA score is not used to calculate your 200–800 point score because it is scored separately. An essay's final grade is calculated by averaging the two grades it receives from a human grader and a computer grading system.
Integrated Reasoning
Questions
12 questions
Durations
30 minutes
Score
1 to 8
This section is a recent addition to the GMAT syllabus. There are mainly 4 types of questions asked in this section. The questions include Table Analysis, Two-Part Analysis, Multi-source Reasoning, and Graphics Interpretation.
Fees
Registration Fees
USD 250
Rescheduling Fees
USD 50
Test Center Change Fees
USD 50
Other Miscellaneous Fees
USD 80
GMAT Exam Registration Process
GMAT registration is available offline by phone or mail as well as online at the official website. While postal mail offers the opportunity to apply via check or money order, calling the GMAT Customer Service in your location will incur an additional price of US$ 10 for phone candidates.
Step1
GSignup on the GMAT official portal
Step2
Submit personal information
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Step3
Submit profile details
Step4
Select test centre, date and time
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Step5
Make payment to complete the registration
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FAQs
Is GMAT very hard?
Only 6% of the more than 200,000 people who take the GMAT each year get a score of 720 or above. These data show that the GMAT is a challenging test, and it takes a lot of effort to score 700+.
Can an average candidate crack GMAT?
Yes, Any student can get a high GMAT score with dedication, practice, and expert guidance at CourseMentor™.
How many years is GMAT valid?
The score of the GMAT is valid for 5 years from the date of the test.
What is GMAT exam eligibility?
There are no specific requirements for taking the GMAT exam. The only requirements is that the applicant must be at least 18 year old to apply. Applicants between the age of 12 and 17 are eligible to take the exam if they can show written documentation of their parent’s approval.
What GMAT score do I need for Harvard?
While a GMAT score of 650 to 690 is considered good, but a score of 730 or higher is required for admission to top-tier institutions like Harvard University, IIM Bangalore, and Stanford University.
Where GMAT is required?
However, the GMAT exam is a requirement for most full-time MBA programs.
