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GMAT

 

GMAT, or Graduate Management Admission Test, is one of the most popular and widely accepted tests for graduate business programs worldwide. This standardised exam is considered as an indicator of a candidate’s readiness for the graduate study programs.

 

GMAT is a business-focused and computer-adaptive test accepted by over 2,400 B-schools for more than 7,700 programs in over 110 countries. It evaluates skills such as problem-solving, data analytics, and critical thinking, which are considered important in academics and the business world.  

 

GMAT Eligibility

 

Education qualification

Students who have completed the UG course or are still in the final year of undergraduate courses

can apply for the GMAT 2024 exam.

Documents

The candidate must possess a valid passport at the time of GMAT examination.

 

The pattern and syllabus of the exam are mentioned below:

 

Sections

Purpose

Total duration (in minutes)

Total questions

Quantitative Reasoning

It measures your arithmetic and algebraic foundational knowledge, in addition to the logical and analytical skills.

45

21

Verbal Reasoning

The reading comprehension section evaluates your ability to understand statements and words, draw inferences, etc. The written material measures your ability to assess arguments and formulate a plan of action.

45

23

Data Insights

It measures your ability to analyse and interpret data. It also analyses your digital and data literacy.

45

20

 

GMAT 2024 registration

 

  1. Visit the official GMAT exam website for registration.
  2. You must create an account by signing up.
  3. After creating the account, start the registration process by clicking “Register Now”.
  4. Fill in the details required for registration.
  5. Pick your test mode (online or test centre), appointment date & time, and pay the registration fees to complete the process.
  6. Kindly note that students can appear for the exam 24 hours after registration.
  7. Top GMAT Accepting Indian Universities for MBA

Consider the table given below which provides the top MBA Indian colleges that accept GMAT and the courses they offer:

 

Indian MBA College Accepting GMAT Exam

MBA Course Name

ISB Hyderabad

Post Graduate Programme in Management

IIM Ahmedabad

MBA-PGPX

IIM Bangalore

Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP)

IIM Calcutta

MBA for Executives Programme

XLRI

PGDM (GM)

IIM Indore

Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP)

SP Jain (SPJIMR)

PGDM

Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM)

PGDM

IMT Ghaziabad

PGDM

XIMB

MBA-BM

 

GMAT 2024 Exam Day Guidelines

 

Start your preparations for the exam day before the actual date. Doing things beforehand helps you to feel relaxed and makes you provide the best of your performance.

GMAT 2024 Exam Day Guidelines at the Test Center -

  1. Things to be carried for the GMAT exam center: GMAT approved ID, water bottle.
  2. The ID proof must be original.
  3. Appointment confirmation Email copy.
  4. Familiarize your exam center details, traveling time, and modes of transport at least 2-3 days earlier than the exam date.
  5. Try to take deep breaths when you feel stressed during the exam.

 

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

 

Approximately 750 test centers in over 110 countries can take the GMAT exam every year. The conducting body of the GMAT, the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), conducts GMAT examination every year in major cities of India such as Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Pune. Read the complete article to get the details of the GMAT exam dates in India.

The fee for the GMAT exam 2024 is USD 275. However, the fee ranges vary between test centres and online GMAT. Candidates can pay their GMAT exam fee 2024 through credit card, debit card, or bank transfer. Students can also apply for a fee waiver by visiting the GMAC official website.

Candidates preparing for GMAT exam 2024 are required to get detailed information about GMAT exam pattern, syllabus, and other aspects of the exam. Here are some of the preparation guides to prepare for GMAT 2024:
 
a. Assess your strengths and weaknesses
b. Familiarise with the test format
c. Master the basics
d. Practice with mock tests
e. Develop test-taking strategies
f. Seek guidance
g. Build vocabulary
h. Manage stress

Yes, GMAT is accepted for admission to Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). In India, a total of 7 IIM institutions offer one-year full-time MBA programmes. These are:
  1. IIM Ahmedabad
  2. IIM Bangalore
  3. IIM Calcutta
  4. IIM Indore
  5. IIM Kozhikode
  6. IIM Lucknow
  7. IIM Shillong

The Graduate Management Admission Test popularly known as GMAT examination is conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) to get admission into top business schools across India and all over the world which provide courses like MBA, PGDM, etc. GMAT exam assesses the analytical abilities of the candidates in the quantitative section, Integrated, and verbal reasoning sections.

All candidates must fulfill the GMAT eligibility criteria to apply for the GMAT 2024 exam. Here are some of the GMAT exam eligibility:
  1. Students who have completed the UG course or are still in the final year of undergraduate courses.
  2. The minimum age required is 13 years and there is no maximum age limit.
  3. The candidate must possess a valid passport at the time of the GMAT examination.

This GMAT exam is a computer adaptive test, where every candidate receives the questions based on the performance of every question divided into easy, medium, and hard categories. Similarly, the GMAT total scores will also depend on the level of questions you attempt.

For every unanswered question, there is a negative marking in the GMAT exam. So it is advised to candidates to guess the answers instead of leaving them unattempted.

No, the GMAT exam is not only for studying MBA. Through the GMAT exam, one can choose more than 7,700 courses like MBA, MS Finance, Business Analytics, PGDM, and DBA which are available in business schools.

A GMAT total score of 720+ is a good score which avails you to get admission into your dream universities.

The GMAT test is conducted five times a year, with specific testing dates available throughout the year.

Yes, the GMAT is offered year-round, giving you ample flexibility to choose the perfect exam date for your schedule.

Yes, you can take the GMAT test at home! The GMAC offers the test in two modes: the GMAT in person and the GMAT Online. The online format is a safe and convenient choice for students who are geographically distant or prefer to test from the comfort of their own space.

The GMAT has a minimum age limit of 18 years old. However, there is no upper age limit, so anyone over 18 can take the exam. Additionally, candidates between 13 and 17 years old can still take the exam, but they will need to provide written permission from their parents or legal guardians.

No, work experience is not required for taking the GMAT. It’s primarily an assessment of your analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills, not your professional background. So, anyone at any stage of their career can take the test.

GMAT or otherwise known as the Graduate Management Admission Test and Common Admission Test or commonly referred to as CAT are the two most widely accepted management entrance tests, scores of which are accepted by all the top B-schools, including the IIMs. The basic difference, between the two, is that while CAT is a national-level entrance exam for students looking for admission to Top Business Schools in India, GMAT is held on a global level and helps students for admission to top B-Schools worldwide. Conducted by Graduate Management Admission Council, GMAT scores are acceptable mainly in the case of NRI/Foreign students who want to study in India. The IIMs accept the GMAT score of domestic candidates for executive management programmes. Candidates can learn in-depth about the difference between GMAT and CAT exams.

 

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