The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), is a preferred test for admissions to business and management courses including MBA across the world. The exam is designed in a way so as to test your skills and ability towards their suitability for a business school program. It is a computer adaptive exam and evaluates skills such as the analytical writing, problem solving abilities, data sufficiency, logical reasoning, critical reasoning skills and integrated reasoning that are essential to the real- world business and management victory.
The GMAT exam is widely used by more than 7700 programs offered by more than 2400 institutions and Universities in over 100 countries with testing in over 600 test centers around the world.
Test Format
The test is divided in 4 sections i.e. 80 questions, that must be completed in 3 hours 7 minutes i.e 3 hours 30 minutes including breaks and test instructions.Analytical Writing
1 Ques – 30 MinsUnder this question, you will discuss in an essay form whether you find a given argument well-reasoned. You are required to analyze the statement presented and provide your reasoning with evidences and examples.
Integrated Reasoning
12 Ques – 30 MinsThis section tests your ability to integrate data to solve a complex problem through four types of questions – Multi-source Reasoning, Table Analysis, Graphics Interpretation, and Two-Part Analysis. The questions involve both verbal and quantitative reasoning, used together or separately.
Quantitative Reasoning
31 Ques – 62 MinsThrough Problem Solving and Data Sufficiency questions, this section tests your logic and analytical skills with some knowledge of arithmetic, elementary algebra and common concepts of geometry.
Verbal Reasoning
36 Ques – 65 MinsThis section tests your capability to read and comprehend written material, reason, evaluate arguments, and correct written material to express ideas effectively in standard written (US) English. This is done through three types of questions i.e. Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning and Sentence Correction.
You may choose the order in which you’d like to take the test that best suits you. You may choose one of the below orders:
Analytical Writing -> Integrated Reasoning -> Quantitative Reasoning -> Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning -> Quantitative Reasoning -> Integrated Reasoning -> Analytical Writing
Quantitative Reasoning -> Verbal Reasoning -> Integrated Reasoning -> Analytical Writing
GMAT Test Highlights
| Registration | Online |
| Mode of Delivery | Online or Test Centre |
| Registration Fees | Test Centre – $275 Online – $300 |
| Re-scheduling Fees | More than 60 days to Test – $55 15-60 Days to Test – $110 14 Days or Less to Test – $165 |
| Test Dates Availability | Test Centre – Upto 7 days a week Online – Round the Clock |
| Registration Timeline | Upto 6 months to 24 hours in advance |
| Test Frequency | 5 attempts in 12 months period or 8 attempts in lifetime |
| Score Validity | 5 years |
| Score Reporting | 7-20 Days |
| Score Sending | Upto 5 Universities for Free |
| Additional Score Reporting | $35 each University |
Scores
GMAT scores range from 200 to 800. You are penalized for not completing all the sections of the test, where your decreases significantly with each unanswered question.As per the available data:
Average GMAT score – 564
Good GMAT score – 650 and above
Excellent GMAT score – 740 and above
Your Official Score Report is available in your registration account on mba.com typically within seven 7 business days, but may take up to 20 business days.
How to Prepare for GMAT
To be able to achieve high scores in GMAT, you must have an impactful study plan. Below are some tips that will be useful in preparation:- Prepare a plan of study well in advance
- Understand the different sections of the test
- Identify your weak points and strong points in the test
- Divide your time wisely between practicing your high scoring points and working on low scoring points
- Practice working on questions within time limits
- Take practice tests
FAQs
How do I register for GMAT?
You can register for GMAT online on www.mba.com, where you’d need to make your profile and schedule a test date.
Where can I take the GMAT test?
You can take the GMAT test at either at the designated test centres around the world or online with the help of global partners.
Can I take the GMAT exam more than once?
You can take the GMAT test 5 times in 12 months period or 8 times in your lifetime.
How soon can I take the GMAT exam again?
You can take the GMAT test once every 16 calendar days.
Can I reschedule my GMAT test date?
You may re-schedule your GMAT test upto 24 hours before the scheduled test.
When will my test scores be made available to me?
Your test scores are typically made available to you within 7 business days, but may also take upto 20 business days to process. Once your official scores are available, you will be notified on your official email ID.
How many institutions can I send my scores to? Can I order additional Score Reports?
You can send your test scores to upto 5 institutions free of cost. But you may order reports to be sent to additional institutions at a cost of $35 per institute.
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