The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) exam is the first and only standardized exam specifically designed for admission to graduate business and management programs. GMAT gives you a better chance to target the best B-Schools in town and abroad. The GMAT test measures the higher-order skills appropriate for graduate management education.
The GMAT exam is a computer-adaptive test that assesses the candidate's analytical writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in standard written English. This test is taken to get admission into a graduate management program, such as MBA and Masters in Finance-related courses in top business schools worldwide.
GMAT Highlights
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Exam Name |
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) |
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Level/Most popular for |
MBA courses outside India |
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Accepted for |
MS courses outside India, MBA courses in India |
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Conducting Body |
GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council) |
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Mode of Exam |
Computer-based adaptive test |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Application Fees |
US $250 (INR 18,300 approx) |
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Medium |
English |
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Eligibility Criteria for GMAT
1. The minimum age limit is 18 normally. In case the age of the applicant is between 13 and 17, he or she must provide a no-objection letter from the parents.
2. There is no upper age limit to be an applicant for the GMAT 2023 exam.
3. Candidates must complete a graduation degree from any recognized university or institute.
4. After qualifying GMAT exam at the time of admission, there are many universities and institutions that have their own criteria that the candidate also has to fulfil to get admission.
5. The applicant can apply a minimum of 5 times a year with a gap of 16 days.
GMAT Syllabus
GMAT is a three and a half hours test with a maximum score of 800 points. The GMAT test the candidate's abilities on various parameters. Further, the syllabus of GMAT has four sections:
1. Analytical Writing Assessment—measures candidates' ability to think critically and communicate their ideas.
2. Integrated Reasoning—measures candidates' ability to analyze data and evaluate information presented in multiple formats.
3. Quantitative Reasoning—measures aspirants' ability to analyze data and draw conclusions using reasoning skills.
4. Verbal Reasoning—measures the ability of the candidates to read and understand written material, evaluate arguments, and correct written material to conform to standard written English.
