GMAT Exam 2023: Dates, Registration, Syllabus, Pattern, Colleges

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GMAT Exam Focus Edition: 1st Exam on Nov 7, 2023; To Completely Replace Present GMAT on January 31, 2024; Registrations Open; Check Pattern, Preparation, Top Colleges

 

Graduate Management Admission Test, popularly known as GMAT will have a shorter test duration of 2 hours 15 minutes. While the registration process for shorter version of GMAT - named as ‘GMAT Exam Focus Edition’ is available, it will completely replace earlier long GMAT from February 1, 2024 onwards, while the present version of GMAT exam will continue till January 31, 2024.

 

Confirming the update, Graduate Management Council (GMAC), the GMAT exam conducting body has shared, ‘Starting February 1, 2024, the only version of the GMAT available for business school candidates to take will be the updated GMAT Focus Edition following the sunset of the previous GMAT Exam on January 31, 2024.

GMAT Focus Edition exam appointments are available starting November 7, 2023 and till January 31, 2024, you can opt either for present version of GMAT or GMAT Focus Edition. However, after January 31, 2024, you will be able to appear only in GMAT Focus Edition. The Registration process for GMAT Focus Edition Exam has opened from August 29, 2023. Like GMAT, the GMAT Focus Edition will be conducted round the year at Exam Centres as well as Online Proctored Test from the convenience of home.

 

Accepted for MBA admission across the world, GMAT offers you an international MBA or Masters in Management (MiM) degree from a leading Business School in USA, Europe, Canada, Australia, Singapore or other international destinations. Many top MBA colleges in India accept GMAT score for admission to one year MBA and some of them also accept GMAT for their 2 year flagship MBA/PGDM programs. GMAT is conducted round the year and offers opportunity to the MBA aspirant to appear in the exam 5 times a year. The cost of appearing in one GMAT exam at Test Center is USD 275 (Eqv Rs.22,000 Apprx).

 

GMAT Latest Updates

  • GMAT Exam Focus Edition: Effective Feb 1, 2024, GMAT will be of 2 hr 15 minutes duration
  • 3 Section Exam: Instead of present 4 sections, GMAT Focus Edition has 3 sections
  • Equal Sectional Time Limit: Each section in GMAT Focus Edition has 45 minutes duration
  • Scoring Pattern Changed: Instead of present score range of 200-800, it has 205-805 score range
  • Two Testing Modes: GMAT 2023 Exam is scheduled in Two Modes – CBT and Online Test
  • Current GMAT Exam testing appointments will be available till January 31, 2024.
  • GMAT Focus Edition will be the only exam available from February 1, 2024

Apart from seeking MBA admission abroad, you have the opportunity to explore admission opportunity to the one year MBA/PGDM programs in many top MBA colleges in India through GMAT like ISB, IIMs, SPJIMR, XLRI, IMI, IMT among others.   On the same lines, International applicants who wish to pursue MBA from IIMs, ISB, XLRI, MDI, FMS or other top MBA colleges in India, need to take GMAT during the specified time period as suggested on the admission website of these top B-schools to get admission in their preferred flagship 2 year or 1 year MBA programs.

 

Read the Table of Contents below to know all about GMAT exam pattern, syllabus, how to prepare, how to apply, key changes in the GMAT Exam Focus Edition and more

 

Table of Contents

  1. What is GMAT and GMAT Focus Edition?
  2. GMAT 2023 Key Highlights
  3. GMAT Exam Pattern 2023
  4. GMAT Exam Focus Edition 2024: Current GMAT Vs GMAT Focus Edition
  5. GMAT Syllabus 2023
  6. GMAT 2023 Preparation: GMAT Books, Best Coaching, Official Guide
  7. GMAT Registration: How to Register and Apply for GMAT 2023?
  8. GMAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria
  9. GMAT Colleges 2023: Top MBA Colleges Accepting GMAT in India & Abroad
  10. GMAT 2023 Exam Centers
  11. GMAT 2023 Result
  12. GMAT Vs CAT Exam: Key Features, Similarities & Differences
  13. GMAT Exam Dates 2023 and 2024
  14. GMAT FAQs 2023 & 2024 

1. What is GMAT and GMAT Focus Edition? Know All About GMAT Exam Details
GMAT full form is Graduate Management Admission Test. GMAT is the gateway to international MBA. Its scores are accepted by more than 2400 B-schools for admission to their management programs worldwide. Conducted by Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) for more than 60 years, the GMAT exam has been the test of choice by the world’s business leaders to get into the world’s leading business schools. No other exam, but GMAT lets you showcase the skills that matter most in the business school classroom and in your career.

 

1.1 What is GMAT Present Form?
GMAT is a ‘computer-adaptive’ entrance examination. This is different from being merely a ‘computer-based’ test. In a computer-adaptive test, candidates will receive questions one at a time and the difficulty level and score of the GMAT 2023 will depend on the accuracy of the previous answer of the candidate. GMAT is fast gaining popularity in India. In addition to International B-schools, the colleges accepting GMAT score in India are more than hundred. Top MBA colleges in India accepting GMAT include IIMs, ISB, XLRI, SPJIMR and many other B-schools

 

Present form of GMAT has time duration of 3 hours 7 minutes with 80 questions and has 4 sections. However, score of only 2 sections is counted for percentile calculation. Check Complete details below

 

1.2 What is GMAT Focus Edition? Shorter GMAT
Moving forward, GMAC has announced to bring more aspirant friendly changes in GMAT exam with fewer questions, reduction in sections from 4 to 3, reduction in time duration to 2 hours 15 minutes and making all the sections accountable for score calculation. With all these changes, the GMAT Fopus Edition is launched with the revised nomenclature as GMAT Exam Focus Edition. Check Complete details below

 

The first GMAT Focus Edition exam is scheduled on November 7, 2023.  However, the current format of GMAT will continue till January 31, 2024 to facilitate in-progress business school applications and to provide several options for candidates to meet current Round 1, 2 and 3 deadlines. GMAT Exam scores will continue to remain valid for five years from the candidate’s appointment date.  

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2. GMAT 2023 Key Highlights
The GMAT exam is designed to test skills that are highly important to business and management programs. It assesses analytical writing and problem-solving abilities, along with the data sufficiency, logic, and critical reasoning skills that are vital to real-world business and management success. Key highlights of GMAT Exam 2023 are:

GMAT 2023 Key Highlights
GMAT Exam Details
GMAT Full Form
Graduate Management Admission Test
GMAT Exam Conducting Body
Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)
GMAT 2023 Official website
MBA.Com
Type of GMAT Exam 2023
Computer Adaptive Test with subsequent question based on accuracy of previous answer
GMAT 2023 Testing Mode
1. Computer Based Test at Exam Centre
2. Online Proctored Test (Can be Taken from Home)
GMAT Question Paper 2023: Total Sections
4
Total Questions in GMAT
80
GMAT Question Paper 2023:  Sections with number of questions
Quantitative Reasoning (QR)-31
Verbal Reasoning (VR)-36
Integrated Reasoning (IR)-12
Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA)-1
Sectional Individual Time Limit to Attempt the Questions
QR-62 Minutes
VR- 65 Minutes
IR-30 Minutes
AWA-30 minutes
Exam Duration
3 hrs 7 minutes
Type of Questions in GMAT
QR-MCQs
VR-MCQs
IR- Multiple Answer Qs
AWA-Descriptive
GMAT Score Range
200-800
Sections Responsible for Arriving at Merit Score in GMAT 2023
Quantitative Reasoning and  
Verbal Reasoning
GMAT Exam Syllabus & Pattern 2023 at A Glance
QR: Quant based Problem Solving questions and Data Sufficiency questions in MCQ format
VR: Questions based on English Grammar like Sentence correction, Critical Reasoning, RC Passages
IR: Questions include on different type of analytical reasoning, logical reasoning problems
AWA: Descriptive answer is needed with due analysis on the argument or statement given as the question
Negative Marking in GMAT Exam Pattern 2023
The GMAT 2023 pattern does not have any negative marking
GMAT Test Centers 2023
GMAT 2023 Exam Centers are located across 115 countries in almost all the major cities. In India alone, GMAT Test Centers are more than 50 and are located across the country.
Besides, GMAT can be taken as Online Test from home with a little extra fee without opting for a test center.
Validity of GMAT Scores for Top Business Schools in India
 
The validity of GMAT Scores for Top Business Schools in India is 2 to 3 years. For example for MBA admission 2023, GMAT score from 2020 or 2021 till GMAT 2023 is valid
Validity of GMAT Scores for Top Business Schools Abroad
The validity of GMAT Scores for Top Business Schools abroad is 5 years
GMAT 2023 Application Process
Online Application Submission
GMAT Exam Fee Payment 2023
GMAT Exam Fee Payment 2023 can be done through Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card/NEFT
GMAT 2023 Result
In 7 Days from the Date of Taking Exam. Sometimes may take 20 days
GMAT Cutoff 2023
GMAT cutoff is decided by the respective B-school where you plan to take admission
Top GMAT Colleges 2023 in India
Top GMAT Colleges 2023 in India include ISB, IIMs, XLRI, SPJIMR, Great Lakes, MDI, IMI, IMT, XUB, TAPMI among others
Top GMAT Colleges in World All the top MBA colleges across the Globe accept GMAT score for MBA admission. HBS, Cambridge (Judge), Dartmouth (Tuck), INSEAD, MIT (Sloan), NYU(Stern), Oxford (Said), Stanford (GSB), Wharton among others

3. GMAT Exam Pattern 2023
The GMAT 2023 exam pattern is developed to primarily test a candidate’s Reasoning Skills. The exam is conducted round the year and you can apply and appear in GMAT five times a year to improve your GMAT score and percentile. GMAT is conducted in two testing modes – Computer based test at Exam Centres and Online Proctored Test which you can take from the convenience of your home. Below is shared the Sectional composition and score range for GMAT Exam Pattern 2023.

Section
Time Limit / Number of Questions
Sectional GMAT Exam Syllabus & Pattern 2023-Type of Questions
Score Range
05-30
Analytical Writing Assessment
30 minutes
1 question
Analysis of an Argument
0-6 (in 0.5-point increments)
Integrated Reasoning (IR)
30 minutes
12 questions
Graphics Interpretation, Table Analysis, Multi-source Reasoning, Two-part Analysis
1-8 (in 1-point increments)
Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
62 minutes
31 questions
Data Sufficiency, Problem Solving
6-51 (in 1-point increments)
Verbal Reasoning (VR)
65 minutes
36 questions
Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning, Sentence Correction
6-51 (in 1-point increments)

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3. GMAT Test Pattern 2023: Key Facts

  • GMAT exam has a sectional time limit which varies with each section.
  • Quantitative Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning sections in GMAT Exam are computer adaptive and have multiple-choice questions.
  • In the Quantitative Reasoning & Verbal Reasoning sections, one cannot skip, return to or change the response to the previous questions.
  • There are two 8-minutes breaks during the GMAT exam. These breaks are, however, optional
  • Test takers are given three options to choose the order in which they can attempt the four sections of the GMAT exam. Test takers can attempt the exam in one of the following three orders –
    • Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative, Verbal
    • Verbal, Quantitative, Integrated Reasoning, Analytical Writing Assessment
    • Quantitative, Verbal, Integrated Reasoning, Analytical Writing Assessment
  • Analytical Writing Assessment consists of an essay question and Integrated Reasoning consists of non-MCQs
  • Score is based on QR & VR sections. Both Analytical Writing Test (AWA) and Integrated Reasoning are not Counted for Score Calculation.

4. GMAT Exam Focus Edition 2024: Current GMAT Vs GMAT Focus Edition
GMAC has announced to launch new version of GMAT - GMAT Exam Focus Edition in 2024 with more flexibility, shorter duration, three sections instead of present four sections with the score of all the 3 sections taken into account for score and percentile calculation. The registration for the GMAT Exam Focus Edition begins on August 29, 2023 and the first GMAT exam focus edition will be conducted from October 2023.

 

The current version of the GMAT™ exam will continue to be available until early 2024 to facilitate your in-progress preparation and applications for business school. The GMAT new version – GMAT Exam Focus Edition will be launched with many aspirant friendly changes as below:

Particulars of Changes in GMAT Vs GMAT Exam Focus Edition
GMAT
GMAT Exam Focus Edition
Total Sections
4
3
Total Questions
80
64
Sectional Individual Time Limit
QR-62 Minutes; VR- 65 Minutes; IR-30 Minutes; AWA-30 minutes
45 Minutes for each of the three sections
Name of Sections with number of questions
Quantitative Reasoning-31
Verbal Reasoning-36
Integrated Reasoning-12
Analytical Writing Assessment-1
Quantitative Reasoning- 21 Qs
Verbal Reasoning – 23 Qs  
Data Insights – 20 Qs
New Sections/Topics Introduced or Removed
No Change
Section Introduced:
1. Data Insights
Data Sufficiency to be Part of Data Insights
 
Sections Removed:
1. AWA Removed
2. IR Removed
3. Sentence Correction removed from the Verbal Reasoning
4. Data Sufficiency no longer to be a part of QR Section and will form a part of Data Insights (DI)
Exam Duration
3 hrs 7 minutes
2 hrs 15 minutes
Breaks Allowed During the Exam
Two Optional Breaks of 8 Minutes Each
One Option Break of 10 Minutes
Sections Responsible for GMAT Score Calculation
2 Sections; Quantitative Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning
All the 3 Sections; Quantitative Reasoning; Verbal Reasoning; Data Insights
Type of Questions
QR-MCQs
VR-MCQs
IR- MCQs & Multiple Answer Qs
AWA-Descriptive
 
QR- MCQs
VR-MCQs
Data Insights-MCQs
Scoring Pattern
200-800
205-805
GMAT Exam Taking Experience
Less Flexibility
Free to choose the order of different GMAT sections; Facility of Bookmark and Review as many questions as Test Takers want; Facility to Change up to 3 answers per section
Changes in GMAT Exam Syllabus & Pattern
QR: Problem Solving + Data Sufficiency
VR: SC + CR + RC
IR
AWA
No AWA Syllabus as it is removed
No Sentence Correction in VR
Syllabus for Data Sufficiency shifted to Data Insights section – new section introduced
No IR Syllabus as section is removed
Availability of GMAT Exam Preparation & Study Material
Available in Plenty
Official GMAT Exam Focus Edition Guide released on June 6, 2023
Procuring Enhanced Score Report (ESR)
Need to spend US$ 30 for extra purchase
Included; No additional cost
Free Sending of Score Reports to preferred B-schools accepting GMAT
To 5 Programs/B-schools without any charges in 48 hours of receiving the Official Score Report on mba.com
To 5 Programs/B-schools without any charges in 48 hours of receiving the Official Score Report on mba.com
Availability of GMAT Test Appointment Date
For CBT at Test Centre
7 days a week (In case of holiday at test centre, will not be available
Online from Home: Round the clock
For CBT at Test Centre
7 days a week (In case of holiday at test centre, will not be available
Online from Home: Round the clock
Number of GMAT Attempts Allowed
8 attempts in a lifetime
5 attempts in a 12-month period with a gap of 16 calendar days
8 attempts in a lifetime
5 attempts in a 12-month period with a gap of 16 calendar days
Validity of GMAT Scores
5 Years
5 Years

Read all about GMAT Exam Focus Edition

 

5. GMAT Syllabus 2023
GMAT exam syllabus is clearly defined for each of its four sections. However, the GMAT syllabus will change in 2024 with the launch of revised format of GMAT Exam Focus Edition. GMAT is conducted in two testing modes – Computer based test at Exam Centres and Online Proctored Test which you can take from the convenience of your home. However, the GMAT syllabus for both testing modes is same. Shared below is the GMAT section wise syllabus:

  • Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA): This section involves analyzing an argument and presenting a well-structured, coherent essay response within a given time limit.
  • Integrated Reasoning (IR): The IR section measures the ability to evaluate and analyze data presented in various formats, such as tables, graphs, and multi-source reasoning questions.
  • Quantitative Reasoning (QR): The QR section tests mathematical and analytical skills. It includes questions related to data sufficiency and problem-solving, covering topics like arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and statistics.
  • Verbal Reasoning (VR): The VR section assesses reading comprehension, critical reasoning, and sentence correction skills. It includes passages to read, questions to answer based on those passages, and questions that test English grammar and usage.

The GMAT is a computer adaptive test in nature, meaning the difficulty level of subsequent questions adjusts based on the test-taker's performance. Read GMAT Syllabus in Detail 

 

6. GMAT 2023 Preparation: GMAT Books, Best Coaching, Previous Papers, Official Guide

The GMAT is administered by Pearson VUE under the guidance of the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), a US headquartered organization. Pearson VUE organizes the test in India throughout the year at Test Centers as well as Online Test. You should be clear about what is your GMAT goal? A good GMAT score is 700+, from a total of 800. But if you want to get into IVY League B-schools like Harvard Business School, Chicago Booth, Wharton etc…then you must target 740+. You can achieve this with a 12-weeks of GMAT study plan for GMAT 2023 preparation which involves thorough understanding of GMAT Question Pattern, Preparing as per GMAT Exam Pattern and Syllabus, Opting the best GMAT Coaching, Reading right GMAT Books and practicing with GMAT official Guide 2023, taking as many as GMAT 2023 Mock tests and attempting previous GMAT question papers. 

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Key GMAT 2023 preparation tips, as shared by experts are:  

  • Check Section wise GMAT preparation guide and tips
  • Get Right GMAT Study Material
  • Join Best GMAT Coaching like TIME, CL among others
  • Read online from best GMAT websites like MBA.com, Kaplan, GMAT Club among others
  • Read official GMAT guide and attempt with practice and previous GMAT questions
  • Attempt as many GMAT Mocks as possible

Read in detail how to prepare for GMAT

 

7. GMAT Registration 2023: How to Register for GMAT 2023?
GMAT Registration process and GMAT exam fees for different services is shared below:

 

7.1 GMAT 2023 Registration: Step by Step Process
The step by step process for GMAT 2023 Registration and to fillin GMAT 2023 application form is explained below.

  • Step-1: Login to GMAT official website MBA.com and click on ‘Register for GMAT’ 
  • Step-2: Create a GMAT Account on MBA.Com:  You are required to submit the Information like your First Name, Last Name, e-mail id, password
  • Step-3: Enter Personal Information, Profile Details and verify them: After logging into the official GMAC Account, candidate is required to submit Personal Information such as Contact & Postal Address Information, Academic details, Work Experience among others
  • Step-4: Schedule Your GMAT exam date and centre or GMAT Online Exam Date: Make sure to allow sufficient time and check appointment availability for the test date
  • Step-5: Check & Confirm GMAT exam Registration details: Please note to check that all the details you have entered are correct. You can edit the same also at this stage
  • Step-6: Make payment of GMAT exam fees: The GMAT Exam Fees is notified in US Dollar, you will need to pay the GMAT Exam Fees in Rupees equivalent to USD fees
  • Step-7: Confirmation on Mail: You will receive confirmation via email on completion of GMAT registration
  • Step-8: Verify All Details: You need to verify that your name, date of birth, citizenship, and gender should match the details as per the identification proof that you will present on the GMAT exam day.
  • Step-9: Select 5 Programmes: Check & Choose maximum 5 Programmes where you wish that GMAC should send your GMAT score. Enter the details of Management Degree, interested locations for pursuing the management course & type of Management Course Interested in.
  • Step-10: Confirmation of Submission: Check the confirmation letter for the GMAT exam to ensure that all the details are correct.

7.2 GMAT 2023 Registration & Application Fees
GMAT 2023 application process will remain incomplete till the GMAT Exam Fee Payment 2023 is made. You need to pay for GMAT 2023 Registration and exam fees for the various services offered by Graduate Management Admission Council like GMAT registration, Exam Rescheduling, Cancellation among others as below:

 

GMAT Exam Registration Fee 2023

GMAT Exam Fees
GMAT Exam 2023 Fees
GMAT Exam at Test Center
Online GMAT Exam
GMAT Exam
US$275
US$300
Enhanced Score Report (purchased at time of registration)
US$30
Not Available
Additional Score Report
US$35 each
US$35 each
Cancel score (via mba.com My Account page after the exam) 
US$25
Not Applicable
Reinstate score
US$50
Not Applicable
AWA Essay Rescoring
US$45
US$45

7.3 GMAT exam fees Payment 2023: Options Available
GMAT Registration Fees can be paid through multiple options as below:

  • Pay Online/NEFT: You can make payment online through internet banking or through NEFT
  • Payment with Credit Cards and Debit Cards: GMAC accepts payments through  VISA, Mastercard, American Express and Discover Network Cards. Charges on your credit card statement will most likely appear as “VUE*GRAD MGMT TEST” for exams delivered at a test center, or "DRI*EXAMITY LLC" for exams delivered online. Please note that if your credit or debit card is declined, your test date appointment will be automatically cancelled. You will have to schedule for another test appointment with a valid payment.

Read in detail GMAT Registration & Application Process

 

8. GMAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria
GMAT exam 2023 eligibility criteria would not discriminate based on nationality, religion, sex, background, history and will be based on following parameters:

  • GMAT Academic Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor's degree from a recognized institute/university. Students in the final year of graduation or working professionals with bachelor’s degree can write the GMAT exam.
  • Passport: Applicants must hold a valid passport at the time of the GMAT exam.
  • Minimum Age for GMAT Eligibility: The applicant should be of 18 years and above age to be eligible to appear for the GMAT. If a candidate is under 18, he/she has to submit written proof from parents/guardians to appear for the GMAT exam. There is no upper age limit for the GMAT exam.
  • GMAT Accepting College Eligibility Criteria: Candidates appearing in GMAT should check and ensure their GMAT eligibility criteria for the preferred B-schools. Qualifying for the GMAT exam may not get admission in the respective management institute

9. Top MBA Colleges Accepting GMAT in India & Abroad with Cut off
GMAT score for MBA admission are universally accepted in all the top B-schools in US, UK, European and Asian countries from domestic and foreign nationals. In India, Non-Resident Indians, Persons of Indian Origin can apply for MBA admission with GMAT score. For MBA applicants in India, GMAT exam scores are valid for One Year MBA equivalent programs at top Indian B-schools like ISB, IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Calcutta, IIM Bangalore, XLRI and others. Many top MBA colleges in India also accept GMAT scores for admission to their 2 years flagship programs from Indian applicants as below:

 

9.1 Top MBA Colleges Abroad Accepting GMAT Score
Below are shared some of the top business schools in the world, including Asian B-schools that accept GMAT score for MBA admission to their flagship porograms. Approximate Average GMAT cut off 2023 for these B-schools is also mentioned:

MBA College
Average GMAT Cut off
Harvard Business School (United States)
730-740
Stanford Graduate School of Business (United States)
730-740
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (United States):
720-730
London Business School (United Kingdom)
700-710
INSEAD (France/Singapore)
710-720
Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University (United States)
720-730
Booth School of Business, University of Chicago (United States)
720-730
China Europe International Business School (China)
690-700
Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)
660-670
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Business School (Hong Kong)
660-670

9.2 Top 10 GMAT Accepting Colleges in India for One Year MBA Admission
Almost all the one year MBA colleges accept GMAT score for admission. GMAT is one of the widely used test for admissions to One Year MBA equivalent programs in India. The top ten 1 year MBA colleges accepting GMAT score are shared below with the program name. GMAT cut offs in these top B-schools go in the range of 650 to 750

One Year MBA college accepting GMAT Score in India
One Year MBA Program Name
ISB Hyderabad and Mohali
Post Graduate Program in Management (PGP)
IIM Ahmedabad
PGPX-Post Graduate Program in Management for Executives (PGPX)
IIM Bangalore
Executive Post Graduate Program (EPGP)
IIM Calcutta
MBA for Executives (MBA-Ex)
XLRI Jamshedpur
PGDM (General Management)
SPJIMR, Mumbai
PGPM
IIM Indore
EPGP
IIM Kozhikode
PGP-BL
Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai
PGPM
MDI Gurgaon
PGDM-BM
IMI New Delhi
Executive -PGDM
IMT Ghaziabad
PGDM-ExP

9.3 Top MBA Colleges in India Accepting GMAT Score for Flagship 2 Year MBA Programs
Some of the top 2 year MBA colleges accepting GMAT score for Indian students for admission to their flagship 2 year MBA programs are as below. The GMAT cut off score in these B-schools is in the range of 650 to 750

2 Year MBA college Accepting GMAT score for Indian Students
Name of Flagship 2 Year MBA/PGDM Programme
SPJIMR Mumbai
Post Graduate Diploma in Management
IMT Ghaziabad
Post Graduate Diploma in Management
IMI New Delhi
Post Graduate Diploma in Management
Xavier University Bhubaneswar (XUB)
MBA- Business Management & other MBA programmes
Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai
Post Graduate Diploma in Management
MICA Ahmedabad
Post Graduate Diploma in Management-Communications
T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) Manipal
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Goa Institute of Management (GIM) Goa
Post Graduate Diploma in Management
FORE School of Management, New Delhi
Post Graduate Diploma in Management
Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Delhi
Post Graduate Diploma in Management
BIMTECH Greater Noida
Post Graduate Diploma in Management

10. GMAT 2023 Exam Centers
GMAT exam is conducted in more than 115 countries and in each country there are many cities where GMAT exam is conducted. GMAT exam centers in India are spread across the country and the exam is conducted in more than 50 cities in India located in almost each state as below:

GMAT Test State in India
GMAT Test City in India
Andhra Pradesh
Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam
Assam
Guwahati
Bihar
Patna
Chhattisgarh
Raipur
Chandigarh UT
Chandigarh
Haryana
Chandigarh, Gurgaon
Jharkhand
Ranchi
Karnataka
Bangalore, Manipal, Mysuru
Kerala
Cochin, Trivandrum
New Delhi & Delhi NCR
New Delhi, Gurugram, Noida
Gujarat
Ahmedabad, Surat
Maharashtra
Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune
Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal, Indore
Odisha
Bhubaneswar
Punjab
Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Patiala
Rajasthan
Jaipur, Pilani, Udaipur
Telangana
Hyderabad
Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, Vellore
Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow, Noida
Uttarakhand
Dehradun
West Bengal
Kolkata

11. GMAT 2023 Result & Release of Score Card
GMAT exam result with score card is made available on your mba.com account in 7 business days from the date of taking the exam. However, it may take up to 20 business days to process. You will be notified via email once your Official GMAT Score Report is available.

 

GMAT Result Score Card: Key Highlights

  • Your GMAT Score card includes your exam appointment details, some personal data that was provided at registration, individual section scores, Total Score, and percentile rankings
  • Your GMAT Official Score Report that you receive will include all GMAT exams that you have taken within the past five years
  • Any GMAT scores cancelled by you will not be included in the score report. 
  • While your GMAT score will be sent to 5 preferred programs/ B-schools, you can send your Official Score Report to as many additional programs as you like, as long as your score is no more than five years old.
  • Additional score reports can be purchased for US $35 each from your mba.com account.
  • Please note that Score reporting fees are non-refundable.

12. GMAT, GMAT Focus Edition Vs CAT Exam: Key Features, Similarities & Differences
With the introduction of GMAT Exam Focus Edition, key comparison features between CAT and GMAT are 

Exam Components
CAT 2023
Current GMAT in 2023
GMAT Exam Focus Edition from 2024
Total Sections
3
4
3
Total Questions
66
80
64
Sectional Individual Time Limit
VARC: 40 Minutes
DILR: 40 Minutes
Quant: 40 Minutes
QR-62 Minutes; VR- 65 Minutes; IR-30 Minutes; AWA-30 minutes
45 Minutes for each of the three sections
Name of Sections with number of questions
VARC: 24 Qs
DILR: 20 Qs
Quant: 22 Qs
Quantitative Reasoning-31
Verbal Reasoning-36
Integrated Reasoning-12
Analytical Writing Assessment-1
 
Quantitative Reasoning- 21 Qs
Verbal Reasoning – 23 Qs  
Data Insights – 20 Qs
Exam Registration Fee
Rs.2300 – Rs.2400
US$ 275 (Rs.22000) for CBT
US$ 300 (Rs.24000) for Online
 
US$ 275 (Rs.22000) for CBT
US$ 300 (Rs.24000) for Online
 
New Sections/Topics Introduced or Removed
Removed Topics: Sentence Correction, Fill in the blanks etc.
No Change
Section Introduced:
1. Data Insights
Data Sufficiency to be Part of Data Insights
 
Sections Removed:
1. AWA Removed
2. IR Removed
3. Sentence Correction removed from the Verbal Reasoning
4. Data Sufficiency no longer to be a part of QR Section and will form a part of Data Insights (DI)
Exam Duration
2 Hours
3 hrs 7 minutes
2 hrs 15 minutes
Breaks Allowed During the Exam
No Break
Two Optional Breaks of 8 Minutes Each
One Option Break of 10 Minutes
Sections Responsible for GMAT Score Calculation
3
2 Sections; Quantitative Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning
All the 3 Sections; Quantitative Reasoning; Verbal Reasoning; Data Insights
Type of Questions
MCQs with Negative Marking;
Non-MCQs without Negative Marking
QR-MCQs
VR-MCQs
IR- MCQs & Multiple Answer Qs
AWA-Descriptive
 
QR- MCQs
VR-MCQs
Data Insights-MCQs
Scoring Pattern
+3 Marks for each correct answer
200-800
205-805
Exam Taking Experience
Must move as per pre-defined order of sections, No choice
Less Flexibility
Free to choose the order of different GMAT sections; Facility of Bookmark and Review as many questions as Test Takers want; Facility to Change up to 3 answers per section
Changes in Exam Syllabus & Pattern
No More Grammar Based Qs
Time Duration Reduced to 2 Hrs from 3 Hrs
Total Questions reduced from 100 to 66
 
QR: Problem Solving + Data Sufficiency
VR: SC + CR + RC
IR
AWA
No AWA Syllabus as it is removed
No Sentence Correction in VR
Syllabus for Data Sufficiency shifted to Data Insights section – new section introduced
No IR Syllabus as section is removed
Availability of Exam Preparation & Study Material
Available in Plenty
Available in Plenty
Official GMAT Exam Focus Edition Guide released on June 6, 2023
Procuring Additional Score Report
Download Available
Need to spend US$ 30 for extra purchase
Included; No additional cost
Free Sending of Score Reports to preferred B-schools
20 IIMs
To 5 Programs/B-schools without any charges in 48 hours of receiving the Official Score Report on mba.com
To 5 Programs/B-schools without any charges in 48 hours of receiving the Official Score Report on mba.com
Availability of Test Appointment Date
No Facility; Decided by IIMs
For CBT at Test Centre
7 days a week (In case of holiday at test centre, will not be available
Online from Home: Round the clock
For CBT at Test Centre
7 days a week (In case of holiday at test centre, will not be available
Online from Home: Round the clock
Number of Attempts Allowed
1 in a Year
8 attempts in a lifetime
5 attempts in a 12-month period with a gap of 16 calendar days
8 attempts in a lifetime
5 attempts in a 12-month period with a gap of 16 calendar days
Validity of Scores
One Academic session
5 Years
5 Years

13. GMAT Exam Dates 2023 and 2024
GMAT 2023 and GMAT 2024 exam dates are available from January to December.  Therefore, the GMAT Exam dates in India are available throughout the year and the candidates as per their convenience can choose the GMAT Exam Date. Besides, if not satisfied with the GMAT score, you can also choose the preferred GMAT exam date to appear again in GMAT. GMAT Exam dates for the GMAT Exam Focus Edition and present longer GMAT exam are as below:

GMAT Exam
Present Longer GMAT
GMAT Focus Edition
Exam Dates
Open
1st Exam on November 7, 2023
Appointment dates
Open till January 31, 2024
Open from August 29, 2023 onwards
Availability of Exams
Last GMAT on Jan 31, 2024
Starts from Nov 7, 2023; will be the only GMAT exam from February 1, 2024
Which GMAT can you Apply after January 31, 2024?
Not Available after Jan 31, 2024
Only GMAT focus Edition available after Jan 31, 2024

14. GMAT FAQs 2023 & 2024

 

Q: What Is GMAT Exam Used For?
A: GMAT exam is used for MBA admission in B-schools across the world

 

Q: Are GMAT Scores Acceptable in India?
A: Yes, GMAT scores are accepted by many top B-schools in India including SPJIMR, XLRI, MDI, IMI, IMT among others

 

Q: Do IIMs Accept GMAT Score? Does IIM Ahmedabad accept GMAT score?
A: Yes, IIMs accept GMAT score for 1 year MBA programs. IIM Ahmedabad also accepts GMAT score for its one year full time residential MBA program. IIMA also accepts GMAT from foreign nationals, NRI, PIO for its full time 2 year MBA program

 

Q: Why Apply for GMAT?
A: GMAT is MBA specific entrance test and is accepted by the top B-schools across the globe including India. It offers wide choice to select the preferred B-school and preferred program. Besides, your GMAT score is sent free of cost to 5 preferred MBA colleges that you have chosen

 

Q: How to Register for GMAT?
A: Step by Step process for GMAT registration with registration fee is shared above, please check

 

Q: Which one is easier GMAT or GRE?
A: GMAT is MBA specific entrance test, while GRE is accepted both for Engineering and MBA admission. Both the exams have their distinct features. GMAT is considered a bit easier exam than GRE

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Exam dates and schedule

  • Notification date: 01-08-2020 06:00 AM to 31-07-2021 06:00 PM (Confirm)
    Registration – Online: 01-08-2020 10:00 AM to 31-07-2021 11:45 PM (Confirm)
    Admit Card Release: 01-08-2020 10:00 AM to 31-07-2021 03:30 PM (Confirm)
    Exam Date & Timings- Online: Saturday, August 1, 2020 - 10:00 to Saturday, July 31, 2021 - 13:00 (Confirm)
    Result: 01-08-2020 10:00 AM to 31-07-2021 04:00 PM (Confirm)

GMAT Registration 2023

GMAT Registration 2023: Process Open for Present GMAT & GMAT Focus Edition; Check Latest Updates, Fees, Step by Step Process; Registration Modes

 

GMAT is a management entrance exam conducted by GMAC round the year, and not on any particular dates/month. Making it more aspirant friendly, GMAC has announced to launch shorter and more aspirant friendly GMAT Exam Focus Edition in 2024. The first GMAT Focus Edition exam is on November 7, 2023 and from February 1, 2024, the GMAT Focus Edition Exam will completely replace the present version of GMAT exam

 

GMAT & GMAT Focus Edition Registration: Latest Updates

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GMAT Exam Pattern 2023

Conducted by Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) for more than 60 years, the GMAT is a ‘Computer Adaptive Test’ which is backed by decades of peer-reviewed research including hundreds of validity studies in the last 10 years alone. The GMAT exam score is accepted by more than 2,400 MBA colleges and universities across the Globe. The GMAT 2023 exam pattern is developed to primarily test a candidate’s Reasoning Skills. The exam is conducted round the year and you can apply and appear in GMAT 5 times a year to improve your GMAT score and percentile. GMAT is conducted in two testing modes – Computer based test at Exam Centres and Online Proctored Test which you can take from the convenience of your home.

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GMAT Syllabus 2023

GMAT Exam Syllabus: Different Syllabus for GMAT 2023 & GMAT Focus Edition 2024; Check the Key Differences in Exam Pattern & Syllabus; Options Available

 

Starting from Nov 7, 2023 there are two versions of GMAT exam – Present 4 section GMAT of 3 hours, 7 Minutes duration; and GMAT Focus Edition exam with 3 sections and 2 hours 15 minutes duration. Both the exams will be available till January 31, 2024 and from February 1, 2024, only GMAT Focus Edition will be available for the candidates. The present version of GMAT exam will discontinue after Jan 31, 2024.

 

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GMAT Focus Edition 2024: Complete Guide about the GMAT Focus Edition

GMAT Exam – Focus Edition: First Exam on Nov 7, 2023; Complete Guide about the GMAT Focus Edition

 

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GMAT Vs CAT Exams

GMAT Vs CAT Exams: Check Key Similarities & Differences, Top MBA Colleges & Programs

 

Both GMAT and CAT exams lead to MBA admission. However, if we compare GMAT Vs CAT, it will reveal many secrets as GMAT, conducted by GMA, is more accepted abroad like Europe, USA, Australia, China, Singapore and other countries than in India for the flagship MBA admission by the top MBA colleges. Although GMAT acceptability is rising in many B-schools in India, it is yet to become as much acceptable as CAT which is conducted by IIMs.

 

Read Table of Contents below to understand what is the difference between the GMAT and CAT Exam

 

Table of Contents

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GMAT Coaching

GMAT Coaching: Best GMAT Coaching Institutes in India 2023, Best GMAT Coaching Centres

 

Coaching for GMAT exam is offered by all the top Coaching institutes in India like IMS, CL, TIME among others. GMAT coaching 2023 is available online as well as offline. We share below the details of top GMAT coaching institutes as well as best Online Coaching for GMAT 2023

 

Best GMAT Coaching Institutes in India
If any aspirant feels the need, below is a list of the top GMAT coaching institutes in India (both offline and online) that have been known to provide quality education with best GMAT preparation material and hence quality results over the years:

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GMAT Sample Papers 2023

GMAT Sample Papers 2023 are the right source to boost your GMAT preparation level. With the help of GMAT question paper, you can assess your GMAT preparation as these papers are based and updated as per the revised GMAT Exam Focus Edition pattern. The Sample GMAT Questions 2023 will guide you about the probable GMAT questions 2023.  

 

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GMAT Preparation 2023: Tips, Book, Study Material

Conducted by GMAC, the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a global MBA entrance exam. GMAT is designed to help B-schools evaluate a candidate’s ability to do well in an MBA program. Many Indian candidates aspire to ace this “computer adaptive test” to get admission into top global MBA and Masters in Management (MiM) degree from a leading Business School in the USA. Besides, many top B-schools in India also accept GMAT scores for 1-year MBA programs, 2 year programs and Executive MBA programs.

 

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