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.
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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
- What is GMAT and GMAT Focus Edition?
- GMAT 2023 Key Highlights
- GMAT Exam Pattern 2023
- GMAT Exam Focus Edition 2024: Current GMAT Vs GMAT Focus Edition
- GMAT Syllabus 2023
- GMAT 2023 Preparation: GMAT Books, Best Coaching, Official Guide
- GMAT Registration: How to Register and Apply for GMAT 2023?
- GMAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria
- GMAT Colleges 2023: Top MBA Colleges Accepting GMAT in India & Abroad
- GMAT 2023 Exam Centers
- GMAT 2023 Result
- GMAT Vs CAT Exam: Key Features, Similarities & Differences
- GMAT Exam Dates 2023 and 2024
- 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.
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:
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GMAT 2023 Key Highlights
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GMAT Exam Details
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GMAT Full Form
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Graduate Management Admission Test
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GMAT Exam Conducting Body
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Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)
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GMAT 2023 Official website
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MBA.Com
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Type of GMAT Exam 2023
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Computer Adaptive Test with subsequent question based on accuracy of previous answer
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GMAT 2023 Testing Mode
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1. Computer Based Test at Exam Centre
2. Online Proctored Test (Can be Taken from Home)
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GMAT Question Paper 2023: Total Sections
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4
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Total Questions in GMAT
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80
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GMAT Question Paper 2023: Sections with number of questions
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Quantitative Reasoning (QR)-31
Verbal Reasoning (VR)-36
Integrated Reasoning (IR)-12
Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA)-1
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Sectional Individual Time Limit to Attempt the Questions
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QR-62 Minutes
VR- 65 Minutes
IR-30 Minutes
AWA-30 minutes
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Exam Duration
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3 hrs 7 minutes
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Type of Questions in GMAT
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QR-MCQs
VR-MCQs
IR- Multiple Answer Qs
AWA-Descriptive
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GMAT Score Range
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200-800
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Sections Responsible for Arriving at Merit Score in GMAT 2023
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Quantitative Reasoning and
Verbal Reasoning
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GMAT Exam Syllabus & Pattern 2023 at A Glance
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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
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Negative Marking in GMAT Exam Pattern 2023
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The GMAT 2023 pattern does not have any negative marking
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GMAT Test Centers 2023
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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.
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Validity of GMAT Scores for Top Business Schools in India
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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
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Validity of GMAT Scores for Top Business Schools Abroad
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The validity of GMAT Scores for Top Business Schools abroad is 5 years
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GMAT 2023 Application Process
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Online Application Submission
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GMAT Exam Fee Payment 2023
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GMAT Exam Fee Payment 2023 can be done through Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card/NEFT
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GMAT 2023 Result
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In 7 Days from the Date of Taking Exam. Sometimes may take 20 days
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GMAT Cutoff 2023
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GMAT cutoff is decided by the respective B-school where you plan to take admission
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Top GMAT Colleges 2023 in India
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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.
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Section
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Time Limit / Number of Questions
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Sectional GMAT Exam Syllabus & Pattern 2023-Type of Questions
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Score Range
05-30 |
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Analytical Writing Assessment
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30 minutes
1 question |
Analysis of an Argument
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0-6 (in 0.5-point increments)
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Integrated Reasoning (IR)
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30 minutes
12 questions |
Graphics Interpretation, Table Analysis, Multi-source Reasoning, Two-part Analysis
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1-8 (in 1-point increments)
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Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
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62 minutes
31 questions |
Data Sufficiency, Problem Solving
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6-51 (in 1-point increments)
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Verbal Reasoning (VR)
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65 minutes
36 questions |
Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning, Sentence Correction
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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:
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Particulars of Changes in GMAT Vs GMAT Exam Focus Edition
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GMAT
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GMAT Exam Focus Edition
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Total Sections
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4
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3
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Total Questions
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80
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64
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Sectional Individual Time Limit
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QR-62 Minutes; VR- 65 Minutes; IR-30 Minutes; AWA-30 minutes
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45 Minutes for each of the three sections
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Name of Sections with number of questions
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Quantitative Reasoning-31
Verbal Reasoning-36
Integrated Reasoning-12
Analytical Writing Assessment-1
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Quantitative Reasoning- 21 Qs
Verbal Reasoning – 23 Qs
Data Insights – 20 Qs
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New Sections/Topics Introduced or Removed
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No Change
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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)
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Exam Duration
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3 hrs 7 minutes
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2 hrs 15 minutes
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Breaks Allowed During the Exam
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Two Optional Breaks of 8 Minutes Each
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One Option Break of 10 Minutes
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Sections Responsible for GMAT Score Calculation
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2 Sections; Quantitative Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning
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All the 3 Sections; Quantitative Reasoning; Verbal Reasoning; Data Insights
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Type of Questions
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QR-MCQs
VR-MCQs
IR- MCQs & Multiple Answer Qs
AWA-Descriptive
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QR- MCQs
VR-MCQs
Data Insights-MCQs
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Scoring Pattern
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200-800
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205-805
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GMAT Exam Taking Experience
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Less Flexibility
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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
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Changes in GMAT Exam Syllabus & Pattern
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QR: Problem Solving + Data Sufficiency
VR: SC + CR + RC
IR
AWA
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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
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Availability of GMAT Exam Preparation & Study Material
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Available in Plenty
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Official GMAT Exam Focus Edition Guide released on June 6, 2023
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Procuring Enhanced Score Report (ESR)
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Need to spend US$ 30 for extra purchase
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Included; No additional cost
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Free Sending of Score Reports to preferred B-schools accepting GMAT
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To 5 Programs/B-schools without any charges in 48 hours of receiving the Official Score Report on mba.com
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To 5 Programs/B-schools without any charges in 48 hours of receiving the Official Score Report on mba.com
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Availability of GMAT Test Appointment Date
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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
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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
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Number of GMAT Attempts Allowed
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8 attempts in a lifetime
5 attempts in a 12-month period with a gap of 16 calendar days
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8 attempts in a lifetime
5 attempts in a 12-month period with a gap of 16 calendar days
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Validity of GMAT Scores
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5 Years
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5 Years
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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.
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
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GMAT Exam Fees
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GMAT Exam 2023 Fees
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GMAT Exam at Test Center
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Online GMAT Exam
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GMAT Exam
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US$275
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US$300
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Enhanced Score Report (purchased at time of registration)
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US$30
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Not Available
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Additional Score Report
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US$35 each
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US$35 each
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Cancel score (via mba.com My Account page after the exam)
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US$25
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Not Applicable
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Reinstate score
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US$50
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Not Applicable
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AWA Essay Rescoring
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US$45
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US$45
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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:
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MBA College
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Average GMAT Cut off
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Harvard Business School (United States)
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730-740
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Stanford Graduate School of Business (United States)
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730-740
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The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (United States):
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720-730
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London Business School (United Kingdom)
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700-710
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INSEAD (France/Singapore)
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710-720
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Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University (United States)
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720-730
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Booth School of Business, University of Chicago (United States)
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720-730
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China Europe International Business School (China)
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690-700
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Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)
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660-670
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Business School (Hong Kong)
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660-670
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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
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One Year MBA college accepting GMAT Score in India
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One Year MBA Program Name
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ISB Hyderabad and Mohali
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Post Graduate Program in Management (PGP)
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IIM Ahmedabad
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PGPX-Post Graduate Program in Management for Executives (PGPX)
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IIM Bangalore
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Executive Post Graduate Program (EPGP)
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IIM Calcutta
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MBA for Executives (MBA-Ex)
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XLRI Jamshedpur
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PGDM (General Management)
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SPJIMR, Mumbai
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PGPM
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IIM Indore
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EPGP
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IIM Kozhikode
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PGP-BL
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Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai
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PGPM
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MDI Gurgaon
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PGDM-BM
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IMI New Delhi
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Executive -PGDM
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IMT Ghaziabad
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PGDM-ExP
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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
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2 Year MBA college Accepting GMAT score for Indian Students
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Name of Flagship 2 Year MBA/PGDM Programme
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SPJIMR Mumbai
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Post Graduate Diploma in Management
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IMT Ghaziabad
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Post Graduate Diploma in Management
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IMI New Delhi
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Post Graduate Diploma in Management
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Xavier University Bhubaneswar (XUB)
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MBA- Business Management & other MBA programmes
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Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai
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Post Graduate Diploma in Management
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MICA Ahmedabad
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Post Graduate Diploma in Management-Communications
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T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) Manipal
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Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai
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Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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Goa Institute of Management (GIM) Goa
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Post Graduate Diploma in Management
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FORE School of Management, New Delhi
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Post Graduate Diploma in Management
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Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Delhi
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Post Graduate Diploma in Management
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BIMTECH Greater Noida
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Post Graduate Diploma in Management
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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:
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GMAT Test State in India
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GMAT Test City in India
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Andhra Pradesh
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Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam
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Assam
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Guwahati
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Bihar
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Patna
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Chhattisgarh
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Raipur
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Chandigarh UT
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Chandigarh
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Haryana
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Chandigarh, Gurgaon
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Jharkhand
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Ranchi
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Karnataka
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Bangalore, Manipal, Mysuru
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Kerala
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Cochin, Trivandrum
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New Delhi & Delhi NCR
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New Delhi, Gurugram, Noida
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Gujarat
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Ahmedabad, Surat
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Maharashtra
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Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune
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Madhya Pradesh
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Bhopal, Indore
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Odisha
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Bhubaneswar
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Punjab
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Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Patiala
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Rajasthan
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Jaipur, Pilani, Udaipur
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Telangana
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Hyderabad
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Tamil Nadu
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Chennai, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, Vellore
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Uttar Pradesh
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Lucknow, Noida
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Uttarakhand
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Dehradun
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West Bengal
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Kolkata
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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
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Exam Components
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CAT 2023
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Current GMAT in 2023
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GMAT Exam Focus Edition from 2024
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Total Sections
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3
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4
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3
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Total Questions
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66
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80
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64
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Sectional Individual Time Limit
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VARC: 40 Minutes
DILR: 40 Minutes
Quant: 40 Minutes
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QR-62 Minutes; VR- 65 Minutes; IR-30 Minutes; AWA-30 minutes
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45 Minutes for each of the three sections
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Name of Sections with number of questions
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VARC: 24 Qs
DILR: 20 Qs
Quant: 22 Qs
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Quantitative Reasoning-31
Verbal Reasoning-36
Integrated Reasoning-12
Analytical Writing Assessment-1
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Quantitative Reasoning- 21 Qs
Verbal Reasoning – 23 Qs
Data Insights – 20 Qs
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Exam Registration Fee
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Rs.2300 – Rs.2400
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US$ 275 (Rs.22000) for CBT
US$ 300 (Rs.24000) for Online
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US$ 275 (Rs.22000) for CBT
US$ 300 (Rs.24000) for Online
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New Sections/Topics Introduced or Removed
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Removed Topics: Sentence Correction, Fill in the blanks etc.
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No Change
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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)
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Exam Duration
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2 Hours
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3 hrs 7 minutes
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2 hrs 15 minutes
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Breaks Allowed During the Exam
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No Break
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Two Optional Breaks of 8 Minutes Each
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One Option Break of 10 Minutes
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Sections Responsible for GMAT Score Calculation
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3
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2 Sections; Quantitative Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning
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All the 3 Sections; Quantitative Reasoning; Verbal Reasoning; Data Insights
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Type of Questions
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MCQs with Negative Marking;
Non-MCQs without Negative Marking
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QR-MCQs
VR-MCQs
IR- MCQs & Multiple Answer Qs
AWA-Descriptive
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QR- MCQs
VR-MCQs
Data Insights-MCQs
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Scoring Pattern
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+3 Marks for each correct answer
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200-800
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205-805
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Exam Taking Experience
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Must move as per pre-defined order of sections, No choice
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Less Flexibility
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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
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Changes in Exam Syllabus & Pattern
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No More Grammar Based Qs
Time Duration Reduced to 2 Hrs from 3 Hrs
Total Questions reduced from 100 to 66
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QR: Problem Solving + Data Sufficiency
VR: SC + CR + RC
IR
AWA
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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
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Availability of Exam Preparation & Study Material
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Available in Plenty
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Available in Plenty
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Official GMAT Exam Focus Edition Guide released on June 6, 2023
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Procuring Additional Score Report
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Download Available
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Need to spend US$ 30 for extra purchase
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Included; No additional cost
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Free Sending of Score Reports to preferred B-schools
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20 IIMs
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To 5 Programs/B-schools without any charges in 48 hours of receiving the Official Score Report on mba.com
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To 5 Programs/B-schools without any charges in 48 hours of receiving the Official Score Report on mba.com
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Availability of Test Appointment Date
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No Facility; Decided by IIMs
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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
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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
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Number of Attempts Allowed
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1 in a Year
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8 attempts in a lifetime
5 attempts in a 12-month period with a gap of 16 calendar days
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8 attempts in a lifetime
5 attempts in a 12-month period with a gap of 16 calendar days
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Validity of Scores
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One Academic session
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5 Years
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5 Years
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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:
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GMAT Exam
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Present Longer GMAT
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GMAT Focus Edition
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Exam Dates
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Open
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1st Exam on November 7, 2023
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Appointment dates
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Open till January 31, 2024
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Open from August 29, 2023 onwards
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Availability of Exams
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Last GMAT on Jan 31, 2024
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Starts from Nov 7, 2023; will be the only GMAT exam from February 1, 2024
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Which GMAT can you Apply after January 31, 2024?
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Not Available after Jan 31, 2024
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Only GMAT focus Edition available after Jan 31, 2024
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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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