The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is the entrance exam for prospective MBA and PGDM students who wish to study abroad. GMAT scores are accepted in over 80 countries worldwide and many top institutions in India. GMAT exam is conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) and is an internationally recognised exam for admissions to business and management programmes in various institutions across the world.
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GMAT is a computer adaptive test which is 3 hours and 30 minutes long and comprises 4 sections for evaluation namely Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Integrated Reasoning and Analytical Writing. The exam comprises of a total of 80 scored questions which are both objective and subjective in nature and GMAT scores are valid for up to 5 years from the date of the examination.
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GMAT Eligibility Criteria
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While there are no specific eligibility requirements for GMAT, the general requirements to appear for the exam are -
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Candidates must hold a valid passport at the time of the exam.
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Candidates between 13 - 17 years of age must submit a proof of parental consent before being eligible to sit for the GMAT exam.
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More than the GMAT eligibility criteria, the important factor is that candidates meet the individual eligibility prescribed by the respective institutes they are applying to. This is mandatory as the GMAT scores are just for screening purposes while academic eligibility and other criteria play a larger role.
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GMAT Application Process
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Candidates appearing for GMAT may note that the entire application process is online. Applying is easy and can be done through the registration link available on the official website. The steps to apply for GMAT are -
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Candidates must click on the 'Register for the GMAT exam' button on the registration link - https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat/before-the-exam/register-for-the-gmat-exam
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They must then fill in all the required details in the application form.
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After the application form is complete, candidates can chose the test centre and test date options available as per their requirement.
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The final step in the GMAT application process is the payment of the exam fee of USD $250.
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GMAT Exam Pattern
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Before appearing for GMAT, it is important to know the exam pattern. This will be allow candidates to be familiar with the test. GMAT is a computer adaptive test comprising multiple choice type questions in four different areas of evaluation. The test is a total of 3 hours and 30 minutes in duration and consists of 80 scored questions. The GMAT exam pattern is given below.
Verbal Reasoning - 36 questions - Critical Reasoning, Sentence Correction, Reading Comprehension - 65 minutes
Quantitative Reasoning - 31 questions - Problem Solving, Data Sufficiency - 62 minutes
Integrated Reasoning - 12 questions - Table Analysis, Two-Part Analysis, Graphics Interpretation, Multi-source Reasoning - 30 minutes
Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) - 1 question - Argument Analysis - 30 minutes
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Documents Required at GMAT Exam
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Current valid government issued passport
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GMAT Result
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The unofficial score report for the GMAT exam is available to the candidate immediately after completion of the test. This score report includes the Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Integrated Reasoning and total scores.
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The official GMAT score report is available online to the candidate generally within 20 days following the test day. Scores for the GMAT are calculated on a 200-800 point scale with 10 point increments. This total score comprises the cumulative scaled score of the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning sections. The scores for the Integrated Reasoning and the Analytical Writing Assessment are calculated and reported separately on the GMAT score report.
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The various marking and scoring schemes used for different sections of the GMAT are:
Verbal Reasoning: 6 - 51
Quantitative Reasoning: 6 - 51
Integrated Reasoning: 1 - 8
Analytical Writing Assessment: 0 - 6
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