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The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) Exam

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A graduate management education gives you the skills, preparation, and credentials you need to

accelerate your career growth. Your future starts with the GMAT exam. More than 5,400 programs offered by more than 1,500 institutions in over 110 countries use the

GMAT exam as part of the selection criteria.

In India, the GMAT exam is accepted for admissions at more than 170 programs offered at 80business schools.

The GMAT exam is offered on demand and year-round at the following 16 cities in India through

18 test centers.

The registration fee for the GMAT exam is US$ 250.

What Is the GMAT exam?

The GMAT exam is a valid and reliable predictor of your academic performance in todays

graduate management classrooms. Leading business schools and management education

programs worldwide recognize the GMAT as the most effective predictor of success. Simply,

that means that the better you do on the GMAT the better you should do in the classrooms.

This validity and reliability is important to schools when making admissions decisions.

The GMAT exam consists of four sectionsAnalytical Writing Assessment, Integrated

Reasoning, Quantitative, and Verbal. You have three and a half hours in which to take the exam,

but you should plan for a total time of approximately four hours to include optional breaks.

How Is the GMAT Exam Administered?

The GMAT exam is administered entirely in English. The quantitative and verbal sections of theexam are computer adaptive, meaning questions are chosen for you based on how you have

answered previous questions. In general, the more correct answers you give, the more difficult

the test becomes. Your score is based on both the difficulty of the questions answered and the

number of correct responses. By adjusting to your individual ability level, the computer adaptive

test shortens the time it takes to complete the exam and establishes a higher level of accuracy

than a fixed test.

What Is the GMAT Exam Format?

The GMAT exam consists of the following four sections:

Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA): The AWA section consists of one 30-minute essay:

Analysis of an Argument. The AWA section measures your ability to think critically and to

communicate ideas.

Integrated Reasoning Section: The 30-minute Integrated Reasoning section consists of 12

questions that measure your ability to analyze and synthesize data in different formats

and from multiple sources.

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Quantitative Section: The 75-minute Quantitative section consists of 37 questions that

measure your ability to reason quantitatively, solve quantitative problems, and interpret

graphic data.

Verbal Section: The 75-minute Verbal section consists of 41 questions measuring your

ability to analyze texts, draw inferences, and convey meaning effectively in English.

What Are the GMAT Score Scales?

The Total score for GMAT exam is reported on a scale of 200-800 and is based on performance on the

Quantitative and Verbal sections. In addition to the Total score, there are separate scores for all four

sections:

Integrated Reasoning (IR) Scored on a scale of 1-8

Verbal Section Scored on the scale of 0-60

Quantitative Section Scored on the scale of 0-60

Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) Scored on the scale of 0-6

The AWA and IR sections are scored separately and do not count toward the Total score. They are not

included on unofficial score reports available immediately following the exam at the test center, but are

on the Official Score Reports available within 20 days of the exam. Your GMAT score is valid for five

years.

How Do I Prepare for the GMAT Exam?

You can download the free GMATPrep software atmba.com/gmatprep. Other study materials, including

The Official Guide to GMAT Review, 13th

Edition, GMAT paper tests, and other tools, are available for

purchase atmba.com/store. GMATPrep software and other products available from GMAC, the creator

of the GMAT exam, are the only study products to include retired questions from the actual exam.

What Countries Accept GMAT Scores?

GMAT scores are accepted by more than 5,400 graduate programs worldwide, including:

India

USA

UK

Australia

Canada

New Zealand

Singapore Spain

South Africa

Thailand

What About English Language Testing?

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You should visit the web page of the university where you wish to apply to learn more about

requirements for English language skill exam, such as the Pearson Test of English.

How Often Can I Take the GMAT Exam?

The GMAT exam is administered year-round attest centers around the world. You may take the examno more than once every 31 calendar days and no more than five times in a rolling 12-month period.

Who Is Eligible to Take the GMAT Exam?

You must be at least 13 years old. Those under 18 years of age are required to submit a written form

signed by a parent or guardian.

How Do I Register?

GMAT exam registration is available through the following options:

Online: Candidates are required to register and complete details onmba.com.

By Phone: Candidates can schedule GMAT test appointment by calling the Pearson VUE customer care

center from Monday to Friday. The test fee can be paid through credit, debit card or voucher, and a

US$10 fee may be charged. Candidates should call the customer service in the region of their choice at

least three days before the exam:

USA

Telephone (Toll-Free within USA and Canada) : 1-800-717-GMAT (4628), Central Time: 7

am to 7 pm.

Telephone : +1(952)-681-3680, Central Time: 7 am to 7 pm.

Fax: +1(952) 681-3681

Europe/ Middle East /AfricaTelephone: +44 (0) 161 855 7219, Greenwich Mean Time: 9 am to 6 pm

Fax: +44 (0) 161 855 7301

Asia Pacific Region

Telephone: +603 8318-9961, Australian Eastern Standard Time: 9 am to 6 pm.

China

Telephone: +86-10-82345675. China Standard Time: 8:30 am to 5 pm

Fax: +86-10-61957800 India

Telephone Number - +91 (0) 120 439 7830, Indian Standard Time: 9 am to 6 pm.

Fax: +603 8319 1092

By Fax: You can download and print the GMAT appointment scheduling form from mba.com and fax it

to Pearson VUE customer care center of their region. The test fee can be paid through credit or debit

card or voucher. You should send a fax at least seven days before the test date.

By Mail/ Courier: You can download GMAT Appointment Scheduling form from mba.com. The complete

form along with the test fee can be sent through courier to:

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Pearson VUE

Attention: GMAT Program

PO Box 581907

Minneapolis, MN 55458-1907

USA

Candidates should send their form and test fee a minimum of three weeks before their desired test

date.

How Much Does It Cost?

Fee for GMAT exam is US$250 globally. Taxes are incurred for exams administered in some countries;

for a list of which ones, go to mba.com. Test takers who reschedule or cancel their GMAT exam

appointments also incur administrative fees.

How Do I Find Out More Information?

For more information about the GMAT exam and how to find the right graduate management program,

please visitmba.com.

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