GMAT stands for Graduate Management Admission Test, and it is necessary for MBA admissions in other countries. The test is designed to assess candidates' analytical ability in the quantitative and verbal reasoning sections. Despite the fact that the GMAT exam is designed for MBA admissions, students are not needed to prepare for anything management-related. The GMAT assesses the fundamental mathematical and verbal skills required to succeed in business school. As a result, students who do not come from a management background should not be concerned about their GMAT preparation. ZENITH EDUCATIONAL SERVICES provides GMAT coaching.
| Acronym | GMAT |
| Type | Computer-based standardized test |
| Developer / administrator | Graduate Management Admission Council |
| Knowledge / skills tested | Quantitative reasoning, verbal reasoning, integrated reasoning, analytical writing. |
| Purpose | Admissions in graduate management programs of business schools. |
| Countries / regions | 650 test centres in 114 countries. |
| Restrictions on attempts | No |
| Score / grade validity | 5 years |
| Offered | Multiple times of a year |
The candidate must be at least 18 years old. The applicant has no upper age limit. If the candidate is between the ages of 13 and 17, they must receive written consent from their parents or legal guardians.
| Exam Section | No. of questions/ Time limit | Question Type | Score Range |
| Analytical Writing Assessment | 1 Topic (30 minutes) | Analysis of an Argument | 0-6 (0.5-point increments) |
| Integrated Reasoning | 12 questions (30 minutes) | Reasoning from Multiple Sources, Graphics Interpretation, Two-Part Analysis, Table Analysis | 1-8 (1-point increments) |
| Quantitative | 31 questions (62 minutes) | Problem Solving, Data Sufficiency | 6-51 (1-point increments) |
| Verbal | 36 questions (65 minutes) | Sentence Correction, Critical Reasoning, and Reading Comprehension | 6-51 (1-point increments) |
| Total | 80 questions (3 hours 7 minutes) | 200 - 800 |
| GMAT Fee Criteria | GMAT Exam Fees | GMAT Fees in INR |
| GMAT Registration fee in India | US$275 | INR 22,630.44 |
| Enhanced Score Report | US$30 | INR 2,468.78 |
| Additional Score Report | US$35 each | INR 2,880.24 |
| Cancel score | US$25 | INR 2,056.14 |
| Reinstate score | US$50 | INR 4,113.03 |
| AWA Essay Rescoring | US$45 | INR 3,701.54 |
| GMAT Reschedule Fees | ||
| More than 60 days before the appointment | US$50 | INR 4,113.48 |
| 15-60 days before the appointment | US$100 | INR 8,226.95 |
| 14 days and less before the appointment | US$150 | INR 12,345.00 |
| Cancellation Fees | ||
| More than 60 days prior the appointment | US$100 refund | INR 8,226.95 |
| 15-60 days prior the appointment | US$75 refund | INR 6,171.71 |
| 14 days and less prior the appointment | US$50 refund | INR 4,113.48 |