• OVERVIEW
The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a computer adaptive test conducted round the year at test centers throughout the world. The GMAT exam measures verbal, mathematical, reasoning and analytical writing skills. The test is designed to help graduate management programs assess the qualifications of applicants for advanced study in business and management.
The Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) is needed for admission to an MBA programme or a business-related field such as finance. More than 4,800 programmes offered by more than 1,500 institutions in 83 countries use the GMAT as part of the selection criteria for their programmes.
• ELIGIBILITY
Candidates with bachelor’s degree from a recognized university can apply for GMAT test. There is no minimum age limit but applicants below 18 years of age need to submit a written form duly signed by their parents.
• PAPER PATTERN
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Section
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Number of Questions
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Duration
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Analytical Writing
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Analysis of Argument
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30 minutes
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Optional Break
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10 minutes
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Quantitative Section
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37 Multiple Choice
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75 minutes
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-15 Data Sufficiency
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-22 Problem Solving
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Optional Break
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10 minutes
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Verbal Section
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41 Multiple Choice
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75 minutes
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-12 Critical Reasoning
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-14 Reading Comprehension
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-15 Sentence Correction
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Integrated Reasoning Section
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12 Questions
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30 minutes
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• HOW TO APPLY?
Candidates can register in 4 ways:
1. Online registration:
Candidates can log onto official website of GMAT (www.mba.com) to fill in complete details and payment can be done using a debit or a credit card.
2. By Phone:
Candidates can call VUE Customer Center to schedule a GMAT test appointment from Monday to Friday. Payment can be made using a debit or a credit card. Candidates are required to call their desired customer service available in the region at least 3 days before the test day.
3. By Fax:
Interested candidates can download and take print out of GMAT Appointment Scheduling form and fax the same to VUE customer service center in their region. Exam fee can be paid using a debit or a credit card. Fax should be sent at least 7 days before the exam.
4. By Courier/Mail:
GMAT Appointment Scheduling form can also be downloaded from the official website of GMAT and duly filled application form along with the test fee can be couriered to: Pearson VUE, Attention: GMAT program, PO Box- 581907, Minneapolis, MN- 55458-1907, USA
Forms should be sent at least 3 weeks before the exam date.
• SCHEDULE
There is no set date for the exam. GMAT is held all round the year. Students can select their own date and time for taking the exam.
