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About GMAT

WHAT IS THE GMAT TEST ?

The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is a pre requisite for admission to U.S. universities for business programs. It is a 3 hours and 30 minutes standardized exam designed to predict how test takers will perform academically in MBA (Masters in Business Administration) programs. GMAT scores are used by 7000 programs across 2300 graduate business schools across the world in order to make admission decisions. For e.g. ISB (Indian School of Business) in Hyderabad requires the GMAT score for one to be considered for its MBA programs.

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

The GMAT test is broken up into four sections. The Verbal and Quantitative Sections are jointly scored on a scale of 200 to 800 points. The Analytical Writing section is scored on a separate scale of 0 to 6, while the Integrated Reasoning section on a scale of 1 to 8.

The GMAT can be attempted once every sixteen days and only upto five times in one calendar year.

You can register at: www.mba.com

THE CONTENT

Analytical Writing:

The Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) consists of one 30-minute writing task of analysis of an argument. The new GMAT replaced analysis of an issue by Integrated Reasoning section. This section requires test takers to critique an argument based on its reasoning.

Integrated Reasoning:

The Integrated Reasoning section measures your ability to understand and evaluate multiple sources and types of information – graphic, numeric, and verbal, as they relate to one another; use quantitative and verbal reasoning to solve complex problems; and solve multiple problems in relation to one another. The integrated reasoning section tests students’ ability to analyze and synthesize a compilation of data, presented in different forms such as words, charts, and tables. There are 12 questions in the integrated reasoning section of the exam and duration is of 30 minutes.

Quantitative:

The Quantitative section of the GMAT has 31 questions that test takers are given 62 minutes to complete. Many of the math questions are high school level – there is no calculus or trigonometry – but test takers should be sure they have confidence in their knowledge of the basic concepts, rules and equations for these mathematical subjects. It consists of two types of questions: data sufficiency and problem solving, both of which test application of various basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry.

Verbal:

The verbal section of the GMAT gives you 65 minutes to answer 36 multiple-choice questions. The questions are designed to test your ability to comprehend written material, evaluate arguments, as well as identify and correct grammatical errors. Your performance on the GMAT verbal section will receive a scaled score of 6–51. It consists of questions of three types: reading comprehension, critical reasoning and sentence correction. . The sections measure the test taker’s ability to read and comprehend written material, reason and evaluate arguments, and correct written material to conform to standard written English.

List of B-Schools Accepting GMAT Scores in India

IIM, Ahmedabad (PGPX)
IIM, Bangalore (EPGP)
IIM, Calcutta (PGPEx)
IIM, Indore (EPGP)
IIM, Kozhikode (EPGP)
IIM, Lucknow (IPMX)
Indian School of Business, Hyderabad/Mohali
Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Ghaziabad
Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Delhi
XLRI, Jamshedpur

You can view the complete list at https://www.mba.com/

OTHER INFORMATION

To check where the GMAT® is administered in your city, visit the official search page.

For further information visit: http://www.mba.com

GMAT® is a registered trademark of the Graduate Management Admission Council.

The GMAT test has four parts– Quantitative reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Analytical Writing Assessment and Integrated Reasoning.

FAQS

How much will the GMAT test cost?

GMAT Test fee: US$275 (at a Test Center)

How we take the practice test for GMAT exam?

We take 9 internal topics wise test with analysis (Quant &Verbal) and 15 + computer adaptive mock GMAT tests.

Where are Inspirus Coaching Classes located in Mumbai?

We have 3 coaching centers for GMAT coaching in Mumbai at Andheri West, Bandra West and Ghatkopar East.

What is the GMAT?

GMAT – the Graduate Management Aptitude Test, is required for admission to US, Canadian, British and Australian colleges for doing an MBA.

How many times I can take GMAT in a year?

You can take GMAT five times in a year.

Does admission to B schools depend only on GMAT scores?

It is one of the various criteria that the admission council looks at. However, a good GMAT score does improve chances of admission.

How many times can I take GMAT?

You can take the GMAT exam once every 16 calendar days and no more than five times in a rolling 12-month period and no more than eight times total.

What is the validity of the GMAT exam?

Your GMAT score will be valid for 5 years from the date the test was taken.

What is the scoring pattern?

Scoring is between 200 (Minimum) and 800 (Maximum) with 10-point increment for Quantitative and Verbal section combined. About 2/3rd of the test takers score between 400 and 600. The Quantitative and the Verbal scores are scaled out of 51 and range between 6 and 51.

The AWA section is scored between 0 and 6 with 0.5 point increments. An AWA score of 4.0 + is a decent score.

How soon do I get my GMAT score?

You will see your score for the quantitative and verbal sections the moment you finish the exam but your official GMAT score report will be available within 20 calendar days after you take the test.

What happens if I cancel my exam date?

If you cancel more than 7 days prior to test date, you will get a refund of USD 80. If you cancel within 7 days of the test date, you will not get any refund. So, it is better to reschedule than to cancel.

What happens if I want to cancel the GMAT test score?

After taking the exam you are given the choice of cancelling your score without seeing it. If you choose to do so, the score is lost forever but it gets reported on all subsequent score charts that you had cancelled an exam.

Is GMAT valid only for going abroad or it has some relevance in India also?

GMAT is accepted in a lot of Indian Business schools like ISB, IIMA (PGPX), IIMC (PGPEX), SP Jain, Great Lakes, etc.

Can I apply to universities if I do not have the AWA score?

Yes, you can apply to the universities based on your provisional scorecard that you receive on the day of the test. But only if the university waives the requirement and as long as you are able to send the official score once it is out before the university’s admission deadline.

If I take GMAT more than once, which score will be considered by the universities?

Most of the Universities take the best score. However, it is best to confirm the same from a particular university before applying.Most of the Universities take the best score. However, it is best to confirm the same from a particular university before applying.

Is GMAT mandatory for applying to MBA programs outside India?

No, not all the MBA programs outside India. But to seek admission into the reputed Business Schools, especially American Business schools, one has to have a GMAT score. Moreover, it is better to have a GMAT score on your resume as it enhances one’s profile.