The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is conducted by The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) all the year round. GMAC is an international non-profit organization of business schools that also serves as a primary resource of research and information about quality graduate management education.
The Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) originated in 1954 as the first and only standardized test designed to screen candidates for graduate business and management programs. Today, GMAT scores are accepted by over 4,800 management programmes in more than 100 countries.
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Who can appear for GMAT?
GMAT has proved itself to be the most reliable predictor of academic success in graduate business studies, which means that the correlation between management aspirants who do well in GMAT and who do well in MBA programs and graduate business studies has been observed to be quite high. Any graduate interested in doing a postgraduate management programme in India or abroad can appear for GMAT.
GMAT exam pattern
GMAT is constantly in the phase of evolution. Present GMAT version in Generation IX while the Next Gen GMAT to be launched in June 2012 will be the Generation X of the exam. Here are the GMAT sections:
Exam | Current GMAT Exam | Next Generation GMAT Exam |
Analytical Writing Assessment | 60 minutes Two AWA Prompts |
30 minutes One AWA Prompts |
Quantitative | 75 minutes | 75 minutes |
Verbal | 75 minutes | 75 minutes |
Integrated Reasoning | - | 30 minutes |
Total Exam Time | 3 hours 30 minutes | 3 hours 30 minutes |
Opportunities after GMAT:
IIMs and ISB form a part of the elite club of 50 management institutes in India that accept GMAT scores as their admission criteria. Recently, the government has also allowed all the B-schools in India to accept GMAT scores as one of their criteria for admission in their management programmes. Besides, Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) offers you an incredible option of applying to more than 4,800 management programmes across more than 100 countries worldwide.
GMAT scores are valid for 5 years and opens up opportunities across a wide range of spectrum for students. However, the top B-schools worldwide usually accept GMAT scores that are 700 or above and are not more than two years old.
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Student Forum
Answered 4 weeks ago
Yes, a GMAT / GRE score is required to apply to EMLYON Business School International MBA course. Other requirements are given below:
University degree (A Bachelor's or any other equivalent degree)
English language proficiency score such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE
3 years of professional experience minimum
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, IILM University, Gurugram supports students who aspire to pursue higher studies abroad by offering guidance and resources for exams like GMAT, GRE, and TOEFL/IELTS. The university's Career Development Centre and faculty mentors provide counseling on choosing the right programs and universities,
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, Brunel University does not accept GMAT/GRE scores. Students are required to submit an IELTS score along with a bachelor's degree and other documents.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
If your GMAT score is higher than the average for the programs you are applying to, it may be advantageous to include it on your MBA resume. A strong GMAT score might support your application by showcasing your aptitude for analysis and math. If your score is not very high, it can be preferable to h
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
There are 4 MBA courses offered at the University of the Pacific. International students need to meet the admission requirements, and GMAT is not one of them. GMAT is optional, but it can strengthen the student's application.
Other than this, mentioned below are the UOP admission requirements for MB
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
CAT is a national level test, while GMAT is a global entrance exam for MBA admissions. While CAT is accepted only in Indian MBA colleges, GMAT is accepted in both Indian as well as foreign MBA colleges. In India, GMAT is mostly accepted for admission to MBA/PGDM and Executive MBA programmes and is a
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Overall, GMAT can been seen as easier than CAT as it is an adaptive test which means after the first attempt of GMAT, the subsequent question papers are set for every candidates on the basis of the assessment of their performance in the first attempt. If they cracked tough questions, the subsequent
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Answered a month ago
You don't need a GMAT waiver if submitting the GRE score. The university will review your GRE score as equivalent for MBA admissions, unless otherwise specified by the program. In short, you need to submit score of any one exam, if the university accepts both.
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Answered a month ago
Yes, Emory University MBA requires GMAT / GRE score. The MBA application can be filled via the university's direct application form. The application fee is USD 75 (Around INR 6,500). The application materials required for MBA course are:
Resume
Academic transcripts
Written essays
Video essay
Two lette
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