GMAT exam has been a passport to the best business schools all across the globe. Meanwhile, it is considered one of the toughest exams to crack. This is why Shiksha has come up with this article to guide you.
GMAT or Graduate Management Admission Test is one of the most popular entrance exams across the globe. It ensures your entry in the prestigious management colleges worldwide.
In recent years, there has been a flood of Indian candidates appearing for the test. The exam is a gateway to many top-notch colleges and universities in the world. These universities provide not only excellent education but also opens the door to various lucrative career opportunities with handsome salary packages.
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GMAT tests your Critical Thinking, Analytical skills, English Language Skills and Problem Solving Aptitude.
So, what sort of materials you should rely upon in order to crack the exam? Many sources and books can come handy for you to crack GMAT. Shiksha has collated a list of best books for GMAT preparation. Take a look:
- GMAT Books for Quant
- GMAT Books for Verbal and Grammar
- GMAT Books for Essay Writing
- GMAT Books for Reasoning
- Best GMAT study material: Mock test series
GMAT Books for Quant
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GMAT Books for Verbal and Grammar
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GMAT Books for Essay Writing
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GMAT Books for Reasoning
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These books may prove to be a solid guide, as the premier coaching institutes of India recommend it, which has helped thousands of aspirants come with excellence.
Apart from this, you can enroll yourself on GMATClub.com and Beatthegmat.com. These portals share the experiences of successful candidates. You can get a know-how of their strategies and preparation tips. Nonetheless, the circumstances could be different still it could help in a big way to overcome the confusion and anxiety.
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Best GMAT study material: Mock test series
However, for a better know-how of your progress in GMAT exam preparation, you must practice mock test series. It is considered the best approach to know your weak points. GMAT mock tests are the best tool to test and nourish your skills. You become accustomed to sit for a long duration solving calculation heavy and tricky questions. After a certain number of tests, you can get an exact idea of your preparation. You can work on your weak points accordingly. Refer to The Official Guide for GMAT Review for an efficient exam preparation.
Moreover, there are particular sections that need to be practiced well. Candidates often find Sentence Correction (SC) section a tough nut to crack. One of the recommended tips is to solve as many questions as you can. It infuses logic to a level that you would barely commit a mistake over a period of time. Candidates can follow the most tried and tested elimination process.
Solving them in the shortest time possible will save your time to cover other questions.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
No, GMAT/GRE scores are not required for any program. Furthermore, many departments waive IELTS if an applicant scored 70%-80% or higher in Class 12 English (CBSE/CISCE boards) and can provide a Medium of Instruction (MOI) letter from their Indian university.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a week ago
For admission to the University of Mannheim MBA course, a GMAT score of 600 or an equivalent GRE score minimum is required. Note that this university will provide a discount of EUR 200 (Around INR 22k) for a GMAT score of 650 or above or equivalent GRE score. Along with this, the following requireme
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
No, dMAT does not replace the GMAT or GRE. The GMAT is still required by many specific German business and engineering schools as part of their program's admission criteria. The dMAT is purely an additional pre-visa academic check conducted by APS India.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
GMAT scores are not compulsory, they are important only when the student have not scored the strong grades or marks in their undergraduation. The least GMAT scores is around 630. The other requirements for MBA course are-
· CV with relevant work experience (3 years)
· UG Degree (65%)
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
GMAT scores are specific to some MS Courses only, it is not compulsory for all the subjects. For example, MS in Economics does require the students for their GMAT scores but if the student is applying for an MBA at LMU Munich, they need to submit their GMAT score with min score of 565-600 marks.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, GMAT/GRE scores are important for getting into MBA Course at LMU Munich. The minimum scores for GMAT/GRE is approximately 565. Along with this, there are some other selection criteria that includes:
• UG Degree with 60-65%
• Resume
• English Language Tests: IELTS
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, GRE/GMAT scores are not a compulsory entry requirement for MS Course at University College Dublin but it could be added to strengthen the application. UCD only offers 1 MS Course to Indian students that is MS in Economics and Data Analytics. The compulsory entry requirements are-
• UG
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Admission to ESSEC Business School is competitive, as the acceptance rate often revolves around 10% only.
This B School does not really have a strict minimum GMAT cutoff but the most competitive candidates score around 645 to 655 on the GMAT Focus Edition.
The students should try to aim for the same
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
For admission to MBA in Leadership & Enterprise course of Sydney Uni, GMAT score is not required. But can be submitted, on a condition. The details for the same are given below-
Requirements for USyd MBA in Leadership & Enterprise course-
- A minimum of 3 years of work experience
- An UG degree with 65% or
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
GMAT/GRE scores are not a compulsion for MBA courses at Dublin City University. Though they can be added to strengthen the application along with the updated Resume, Bachelor Degree, work experience, English language tests, statement of purpose and recommendation letter.
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Contributor-Level 10