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 Yesterday
As a part of the admission process, Indian students can increase their chances of admission to Hohenheim Uni Master in International Business and Economics course, if they submit a GMAT / GRE score. Students can apply to this Master's course via HohCampus application portal.
A Bachelor's degree requ
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Not usually. Most top business schools now offer GMAT waivers for eligible EMBA candidates, granted on the basis of 5–10 years of experience, strong academics, or certifications like CFA or CPA. It's still worth checking each school's current policy directly, since waiver criteria vary and change.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
The students must keep a minimum GMAT score range of 600-650 for admission to Trinity College Dublin MBA course. Instead of this, GRE score can also be submitted. In that case, GRE score of 150 in Verbal should be there and 150 in Quant. For admission to the MBA course, a minimum of 3 years of manag
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
No, Berlin School of Business and Innovation does not require GMAT/GRE scores for any of its bachelors, Masters or MBA programs. Instead, admission is based on the academic qualifications, English proficiency and supporting documents like CV, motivation letter and LOR.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
No. The two are separate requirements handled by different bodies - dMAT is part of APS documentation; GMAT (where required) is part of a specific business school's own admissions process
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Confirmed tuition for the schools in this guide ranges from roughly ₹41.6 Lacs (Trinity Business School, Ireland) to ₹77.65 Lacs (Warwick Business School, UK), excluding living costs. Always check the school's current official fee page, since figures are revised annually and can shift with exchange
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
Not directly. Employers evaluate MBA graduates on professional experience, leadership record, communication, and industry exposure. And not on whether the GMAT specifically appeared in their application file.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
Ireland has one of the more genuine discretionary waiver policies among ranked European B-schools - Trinity Business School can exempt candidates with 8+ years of management experience or a quantitative Master's/PhD from the test entirely, subject to admissions-team approval.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Yes for admission to Columbia Uni MBA course, Indian students have to submit a GMAT / GRE score. For the Class of 2025, the GMAT score for the MBA enrolled students at Columbia Uni was 734. For GRE Verbal and Quantitative, 163 was the score.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
For MBA course of TAMU, a GMAT / GRE score is required and a Bachelor's degree. 3 years of work experience is also required.
For GMAT waiver for TAMU MBA, students are required to have a strong Undergraduate GPA and at least 3 years of work experience.
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