GMAT scores are not only valid for top B-Schools internationally but they are also considered for Indian B-Schools. Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) is administered by GMAC. The exam takes various programmes of different top B-Schools under its umbrella.
The best part of GMAT is that the exam can be taken according to one’s convenience and availability. There are as such no official dates of GMAT. The exam pattern of GMAT comprises of four sections namely Writing, Reasoning, Verbal and Quantitative skills. Consider few tips for preparation of GMAT exam.
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There are lots of management institutes in India that accepts GMAT score. Most of the MBA aspirants are unaware of this fact.
Shiksha has compiled a list of few top B-Schools accepting GMAT score:
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College |
City |
| North |
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| 1 |
Delhi |
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| 2 |
Delhi |
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| 3 |
Lucknow |
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| 4 |
Delhi |
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| 5 |
Greater Noida |
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| 6 |
Noida |
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| 7 |
Delhi |
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| 8 |
Greater Noida |
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| 9 |
PCTE Group of Institutions |
Punjab |
| 10 |
Punjab |
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| 11 |
Ghaziabad |
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| 12 |
Gurgaon |
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| 13 |
Delhi |
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| 14 |
Delhi |
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| 15 |
Department of Management, BITS Pilani |
Rajasthan |
| 16 |
Rohtak |
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| East |
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| 17 |
Jamshedpur |
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| 18 |
Bhubaneswar |
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| 19 |
Bhubaneswar |
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| 20 |
Calcutta |
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| 21 |
Kolkata |
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| 22 |
Raipur |
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| 23 |
Ranchi |
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| West |
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| 24 |
Ahmedabad |
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| 25 |
Mumbai |
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| 26 |
Shillong |
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| 27 |
Udaipur |
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| 28 |
Nagpur |
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| 29 |
Navi Mumbai |
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| 30 |
Ahmedabad |
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| 31 |
Mumbai |
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| 32 |
Mumbai |
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| 33 |
Goa |
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| 34 |
Ahmedabad |
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| 35 |
Mumbai |
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| 36 |
Bombay |
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| 37 |
Mumbai |
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| South |
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| 38 |
Karnataka |
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| 39 |
Coimbatore |
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| 40 |
Karnataka |
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| 41 |
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development |
Karnataka |
| 42 |
Telangana |
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| 43 |
Bangalore |
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| 44 |
Chennai |
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| 45 |
Hyderabad |
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| 46 |
Coimbatore |
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| 47 |
Bangalore |
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| 48 |
Madras |
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| 49 |
Tiruchirappalli |
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| 50 |
Hyderabad |
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At GIBS, they keep the entrance exam part really simple. For PGDM or MBA, they accept almost all the common exams like CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, and GMAT. Even state-level or institute-level scores are considered.
Honestly, GIBS doesn't stress too much about “only one specific exam.” As long as you
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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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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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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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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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The main difference between CAT syllabus and GMAT syllabus is the section - Analytical Writing Assessment, which is a subjective section. One has to write a short essay on the give topic in AWA. CAT has no subjective question.
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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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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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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:
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