GMAT

Applicants can choose to schedule their GMAT Online exam dates six months in advance. This rule is the same as for GMAT test centre testing. Applicants who wish to take the GMAT at an earlier date in an emergency and cannot find GMAT test centre slots can book the GMAT Online exam, but at a slightly higher exam fee. GMAT Online dates are more widely available than GMAT test centre dates.

Yes, GMAT Online is conducted on almost all days of the month except for public holidays. Applicants can choose their exam date according to their preference and register a maximum of 24 hours before the scheduled GMAT Online exam date. Since GMAT Online is conducted online or remotely, the slots do not finish like they do for GMAT at a test centre. 

GMAT exam is needed as an entrance exam score to apply to postgraduate business programs. This standardised postgraduate exam is essential to assess the applicant's:

• Critical thinking
• Competitiveness of the applicant
• Understanding the logical reasoning of the applicant to solve real-world problems

Also applicants need GMAT exam for not just admissions but to aim for scholarships also. Those who switch their jobs in business fields can also submit their GMAT scores to showcase their potential. 

No, GMAT or the GRE is not required for most of the Charles Darwin University programs, which include the MBA or MiM. 

On the other hand, more than a standardized test, work experience is required for these programs. Below are the documents required for MBA and MiM programs:

• Class 10 & 12 mark sheets
• Passport
• IELTS/TOEFL/PTE scores
• ACT/SAT scores (optional or for some programs)
• Work experience (only for specific programs)

Yes, BITS Pilani's Department of Management accepts GMAT scores for its MBA program, along with CAT and XAT. While the Business Analytics Aptitude Test (BAAT) is a primary entrance exam for the program, BITS Pilani also considers GMAT (as well as CAT/XAT) scores as part of the overall application evaluation.  

In addition to the BAAT and test scores, the selection process also includes a personal interview and considers factors like academic record and work experience. 

Therefore, if you have a GMAT score, you can certainly include it in your application for the BITS Pilani MBA program. 

No, you cannot directly transfer GMAT test center, to the online version follow these steps to transfer the centre: firstly you need to cancel the existing registration for test center and then register for online version separately, the reason is GMAT Authority uses two modes to conduct exam that are Offline Centre and Online Version they have different schedule system for this process. For more information you can contact the GMAT Authority helpline number.

If you cancel the GMAT exam booked slot or date well in advance then you might get a refund. In case you do not initiate a cancellation and expect to get a full GMAT fee refund just because you do not turn up on the booked exam date, there will be no refund you will have to forego the entire exam fee. In case you still need to appear, you will have to re-register, pay the entire fee and then appear for the GMAT exam. 

To switch from a test center to online GMAT, cancel your existing appointment and schedule a new one. Be aware of cancellation fees:

- Over 60 days: $110 (test center), $120 (online)

- 15-60 days: $80 (test center), $90 (online)

- 14 days or less: $55 (test center), $60 (online)

- Within 24 hours: No refund

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Yes, Boston University MBA course require GMAT / GRE score. The details and documents required to apply to this course are:

• Online application and application fee
• Three video essays or one written essay
• Resume
• One letter of recommendation
• University-level transcripts
• English language proficiency score

As per the Class of 2024 for MBA course, the details are given below:

• Average GMAT score: 701
• Average Undergrad GPA: 3.40
• GRE Total Mean: 318
• Average years of work experience: 6 years