GMAT

Yes, GMAT is worth it for Indian students for admissions abroad to graduate business courses. Applicants can get into top B-schools through their academic background and most importantly their GMAT scores. The performance on GMAT helps Ad Coms assess the capability of applicants to pursue courses like MBA abroad. So definitely, GMAT is worth it for Indian students. 

GMAT is good for getting admissions abroad to MBA or MIM courses. The higher the GMAT score, higher is the chance of selection and bagging a scholarship. GMAT is good for also showcasing the key skills that applicants are tested for like problem solving, data analysis and critical thinking, which also increase the chance of selection. 

The purpose of GMAT exam is to get admission for MBA or MIM or anoy other PG business course abroad. Applicants are evaluated based on their GMAT scores for their business acumen, problem solving skills, critical thinking and data analysis skills for admissions. 

A few programs may require GRE/GMAT scores but submitting an English language score including IELTS, TOEFL or MET is mandatory. 

Yes, GMAT exam dates are available all year around. But booking a slot for test centre last minute cannot be a sure shot gurantee. Applicants must identify their GMAT exam dates six months before and register for the same well in advance. GMAT online exam can be available 24 hours before the test date.

There are three different MBA rounds abroad and applicants may thrive in huge numbers to appear for the GMAT exam. 

• The peak months for Round 1 applicants be between May-April
• Peak months for Round 2 MBA applicants can be around July-September
• Round 3 applicants may find lesser slots for GMAT in October-November 

APplicants can plan their GMAT dates in advance and apply for the exam before hand to avoid last minute unavailable GMAT exam slots. 

Yes, there is a provision to update the time and location for GMAT exam. Applicants can cancel and reschedule their exam date or test centre. There is a timeline based on which applicants can get a refund also if they cancel their appoitments well within time. 

The simple solution to this problem is to pick up the next available date where the slot is available and appear for the exam. It is always better to register for the GMAT exam as soon as you make up your mind to apply for admissions abroad for MBA.