Graduate Management Admission Test or the GMAT is a mandatory test to be taken by students desirous of getting admission to any Management program in the USA. The GMAT is also accepted/ required by some universities in UK, Canada, Australian and New Zealand Universities.
The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) examination consists of three main parts, the Analytical Writing Assessment, Quantitative section, and Verbal section.
A good score in GMAT plays a key role in admission as well as in obtaining financial aid in the form of tuition waivers (partial/full). The higher the score, the brighter are one's chances with most U.S, Canadian and Australian universities. Maximizing the score thus becomes the key.
General Information
Website
www.mba.com
Type of test
Computer Based Test, for a maximum score of 800
Number of sections
3
Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
Test Fee
US $ 225
D.D favouring
Pearson VUE - GMAT, payable at Minneapolis, U.S.A.
Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
Score Reporting
To institutions
3 weeks
No. of tests
Throughout the year
Number of free score reports
5 to the universities and one to the applicant
Additional Score Report Fee
US $ 28 per report
Validity of Test Scores
5 Years
Scores
200-800 (with 2/3rd students scoring between 400-600) 600 + is a decent score
Unofficial GMAT scores are available once the student completes his/her test. Official reports reach the students and the designated universities through mail in 2 weeks time.
How to register for GMAT:
By Phone: 0120 432 4628, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Indian Standard Time
Fax: +61 2 9901 3330
By Mail or Fax:
Pearson VUE
Attention: GMAT® Program
PO Box 581907
Minneapolis, MN 55458-1907
USA
