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GMAT
Graduate Management
Admissions Test or GMAT is a 3-½ hour standardized test undertaken
by graduates who are keen to study MBA programs. This test is
designed to evaluate the potential of students by assessing their
mathematical, verbal and analytical writing skills. GMAT test,
initially prepared for use by the Institutes/Universities of U.S.
offering programs in management and business, is now used as a
criterion for allotting admission to students globally by more than
1700 universities/institutes.
The GMAT is designed
and administered by Pearson Vue at the behest of Graduate Management
Admission Council or GMAC. It is Pearson Vue which reports the test
score to the universities and institutes.
GMAT Test Format
Duration of the GMAT
test is approximately 3 ½ hours. The GMAT test seeks to assess a
candidate’s proficiency in 3 broad areas, namely- basic verbal,
qualitative or mathematical, and analytical writing skills.
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Section |
Type of Question |
No. of Question |
Duration |
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Quantitative |
Problem Solving;
Data Sufficiency |
37 |
75 Minutes |
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Verbal |
Sentence
Correction; Reading Comprehension;Critical Reasoning |
41 |
75 Minutes |
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Analytical
Writing |
2 short essays-
first is the analysis of an issue; second is the analysis of
an argument. Emphasis on both the essays is on the analytic
part and not the writing aspect |
2 |
30 minutes for
each essay |
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Total: |
0 |
78 + 2 essays |
3-½ hours
approximately |
Note:- Two optional breaks of
10 minutes are allowed.
GMAT Application
Procedure in India
It is essential to
register at least a month in advance of the test. All Indian
citizens holding a valid passport are eligible to take the GMAT
tests. There are no age or qualification restrictions on taking the
GMAT and the examination scores remain valid for a period of 5
years.
If you are based in
India and are interested to apply for the GMAT, you can register via
any of the three methods mentioned below-
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Online
Registration: You can fill up the application form on the
official registration website www. gmat.com. Registration fees can
be paid by a credit or a debit card
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Registration by
Phone: It is also possible to register for the test over the
phone by calling this number, 0120 4324628 between 9:00 a.m. to
6.00 p.m. at Indian Standard Time. Fees can be paid via a credit
or debit card only
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Registration by
Fax, Mail or Courier: You can plan your test appointment in
India through fax. All you need to do is to download and complete
the GMAT Application Scheduling Form and fax the same at, +61 2
9901 3330. The registration fees can be paid by a credit or debit
card
GMAT Test Fees
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Item |
Fees |
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Registration |
US$ 250 |
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Rescheduling |
US$ 50 |
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Cancellation
Refund |
US$ 80 |
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Additional Score
Report |
US$ 28 |
Tips and Strategies
Mentioned below are
some of the points which can help in clearing the examination
without much anxiousness.
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Start the
preparation by evaluating yourself. To do this begin with a
diagnostics. Once you know your weak points, you can easily work
on them
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You must thoroughly
practice basic mathematics and English grammar
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The more questions
you solve the better you will score. You can rely on reference
books and materials for practicing. Some books which can help you
in preparing thoroughly for the examination are- the Official
Guide for GMAT, Princeton GMAT guide and Kaplan GMAT Guide among
others
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It is important to
familiarize yourself with the computer as the test is conducted
online. Hence, take a number of GMAT practice test online
Track your progress
from the day you start the preparation for the GMAT examination.
Ideal evaluation would be accuracy/time taken per question
Dates and Deadlines
The GMAT takes place
all round the year. It is administered from Monday to Friday, twice
a day.
Note: Candidates
cannot take this test more than once a month and no candidate can
give this test more than 5 times in a calendar year.
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