About GMAT
If your are planning to do an MBA or a PhD in Business Management or a Masters program in Finance, Human Resources etc. from a business school in US, Europe or Canada you will have to take the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test). Many universities in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore also ask for GMAT scores.
Who conducts GMAT?
The Educational Testing Service (ETS) under the sponsorship of Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) publishes GMAT. In India Prometric administers the test.
Who can take GMAT?
The US Universities require 16years education for admission to graduate studies. However if you have more than 3 years of work experience some universities may waive the 16th year requirement.
For students with work experience between 0-2 years, the academic record plays a very important role. It ultimately shows how well you managed your time, resources and money as a student.
How much does GMAT cost?Test Fee: US$ 225* (Includes fee for reporting scores to 5 universities)
Additional Score Report: US$ 25* per university.
*subject to change
When can I take GMAT and how to apply?You can take GMAT any day, throughout the year, (except on holidays and weekends - Saturdays and Sundays). You can register by telephone or fax or mail at-
Prometric Testing (P) Ltd.
Senior Plaza 160-A, Gautam Nagar
Yusuf Sarai, Behind Indian Oil Building
New Delhi 110 049.
TEL : 011- 26512114/26531442
Fax: 265229741
Or online on http://www.mba.com
How is GMAT structured?
GMAT is a Computer Adaptive Test (CAT). The Computer Adaptive Test as the name suggests picks the questions based on the test taker's response to the given question. The first question is always of medium difficulty level and from then on the score graph starts to move upward or downward as per the performance of the candidate. A test-taker of higher calibre will get tougher questions than a test-taker of a lower calibre. As the test progresses, the score graph begin to narrow down to a range and that range will determine the final score.
| Sections |
No of Questions
|
Types of questions |
Time |
| ANALYTICAL WRITING |
2 Essays |
Analysis of Issue
Analysis of Argument
|
60 mins
(30 min per essay) |
| QUANTITATIVE |
37 questions |
Problem Solving
Data Sufficiency
|
75 minutes |
| VERBAL |
41 questions |
Sentence Correction
Critical Reasoning
Reading Comprehension |
75 minutes |
| |
|
Total Time |
210 mins / 3½ hrs |
The salient features: -
- The Analytical Writing section is always the first section followed by the Quantitative section and then the Verbal section.
- All questions are multiple-choice having five answer choices.
- You cannot move to the next question until you have answered the one posed to you. And the difficulty level of the next question is based on the answer you give for the present question
Analytical Writing Assessment:
- Analysis of Issue: Students are required to present their perspective/opinion on an issue.
- Analysis of Argument: Students are required to analyse a given argument.
Test Scores:
The GMAT score is for a total of 800. The score is based on a combination of the Quantitative and Verbal sections and will be in a range of 200-800.
AWA Score:
The essays are scored in a range from 0 to 6. The ratings of the essay will be 6.0, 5.5, 5.0, 4.5, 4.0, 3.5, 3.0,2.5, 2.0, 1.5 and 1.0. The desired level is 5 and above.
Where do I give GMAT?
How long is my GMAT score valid?
Your GMAT score is valid for five years, however most of the universities insist on a GMAT score not more than 2-3 years old.
What is the preferred GMAT score by the universities?
A desired score is 700 and above.
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