GMAT 2024- YOUR GATEWAY TO A DREAM DEGREE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

About GMAT 2024- YOUR GATEWAY TO A DREAM DEGREE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

The Graduation Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) is a national-level exam conducted by Graduation Management Admission Council (GMAC). Although the test is held multiple times a year, applicants can sit for it only five times per annum. GMAT scores are considered one of the primary criteria for admission into MBA courses in Indian and international universities. Here are the comprehensive details relating to the GMAT 2024 exam, including the application process form, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, course of study, and registration fees.

Who it is for

Candidates aspiring to appear for GMAT 2024 should fulfill a list of eligibility criteria, including:

  • A bachelor’s degree from any recognised board or university
  • Minimum 18 years of age (those between 13 and 17 years can appear with parental consent)
  • No restrictions on nationality

Applicants can take the test only five times in a rolling 12-month period, but they must leave a gap of 16 days between two attempts.

what it is for

The GMAT exam evaluates the skills recommended for business and management programmes. Anyone seeking a place in a related programme such as MBA and PGDM in India or abroad must clear this exam with good scores.

Exam Pattern

The GMAT exam comprises four sections which candidates may attempt in three varied formats as per their convenience. The exam has multiple choice-based questions (MCQs) and is conducted online on a computer. The candidate is allowed two optional 8-minute breaks between the tests. Here is the exam pattern for the GMAT 2024 exam.

Sections

Question Types

No. of Questions

Duration

Score

GMAT Verbal Reasoning

Data Sufficiency

Problem Solving

 

36

65 min

6-51

Quantitative Reasoning

Critical Reasoning

Reading Comprehension

Sentence Correction

31

62 min

6-51

Integrated Reasoning

Table Analysis

Two-Part Analysis

Interpretation

Graphics

Multi-source Reasoning

12

36 min

1-8

Analytical Writing Assessment

Analysis of Argument

1

30 min

0-6

Total

80

3 hours and 7 min

200-800

Application fees

The registration fee for GMAT 2024 is USD 250 (Rs. 20465), and it is to be paid online through Visa/ American Express/Mastercard and Discover network cards. The application fee is non-refundable. 

Important Dates

There are no fixed dates for the GMAT exam, and the same applies to GMAT 2024. Examination happens multiple times annually, giving test takers the freedom to choose their date according to their preference. They can check the official website for the available dates at the nearest centres. The test is taken at 39 centres across India as of now. Candidates must book their exam dates at least 2 or 3 months before their preferred date. Registration for GMAT 2024 is open all year round.

Practice exam

The GMAT practice test sample papers are available on the GMAC website. Solving them gives applicants a real test-taking experience before sitting for the GMAT test. Practicing the mock test can boost scores by helping test takers to improve their time managing skills and focus during the exam.

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