GMAT Exam 2023: Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Pattern

The GMAT, or Graduate Management Admission Test, is a computer-adaptive test that assesses the candidates’ analytical writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in standard written English. The GMAT Exam fees in India are US $275 (INR 22,800 approx.) at the GMAT test center and US $300 (INR 24,600 approx.) for the online GMAT exam. This test is taken for admission into a graduate management program, such as an MBA abroad and a Masters in Finance-related courses in top business schools.

What is GMAT?

GMAT full form is the Graduate Management Admission Test, which is required for MBA admissions abroad. The GMAT entrance exam is meant to judge the analytical abilities of the candidates in the quantitative section and verbal reasoning sections. Even though the GMAT exam is meant for MBA admissions, students are not required to prepare anything related to management. GMAT judges the basic mathematical and verbal skills that are required for you to survive your B-School academics. Hence, students who do not have a management background must not be worried about their GMAT preparation.

GMAT 2023: Key Highlights

Head	GMAT Exam Details
Exam Name	GMAT
GMAT full form	Graduate Management Admission Test
Official Website	https://www.mba.com
Most popular for	MBA in abroad and in India
Also accepted for	MS courses abroad MBA courses in India
Conducted by	GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council)
Mode of Exam	Computer-based adaptive test
GMAT fees in India	US $275 (INR 22,800 approx) for the GMAT exam at the test centre and US $300 (INR 24,600 approx) for the online GMAT exam
GMAT Score Range	Min 200, Max 800 (for the current version of the GMAT 2023 exam)

GMAT Eligibility 2023

As such, there are no set GMAT eligibility criteria specified by GMAC (the conducting organization of GMAT) for appearing for the GMAT exam. However, one should always meet the eligibility criteria set by the university/college one aspires to enter after taking the GMAT.

GMAT Age Criteria

• The candidate must have completed 18 years of age.
• There is no upper age limit for the candidate.
• If the candidate is between 13 and 17 years old, they should have permission in writing (NOC) from their parents or legal guardian.

Educational Qualification for the GMAT Entrance Exam

• GMAC has not announced any official statement regarding the qualifications required to appear for GMAT
• Candidates who wish to enroll in an MBA program should possess a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

Prior Experience

• The GMAT does not have any work experience requirements. It is primarily a test of academic abilities and skills relevant to graduate management education. However, MBA colleges require specific years of work experience.

GMAT Exam Fees 2023

Head	Test Centre GMAT	Online GMAT
GMAT Exam Fees In India	$275	$300
Enhanced Score Report	$30	NA
Additional Score Report	$35 per report	$35 per report
GMAT Score Cancellation	$25	NA
Reinstate GMAT Score	$50	NA
AWA Rescoring	$45	$45

GMAT Registration 2023

According to GMAC, you can register for the GMAT entrance exam 6 months before the Graduate Management Admission Test date or, at the latest, 24 hours before the GMAT exam date 2023; however, it is advised that the students plan their GMAT exam 2023 and book their slots well in time.

Ways for GMAT registration 2023:

• Online
• Phone
• Postal Mail

There are 9 steps to register for the GMAT and different steps for the GMAT schedule.

GMAT Exam Dates 2023

There is no fixed official GMAT exam date in 2023; you can choose any date according to your convenience and availability. If you need to retake the GMAT exam, you can do so after 16 calendar days. You can take or retake the GMAT exam after every 16 calendar days. You can appear for the exam 5 times yearly (12 months) and 8 times a lifetime. Ideally, candidates must register two to three months before the exam date. If you register online or by phone, you can register as late as 24 hours before the GMAT exam date 2023. However, it is safer to stick to early registration as you will have a set schedule to prepare for the exam accordingly. Even the coaching institutes recommend registering at the earliest available date so you have a comprehensive time to prepare.

GMAT 2023 Exam Pattern

GMAT pattern has 4 sections spread across 3 hours and 7 minutes. In addition, the GMAT exam 2023 includes 2 optional breaks of 8 minutes each. The Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative sections were shortened by 13 and 10 minutes, respectively. The Integrated Reasoning and Analytical Writing Assessment, the Score Preview, and the optional break time remained the same. These changes do not impact scoring in the shortened Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative sections, as only the unscored items have been removed by the GMAC. GMAT has a feature that allows candidates to customize their GMAT experience by choosing the section order in which they feel most comfortable taking the exam.

The GMAT pattern comprises four sections:

• Analytical Writing
• Integrated Reasoning
• Quantitative Reasoning
• Verbal Reasoning

 

GMAT Syllabus 2023

GMAT is a 3 hour and 7 minute test with a maximum score of 800 points. The GMAT tests the candidate's abilities on various parameters. Further, the syllabus has four sections:

• Analytical Writing Assessment—measures candidates' ability to think critically and communicate their ideas
• Integrated Reasoning—measures candidates' ability to analyze data and evaluate information presented in multiple formats.
• Quantitative Reasoning—measures aspirants' ability to analyze data and draw conclusions using reasoning skills
• Verbal Reasoning—measures the ability of the candidates to read and understand written material, evaluate arguments, and correct written material to conform to standard written English.