GMAT EXAM

Exam:

Graduate Management Admission Test

Industry:

Business

Country:

Global

Website:

https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat-exam

GMAT Exam Overview

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a standardized exam used by business schools to assess an applicant’s qualifications for graduate-level study in business and management. The GMAT exam measures verbal, mathematical, analytical writing, and integrated reasoning skills.

GMAT Exam Structure

The GMAT exam consists of four sections:

Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA): One 30-minute essay question
Integrated Reasoning (IR): 12 questions, 30 minutes
Quantitative Reasoning: 31 questions, 62 minutes
Verbal Reasoning: 36 questions, 65 minutes

GMAT Exam Scoring

Section	Score Range
Analytical Writing Assessment	0-6 (in 0.5 increments)
Integrated Reasoning	1-8 (in 1-point increments)
Quantitative Reasoning	6-51 (in 1-point increments)
Verbal Reasoning	6-51 (in 1-point increments)
Total Score	200-800 (in 10-point increments)

GMAT Exam Fees

The GMAT exam fee is $275 worldwide.

GMAT Exam Registration

To register for the GMAT exam, create an account on mba.com and schedule your exam at an official test center. The exam is available year-round at test centers worldwide.

GMAT Exam Preparation

Official GMAT exam preparation resources are available on mba.com, including:

Free GMAT Official Starter Kit + Practice Exams 1 & 2
GMAT Official Practice Questions
GMAT Official Guide series
GMAT Focus online diagnostic tool

Who Should Take the GMAT Exam?

The GMAT exam is suitable for individuals who are interested in pursuing a graduate-level degree in business or management, such as an MBA or Master's in Finance. Business schools use the GMAT scores as part of their admissions process to assess an applicant's readiness for graduate-level study.

Related Exams and Certifications

While the GMAT is specifically designed for business school admissions, there are other exams and certifications related to business and management:

GRE (Graduate Record Examination): Some business schools accept GRE scores as an alternative to GMAT scores.
Executive Assessment (EA): A shorter version of the GMAT designed for experienced professionals applying to Executive MBA programs.
CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst): A professional certification for individuals pursuing careers in investment management and financial analysis.
CPA (Certified Public Accountant): A professional certification for individuals pursuing careers in accounting and auditing.

GMAT Exam Validity and Score Reporting

GMAT scores are valid for five years from the date of the exam. Test takers can send their GMAT scores to up to five business schools for free within 48 hours of taking the exam. Additional score reports can be sent for a fee.

GMAT Exam Retake Policy

Test takers can retake the GMAT exam once every 16 calendar days, but no more than five times within a 12-month period and no more than eight times total. The best GMAT score is kept on record and reported to business schools.

More Info:

https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat-exam