Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)

Key Details
Conducting Body: Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)
Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT) or Online Proctored Test
Difficulty Level: Moderate to High
Acceptance: Over 2,400 business schools worldwide, including IIMs, ISB
Exam Frequency: Year-round, with 5 attempts in 12 months

Eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• Minimum age: 18 years
• No upper age limit

Exam Pattern
Sections: 4 (Analytical Writing, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative, Verbal)
Duration: 3 hours
Questions: 80
Marking Scheme: Scaled score (200–800); no negative marking

Preparation Tips
• Focus on quantitative and verbal skills
• Practice official GMAC tests
• Develop time management for adaptive format
• Strengthen critical thinking for Integrated Reasoning

Why It Matters
GMAT is a globally accepted exam for admission into MBA and other graduate management programs. Its adaptive testing format and comprehensive evaluation of reasoning, verbal, and analytical writing make it a critical tool for assessing business school readiness. Coaching can significantly enhance preparation and performance.

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