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The Graduate Management Admissions Test
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GMAT, The Graduate Management Admissions Test
What is GMAT?

A standardized test, the Graduate Management Admissions Test measures the Verbal, Mathematical and Analytical skills. The test primarily intends to aid graduate schools of business assess the potential of the applicants for advanced study in business and management. Nearly 900 management institutes all over the world require GMAT scores from the applicants.

The GMAT is different from most other customary examinations. The examination is entirely computer-based, and no two students get identical sets of questions. Also, students cannot skip questions. The test is scored on a maximum of 800. The GMAT Score alone cannot guarantee admission into a school. The test is only one of the major factors taken into consideration in the long process of an applicant getting admitted into a Business School he/she desires.

The US-based "Educational Testing Service" (ETS), which is under the directions of the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) develops and administers the GMAT. ETS is responsible for setting questions, conducting the test and sending score reports to each examinee. The Indian Agency - "Sylvan Testing Services Private Ltd," is appointed by ETS to administer the GRE at the 9 centres in India, namely:- Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Trivandrum.


The GMAT is a 4-hour computer-adaptive test. Your performance on previous questions determines which questions come next.






  How long is the GMAT?

Four hours


  When is it offered?

Most weekdays, year-round.


  How do I register?

www.mba.com


  How is it scored?

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  What score will get me into a top school?

Most students accepted to top schools score 700 or higher on the GMAT.


  For how much time is the GMAT score valid?

The score on GMAT is generally valid for 5 years. You can take the GMAT as often as you like, but many business schools will average your scores. You should call the schools to which you are applying to find out their policy. Then plan your strategy accordingly. As far as the frequency of attempts is concerned, only one test can be given in a calendar month and no more than five times in a year.







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