GMAT Exam Guide 2023: Dates, Syllabus, Top B-Schools 

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Kamaldeep

29 August, 2023

GMAT Exam Guide 2023: Dates, Syllabus, Top B-Schools 

What is the GMAT Exam?

GMAT is a standardised Graduate Management Admission Test conducted by ‘Graduate Management Admission Council’ globally to assess a candidate’s ability to cope with the rigorous graduate management degree programme. Accepted by 2,400 universities in 110 countries, every year almost 2,00,000 students appear for GMAT to get into the graduate management programmes in top universities across the world. GMAT is a multiple-choice computer-based test specially designed for the assessment of candidates applying for business school admission.

Highlights of GMAT Exam

GMAT is one of the most acceptable management entrance exams for MBA and PGDM programmes all around the globe.

  • GMAT is conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) to assess a candidate’s problem-solving skills required in the real world.
  • Quantitative, Verbal, Integrated Reasoning and Analytical Writing Assessments are the sections of the GMAT exam that evaluate the candidate’s readiness for the management programs.
  • GMAT allows candidates to choose the order of sections which is more suitable for the candidate’s success.
  • Candidates can appear for the GMAT exam 5 times in a year and 8 times in a lifetime.
  • GMAT Score is valid for 5 years.

 

Name of the Exam Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) 2023
Conducting Body Graduate Management Admission Council
Exam Level Postgraduate
Level Of Difficulty  Moderate to Hard
Mode of Exam Computer Based Test
Sections Quantitative, Verbal, Integrated Reasoning and Analytical Writing Assessment.
Number of Questions Quantitative- 31
Verbal- 36
Integrated Reasoning- 12 Multi-part problems
Analytical Writing Assessment- 1 “Analysis of an Argument”
Exam Duration 3 hours and 7 minutes (approximately)
Medium of Exam English
Official Website https://www.gmac.com/gmat-other-assessments

GMAT Exam date

The GMAT exam is offered on a rolling basis throughout the year, so there is no fixed GMAT exam date. You can choose to take the exam on any day that is convenient for you.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Age Criteria

GMAC sets a minimum age limit of 13 but there is no maximum age bar for the GMAT exam. Applicants under 18 need a permission letter signed by a legal guardian in order to take the exam.

  • Academic Qualification

The GMAT exam is taken by undergraduates, graduates, and working professionals to improve their understanding of management. There are no minimum or maximum qualification requirements set by GMAC for appearing in this test.

  • Work Experience

GMAC does not require any minimum or maximum work experience for the exam, so even freshers and undergraduates can apply.

Registration Process

GMAT has an easy 4-step registration process. The step-by-step process is explained below:

Step 1. First of all, you have to register yourself at the online application portal of the GMAT Exam.

Step 2. After registration, you will have to log-in to your account and fill a detailed application form.

Step 3. After verification of the details, you will have to select the date for the exam.

Step 4. Make the payment of the application fee.

Application Fee

The fee for the GMAT exam in India for a single attempt is approximately 250 USD which may vary based on the Rupee-Dollar exchange rate.

GMAT 2023 Exam Syllabus

Quantitative Reasoning Verbal Reasoning Integrated Reasoning Analytical Writing Assessment
Arithmetic Reading Comprehension Multi-Source Reasoning Analysis of an Argument
Elementary Algebra Critical Reasoning Table Analysis
Geometry Sentence Correction Graphics Interpretation
Data Sufficiency Two-Part Analysis

GMAT 2023: Section-Wise Distribution of Question Paper

Exam Section Time Limit Number of Questions Score Range
Quantitative Reasoning 62 minutes 31 questions 6 – 51
Verbal Reasoning 65 minutes 36 questions 6 – 51
Integrated Reasoning 30 minutes 12 questions 1 – 8
Analytical Writing Assessment 30 minutes 1 question 0 – 6
Total 3 hours 7 minutes 80 questions 200 – 800
  • Section Order

Unlike the CAT and other OMET exams, the GMAT allows students to choose the sequence of the sections. You can choose any one of the section orders from the following options:

Order 1 Order 2 Order 3
Analytical Writing Assessment Verbal Reasoning Quantitative Reasoning
Integrated Reasoning

Optional 8-Minute Break

Quantitative Reasoning Quantitative Reasoning Verbal Reasoning

Optional 8-Minute Break

Verbal Reasoning Integrated Reasoning Integrated Reasoning
Analytical Writing Assessment Analytical Writing Assessment

Top MBA colleges in India accept GMAT scores

College/University Programme Offered
1. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad PGPX
2. Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore EPGP
3. Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta PGPEX
4. Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow IMPX
5. Indian Institute of Management, Indore EPGP
6. Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad PGP, YLP
7. SP Jain Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai PGDM
8. XLRI Xavier School of Management GMP
9. Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Ghaziabad PGDM, PGDM-Ex
10. Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai PGPM

Top MBA Colleges Abroad that Accept GMAT Scores

College/University
1. Harvard Business School (United States)
2. Stanford Graduate School of Business (United States)
3. University of Oxford
4. The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (United States):
5. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Massachusetts)
6. London Business School (United Kingdom)
7. HEC (Paris)
8. INSEAD (France/Singapore)
9. Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University (United States)
10. The University of British (Columbia)
11. Booth School of Business, University of Chicago (United States)
12. China Europe International Business School (China)
13. Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)
14. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Business School (Hong Kong)
15. Yale University (United States)

GMAT 2023: Expected Exam Cut-off

A GMAT score of 700+ can land you in a premier B-School. The more you score, the greater are the chances of getting into a top B-school. Following is the average cutoff for the top B- -schools in India as well as internationally:

  • GMAT Score Cut-Off for Indian B-Schools

College/University Average cut off
1. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad 730
2. Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore 705
3. Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta 730
4. Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow 700
5. Indian Institute of Management, Indore
6. Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad 730
7. SP Jain Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai
8. XLRI Xavier School of Management 600
9. Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Ghaziabad
10. Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
  • GMAT Score Cut-Off for International B-Schools

College/University Average cut off
1. Harvard Business School (United States) 735
2. Stanford Graduate School of Business (United States) 737
3. University of Oxford (England) 700
4. The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (United States) 725
5. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Massachusetts) 724
6. London Business School (United Kingdom) 700
7. HEC (Paris) 700
8. INSEAD (France/Singapore) 710
9. Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University (United States) 725
10. The University of British (Columbia) 660
11. Booth School of Business, University of Chicago (United States) 725
12. China Europe International Business School (China) 695
13. Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) 665
14. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Business School (Hong Kong) 790
15. Yale University (United States) 723

 

The cut-off of the GMAT exam is affected by various factors such as:

  • Previous years’ cut-off
  • Difficulty level of the exam
  • Number of students appearing for the exam
  • Total number of seats
  • Past academic record
  • Work experience
  • Graduation course and many more

GMAT 2023 Exam Centres

Ahmedabad Jaipur Pune
Bangalore Kolkata Patiala
Bhubaneswar Lucknow Patna
Cochin Mumbai Pilani
Coimbatore Manipal Ranchi
Chennai Mohali Raipur
Gurgaon Mysore Surat
Guwahati Nagpur Tiruchirapalli
Hyderabad New Delhi Trivandrum
Indore Noida

Exams Complimenting GMAT

In many management entrance exams, a significant portion of the syllabus is common. Preparing for these exams can increase your chances of getting into a top B-school.

Following are some of the exams that you can prepare for while going for the GMAT:

  • CAT
  • XAT
  • SNAP
  • CET
  • NMAT
  • IIFT

Related: GMAT Exam Preparation Tips

FAQs

Q1. Is GMAT harder than CAT?

Considering CAT, the GMAT is slightly harder. So, if you are preparing for the GMAT, then you have to put in some extra effort. But if you see it as a level of competition, the CAT is more competitive than the GMAT because it has a higher number of applicants.

Q2. Who is eligible for the GMAT exam?

There is no eligibility for the GMAT. Anyone with a degree from a recognised institute can apply for the GMAT exam. Most candidates from the final year, fresh graduates, and working professionals appear for the GMAT.

Q3. What is the GMAT exam used for?

The GMAT exam is designed by B-schools to evaluate aptitude, problem-solving skills, and other attributes required for graduate management programmes. The GMAT is one of the standardised exams accepted all over the globe.

Q4. Is GMAT only for MBA?

The GMAT exam is designed to evaluate candidates willing to opt for graduate management programmes. Other than the MBA, you can apply to other graduate management programmes like MIS, MEM, and MIM through the GMAT.

Q5. Can I study in the USA without GMAT?

There is always a second way. Many colleges in the USA won’t consider GMAT scores for their MBA and other business management programmes. But the GMAT is one of the exams that is accepted all over the world, and appearing for it opens up many opportunities.

Q6. How often can I take the GMAT?

The GMAT is conducted throughout the year. You can appear for the GMAT five times in a 12-month period and eight times in your lifetime. As the GMAT score is valid for 5 years, 8 attempts are good enough to land you in a premier business school.

Q7. Can I skip questions in the GMAT?

There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. So, if you are not able to solve any of the questions, it is good to make calculated guesses to increase your chances of scoring well and avoiding penalties for unanswered questions.

Q8. What is a good GMAT score?

A score above 700 is considered a good GMAT score. As many top B-schools cut off in the range of 700–730. Crossing 700 can increase your chances of getting into a top business school.


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