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Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) is a computer-based adaptive test conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Cell (GMAC) throughout the year for intake into various Postgraduate Courses (Master of Science) outside India and Master of Business Administration (MBA) in India.
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GMAT 2024
Graduate Management Admission Test
Conducting Authority
Graduate Management Admission Council
Courses offered to be qualified GMAT candidates
Post-graduate degrees (MS/MBA) outside India and Post-graduate degrees (MBA) in India
Mode of Examination
Computer-Based Adaptive Test
Eligibility Criteria
No specific eligibility is decided by GMAC. But candidates must possess a degree decided by the Institute/College where the candidate is seeking admission.
Exam Fee
USD 275/- (INR 18,500/-approximately)
Duration of GMAT 2024
3 (three) hours and 7 (seven) minutes. (Two optional breaks of 8 minutes each not included).
Medium of GMAT 2024
English only
Syllabus (Main Topics) GMAT 2024
(1) Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA)
(2) Integrated Reasoning (IR)
(3) Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
(4) Verbal Reasoning (VR)
GMAT 2024 examination dates are available on all days of the year, with no specific period when the test can be taken. In the current covid situation GMAC has provided an opportunity to take GMAT 2024 from home on 24/7 days. However, when it comes to the Test Centres, candidates to note that GMAT Centres have specific slots in each month. So, candidates must pick their desired date and time well in advance, taking into consideration the following important aspects:
There is no minimum or maximum academic qualification limit. The majority of the candidates are either undergraduate students in their final year or working professionals. Candidates who are not falling under the above two categories are also eligible to appear for GMAT 2024.
There is no specific minimum or maximum threshold in the criterion of Experience. Candidates with or without experience are eligible to appear for GMAT 2024.
Candidates with non-English Medium academics are also eligible to register for GMAT 2024.
GMAC charges a fee of USD 250 (INR 20,900/-) for the first and every subsequent repeat/retake
Examinations. The method of booking the GMAT examination date is online registration and payment through Credit Card (Visa, Master Card, American Express or JCB) or Debit Card that allows international transactions.
The following Table depicts the charges for rescheduling/cancellation of GMAT 2024:
S.No.
Coverage of Period
Reschedule Fee (in USD)
Cancellation Fee/Refund (USD)
01
More than 60 days prior to the confirmed date of appointment.
50/-
150/100
02
15-60 days prior to the confirmed date of appointment
100/-
175/100
03
1-14 days prior to the confirmed date of appointment
150/-
200/50
GMAT is a computer-based adaptive test with a duration of 3 hours and 7 minutes and the candidates are allowed to take two optional breaks of 8 minutes each.
The GMAT 2024 exam consists of 4 (four) Sections. They are:
Candidates can choose the order they wish to take the four sections, in accordance with their strengths and weaknesses.
The following Table depicts the details of duration, no.of questions, type of questions, and score range for each Section:
Section
No.of Questions Duration
Type of Questions
Score Range
Analytical Writing Assessment
1 topic
30 minutes
Analysis of Argument
0-6 (0.5 Point Increment)
Integrated Reasoning
12 Questions
30 Minutes
Multi-Source reasoning
Graphics interpretation
Two-point Analysis
Table Analysis
1-8 (1 Point increment)
Quantitative Reasoning
31 Questions
62 minutes
Data Sufficiency
Problem Solving
6-51 (1 point increment)
Verbal Reasoning
36 Questions
65 minutes
Reading Comprehension
Critical Reasoning
Sentence Correction
TOTAL
187 Minutes 3 Hours & 7 Min
Candidates are permitted to take optional 2 (two) breaks of 8 minutes each.
GMAT 2024 exam will be conducted in major Metros/Cities in India viz., Chennai, Bhubaneshwar, Trivandrum, Mohali, Kolkata, Mysore, Ranchi, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Patna, Guwahati, Dehradun, Pune, Coimbatore, Indore, Cochin, Patiala, Nagpur, Vellore & Tiruchillapalli.
There are 33 GMAT Test Centres spread over in 26 major Cities in India. To identify a convenient Test Centre, candidates must visit the “Find a Test Centre” page on the official Website of GMAT.
Under this Section, candidates are required to analyze the reasoning behind a given argument and write a critique of that argument within a given time of 30 minutes. This Section is aimed to measure the ability to think critically and communicate the ideas of the candidates. Topics under this Section are of general interest.
This Section of the GMAT consists of 12 Questions covering four question types to be completed in 20 minutes. (1) Candidates must synthesize data presented in graphics, text, and numbers (2) Evaluate relevant data from different sources (3) Organize data to see relationships and to solve multiple, interrelated problems (4) Combine and manipulate data to solve complex problems that depend on information from one or more sources.
This Section is meant to measure the ability of the candidates to reason mathematically, solve quantitative problems and interpret graphic data. This Section consists of 31 multiple-choice questions to be solved in a time frame of 62 minutes. This section has two types of questions
(i)Problem Solving:
Measures the ability of candidates to use logic and analytical reasoning to solve quantitative problems. Required to solve the problem and indicate the best of five answer choices.
(ii)Data Sufficiency:
Measures candidates’ ability to analyze a quantitative problem, recognize which data is relevant and determine at what point there are enough data to solve the problem. Candidates are given a problem that consists of a question and two statements. Using the data in the statements, plus knowledge of Math and everyday facts, it will be decided if the candidate has enough data in the statement to answer the question posed.
This Section is intended to measure the ability of candidates to read and comprehend the written material, reason and evaluate arguments, and correct material to express ideas effectively in standard written English. This Section consists of 36 MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) and must be answered within 65 minutes.
Under this Verbal Reasoning Section, there will be 3 (three) types of Questions They are:
(i) Reading Comprehension:
It measures the ability of candidates to understand words and statements, understand logical relationships between significant points, draw interferences and follow the development of quantitative concepts. Main Idea, Supporting Idea, Inference, Application, Logical Structure and Style are the reading skills that will be tested. Every Reading Comprehension passage has questions to interpret material, draw inferences or apply to a further context. The passages examine topics including Social Sciences and Humanities, Physical and Biological Sciences, or a Business-related field.
(ii) Critical Reasoning
This measures the ability of candidates to make arguments, evaluate arguments, and formulate or evaluate a plan of action. Critical Reasoning questions are based on a short reading passage, usually fewer than 100 words. The questions revolve around a logical analysis of the core argument and might involve strengthening it, weakening it, finding its underlying assumption, etc. Critical Reasoning tests the critical thinking and logic skills of a candidate, more than his/her reading skills.
(iii) Sentence Correction
This tests the candidate’s language proficiency. First, the correct expression refers to sentences that are grammatically and structurally sound. Second, effective expression, refers to sentences that effectively express an idea or relationship clearly, concisely, and grammatically.
Each Sentence Correction question presents a sentence, part, or all of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence are five ways of phrasing the underlined part. Paying attention to grammar, word choice and sentence construction, the candidate must choose the answer that produces the most effective sentence.
Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) shall release the official GMAT 2024 score within 20 days of appearing in the test. Candidates need to enter their username and password to check the GMAT 2024 score. GMAT scorecard consists of the percentage score of the candidate in all four sections and overall scores. Candidates can use the scorecard of GMAT for 5 years.
The unofficial score report includes Quantitative, Verbal, Integrated Reasoning and Total Scores of the candidates available in the Test Centre immediately after the examination. As already mentioned above, an official score report will be made available within 20 days of the examination taken by the candidate. The official score will be forwarded to 5 (FIVE) institutes/Colleges/Universities as per the selection of the candidate at the test Centre, before the commencement of the GMAT 2024, without any extra charges.
Candidates can request for forwarding their score report over and above 5 (five) Institutes/Schools by making additional fees as applicable on line. However, this facility is limited to 5 (five) years from the date of examination taken by the candidate.
In the following paragraphs, various tips to crack GMAT 2024 section-wise are discussed. Candidates must note that they should first read the syllabus thoroughly, understand the pattern of examination, to work out a strategy for an effective preparation to score highest marks in TMAT 2024.
The biggest task before the candidates is to target his/her efforts to enhance thinking capacity, speed of learning and power to retain whatever learnt to unravel their potential for the best possible results in solving the Sectional questions at the required speed in GMAT 2024.
So, hard work, strong academic background, sincere efforts with planned preparation is paramount importance to secure highest score in GMAT 2024. Following few tips may help candidates to prepare well and enhance the chances of success in the impending GMAT 2024.