GMAT Important Dates

Pursuing higher studies abroad adds an edge to your CV and if you are gearing up to pursue an MBA abroad, GMAT is the gateway which would lead you towards your goal. You are ready to go through all the painful and stressful days of preparations to chase your dreams of pursuing your MBA in one of the top B-Schools abroad, but then immediately a question follows ‘when should I take the entrance exam?’ GMAT is an online examination; therefore you can take this test whenever you wish. The cost of GMAT is US$250 globally. You will need to shell out additional fees for rescheduling, cancelling the tests and other taxes. Read on to know the answers to your queries about when, where and how to schedule your appointment with GMAT.

Test Date

Unlike other entrance tests which specify a particular deadline for tests, GMAT gives you an opportunity to choose your own date to write this exam, as it is conducted round the year. You can take this exam when you think you are ready for it. The study time needed to take GMAT is generally between 6-10 weeks. If you have a demanding job, 10 weeks is accurate. But if you are comfortable giving all your time for this test, 6 weeks will be perfect. So make sure you fix your exam date according to your preparation. It is conducted in all test centers, twice a day from Monday to Friday.

Test Centres

Test Centres for GMAT are located all over the world. You can search for your nearest test centre by logging into official website. Before you decide your test date, make sure you check the availability of test centers. In some test centers you will have to complete the reservation process atleast a month before, if you want to take the test on a specific day.

 

Few Key Points:

• GMAT Registration can be done through mail, online, phone or fax also.
• Registration is compulsory so walk-ins are not allowed.
• Candidates can take the exam only once in a month.
• Do not reschedule your exam date. It will cost you few dollars again, and you may not get the date referred by you again as the exam centers will have hundreds of other candidates waiting for reservation.
• Make sure you have a valid I.d proof with you such as passport or Driving License issued by Government when you schedule the test.
• If you cancel the scheduled test date, the fee paid by you won’t be refunded. So fix the schedule only if you are sure to take the test.
• Deadlines of admission differ in different universities. So check the websites of the universities to know the last date of admission so that GMAT exam can be taken prior to the mentioned deadlines.

GMAT is the test which is in much demand and as mentioned above, thousands of MBA aspirants struggle to grab this ultimate opportunity. So scheduling your GMAT test well ahead acts in your favor as it gives you the benefit of choosing test centre and date according to your desired preference.

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