GMAT Exam (India) 2024 - Dates, Registration, Paper Pattern, Results, Cutoff

GMAT India Exam is the MBA entrance exam conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council every year. GMAT exam score is accepted by Indian MBA colleges as well as abroad MBA universities. The new version of the GMAT exam known as the GMAT focus edition was started in February this year. Candidates who wish to attend the GMAT India exam can visit the official website to register for the exam - mba.com/exams/gmat-exam. The minimum GMAT India cut off required to apply for the management courses offered at IIMs / non-IIMs is 650+. Interested candidates can take the GMAT India exam either in online mode or at any GMAT test centres. Read this article to know about the GMAT India exam , eligibility, exam pattern and how to apply for the GMAT exam.

Latest Update on GMAT India 2024

One of the major updates on the GMAT is the Graduate Management Admission Council has recently changed the GMAT exam into GMAT focus edition globally. The authority has updated the GMAT focus edition exam pattern and syllabus by making the total duration of the exam 2 hours and 15 minutes and added a new topic to the GMAT focus edition syllabus, Data Insights.

• The new version of the GMAT exam called the GMAT focus edition was started this year by updating the exam pattern, syllabus and duration.

• The duration of the GMAT focus edition is only 2 hours and 15 minutes.

• The total number of questions asked in the GMAT focus edition is 64 instead of 80 as per the previous version.

• A new GMAT focus edition pattern called data insights was added in place of the integrated reasoning section.

• The score of the GMAT edition 10 (previous version) will be valid for 5 years from the date of result declaration.

What is the GMAT India exam?

GMAT focus edition comprises mainly 3 sections, Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning and Data Insights. The duration to answer all the 64 questions of the GMAT India exam is 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes). GMAT 2024 is an international-level MBA exam conducted for MBA admissions to the top 2400 business schools available in India and abroad. Recently Graduate Management Admission Council changed the 11th version of the GMAT exam to GMAT Focus Edition.

Candidates who meet the GMAT eligibility requirements can appear for the GMAT India exam. The GMAT focus edition is accepted by all top MBA universities in India.

• The candidates must have completed a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an approved university.

• A minimum age of 18 years old is required to apply for the GMAT India exam and there is no upper age limit as GMAT focus edition eligibility criteria.

• If the candidates are between 13 to 17 years of age, those students must submit the NOC from their parents to apply for the GMAT India exam.

Mode of Application : Online

Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card

GMAT registration can be done only in online mode by visiting the official website - mba.com/exams/gmat-exam. GMAT registration can be done before 6 months of your preferred exam date. Candidates who registered for the GMAT India exam can either appear for the test in online mode or at any of the GMAT test centres. The GMAT India exam registration will be completed only by the payment of GMAT exam fees. Follow the step-by-step instructions to fill out the GMAT application form.

How to Register for GMAT India?

Candidates who are interested in appearing for the GMAT India can follow the below steps to register for the GMAT India exam.

Step 1: Visit the GMAT India exam official website.

Step 2: Click on the GMAT Registration link to start filling out the GMAT India application form.

Step 3: Select the option to register for the GMAT exam.

Step 4: According to your preference, candidates can choose either the test centre or online mode.

Step 5: Fill out the GMAT application form with the required personal and educational documents.

Step 6: Pay the GMAT India exam fees and cross-check the application details before the final submission.

Step 7:  Click on the submit button to upload all the entered details.

Step 8: Once the GMAT India registration is completed, a confirmation mail will be sent to the registered email ID of the candidate.

GMAT Application Fee

The GMAT India exam registration will be complete only by paying the GMAT exam fee. The candidates who paid the GMAT exam fee will be allowed to take the exam at the test centre or at home in online mode. The applicants need to pay an extra amount to reschedule the test or cancel it.

To qualify for the GMAT focus edition and achieve the best score on the test, the applicants who registered for the GMAT India exam can follow the below preparation strategies to crack the test.

• Get familiar with the GMAT exam pattern and syllabus: It is very important to understand the GMAT syllabus and paper pattern. Based on the CAT exam pattern and syllabus, students can divide the topic of the GMAT exam into multiple sections to make it easy at the time of daily GMAT exam preparation.

• Choose the best study resources: Candidates who wish to appear for the GMAT exam can choose the best books and online platforms to clear the exam.

• Revise the topics regularly: The registered candidates can do their GMAT preparation at least 5 hours daily by covering all the topics and sections of the GMAT syllabus.

• Attend GMAT mock test and solve question papers: Prepare for the GMAT exam by attending free mock tests and solve maximum number of previous years GMAT question papers.

Graduate Management Admission Council has updated the GMAT exam pattern by adding a new section called Data Insights to analyse the interpretation skills of the candidates. The time duration of the GMAT focus edition is 2 hours 15 minutes. The sectional time limit to attend the GMAT India questions is around 45 minutes. The sectional-wise number of questions of the GMAT focus edition is mentioned in the table below.

Attending the free GMAT focus edition mock test is one of the important preparation tips that can be followed to crack the test. Students can access the free GMAT mock tests or other free mock tests providing resources to know the exam pattern. The GMAT India mock test will help the candidates to identify their weak areas for improvement. Candidates can visit the GMAT focus edition official website to access the GMAT mock tests.

Following the instructions below to attend the GMAT Indian Exam Mock Test:

Step 1: Go to the GMAT website - mba.com/exams/gmat-exam.

Step 2: Create an account to access the GMAT mock test.

Step 3: Click on “buy study materials”.

Step 4: Browse the GMAT focus prep store.

Step 5: Candidates can get the practical exam papers as per requirements.

GMAT India hall ticket is the document that permits the registered candidates to attend the exam at the GMAT test centre. Candidates who completed the GMAT India registration can avail of the GMAT admit card from the official website. The GMAT admit card will be available in online mode.

The details mentioned on the GMAT India admit card are the name of the candidate, registration number, passport-size photograph, exam date, time and venue. Candidates can carry at least 2 copies of the GMAT India admit card while going for the test.

Graduate Management Admission Council conduct the GMAT exam in an online mode. Candidates can appear for the GMAT exam from a test centre or by taking the exam at home. Candidates need to choose the date and time during GMAT India exam registration to attend the test. Candidates who book the slot can only take the GMAT exam.

How to book a slot for the GMAT India Exam?

Step 1: Log in to the GMAT India official website by using the credentials.

Step 2: Choose the preferred date and test city to attend the exam.

Step 3: The slot booking will be completed only after the GMAT India exam registration.

Step 4: The confirmed slot booking details will be reflected in the GMAT exam admit card.

The GMAT India exam is conducted across major cities of states like Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Gujarat.  Candidates can visit the GMAT India official website to know the GMAT India exam centre and choose the nearby centre according to their preference. The test centres available for the GMAT India exam are mentioned below.