Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT): Registration, Syllabus, Pattern, Result, Score Card

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is the entrance exam for prospective MBA and PGDM  students who wish to study abroad. GMAT scores are accepted in over 80 countries worldwide and many top institutions in India. GMAT exam is conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) and is an internationally recognised exam for admissions to business and management programmes in various institutions across the world.

In view of COVID-19 that has forced closure of exam centres across the country, GMAC is making available an interim solution that will bring the online test to Mac and PC platforms. This will enable candidates to take the test without going to a test centre. Apart from change in mode of exam, other details related to GMAT 2020 exam pattern will be the same as before, including types and number of items, score scale and marking scheme. Registration for GMAT 2020 has commenced on April 14. Registered candidates will be able to book test appointments from April 20 - February 21.

GMAT is a computer adaptive test which is 3 hours and 30 minutes long and comprises 4 sections for evaluation namely Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Integrated Reasoning and Analytical Writing. The exam comprises of a total of 80 scored questions which are both objective and subjective in nature and GMAT scores are valid for a period of up to 5 years from the date of the examination.

While there are no specific eligibility requirements for GMAT, the general requirements to appear for the exam are 

• Candidates must hold a valid passport at the time of the exam.
• Candidates between 13 - 17 years of age must submit a proof of parental consent before being eligible to sit for the GMAT exam.

More than the GMAT eligibility criteria, the important factor is that candidates meet the individual eligibility prescribed by the respective institutes they are applying to. This is mandatory as the GMAT scores are just for screening purposes while academic eligibility and other criteria play a larger role.

Mode of Application : Online

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

Candidates appearing for GMAT may note that the entire application process is online. Applying is easy and can be done through the registration link available on the official website. The steps to apply for GMAT 2020 are

• Candidates must click on the 'Register for the GMAT exam' button on the registration link. 
• They must then fill in all the required details in the application form.
• After the application form is complete, candidates can chose the test centre and test date options available as per their requirement. 
• The final step in the GMAT application process is the payment of the exam fee of USD $250.

Before appearing for GMAT 2020, it is important to know the exam pattern. This will be allow candidates to be familiar with the test. GMAT is a computer adaptive test comprising multiple choice type questions in four different areas of evaluation. The test is a total of 3 hours and 30 minutes in duration and consists of 80 scored questions. The GMAT 2020 exam pattern is given below.

Interim online solution in view of COVID-19

With exam centres being closed in view of the pandemic, GMAC has introduced an interim solution available on Mac and PC platforms where candidates can now take the test without going to a test centre. The other details related to GMAT 2020 exam pattern will remain the same, including types and number of items, scoring algorithm, and score scale. Appointment for test dates can be made from April 20 onward.

GMAT Exam Pattern

The unofficial score report for the GMAT 2020 exam is available to the candidate immediately after completion of the test. This score report includes the Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Integrated Reasoning and total scores. 

The official GMAT score report is available online to the candidate generally within 20 days following the test day. Scores for the GMAT are calculated on a 200-800 point scale with 10 point increments. This total score comprises the cumulative scaled score of the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning sections. The scores for the Integrated Reasoning and the Analytical Writing Assessment are calculated and reported separately on the GMAT score report.

The various marking and scoring schemes used for different sections of the GMAT are:

GMAT Marking Scheme