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Graduate Management Admission Test 2020

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GMAT Basic Information

  • Application Fee:₹ 17,845
  • Number Of Attempts:5
  • Examination Modes:Computer Based Test
  • Exam Conducting Body:Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)
  • Courses:MBA
  • Streams:Management

GMAT 2024: Exam Date, Registration at gmac.com, Syllabus, New

Updated On - October 23 2023 by Abhinandan Singh

The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has announced the registration dates for GMAT Focus Edition 2024. Graduate Management Aptitude Test 2024 is conducted by GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council). It is a Computer Adaptive Test which has been designed to test the Aptitude Skills of the candidate for business studies. GMAT exam 2024 is conducted by 5 times a year at the International Level. There must be a gap of at least 16 days before the next attempt. GMAT scores are used by more than 7,000 graduate business programs worldwide. This exam is used by the institutes to select the candidates who best fit with the programs which the institutes are offering. The candidates must go through the complete article to know further about GMAT 2024 Important Dates, Registration Process, Eligibility Criteria, Admit Card, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Result, Counselling etc.
The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is a standardized exam used to evaluate the skills of prospective business school students. It assesses analytical writing, quantitative, and verbal skills. The GMAT is widely accepted by business schools around the world as a measure of applicants' readiness for graduate-level academic work.

GMAT 2024 Latest Updates

  • GMAT Exam Date 2024 and Registration:
    • The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) is set to initiate registrations for the GMAT 2024 Focus Edition starting from August 29.
    • Aspiring candidates can secure their spot for GMAT 2024 by registering on the official GMAC website – gmac.com.
  • GMAT 2024 Focus Edition Details:
    • The GMAT 2024 exam will encompass a total of 64 questions, and candidates will have a duration of 2 hours and 15 minutes to complete the test.
    • Registrants will receive an enhanced official score report with comprehensive performance insights, provided free of charge alongside the GMAT 2024 registration.
  • Eligibility Criteria for GMAT 2024:
    • Candidates planning to take the GMAT exam must possess a valid passport at the time of the examination.
    • A bachelor's degree from a recognized institution is a prerequisite for eligibility.
    • Final-year undergraduate students and working professionals are also eligible to participate in the GMAT 2024 exam.
  • GMAT 2024 Syllabus:
    • The GMAT 2024 syllabus comprises three main areas:
      • Quantitative Reasoning
      • Verbal Reasoning
      • Data Insights
  • Conclusion:
    • The GMAT 2024 Focus Edition brings exciting opportunities for individuals aspiring to pursue management education.
    • As registration begins, interested candidates should ensure eligibility, prepare according to the syllabus, and take advantage of the insights-enhanced score report to excel in the exam.
  • GMAT 2023 Registration: Registration for the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT 2023) is currently open, and interested candidates can apply on the official website, mba.com.
  • GMAT Online Exam Sections: The GMAT online exam assesses various skills, including verbal, quantitative, integrated reasoning, and critical thinking. Integrated reasoning evaluates the ability to analyze data and information presented in various formats, while quantitative reasoning assesses the ability to analyze data and draw conclusions using reasoning skills. The verbal reasoning section tests reading comprehension, argument evaluation, and the correction of written material. Additionally, the analytical writing assessment measures critical thinking and communication skills.
  • Exam Pattern and Time Limits:
    • Quantitative Reasoning: 31 questions, 62 minutes.
    • Verbal Reasoning: 36 questions, 65 minutes.
    • Integrated Reasoning: 12 questions, 30 minutes.
    • Analytical Writing Assessment: 1 question, 30 minutes.
    • Total Exam Time: 3 hours and 7 minutes, excluding optional breaks.
  • GMAT Scoring: The GMAT online exam uses the same scoring algorithm and scale as the test center-based version. Candidates will receive unofficial Total, Quantitative, Verbal, and Integrated Reasoning scores at the end of the exam. The official score report, including individual section scores and total score, will be available through the candidate's mba.com account within 7 business days (though it may take up to 20 business days in some cases). The report also includes percentiles to provide context for the scores.
  • GMAT Score Validity: GMAT online exam scores are valid for 5 years and count toward candidates' attempt limits. Candidates are allowed 5 attempts in a rolling 12-month period and 8 lifetime attempts.

Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) Updates

  • The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has announced the registration dates for GMAT Focus Edition 2024.
  • Eligible candidates can apply for GMAT 2024 from August 29 through the direct link available on gmac.com.
  • GMAT official prep will be available from June 6, 2024, to help candidates achieve success on either version of the GMAT.
  • The official prep includes a free study planner for six weeks.
  • The GMAT Focus Edition reduces the exam timings by one hour and includes three 45-minute sections.
  • There is no essay in this edition and the GMAT exam now includes a question review and edit feature.
  • Candidates can select the section order of the GMAT paper as per their preference.
  • The GMAT syllabus has also been updated with the addition of a new section called Data Insights (DI) and the removal of the sentence correction section.
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GMAT 2024 Exam Dates

GMAT 2024 will not have any set dates. The examination is held several times throughout the year. Applicants are encouraged to select exam dates at the time of registration that is convenient for them. Throughout the year, the application process will be open.
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EventsDates
GMAT 2024 registration beginsAugust 29, 2024
GMAT official prepJune 6, 2024
GMAT 2024 Registration DatesOpen throughout the year
Date of GMAT 2024 ExamCandidates can choose the dates during the registration.
GMAT 2024 Result Declaration20 days after examination

GMAT 2024 Application Form

The candidates can go through this section to get all the important details regarding the GMAT 2024 Application Form is given below:

  • Candidates must first register themselves and create their GMAT profile which will consist of: Candidate's Name, nationality, and birth date.
  • Also, the candidate must follow these given steps to register for the GMAT exam. Following are the steps:
    • Click the "Registration" option.
    • Then fill in all the required educational and personal details.
    • Go through the profile and verify it.
    • Select the convenient examination schedule.
    • Finally, pay the required examination fee.
  • Candidates should have a valid/working email address and mobile number to fill out the application form.
  • Candidate must keep the printout of the confirmation page for further use.
  • Multiple application forms of the single candidates lead to cancellation of exam for that candidate.

GMAT 2024 Application Fee

Check the GMAT Application Fee 2022 from the below-given data:

GMAT 2024 Registration Fee
GMAT 2020Fee
GMAT 2020 Application FeeUS$250
Reschedule Exam appointmentMore than 7 days before appointment: US$60 Within 7 days of appointment: US$250
Cancel Exam appointmentMore than 7 days before appointment: US$80 Refund Within 7 days of appointment: No Refund
Additional report ScoresUS$35 Each
Enhanced Score ReportUS$24.95
Score Cancel (Once candidate leave the testing centre)US$25
Score ReinstateUS$50
AWA Essay RescoringUS$45
Mode of Payment: Candidates can pay their fee by credit card, Debit card, American Express or VISA.

GMAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates need to carefully go through the GMAT 2024 Eligibility Norm 2024 and ensure their eligibility before they apply for the exam. The eligibility criteria are provided hereby:

  • The candidates must have attained 18 years of age. In case the candidates' age is between 13 to 17 years, they must get permission from their parent or local guardian.
  • They must wait for at least 5 years to again appear in the exam in case a candidate gets a score of 800.
  • Besides this, candidates can give the exam only five times within a 12-month time- period and not more than eight times in total.
  • Furthermore, candidates need to wait for 16 days before they reappear for the GMAT.

GMAT 2024 Exam Pattern

GMAT 2024 Exam Pattern is based on the latest pattern as notifies by the officials.  The candidate will be given the opportunity to take two optional eight-minute breaks during the exam. The total exam time is just over 3 hours, The exam pattern is given below:

GMAT 2024 Question Pattern
Test section
Time limit (in minutes)
Number of questions

 

Question types

 

Score range
Analytical Writing Assessment

 

30

 

1

Analysis of an Argument

0-6

in 0.5-point increments

 

Integrated Reasoning

 

30

 

12

Multi-Source Reasoning

Table Analysis

Graphics Interpretation

Two-Part Analysis

1-8

in 1-point increments

Quantitative Reasoning

 

62

 

31

Data Sufficiency

Problem Solving

6-51

in 1-point increments

 

Verbal Reasoning

 

65

 

36

Reading Comprehension

Critical Reasoning

Sentence Correction

6-51

in 1-point increments

This exam pattern is based on the previous year exam. Candidates can visit this page for the latest pattern as notifies by the officials.

GMAT 2024 Syllabus

Candidate can go through the following GMAT Syllabus for the preparation of the examination:

  • Quantitative Reasoning: There will be two types of questions in Quantitative Reasoning namely Data Sufficiency and Problem Solving. Students should know and should prepare about elementary algebra and arithmetic and basic concepts of geometry.
  • Verbal Reasoning: For this section, candidates will have to prepare for drawing inferences. To prepare for the reading skills a candidate will be tested based on the main idea, supporting the idea, application, logical structure, and style. The passages in the reading section will test the students based on topics related to humanities, social sciences, biological science, or a business-related field. Students will have to prepare how they can strengthen the flawed argument. For the grammar section, a candidate has to prepare well in advance how to make the sentences structured and how to avoid grammatical errors.
  • Integrated Reasoning: For this section, candidates will have to prepare how to examine and analyze data from graphics, tables, and text passages. They should prepare how to analyze the tables carefully. They should also prepare about how to solve complex problems which can be quantitative, verbal, or both. They should prepare on how to evaluate the trade-offs and discern relationships between two entities. Another major section to prepare is how to analyze the information from graphs and graphical images.
  • Analytical Writing: To prepare for this section, students need to prepare on how to make an idea well developed and how to present them efficiently.

GMAT 2024 Preparation Tips

Candidates have to check the GMAT preparation tips for the entrance exam to better prepare:

  • Candidates should be able to manage their time wisely to not get exhausted during their study time. A proper schedule should be made and followed.
  • Since the Exam has negative markings, the Candidates should appear for the examination with a clear mind and should be sure about the answers he/she marks. 
  • If the candidate is not sure about the answers, it would be advisable for him/her to leave the space empty and not mark any wrong answers. 
  • While studying, Candidates should take enough breaks to make sure that their mind is calm and composed.

GMAT 2024 Admit Card

The admit cards will not be available on the GMAT official website. Candidates will get a GMAT Confirmation Letter after the registration which can be later used as Admit Card/ Entry Ticket. The confirmation letter will be comprised of the candidate’s name, test date, time of examination, and test centers. After cross-checking every detail in the confirmation letter, take a printout of the letter. Candidates can refer to the following information to know about the list of things that will be mentioned in the confirmation letter:

  • Candidate’s Name
  • Test Centers
  • Address of the candidate
  • Exam Date and Time
  • Appointment Number
  • GMAT ID number

GMAT 2024 Result

Just after the exam is conducted, candidates will receive a list of unofficial test scores as per the marks obtained in Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Integrated Reasoning and total. Candidates will have to decide whether to accept or reject the score just in two minutes. If the time expires, the scores will be automatically cancelled. In 3 weeks, candidates will receive the official test scores and it will be sent to candidates via e-mail. The official test scores will include certain things apart from the scores obtained in GMAT which are given as follows:

  • It will also include the GMAT scores obtained by the students from the last 5 years.
  • It will also include personal details of the students like name of the candidate, contact number, date of birth, address so forth and so on.
Percentile Ranking
  • In the score report, candidates will also notice their percentile rankings for every section. The main purpose of Percentile Ranking is to show the marks scored by all the other candidates which can be further used for drawing the comparison.
Enhanced Score Report
  • The main aim of this report is to show the weaknesses and strengths of the candidates as per scores in each section. It provides the overall performances in each section, time management ranking, average response time. This section can also be used to compare the marks of all the candidates who have taken this examination from the past 3 years.

GMAT 2024 Highlights

Below given are the main or vital points of the GMAT exam:

Important points for GMAT 2024
Exam Name

GMAT 2024

Conducting Body

Graduate Management Aptitude Council

Level

State Level

Course

 PG

GMAT Official website

https://www.gmac.com/

Exam Mode

Online

Exam Purpose

To offer admission in PG program for candidates

Stay connected for the Graduate Management Aptitude Test [GMAT] conducted by Graduate Management Aptitude Council (GMAC).

Graduate Management Admission Council

GMAC(Graduate Management Admission Council) is a non-profit organization established in the year 1953. Its headquarters is located at Virginia, United States. This organization of business schools organised GMAT(Admission Test) to measure reasoning, analytical, verbal & quantitive skills of candidates to offers business administration programs such as Master of Accountancy, Master of Business Administration, Masters of Finance, M.SC in Bussiness/Management, etc.

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GMAT Important Dates

TitleDates
GMAT 2023 Form Date19 Feb - 31 May 2023 (Tentative)
GMAT 2023 Result01 Jul 2023 (Tentative)

Graduate Management Admission Test 2020 Exam Pattern

Paper 1
Exam Duration:

3 hours 30 minutes

Total Marks:

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Question Paper Type :

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Negative Marking:

No

S.No
Subjects
Questions
Marks
Total
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Instructions:The paper will be of 800 marks. Candidates can apply for this exam 5 times in a year.

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Form Start Date:

19 Feb 2023

Form End Date:

31 May 2023

The last date to submit the form was on 31 May 2023
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