What is the GMAT Exam?
The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a globally recognized entrance exam required for admission into MBA and business school programs. Conducted by GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council), the GMAT is accepted by over 2,400 business schools and 7,700 programs worldwide, including Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, INSEAD, and LBS.
GMAT is designed to evaluate analytical, verbal, quantitative, and reasoning skills, which are crucial for success in business and management studies.
The GMAT Focus Edition (2024 update) is a shorter, more efficient version of the test, focusing on business-related problem-solving skills.
Section |
No. of Questions |
Time |
Skills Tested |
Quantitative Reasoning |
21 Questions |
45 minutes |
Problem-solving, data analysis |
Verbal Reasoning |
23 Questions |
45 minutes |
Reading comprehension, critical reasoning |
Data Insights |
20 Questions |
45 minutes |
Data interpretation, logical reasoning |
Total Exam Time |
2 hours 15 minutes |
Criteria |
GMAT |
GRE |
Purpose |
Business Schools (MBA) |
Business, Law, Grad School |
Scoring |
205–805 |
260–340 |
Test Length |
2 hrs 15 min |
1 hr 58 min |
Quant Focus |
High |
Medium |
Verbal Focus |
Business-oriented |
Broad vocabulary |
Accepted By |
2,400+ MBA programs |
1,300+ B-schools, law schools, grad schools |
For MBA admissions, the GMAT is preferred, but some business schools accept both GMAT and GRE.
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Program |
Fees (INR) |
Duration |
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GMAT has a more difficult Quant section than GRE, but GRE has a tougher Verbal section.
A 700+ score is competitive for Harvard, Stanford, and INSEAD, but top Indian B-schools (ISB, IIMs) require 650+.
You can retake the GMAT 5 times per year, with 16-day gaps between attempts.
You can register online at mba.com or visit Global Careers for expert guidance.