GMAT Exam Registration: Application Form, Registration Fees, How to Register for GMAT

Yes, GMAT registrations are open between six months to 24 hours before the desired GMAT exam date. Applicants can register for GMAT exam anywhere between this given timeline to appear for GMAT exam. Applicants can also register at the last minute and can register 24 hours before the GMAT exam date as well. Last minute registrations may not leave applicants with nearby centres also for taking the exam if planning to take it at the GMAT exam centre.

Here's 7 easy steps to register online for GMAT exam: 1. Sign up on MBA online site 2. Start the GMAT registration process 3. Enter your personal information 4. Enter optional information 5. Verify Your Profile 6. Schedule your GMAT exam 7. Pay the GMAT registration fee There are 4 ways to register for the GMAT: 1. Online 2. Phone 3. Postal Mai 4. Fax GMAT exam dates may differ from state to state for example exams dates of GMAT in New Delhi are: October: 6,7,18,20 November: 2,3,11 December: 16,20,23,30 For further details about GMAT you can visit:- https://studyabroad.shiksha.com/exams/gmat.

The GMAT exam fees in India is $275 for the GMAT exam at a test centre and $300 for the online GMAT exam. In addition to the GMAT exam fees, there are other charges for different GMAT test-related services as well. These are given in the table below:

Students can pay the GMAT fees in India through Credit Cards and Debit Cards. GMAC accepts VISA, Mastercard, American Express and Discover Network Cards.

GMAT is a standardized exam, score of which are used for obtaining admissions to B-schools abroad and in India as well. Most of the US, UK, Italian, Australian and Canadian universities accept GMAT scores for admissions to MBA programs. Students who are pplying for MBA or MS in Management related courses may have to submit GMAT scores. GMAT is now GMAT Focus Edition, thus, those who are applying for the first time can submit GMAT Focus scores, while those who have previously taken GMAT can submit the scores if they still are valid. 

The GMAT online exam is available on a rolling basis. Moreover, the GMAT online exam is available around the clock. The GMAT online exam can be scheduled up to 6 months in advance and up to 24 hours before an available GMAT slot. Online GMAT exam fees is $300, which is nearly Rs, 24,600 (as per the current exchange rate). Candidates can give the online GMAT exam in order to seek admission to a graduate B-school. The pattern of the online GMAT exam is similar to the one of the test centre GMAT exam.

Ideally, applicants can register for the GMAT between 6 months and 24 hours before the planned date for taking the exam, irrespective of the mode. Since it is difficult to get an exam slot at the last hour, it is better to register for GMAT exam around 2-3 monhs before the exam date if registering for GMAT at test centre. Following this rule will help students avoiding the last minute registrations for GMAT. 

Candidates should book the GMAT slot at least 3 to 5 months prior to the admission deadlines for their desired university. Moreover, it is better to book the GMAT slot at least 3-6 months prior to your desired test date. As you will get plenty of time to prepare for the exam. Consider the following points before GMAT slot booking:

• Let us say that your University application deadline is 1st November.
• Now consider 6 months’ time prior to 1st November, i.e. 1st May. Hence, from 1st May onwards you need to consider GMAT preparation + GMAT slot booking + application document preparation.
• If you have time, then you can prepare for the GMAT beforehand only so that you have sufficient time to prepare your admission documents and choose a GMAT slot of your choice.

Make sure that you research all the factors such as the time required for GMAT exam preparation, document preparation, university deadlines, etc. It is crucial for students to take into account every aspect of their study-abroad application to avoid any last minute hassles.

The table given below provides an overview of the GMAT exam slot booking:

Irrespective of the educational background, completion of high school or not, applicants are eligible to appear for the GMAT exam. However, those applicants will be eligible for GMAT, those who:

• Are 18 years or above
• Or, those who are 13 - 17 years old, can appear for GMAT after parent/guardian's consent at a test centre.
• Have not exceeded five attempts in a year or exhausted eight overall attempts.
• Also had scored 805 on GMAT and have completed five years of taking the exam.

If these criteria are fulfilled, applicants are eligible to take the GMAT exam. 

Yes, a candidate can appear for the GMAT exam after completing the 12th class. However, the GMAT exam is accepted for postgraduate (graduate) degrees and not for undergraduate degrees. In addition to this, students must note that in order to appear for the GMAT exam, they need to be at least 18 years of age. Students, who are in the age group of 13 years to 17 years, are also eligible to appear for the GMAT exam if they are able to provide a written approval or consent (No Object Certificate or NOC) by their parents or legal guardians.

Preparing for the GMAT test takes time and sincere efforts. You can prepare for the exam in six to eight months or it can be 3-4 months depending on your practice and ability. You need to give consistent efforts to get a good GMAT score. Make sure that you understand the GMAT pattern and syllabus before you purchase any study material. You must start with the GMAT official study material and then move on the other standard resources such as the Manhattan Prep guides. You must also appear for GMAT mock tests every week to gauge your progress.

Before understanding the timeline, let us understand what all factors are important for your MIM or MBA admissions. These factors include your undergraduate percentage or GPA, GMAT score, statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, admission essays, updated resume, work experience (if applicable), and performance on the interview. It is advised that you begin your research for the MBA or MIM College at least 10-12 months before the application deadline. In these 10-12 months, you need to prepare for the GMAT, prepare your application documents, arrange all the finances, and complete your paper work. Typically, it takes 3-6 months to prepare for the GMAT. You must also keep some buffer time just in case if you have to retake the GMAT exam. Hence, ideally speaking, there must be 6-8 months of gap between your GMAT exam date and MBA or MIM application deadline (considering 4 months of preparation).

GMAT exam is conducted online and at a test centre. Applicants can take the GMAT exam in either of the modes. Those who choose to take GMAT online would be required to pay USD 300, whereas, those opting for GMAT exam centre testing will have to pay USD 275. 

Those who wish to take GMAT online will have to have a laptop with good internet speed and connection. Those testing at the centre will have to take the test on the device provided at the test centre itself. 

There is an option to choose up to three GMAT Focus exam centres in one go while registering for the exam. But this is for the purpose of comparing the test exam centres based on the availability of dates for the GMAT Focus exam. Once the test centre and GMAT Focus exam dates match, applicants can choose their final GMAT Focus exam centre and appear for their exam. 

Only slot can be booked per GMAT date and registration. Creating multiple login IDs and booking multiple GMAT slots can lead to disqualification of the applicant for appearing for any GMAT exam in the future. 

GMAT Exam Dates are released by the GMAC well in advance. Applicants can check and choose their dates and consequently choose their slots. Candidates can book the GMAT slot up to 6 months in advance.

Also, applicants can register for the GMAT exam once a year and in that registration, they can appear for the GMAT exam for maximum 5 times a year, on different dates only.

Candidates need to schedule their appointment as per the GMAT exam dates available on the official website. In order to check the availability of GMAT test centres and GMAT exam dates, students must create an account on the official website. After they have created their account, they can check the GMAT test centres and the available GMAT exam dates. In the case of the online GMAT exam, GMAT appointments are available around the clock. Students can book their GMAT slots up to 6 months in advance for the test centre GMAT exam and the online GMAT exam at home. Candidates need to gather information related to the application deadline before scheduling their exams. Build your timeline using the information you gathered. Then schedule and pay for the exam.

Those who have already booked the GMAT exam and have got the approval for GMAT testing accommodations need not apply for it again for their subsequent GMAT exams as the approval for accommodations is typically valid for two years. In case if your GMAT testing accommodation approval has expired, you need to visit the Testing Accommodation pages and apply for the accommodations. You must complete the form and mention that you had received an approval earlier. It is advised that the students attach their original decision letter as a part of their fresh request.

If a candidate has booked a slot at the test center it cannot be rescheduled to a different mode for that attempt. Candidates need to book the GMAT online exam again to attempt the test online. When it comes to GMAT slot booking, we advise that candidates show caution. Before you decide your GMAT exam date, make sure to go through the different study abroad intakes, MBA or MIM admission deadlines, your current GMAT preparation level, time required to reach your desired GMAT score, time required to prepare your admission documents (SOP, LORs, Admission Essays, etc.), etc.

Applicants can register for the GMAT exam anywhere between six months and 24 hours before the desired GMAT exam date. Since it may be difficult to find a convenient time slot at the last minute. It is recommended, to register for GMAT exam at least two to three months prior to the planned test date.

This way, applicants will get the GMAT exam date of their choice along with the GMAT exam centre without much ado. 

Applicants can appear for GMAT exam by:

• Shortlisting the course/university accepting GMAT scores
• Deciding for a convenient GMAT exam date 
• Registering for GMAT exam on the decided exam date and centre
• Paying the requisite fee

Applicants can follow easy steps to apply for GMAT exam and can appear for it based on their preparation of chosen dates. 

There are certain conditions laid down by the GMAC for giving the GMAT:

• Candidates can take the GMAT test only once in 16 days
• Candidates are allowed to take up to 5 attempts in a period of 12 months
• Candidates can take 8 attempts in a lifetime

In case if a student wants to reschedule or cancel his/her GMAT exam, he/she needs to pay a fee for the same. The fee for rescheduling the GMAT exam 2023 in the case of a test centre GMAT and the online GMAT are different. Similarly, the refund in the case of GMAT exam cancellation are different in the case of a test centre GMAT and the online GMAT. It is advised that the students prepare well for their GMAT exam 2023 in one go to avoid rescheduling, cancellation, or running out of attempts.