GMAT Exam Dates 2024-25: Check Month-wise GMAT Test Dates in India

Updated on Nov 13, 2024 12:14 IST

If you plan to sit for the GMAT exam soon, then you need to know everything about the GMAT Test Dates 2024 and 2025. Applicants can plan their GMAT exam dates based on their preparedness or based on MBA or MIM deadlines, and study abroad intakes. Prospective applicants can note that the GMAT exam is conducted all around the year. Thus, GMAT test dates are available every month on almost all the dates. Applicants have the flexibility to sit of GMAT exam either at home or at an exam centre, on the preferred GMAT exam date (subject to availability). Those planning on appearing for an online GMAT exam will have to choose a suitable GMAT date and appear online for the exam. However, those who want to appear at the GMAT exam centre will have to choose both the centre and GMAT exam dates upon registration. GMAT exam slots run out fast, so it is advised that applicants register for GMAT exam dates at least 2-3 months before and book their GMAT exam slots well before time. More details about the GMAT exam dates 2024-25 have been given in the sections below.

Q: How many times is GMAT conducted in a year?

GMAT exam is conducted all around the year for students in India or abroad. Students can apply to any of the chosen GMAT exam dates and register according to their score submissions. GMAT exam is though condusted all around the year, in all the months and all days of the week, there may be date exceptions in some GMAT exam centres. Students may not always find GMAT exam dates suitable based on their choice as centres fill up quickly. Thus, students can check out the GMAT exam dates beforehand and prepare themselves for applications.

Q: Can I take GMAT every month?

Only five attempts in a year are permitted for taking GMAT exam. Also those who take the GMAT exam on a particular date but want to appear again, will have to wait for 16 days to re-appear. This rule applies for both GMAT's home testing and taking a test at the centre. Thus, applicants can take GMAT exam back to back every month, but they have to keep this in mind, that they will have to give 16 days break between testing dates and can appear for the exam only five times in a year.

Q: Which month is best for GMAT exam?

As such there is no particular preference for choosing the best month to appear for GMAT exam. It is up to the applicants to choose a relevant GMAT exam date based on their admission intakes abroad and regster accordingly. Those who wish to submit GMAT scores for Fall intake should register for July-August months. While those applying for Spring intakes can appear for the exam in September-December months. It is completely up to the students because they need time to prepare and select an apt GMAT exam date.

Q: When can I give GMAT in 2024?

There are multiple dates available for GMAT Focus for all months in the year. The GMAT exam dates may vary in some cases, some months may not offer all dates for appearing for the GMAT Focus Edition. Thus, students must ensure that they check the dates and doubly cross check with the official website also. Once they make up their minds, they can apply for the GMAT Focus exam in 2024.

Table of Contents

How to Book a GMAT 2024 Slot?
Time and Location for GMAT Exam 2024
GMAT Exam Dates 2024-25
How to Choose a GMAT Exam Date 2024?
Can I Retake GMAT 2024 Exam?
Using GMAT for MBA Admissions 2024
GMAT Exam Date 2024 FAQs

How to Book a GMAT 2024 Slot?

Booking a GMAT slot or deciding on GMAT dates is the same. When to start preparing for the GMAT is crucial here so that you have enough time for preparation. It is recommended that you register for the GMAT exam two months before the GMAT date. First of all, find the GMAT exam date 2024 and find out whether the test can be taken on your preferred date. Follow the below-given steps to book a GMAT slot.

Step 1: Visit the official GMAT website
Step 2: Choose the test centre
Step 3: Enter your preferred country
Step 4: Select a GMAT test centre from the given list of test centres (You can choose up to 3 test centres)
Step 5: Now select the preferred GMAT exam date

Q: Can you give me an overview of GMAT 2024 slot booking?

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

Head	Details
Number of GMAT attempts per year	5
Number of GMAT attempts per slot booking	1
Number of GMAT attempts in one’s lifetime	8
Time between 2 consecutive GMAT retakes	At least 16 calendar days
Appointment availability	Test Centre GMAT: Up to 7 days a week & can be scheduled up to 6 months before your intended GMAT 2023 exam date Online GMAT: Around the clock & up to 6 months 24 hours before the availability of the GMAT slot
GMAT Exam Fees	$275 for the test centre GMAT and $300 for the online GMAT

Q: How to check when the GMAT slots are available?

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.

Q: How will students know the right time to book a GMAT slot?

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.

Q: What factors influence choosing GMAT exam date for slot booking?

As students are selecting their GMAT exam date 2024, they need to consider the following factors:

University/College Application Deadlines: It is sincerely advised that the students research enough about study abroad intakes and various University deadlines.
GMAT Exam Preparation: While selecting the GMAT exam date, you must keep in mind your GMAT exam preparation level. On average, students need 4-6 months to prepare for the GMAT.
Application Documents: MBA abroad applications do not end at a GMAT score. You need to prepare various application documents that include a resume, LOR, SOP, admission essays, etc. Make sure that you have sufficient time for these before choosing a GMAT exam date.
GMAT Retake: If you do not score as per your expectations, you might have to retake the GMAT on another GMAT date. You must factor in the time for the same as well before choosing a GMAT exam date.

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Time and Location for GMAT Exam 2024

While selecting an exam date, you can choose the time either the morning slot or the afternoon one. This can vary in the next attempt. The availability of GMAT dates depends upon the GMAT test centres, thus, it is advised to start checking the dates in advance.

Time of GMAT Exam Date:

The applicants will be able to choose the time slots for their chosen GMAT exam date.
Usually, there are two slots for each GMAT exam date - morning or afternoon. Thus, some GMAT exam centres might offer either of the two slots or both morning and afternoon slots to applicants for the same GMAT exam date.

GMAT Exam Date and Location:

When registering for the GMAT exam date, applicants would need to choose the GMAT exam centre.
Applicants have the flexibility to pick the most convenient location for appearing for their preferred GMAT exam date.
Also, applicants can choose between online test centres to appear for the GMAT or physically at a test centre for the exam.

Q: What is the best time to give the GMAT test?

Although, there is no perfect time to appear for the GMAT, however, one should have the GMAT score results with him/her at the time of filing the application. GMAT exam scores are valid for 5 years. There are a few factors that play an important role in the decision of your GMAT exam date. These include study abroad intakes, MBA or MIM admission deadlines, your current GMAT preparation level, and the time required to prepare admission documents (statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, resume, admission essays, etc.). Your study abroad journey typically takes about 10-12 months. Hence, the earlier you get a good score on the GMAT exam 2023, the more time you will have to prepare other admission documents.

Q: How often is GMAT conducted?

GMAT dates are available across the year, every month, at almost all dates of the month. The GMAT exam is conducted more often, rather regularly. The applicants have the option of choosing their preferred GMAT date based on their application timelines and preparation for the exam.

GMAT Exam Dates 2024-25

GMAT is conducted across India, so, you have a wide selection of test centres to choose from. GMAT is conducted in 23 cities in India across 39 GMAT test centres. The table given below provides GMAT exam dates 2024-25 for the current version of the GMAT exam. Check out city-wise GMAT exam test dates:

Indian Cities for GMAT Centre	Upcoming GMAT Exam Dates 2024-25	Total GMAT Exam Centres
GMAT Exam Test New Delhi & NCR (Noida, Gurugram & Faridabad) 2024-25	November 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 16, 17 18, 19 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 16, 17 18, 19 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 18, 19 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 18, 19 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 18, 19 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17	Gurugram: 02 \| Delhi: 01 \| Noida: 01
GMAT Exam Test Bangalore/Bengaluru 2024-25	November 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17	02
GMAT Test Dates Chennai 2024-25	November 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17	01
GMAT Test Dates Cochin 2024-25	November 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17	02
GMAT Test Dates Mumbai 2024-25	November 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17	02
GMAT Test Dates Kolkata 2024-25	November 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17	02
GMAT Test Dates Jaipur 2024-25	November 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17	01
GMAT Test Dates Chandigarh 2024-25	November 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17	01
GMAT Test Dates Amritsar 2024-25	November 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17	02
GMAT Test Dates Lucknow 2024-25	November 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17	02
GMAT Test Dates Ahmedabad 2024-25	November 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17	01
GMAT Test Dates Bhopal 2024-25	November 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17	01
GMAT Test Dates Pune 2024-25	November 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17	02
GMAT Test Dates Nagpur 2024-25	November 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17	01
GMAT Test Dates Ranchi 2024-25	November 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17	01
GMAT Test Dates Surat 2024-25	November 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17	01
GMAT Test Dates Indore 2024-25	November 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17	01
GMAT Test Dates Pilani 2024-25	November 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17	01
GMAT Test Dates Vijayawada 2024-25	November 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17	01
GMAT Test Dates Mysore 2024-25	November 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17	01
GMAT Test Dates Manipal 2024-25	November 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17	01
GMAT Test Dates Hyderabad 2024-25	November 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17	02
GMAT Test Dates Guwahati 2024-25	November 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2024: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17	01

Important Note: It is a must for the candidates to check the official GMAT website in order to decide and plan their GMAT exam date.

Q: Can I book a GMAT Exam slot in advance?

The GMAT exam is conducted all-round the year by the GMAC, however, there might be some exceptions on public holidays. You can check the available test dates and book the slot at least 6 months in advance (for the test centre GMAT and the online GMAT exam, both). GMAT exam at a test centre is available up to 7 days week and the online GMAT exam at home is available round the clock. In addition, one cannot take the GMAT more than 5 times in a year (12 month period) and 8 times in a lifetime.

Q: What points should I consider before choosing a GMAT exam date?

Before deciding on the GMAT exam date, make sure to consider the following points:

Application deadlines and study abroad intakes: You must be aware of the MBA application deadlines and different study abroad intakes. Accordingly, you need to decide the time you will take to prepare your application.
Time for preparation: Once you are aware of the MBA or MIM application deadlines and the time required for documentation purposes, you need to figure out how much time is required for you to prepare for the GMAT. Typically, students spend around 3-6 months preparing for the GMAT exam 2023.
Your choice of the country: Deadlines, intakes, GMAT cut off, documents, etc. vary from country to country and university to university. You must be aware of all these factors.

How to Choose a GMAT Exam Date 2024?

GMAT aspirants should register for the GMAT slot at least two to three months before their preferred GMAT test date. Candidates can also register up to six months in advance. There are different stages of choosing your preferred GMAT exam date and it all depends on the following parameters:

To elaborate upon the parameters mentioned in the infographic above, check out the following details:

Target Timeline for Admission

This is a crucial question when you are applying for admission to an MBA abroad. The MBA deadlines abroad are divided into three rounds:

Round 1 deadlines fall between - September and October
Round 2 deadlines fall between - December and January
Round 3 deadlines fall between - March and April

Assuming that you have shortlisted your B-school abroad, based on this you have to understand, when are you planning to apply for admission in any of these rounds, you have to choose your GMAT exam dates accordingly. So if you are applying for Round 1 then you will have to schedule a GMAT exam slot for April, for Round 2 in July and in October for Round 3. So you will have to choose your GMAT exam date accordingly.

Target GMAT Score

The next question you need to take care of is what is your target GMAT score? So based on the universities or B-schools you have shortlisted for an MBA, you will have to understand how much you need to score on GMAT. You will have to choose your GMAT exam date based on your target GMAT score. Here, preparation plays a pivotal role in understanding when should you ideally choose your GMAT exam date.

Assessing Current Ability based on GMAT Mocks

Before you decide on taking the exam and shortlisting the GMAT exam date, you need to check how prepared you are. Here previous knowledge will be of utmost importance in understanding how much you can crack the exam in a mock test. Based on your performance in your mock test on the GMAT exam, you will be able to decide when should you book your GMAT exam date slot.

Estimate GMAT Prep Time

Based on the above questions, this is the conclusion of now how much time you have in hand for GMAT exam preparation and how much you can devote to - not miss the MBA admission deadline, target your GMAT score and be able to take the exam with full preparation. So based on all the questions above and including this one, applicants should be able to take a call as to when should they schedule their GMAT exam.

Based on these questions, you can understand how to choose your ideal GMAT exam date and be able to give your best.

Q: What is the process to choose appropriate GMAT date?

The ideal process to choose your GMAT test date is as follows:

Learn how much time you need to prepare for the GMAT test.
Check the deadline of your graduate business school where you are seeking admission. Moreover, you need to have sufficient time to prepare your application documents such as an SOP, admissions essays, etc.
Take the GMAT test at least 6 months prior to the application (B-school) deadline
Schedule your GMAT test online or via phone

Make sure to keep the timeline in such a way that if you have to give the GMAT test again then you have time to prepare and take the GMAT test.

Can I Retake GMAT 2024 Exam?

Another important point to keep in mind about the unique GMAT is that an applicant cannot appear for this exam more than 5 times in a 12-month rolling period. In addition, one can attempt this exam for a maximum of 8 times in a lifetime. In case a candidate wants to reschedule or cancel the GMAT exam, the process will attract a fee or cost.

Q: Are there any restrictions on the number of attempts for the GMAT exam?

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.

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Using GMAT for MBA Admissions 2024

Most important of all, the GMAT score is valid for up to 5 years only. Application deadlines for various universities differ; hence, it is advisable to search for the specific universities you are applying to and then schedule your exam. A good GMAT score will provide an extra edge to a candidate's application; however, a candidate must note that GMAT is not the only criterion for selection to a top MBA college. B-Schools look for a holistic profile with a fine balance of work experience, leadership qualities, managerial abilities, etc. In addition to a GMAT score, B-Schools also require other application documents such as an SOP, LORs, admission essays, etc. Hence, an MBA aspirant needs to focus on all the elements of his/her application. At the same time, it is vital to score well on the GMAT 2024 exam. You must be aware of the GMAT cut-offs for the top B-Schools so that you can plan your strategy accordingly.

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Still have more queries related to GMAT, check out the frequently asked questions about GMAT and GMAT 2024 exam dates.

Q: When is the GMAT result available?

The candidates receive the GMAT Score Report after finishing the GMAT test within 1-3 days of the exam. The candidate will have the option of accepting it or rejecting it. In the case of accepting the result, the candidate and the institutes of choice can view the result; but if the candidate declines the result none of the parties will be able to view the GMAT result. Once the exam is over, candidates can download the non-official GMAT result.

Q: How to send my GMAT scores to B-schools?

GMAT scores can be sent in two ways to B-schools. In the case of the test centre GMAT exam, students can select up to 5 programmes to which they wish to apply without any additional cost. After this, every additional GMAT score report is chargeable at $35 each. In the case of an online GMAT exam, a candidate can send his/her scores to 5 B-Schools within 48 hours of receiving the official GMAT score. If he/she wants to send his/her GMAT scores to more B-Schools or programmes, every additional GMAT Score report shall be chargeable at $35 each. It is important for the candidates to select the right courses/programmes beforehand. In order to do this, it is advised that research different programmes, their GMAT cut offs, career outcomes, etc.

GMAT Exam Date 2024 FAQs

To know more details of the GMAT exam dates, please visit our FAQs section.

Q: How many GMAT score reports can I send for free?

Applicants can select up to 5 programmes that will receive official GMAT score report for no additional cost within 48 hours. Make sure that you have done sufficient research about the universities, programmes, career outcomes, etc. If you wish to send your GMAT score to more programmes, they can be sent by paying $35 per report. This is valid for both home testing and testing at an exam centre.

Q: Can I prepare for the GMAT test in 10 days?

10 days is too short a time to prepare for the GMAT test. One needs to develop quant and verbal skills along with analytical skills to score a decent GMAT score and one needs to prepare for at least 3-4 months to acquire these skills. That being said, if you are pressed for time and would still like to prepare for the GMAT in 10 days, you may go through the exam pattern and the exam syllabus first. You can then memorize all the formulae and understand the concepts. If possible, try to solve the GMAT OG and appear for at least 4 full-length GMAT mock tests. Students must note that the aforementioned advice is not a replacement for appropriate study time.

Q: In which month is the GMAT conducted?

The GMAT exam, supposed to be taken at a GMAT test centre, is available up to 7 days a week. The online GMAT exam, which can be taken at home, is available around the clock. GMAT exam (test centre and online) can be booked up to 6 months in advance. The cost of the GMAT exam delivered at a test centre is $275 and the cost of the GMAT exam delivered online is $300. It is important for the students to be aware of the different study abroad intakes, admission deadlines, etc. before booking their GMAT exam date 2023.

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