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Since the number of applicants is increasing by the year, you should book your preferred time slot and test centre 1-2 months in advance. When the season hits, that is, when most applications happen, in November every year, it is ideal to book the slot 3-6 months in advance. Waiting for the last moment to register or book your slot for GMAT is not a good idea. Another way of looking into it would be booking your slot at the time of your test preparation. Suppose, you are preparing for GMAT Exam, you will need some time to prepare for the exam. The ideal duration for preparation would be anywhere between 3-6 months, which may vary given your speed and capacity. As soon as you book the slot, you ensure that the exam is closer and you gear up to rigorous preparation mode. This would keep you motivated as well as save your date as per your schedule. Moreover, you also need to work on your MBA application documents which include a resume,  SOP,  LOR,  admission essays, etc. Hence, you need to consider the application document preparation time as well while considering GMAT slot booking.

The following points provide details of testing accommodations:Create your profile on the official GMAT website. Do not register for the GMAT exam until you receive a final decision on your testing accommodation.Read the GMAT handbook and the GMAT Supplement for Test Takers with Disabilities.Collect the required documents for the following disabilities (as the case may be):Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderLearning and Cognitive DisabilitiesPhysical/Systemic DisabilitiesPsychological DisabilitiesDeaf/Hard of Hearing and Blind/Low VisionVisit the 'Apply for Accommodations' option and submit your request by attaching the relevant documents. Once you submit the request, you will receive a confirmation email. Your request will also be available on your official GMAT account within 24 hours. GMAC may take around 16-20 business days to revert. Under certain circumstances, it might take longer as well.With the help of GMAT testing accommodations, you may receive additional time, rest breaks, a reader to read, a recorder to record your answers, etc. depending on your request and situation.If the testing accommodations were approved in the last 2 years and if the documents provided by a candidate still hold relevance, a student need not submit the documents again. He/she can just apply for the Accommodation Request Form.

Based on the following parameters applicants can understand which is a better option for them when registering for GMAT exam:ParametersGMAT OnlineGMAT at Test CentreTestedOnline on the applicant's laptop or computer from home.Taken at the chosen test centre during GMAT registration.FlexibilityEasy to give in the comfort of home and personal settings, that is, more informal. More formal, as the applicants have to appear for the exam in a typical exam setting.Good Internet RequirementApplicants taking GMAT online must ensure they have a high-speed internet connection. Test centre applicants do not have to worry about the high-speed internet connections, as it is already taken care of.CostHigher cost of taking the GMAT exam.Lower cost of taking the GMAT exam. Thus, based on personal choices, applicants can choose which is the better option for them, and consequently register for the exam. 

Let us understand the difference between the GMAT test centre and online in the table below:ParametersGMAT Exam at Test CentreGMAT Exam at Home or OnlineGMAT Dates Availability7 days a week, but at different time slots which are also limited. 7 days a week, at all times of the day (that is, 24x7)Cost of GMAT in IndiaUSD 275USD 300Rough Work ResourcesAt the GMAT test centre, 5 laminated pages and 2 dry-erase markers are provided.For home testing of GMAT - a physical whiteboard, dry-erase marker and eraser are permitted. Additionally, there is also access to whiteboard online.This is how the two modes of GMAT exams differ from one another. Rest other aspects remain the same.

Yes, IIFT (Indian Institute of Foreign Trade) admits students through XAT and GMAT scores other than the CAT scores for their MBA (International Business) program. Here are the respective :-XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test):The candidate using XAT can apply at IIFT for the MBA (IB). XAT is one of the tests recognised along with CAT, and candidates can use it to apply for admission to the institution.GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) :-However, IIFT also accepts GMAT score, especially for foreign nationals and NRIs (Non-Resident Indians). As an NRI or a foreign candidate, you are allowed to apply with a valid GMAT score.Indian residents, however, primarily take CAT and XAT as their target exams. The GMAT would be specifically referred to in a category meant for foreign candidates.