Test Prepration For Graduate Management Admissions Test or GMAT

Graduate Management Admissions Test or GMAT is a 3-½ hour standardized test undertaken by graduates who are keen to study MBA programs. This test is designed to evaluate the potential of students by assessing their mathematical, verbal and analytical writing skills. GMAT test, initially prepared for use by the Institutes/Universities of U.S. offering programs in management and business, is now used as a criterion for allotting admission to students globally by more than 1700 universities/institutes.
The GMAT is designed and administered by Pearson Vue at the behest of Graduate Management Admission Council or GMAC. It is Pearson Vue which reports the test score to the universities and institutes.
GMAT Test Format
Duration of the GMAT test is approximately 3 ½ hours. The GMAT test seeks to assess a candidate's proficiency in 3 broad areas, namely- basic verbal, qualitative or mathematical, and analytical writing skills.
Section Type of Question No. of Question Duration
Quantitative Problem Solving; Data Sufficiency 37 75 Minutes
Verbal Sentence Correction; Reading Comprehension;Critical Reasoning 41 75 Minutes
Analytical Writing 2 short essays- first is the analysis of an issue; second is the analysis of an argument. Emphasis on both the essays is on the analytic part and not the writing aspect 2 30 minutes for each essay
Total: 78 + 2 essays 3-½ hours approximately
Note:- Two optional breaks of 10 minutes are allowed.
GMAT Application Procedure in India
It is essential to register at least a month in advance of the test. All Indian citizens holding a valid passport are eligible to take the GMAT tests. There are no age or qualification restrictions on taking the GMAT and the examination scores remain valid for a period of 5 years.
If you are based in India and are interested to apply for the GMAT, you can register via any of the three methods mentioned below-
Online Registration: You can fill up the application form on the official registration website www. gmat.com. Registration fees can be paid by a credit or a debit card
Registration by Phone: It is also possible to register for the test over the phone by calling this number, 0120 4324628 between 9:00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. at Indian Standard Time. Fees can be paid via a credit or debit card only
Registration by Fax, Mail or Courier: You can plan your test appointment in India through fax. All you need to do is to download and complete the GMAT Application Scheduling Form and fax the same at, +61 2 9901 3330. The registration fees can be paid by a credit or debit card