GMAT
Graduate Record Examination Test:
If you want to get an MBA from a top business school? You will need to take the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test). Mentor Institute's GMAT for students' course prepares you for the test with in-depth review, step-by-step guidance from our expert teachers, intensive practice and our structured independent study materials.
Administered by: ETS (Education Training Service)
Validity: The score is valid up to 5 years.
Reporting: The score is sent to five universities by ETS free of cost at the time of exam. ETS charges additionally for scores sent to universities later.
Registration: By phone, fax or online (www.mba.com)?
Forms: Form can be downloaded from websites.
Requirement for Phone/Fax Registration: Name as in the Passport, Address, Credit Card Number, Name of the Cardholder, Expiry date of the card. (The card has to be an International Card).
Conformation: A registration no is given as terms of conformation.
Mode: The GMAT test is a Computer Adaptive Test (CAT)
Scores: Total score is out of 800 (Quantitative & Verbal) and Analytical Writing Assessment (Essays) is scaled from 0 - 6.All the scores and dates are sent to the universities if the test is taken more than once. Scores can be cancelled before coming out of the test.
Number of Tests: Only 1 test can be given in a calendar month and no more than 5 times in a year.
| Format of GMAT | ||
|---|---|---|
| Section | Questions | Time(mins) |
| Analytical Writing Assessment | ||
| Essay(Argument) | 1Topics | 30 |
| Essay(Issue) | 1Topics | 30 |
| Rest Break(5) | ||
| Quantitative | ||
| Problem Solving & Data Sufficiency | 37 Questions | 75 |
| Rest Break(5) | ||
| Verbal | ||
| Sentence Correction | ||
| Comprehensive & critical Reasoning | 41 Questions | 75 |
| Total | 4 hours | |
- Benefits of a High GMAT Score:
- A high score will increase the chances of admission in top Business Schools.
- Chances of getting Scholarships / Financial Aid are bright with a high GMAT score.
- Visa Officers also give weight age to high GMAT scores while considering Visa applications.