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GMAT

Graduate Management Admission Test

The Gold Standard for Business School Admissions

200 – 800

Total Score

5 Years

Validity

2hr 15min

Duration

7,700+

Programs

Overview

Why GMAT?

GMAT is the world's leading admissions test specifically designed for business and management programs. It measures analytical writing, integrated reasoning, quantitative reasoning and verbal skills — the exact competencies top MBA programs evaluate. More than 7,700 programs at 2,300+ graduate business schools across the world accept GMAT scores. A strong GMAT score is often the most important factor in your MBA application.

📌 Harvard Business School, Wharton, Kellogg, Stanford GSB, ISB, IIM (Executive MBA) — all accept GMAT. A score of 700+ puts you in the top 12% of all test-takers globally.

Who Can Apply

Eligibility

Students targeting MBA programs at top business schools globally (Harvard, Wharton, Kellogg, ISB, IIMs).

Candidates applying to Masters in Finance, Masters in Management, MIM and related programs.

Working professionals planning to upgrade with a part-time or executive MBA.

Students targeting top business schools in USA, UK, Canada, Europe, Singapore and Australia.

Minimum age: 18 years. Those aged 13–17 require parental consent.

No minimum education qualification is required to register.

Typically taken by final-year graduates or early-career professionals (2–5 years experience).

Test Structure

Exam Format

Analytical Writing Assessment

1 Essay: "Analysis of an Argument" – 30 minutes
Score: 0 to 6 (in half-point increments)
Scored by both AI and a human rater
Tests: critical thinking, coherent argumentation, written communication

Integrated Reasoning

12 Questions – 30 minutes
Multi-Source Reasoning: analyze data from multiple sources
Table Analysis: sort and analyze tabular data
Graphics Interpretation: interpret charts/graphs
Two-Part Analysis: solve complex two-variable problems
Score: 1 to 8

Quantitative Reasoning

21 Questions – 45 minutes (adaptive)
Problem Solving: classic math questions
Data Sufficiency: determine if given data is sufficient to solve a problem
Topics: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Word Problems
Score: 6 to 51

Verbal Reasoning

23 Questions – 45 minutes (adaptive)
Reading Comprehension: analyze long passages
Critical Reasoning: evaluate arguments, find assumptions, draw conclusions
Sentence Correction: identify grammatically correct sentences
Score: 6 to 51

Scores & Validity

Scoring Information

Total Score

200 to 800 (based on Quantitative + Verbal, in 10-point increments)

Good Score

650+ is competitive; 700+ puts you in top programs

Score Validity

5 years from test date

Retakes

Up to 5 times per year; 8 times total lifetime; 16-day gap between attempts

Expert Advice

Preparation Tips

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Start with the Official GMAT Guide — it has the most authentic practice questions.

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Spend extra time on Data Sufficiency — it is unique to GMAT and trips up most test-takers.

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For Verbal, focus on Critical Reasoning first as it carries the most weight.

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GMAT Focus Edition (2024): no AWA section, 64 questions total, results in 5 minutes.

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Practice under timed conditions from the very start — pacing is critical.

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Use ESR (Enhanced Score Report) after mock tests to identify your weak areas.