What is GMAT ? Graduate Management Admission Test

GMAT stands for "Graduate Management Admissions Test". The GMAT is managed by the Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC). Admissions teams evaluating applicants to graduate programs in management use GMAT scores as a key supplemental factor in considering an applicant's qualifications along with other factors such as undergraduate performance and work experience.

The GMAT is usually taken by students interested in pursuing management programs. These days, there are a few management programs that also accept the GRE scores as evaluation criteria. It is best to check with your prospective schools on their GMAT requirements.

The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) was designed by Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) to provide them with a selection test for candidates applying for MBA programs. It has grown in popularity with business schools and it is now a requirement for over 1,800 MBA programs world-wide.

Most good MBA programs worldwide will ask for a GMAT score. If you are in any doubt as to whether you need to take the test check with business schools you aim to apply to.

The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is a 3-1/2 hour standardized multiple choice exam designed to be selection criteria for admission officers in MBA (Masters in Business Administration) programs. It is designed to provide a score, which will allow colleges to compare applicants with different educational backgrounds.

Also See Graduate Record Examination (GRE) | What is GRE ?

During each of the two multiple-choice sections (Quantitative and Verbal) of the GMAT, the computerized testing system will select your questions from a large pool based on your responses to earlier questions of the same type.

For each question type, the first question posed will be average in difficulty level. If you respond correctly to a question, the next question of that type will be more difficult; conversely, if you respond incorrectly, the next question of that type will be easier.

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a also being used by the Business Schools for  Executive MBA programs. It is a critical component of the application and requires careful preparation. Most applicants need six to twelve months of intensive study to prepare for the exam.  

 

MBA Admission Process to US Business Schools
An MBA degree from US is much sought after by Indian students, since US has top business schools like Harvard, Wharton and Stanford and others that are much reputed worldwide. The admission process is the simplest, flexible and affordable here.

GMAT becoming a popular MBA Entrance Exam

GMAT 2014 syllabus

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Satish Singh