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Hopefully India continues to maintain the lower price point for quite a while. However the US and Canada prices are going up 10% and it’s likely to be corrected sooner or later in the remaining parts of the world.

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I agree to this part. 10% increase in 10-15 years is not even covering the inflation. For example, I came to know yesterday that Fed tax per gallon of gas in US is 18c$. The problem is that number was introduced in 1993 ( :shocked ) so it essentially equates to 11c$ of today.

TheNightKing have you read about the above in the Economist? I remember reading about this exact topic this week :)
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TheNightKing have you read about the above in the Economist? I remember reading about this exact topic this week :)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixL3mDejAYU

I learned it in this Video. I am old enough to be able to share a link on the forum lol
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I don't think so and I would suggest you don't sign up with any place that calls itself a coaching institute in the first place. :tongue_opt2
Hmm...wonder why you say so bb :?
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well , i seem to have opened a hells gate !! :D
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Is the increase applicable in India too?

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Does not seem so. It appears to only apply to the US and Canada. I know EU and UK have euro and GBP based fees. Is the fee in India in local currency or is it tied to USD?
Yes, in india one has to pay in USD . This is the basic problem i have with GMAC. WHen you have examination and admin centres in India, why are you making the candidate pay in USD ? The RBI reserves of US dollars go down, subsequently affecting the entire economy of the nation (the quantum may not be signficant, but still).

Further, if European candidates can pay in GBP , US candidates in USD , then why Indians are made to pay USD ?

American corporations will go to any limit to supress asian developing economies.

Just my opinion :P
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Hi all,

To clarify, this week’s announcement reflects changes only in the United States and Canada. Please visit mba.com for additional details or access our FAQ page.

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Lol true ,they making GMAT less attractive to GRE
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Next thing is that they will remove 2 free test and start charging.

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Adding to your post though this is not going to add anything valuable.
In last 10 years GMAT fee has actually increased more than 50% in INR terms. :shh: :dazed

May not be an apple to apple comparison but something that blows your mind. :|

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Is the increase applicable in India too?

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Does not seem so. It appears to only apply to the US and Canada. I know EU and UK have euro and GBP based fees. Is the fee in India in local currency or is it tied to USD?
Yes, in india one has to pay in USD . This is the basic problem i have with GMAC. WHen you have examination and admin centres in India, why are you making the candidate pay in USD ? The RBI reserves of US dollars go down, subsequently affecting the entire economy of the nation (the quantum may not be signficant, but still).

Further, if European candidates can pay in GBP , US candidates in USD , then why Indians are made to pay USD ?

American corporations will go to any limit to supress asian developing economies.

Just my opinion :P
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That’s an accurate picture to report the fee in INR since there is an inflation involved as well. All currencies have an inflation component to them and some may be more or less inflated. It would be more accurate to compare it to the actual income and salary levels instead.

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That’s an accurate picture to report the fee in INR since there is an inflation involved as well. All currencies have an inflation component to them and some may be more or less inflated. It would be more accurate to compare it to the actual income and salary levels instead.

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Exactly, since per capita income has increased both in India and China for example.
However, CNY has increased merely ~5% in last 10 years and maximum of ~20%(last six years).

But that's how things work i guess.
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Just a gentle remainder for all those candidates in US/Canada region, today is the last day before GMAT Price increases tomorrow (Feb 4th)
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For anybody who might be curious, GMAC is a non-profit organization, and non-profits in the U.S. are required to publicly disclose quite a bit of their financial information. Here's some data: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprof ... /237084339.

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