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| FROM Magoosh Blog: The Complete Guide to Taking the GMAT in India |
 Hello to our students in India! In this post we’ll be discussing everything you need to know to take the GMAT in India—including information on GMAT test locations and dates, registration and fees, and why you might choose to take the GMAT! Table of Contents
GMAT vs. CAT Many students grapple with whether they should prepare for the GMAT or the Common Admissions Test (CAT). Both exams are used for admission to business schools, and they aren’t terribly different in terms of timing and structure. So, why do some students choose to take the GMAT over the CAT? Well, the answer really does depend on an individual’s academic and career aspirations. In very simplified terms, those who aim to live and work in India tend to opt for the CAT, and those who desire to study and/or work abroad will most likely need to take the GMAT. But! That’s not the whole story. Over the years the CAT’s popularity has begun to fade, with many institutions and top Executive programs now preferring the GMAT over the CAT. GMAT Advantages Check out this comparison to see just a few of the factors that make the GMAT arguably more user-friendly: CAT GMAT Administration Once a year Offered year-round at test centers or online. Flexibility Cannot reschedule Can reschedule up to 24 hours before the exam Score Validity One year Five years Applicability All 20 IIMs as well as 100+ Indian business schools. There are also a small number of international management programs that accept CAT scores for admission. 7,000 programs at almost 2,300 business schools across the globe, including some of the leading programs in India. (GMAC) requirements to be able to take the at-home exam. If this option is not available to you, you will need to schedule your exam at a testing center. In-Person Testing At most testing centers, test dates are available on all days, except Sundays and a few public holidays. To find the most conveniently located test center, check out GMAC’s Find a Test Center Tool. Now, before you register, here’s an important consideration: Testing slots, especially at the most popular centers, can fill up quickly. It’s a good idea to book as early as possible to secure your preferred date and time. Test Centers in India Pearson Professional Centers tend to be highly sought after locations for in-person GMAT test-takers because of their modern facilities and amenities. Pearson Centers can be found across the country, including in the following cities:
Taking the exam at a Pearson Professional Center is not the only option. There are other locations that have been authorized by GMAC to administer the GMAT exam. Here are some of the more popular, non-Pearson locations (2024): State City/Locality Test Center Delhi EduPro Maharashtra Mumbai Maharashtra College of Arts Science and Commerce Punjab Patiala Thapar University Rajasthan Jaipur Sakar Edutech Private Limited Karnataka Mysore MYRA School of Business Karnataka Bangalore M.S. Engineering College Kerala Cochin Rajagiri College Of Social Sciences Odisha Bhubaneswar KIIT University Assam Guwahati Assam Don Bosco University Again, whether you choose a Pearson Center or other location to take the exam, you’ll need to register and choose a location through GMAC. mba.com to register for either the online or in-person exam. [*]Phone: Make a call to the GMAT Customer Service. NOTE: If you register via the phone, you will be charged an additional US $10 service fee. [/list] Customer Service numbers in India:
It is still possible to register for the GMAT using postal mail or fax. However, these methods are rarely used today. Other Things to Consider:
Here’s a breakdown of the various fees associated with taking the GMAT exam in India. The following is the latest information from the Exam Payment page of mba.com: In-Person (Test Center) Online Scheduling fee (India) $275 $300 Additional score report $35 $35 Rescheduling fee (more than 60 days out) $55 $60 Rescheduling fee (15-60 days out) $110 $120 Rescheduling fee (within 14 days of the exam) $165 $180 Cancellation refund (15-60 days out) $110 refund $120 refund Cancellation refund (15-60 days out) $80 refund $90 refund Cancellation refund (within 14 days of the exam) $55 refund $60 refund One thing to remember is that different locations have specific pricing and local taxes, so don’t be too surprised if the above table isn’t a 100% match of what you end up paying. Rescheduling and Canceling the GMAT You may reschedule or cancel the exam and even change the test center within 24 hours of your scheduled exam time. Of course, that is going to cost you an additional service fee, which, as indicated by the Fee Table, depends on the number of days left before your test date. Official Score Reports page. Sending Your Scores to Programs Included in your GMAT registration is the option to send your Official Score Report to up to five programs for free within a 48-hour period. Once that 48-hour window closes, or if you decide to send your score to more programs, you will need to pay an additional fee. Read more about the process through GMAC’s Sending your Scores or How Do I Send my Free Reports. Conclusion Taking the GMAT in India presents test-takers with a number of considerations. Hopefully, this post has given you some insights into the process that will help you navigate the various steps with ease. If you’re ready to reach your GMAT score goals, Magoosh GMAT is here to help! We offer over 800 practice questions, 200 video lessons, and full-length practice tests, all updated for the current GMAT format. Try us for free with a 1-week trial! Best of luck with your studies! The post The Complete Guide to Taking the GMAT in India appeared first on Magoosh Blog — GMAT® Exam. |
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| FROM Magoosh Blog: Current GMAT Format and Section Breakdown |
 The GMAT format can be broken down into three sections: Data Insights (20 questions), Quantitative Reasoning (21 questions), Verbal Reasoning (23 questions). Each section is 45 minutes for a total exam time of 2 hours and 15 minutes. You also have the option to take a 10-minute break after either the first or second section. Keep reading to learn about the full GMAT exam format. Click the below links to go straight to that section, or read on for the full scoop!
[*]Verbal [/list] 6 Facts You Should Know About the GMAT Exam Format 1. Total Exam Time: 2.25 hours The three GMAT sections, including the one optional break, as well as setting up your at-home space, or checking into a testing center will run a little over 3 hours. 2. The GMAT is Strictly Computer-Based All three GMAT sections are taken on a computer. During the GMAT, the only break you get from staring at an electronic screen is to take the optional break (and we highly recommend that you do so!) 3. The On-Screen Calculator is Only Available for Data Insights On the Data Insights section, you will have access to an on-screen calculator; on the Quantitative section, you get no calculator. 4. The Questions Adjust in Difficulty Based on Your Performance All three sections employ a computer adaptive testing (CAT) format. As you move through each section, the algorithm adjusts the difficulty of each new questions based on your overall performance thus far. If you are doing well, on average you get more challenging questions. If you are having trouble, on average you will get easier questions. 5. Question Review and Edit Although you cannot skip questions and must submit an answer before moving on to the next question (otherwise the CAT wouldn’t be able to track your up-to-second progress), you are allowed to edit responses at the end of each section. As you work the questions in a section, you can bookmark questions that you want to return to later. When you have answered all questions in a section, you’ll arrive at the Question Review and Edit screen. But! If there is no time remaining at the end of a section, you will not be given the option to review and edit. If there is time remaining, you can review as many questions as you want, but you can only edit up to three (3) answers. 6. Your Composite Score is Determined by all Three Sections Your BIG composite GMAT Score (205 – 805) is determined by all three sections. Prior to November 2023, the composite score was only determined by the Quant and Verbal sections. GMAT Format Resources If you are just getting starting in your GMAT studies, take heart. I know this can all feel overwhelming when it’s all new. Be patient with yourself: step by step, you will make this new world your own. We definitely recommended getting an official guide: you don’t necessarily need the latest edition, if you can find last year’s edition at a much cheaper price. A great—and free!—supplement is our Hassle-Free Guide to the GMAT. Aside from the format of the GMAT, it covers everything including how a GMAT practice test can help to kick off your GMAT prep. We provide a variety of study schedules and we provide a GMAT Diagnostic Test that helps you place yourself in these study plans. Summing It All Up Knowing the GMAT format is just the first piece of the puzzle. The GMAT requires critical thinking skills, mastery of several math and verbal content areas, and a host of test-taking strategies. At Magoosh, we can guide you from your first tentative steps to your final bold strides toward the GMAT. Get a free 1-week trial to access our expert-created lessons, practice questions with video explanations, and full-length practice tests! The post Current GMAT Format and Section Breakdown appeared first on Magoosh Blog — GMAT® Exam. |
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| FROM Magoosh Blog: SAT to GMAT Conversion: Is the GMAT Like the SAT? |
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This post was updated in 2024 for the new GMAT. Are you a student preparing to take the GMAT? If so, then you’re probably wondering how exactly your SAT score may factor into the equation. While there is no definitive answer as to whether or not your SAT score can accurately predict your performance on the GMAT, it may provide an interesting indicator of what to expect!  Converting SAT to GMAT Scores The GMAT and SAT are very different from one another, but there are some similarities that can be used to estimate your performance on the GMAT. For example, both the SAT and the GMAT require strong analytical skills. As such, having a firm grasp of reading comprehension is key for either test. In addition, both exams heavily emphasize mathematics – though the focus may differ slightly for each. Still, making a direct score conversion would be challenging as the two tests differ in content, complexity and scoring scales. Although some attempts have been made to develop conversion tools or equations that estimate a potential GMAT score based on an SAT score, these tools should be approached with caution. They often lack precision and validity compared to official score conversion methods. With that in mind, examining the similarities and differences between the SAT and GMAT may help you predict which areas might be your strengths and weaknesses. Similarities Between SAT and GMAT If you’re reading this, you’re most likely thinking about taking the GMAT soon, and you remember your SAT well enough that you’d like to compare the two. To that end, let’s break down what the two have in common. Math Multiple Choice The math on the GMAT can be extremely tough, but the basic concepts underlying the questions are the same as those used to write SAT questions. Both tests have an affinity for word problems, number properties, coordinate geometry (GMAT no longer has plane geometry), and algebra, and the format is pretty much the same, too. While GMAT math concepts are almost identical to those that you’d see on the SAT, the difficulty level of individual questions is a good deal higher, especially if you’re answering many questions correctly (since the GMAT is computer adaptive). It’s not that you need to know more formulas or rules for the GMAT—it’s that you need better number sense and more creative problem solving. Reading Comprehension The relationship between GMAT reading comp and SAT reading comp is much the same as that of their math counterparts. The core skills are in common, but the GMAT has a higher ceiling; the hardest questions are well beyond the scope of SAT questions. The most notable difference is in the content of the passages. SAT passages are fairly digestible, general-interest affairs. They favor fiction, memoir, and opinion pieces. The GMAT contains far more science- or history-based texts with a less obvious authorial voice—and hard questions often hinge on that ever-so-subtle tone the writer injects into his prose. What’s tested on GMAT but not SAT? There are a handful of GMAT questions that are unlike anything you saw on the SAT, included in each section of the test.
Conclusion Though it can prove difficult to predict your exact GMAT score based on an SAT score, understanding how certain skills developed from one test can transfer over into success on the other can help inform your study strategies and provide guidance as you move closer towards taking the GMAT. Developing strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills will be advantageous to achieving a competitive GMAT score. Dedicate time to reading and analyzing business-related articles, solving quantitative problems, and understanding data. Actively engage with relevant study materials and consistently practice to enhance these skills. Unfortunately, at the end of the day, your SAT score is not a valuable indicator for gauging potential GMAT performance. Its important to remember that the two tests are different and should not be seen as interchangeable. Use your SAT score as a starting point for understanding the areas of focus as you begin to prepare, and use that knowledge to create an effective study plan so that you can get the score you deserve on the GMAT. Good luck! The post SAT to GMAT Conversion: Is the GMAT Like the SAT? appeared first on Magoosh Blog — GMAT® Exam. |
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