A standardized test, the Graduate Management Admissions Test measures the Verbal, Mathematical and Analytical skills. The test primarily intends to aid graduate schools of business assess the potential of the applicants for advanced study in business and management. Nearly 1000 management institutes all over the world require GMAT scores from the applicants.
The GMAT is different from most other customary examinations. The examination is entirely computer-based, and no two students get identical sets of questions. Also, students cannot skip questions. The test is scored on a maximum of 800. The GMAT Score alone cannot guarantee admission into a school. The test is only one of the major factors taken into consideration in the long process of an applicant getting admitted into a Business School he/she desires.
The GMATTM has three sections--Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical Writing Assessment. The following is the GMAT test structure.
The US-based "Pearson VUE", which is under the directions of the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) develops and administers the GMATTM. Pearson VUE is responsible for setting questions, conducting the test and sending score reports to each examinee. For detailed information about GMAT, please refer the official website of GMAT- www.mba.com
Test Duration : 3.5 Hours Approx
Score Validity : 5 Years
Good Score : 650+
Average Score: 500-600
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