Introduction
:-
The GMAT which stands for the Graduate Management Admission Test is a standardized test that is taken by those who wish to pursue an MBA or a PhD in Business Management from a business school in the
USA
, Europe or
Canada
. This test is also taken by those who wish to pursue a Master's degree in the field of Finance, Marketing, Human Resources and so on. The GMAT is also accepted by several universities in
Singapore
,
New Zealand
and
Australia
and also in
India
by the Indian Institute of Management for their Executive MBA program.
This test is administered by Pearson VUE under the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) and it tests the candidate's competency in Analytical skills, Quantitative ability and Verbal ability which is known to be an indicator of academic success in the business education course.
Duration of the test
The total duration it takes usually to complete the test is 4 hours. At the end of this time, if any of the questions have not been attempted, each question left out attracts a penalty.
The Syllabus
Candidates must be prepared with elementary mathematical concepts in the areas of Algebra, Geometry, Arithmetic, Modern Math, Basic Statistics and topics such as Permutation and Combination, Time Distance Speed and Probability. As the GMAT is taken by candidates from varied educational backgrounds, they are not tested on any specialized math topics. The candidate must also be prepared to tackle the verbal section by being familiar with Standard Written American English and its Grammar, Style and Usage.
While the GMAT does not test a candidate on the knowledge of key business areas, staying abreast of the same might be useful when it comes to college application essays and in the essay section.
Eligibility Criteria
Anyone above the age of 13 years can register for the GMAT. Those between 13 and 18 years have to send a form which is signed by the legal guardian or parents before they take up the test. This is a form which declares that the candidate and the guardian agree to the terms and conditions of the exam.
How to Register for the GMAT?
The GMAT is conducted across the year and candidates can choose their own date and time to take the exam. One can register for the GMAT online at www.mba.com and pay via credit card. Interested candidates can also register via Phone. Registration can also be done via Email or Fax. This can be done by filling out the registration form found in the GMAT bulletin. This form must be sent along with a DD or a Money Order in favor of 'Pearson Vue'
