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GMAT Eligibility 2023: Educational Qualification, Documents Required, Age Criteria
Candidates must know GMAT eligibility criteria before registering for the exam. GMAT eligibility criteria include the number of attempts, age, educational qualification, score, and undergraduate program of study. GMAC conducts GMAT through Pearson VUE centers. Here we answered few common questions that raise in mind before GMAT registration.
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- Candidates should graduate from a recognized university
- Candidates of any nationality can appear for GMAT
- One should be a minimum of 18 years of age
GMAT Documents Required
Candidates who are planning to appear for GMAT need to have documents beforehand for filling up the registration form
- Applicant’s name with proper spelling as written on passport
- Contact details (email id and telephone)
- Demographic information- gender, ethnicity, DOB, Citizenship
- Payment details
- Identify data verified or collected at the GMAT test center such as government-issued identification, digital photograph, signature, palm vein pattern
Candidates can appear for GMAT anytime in the year and can book the slot as per convenience.
GMAT Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
People across the nations can appear for the GMAT. Guidelines, as written by GMAC, are implemented equally to everyone despite being the country they belong to. Different GMAT test centers have specific rules regarding identity proof to be produced at the time of GMAT. Suppose a test taker from India has to produce a passport as ID proof at the time of GMAT. Now Aadhar Card is also considered as prominent ID proof.
Educational Qualification
It is advisable that the test takers appearing for GMAT should have graduated from a recognized university. There are a lot of GMAT test takers who are working professionals.
Age Limit
GMAC has not mentioned any upper limit of age for the candidate. Mostly it is preferred to have the age of 18 years. If a test taker appears for GMAT between 13 and 17 years then one needs a permission letter on behalf of parents.
Minimum Cutoff
To appear for GMAT, there are no cut-off marks to appear for GMAT. In all the top business schools in the USA or UK, a GMAT score is considered an admission requirement.
Work Experience
Every year there are many test-takers who appear for GMAT with a minimum of 3-4 years of work experience. Top business schools prefer those candidates who have experience in the industry. After initiating the application process, the admission committee always evaluates the work experience of the applicant and how it will be related to the future business world.
Attempting limit for GMAT
There are few requirements in attempting the GMAT.
- One can appear for GMAT again only 16 days after the scheduled date
- In a period of 1 year, the candidate can only appear GMAT for 5 times
- In a lifetime, the test taker can attempt the exam only 8 times
- If an applicant has scored a perfect GMAT score which is the possible highest score, must wait for 5 years to retake the exam
- For each GMAT attempt, the test taker has to register for it
Medium of Instruction
If a candidate who belongs to any other nation which has a native language other than English can also appear for the GMAT. Most of these test takers have to take IELTS or TOEFL for English language proficiency. Through proper preparation, one can ace the exam perfectly.
Palm Vein Identification in GMAT
This measure is taken by GMAC to prevent forgery during exams. At the time of check-in, candidates need to provide a palm vein impression as identity proof. The palm vein reader biometric prevents anyone to take GMAT on behalf of others. This initiative is taken to maintain the fairness of the exam.
GMAT Reservation Criteria
Special reservation criteria are provided for students with disabilities. There are the following measures that a candidate needs to fulfill to acclaim this provision-
GMAT test taker, you are responsible for documenting all of the following with your application-
- The existence of an impairment that substantially limits a major life activity as compared with most people.
- The current impact of your impairment and how it limits your ability to take the computer- Adaptive GMAT exam under standard conditions.
- A rationale for why the accommodation is/are necessary and appropriate relative to your impairment
The following categories are considered under the disability criteria-
- Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
- Learning and Cognitive disorder
- Physical and systematic disabilities
- Psychological Disabilities
- Sensory Disabilities (Hearing or Vision)
You can visit the following websites for more information on different disorders-
| Name of the Disability | Reference Website |
|---|---|
| Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder | mba.com/GMATsupplementADHA |
| Learning and Cognitive Disease | mba.com/GMATsupplementLD |
| Physical and Systematic Disease | mba.com/GMATsupplementphysical |
| Psychological Disease | mba.com/GMATsupplemetpsy |
| Sensor Disability | mba.com/GMATSensory |
GMAT 2024 : 27 Answered QuestionsView All
Ans. Generally speaking anything above 750 is a good score for admission to IBS Hyderabad. But even a high GMAT score does not guarantee admission to IBS Hyderabad because the shortlisting is profile-based. GMAT score is just a part of the entire selection process. You need to improvise your profile by working on other aspects also like essays profile academics extracurricular activities Academics: Your 12th class marks graduation grades, post-graduation, and certification scores along with the GMAT cutoff is considered in your academic profile. Leadership: The leadership skills of the aspirants are tested on the basis of their prior achievements and roles. Personal attributes: This comprises your personal qualities like hobbies, talents, and extracurricular skills. Aspirants from diverse work experiences, cultures, and educational backgrounds are welcomed at IBS Hyderabad. So along with preparing well for GMAT, give importance to these parameters as well to increase your chances of admission. Read more
Ans. In case you are enquiring about the CAT percentile let me clarify that ISB Hyderabad does not take into consideration CAT scores. It accepts GMAT/GRE scores only. Most importantly, the ISB Shortlisting process is profile-based. This means even with a lower percentile you can manage to get shortlisted provided you have an excellent profile. There is no fixed cutoff for GMAT. However, a 700+ GMAT score isn't a must-have for ISB if your application is strong in other areas. According to an ISB spokesperson, candidates were admitted to the 2021 cohort with scores as low as 580, and as high as 780. So the GMAT score range for ISB is 580-780. Read more
Ans. Yes, it certainly is worth paying a hefty fee of 30k for GMAT coaching at Crack ISB Hyderabad. The quality of trainers and the certainty of admission is what draw the candidates here. While there are many institutes that specialize in training for the CAT, very few institutes offer training for GMAT. Crack ISB Hyderabad has many features that have made it so popular and demanding among GMAT aspirants The peer group is a productive and effective group discussion is possible The institute gives the admission essay reviews free of cost while most institutes charge around 20-25k The quality of editing is much better at this Institute mainly because the faculty comprises alumni of top B Schools So it’s better to pay more for quality education than pay less or the same for substandard education. But remember an Institute can just prepare you for your entrance exam. It’s upon you to put in maximum effort and achieve your goals. Read more
Ans. There is hardly any B-school in India that accepts GMAT scores for full-time MBA. IIMs, FMS, XLRI, JBIMS, IIFT, MDI, etc. are some of the institutions that accept GMAT scores. However, students applying through a foreign national quota or NRI quota are eligible for GMAT score. ISB on the other hand accepts the GMAT for its full-time program MBA program. Here is the list of some B-Schools that accepts GMAT scores in India XLRI, Jamshedpur XIM, Bhubaneswar VIT Business School TISS, Mumbai TERI School of Advanced Sciences, TERI University TASMAC, Pune TAPMI, Manipal School of Management, Udaipur School of Management, NMIMS, Mumbai School of Management, International Institute of Management This is why most students go for CAT, XAT, SNAP, and other management exams for admission in MBA. Only foreign nationals or students with NRI Quota can apply through GMAT. Read more
Ans. Yes, ISB Hyderabad’s PGP program requires a minimum of 2 years of full-time paid work experience. This criteria came into force on 31st March 2016 and is still a necessity. For candidates who lack in this aspect, there is a back door entry called the Early Entry Option or the EEOs. Under this, you can apply right away, go through the selection process, and receive the admission offer but join only after working for 2 years. This can also be referred to as Deferred admission. Read more
Ans. More than 140 Business Schools in India accept GMAT scores. Here is a list of popular B-School that accept GMAT scores. IIM Ahmedabad (PGPX) IIM Bangalore (EPGP) IIM Calcutta (PGPEx) IIM Indore (EPGP) IIM Kozhikode (EPGP) IIM Lucknow (IPMAX) XLRI Jamshedpur MDI Gurgaon IMT Ghaziabad IIFT Delhi FMS Deli ISB Hyderabad/Mohali Many other reputed B-School across the country also accept GMAT scores. Read more
Ans. Very few universities in Canada offer MBA without GMAT scores. They will consider other factors as eligibility criteria such as work experience for selection. York University’s Schulich of School of Business, McMaster University’s Degroote School of Business are some of the most reputed business schools in Canada that offer MBA without GMAT. Other than these, other universities offering MBA without GMAT are New York Institute of Technology, Thompson Rivers University, Lakehead University, Wilfrid Laurier University. You have the option to apply for executive MBAs without a GMAT score, too. Read more
Ans. IIM Shillong accepts GMAT scores of only for International students for the PGP flagship program The Executive PGP program For International students who are targeting the PGP flagship program, the cutoff is as follows Category SSC Percentage HSC percentage General 80 80 EWS 80 80 DA 50 50 ST 50 50 SC 55 55 So a good GMAT score for an International student is anything above 700. For the Executive program too, a GMAT score of 700+ is a good target. If your profile is average you can target a higher GMAT score. Read more
Ans. There are many business schools in India that require GMAT scores at the time of admission. Some of the top business schools with requiring GMAT scores in India are: Institute Name GMAT Score ISB, Hyderabad & Mohali 730 or higher S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai 550 IIM Ahmedabad 711 School of Management, NMIMS Mumbai 600 IIM Bangalore 710 Great Lakes Institute of Management 600 IIM Calcutta 701 XLRI Jamshedpur 710 IIM Lucknow 680 IMT (All campuses) 720 IIM Indore 700 ICFAI Business School (Hyderabad & Mumbai) 700 IIM Kozhikode 700 A few other institutes include - MDI Gurgaon, FMS Delhi, Sunstone Business School Noida, ISB Indore, and more. Read more
Ans. I know this decision is a bit difficult to make. What you need to keep in mind is that these two colleges should not be compared to other great IIMs or even ISBs. Those B Schools are at another level and cannot be on par with Kashipur or Raipur. To facilitate a better decision, I will mention the circumstances of these B Schools then you can choose after considering all options. IIM Indore and IIM Kashipur: Both these colleges are not worth a year drop as they will help you earn only an extra 1.5-2 LPA. Moreover, in the coming years, Kashipur and Raipur will have almost the same brand value as that Indore and Kozhikode. IIM Ahmedabad, Calcutta, Lucknow and Bangalore: All these top IIMs are definitely worth a year's drop provided that you are confident enough to cope with the cutoff. All these IIMs consider your academics while selecting so if that is your reason for the year drop I don’t think it will help. There is no surety of admission even after a percentile of 100. ISB: This one is at a whole different level and is in the category of elite B Schools like UCB, NYU, HBS, etc. The top-notch faculty offers amazing pedagogy at relatively low fees. CAT is sufficient for IIMs. But if you want to go for ISB, a work experience of 4+ years and a GMAT are a must. Read more
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College
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