GMAT
GMAT registration
Booking, fees, rescheduling and score sending. This guide is part of our full GMAT guide.
Fees and booking
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 hours 15 minutes |
| Fee | US$275 at a centre, US$300 online (India: US$275 plus taxes) |
| Results | Official scores within 3 to 5 days; unofficial immediately |
| Validity | 5 years |
| Formats | Test centre and online |
How to register
- Create an account at mba.com and complete your profile
- Choose test centre or online and book a date
- Pay the fee; rescheduling costs from US$55
- Use the two free Official Practice Exams and the Official Guide
- Send up to five score reports free within 48 hours of the test
Questions
Is GMAT required for UK MBAs?
Not at most UK schools, which accept work experience and a bachelor's degree. Top schools such as LBS, Oxford and Cambridge expect GMAT or GRE.
What is a good GMAT score?
645 or above is strong for most programmes; 705 or above for the most selective.
How does the current GMAT differ from the old one?
Shorter, three sections, no essay, no sentence correction, no geometry, a new score scale and the ability to review answers.
How long is GMAT valid?
Five years.
Can I take GMAT online?
Yes, with the same content and scoring as the test centre version.