GMAT Exam 2025: Exam Dates, Registration, Test Centres, Eligibility & Results

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Last Updated on 12th December 2024

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GMAT 2025 Overview

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GMAT exams are held throughout the year, with flexible test dates and the option to give multiple attempts.
GMAT 2025 Registration is open; candidates can book their preferred slot online.
Upcoming GMAT Exam Date 2025-26: November 2025: 16-30; and December 2025: 1- 31.

GMAT (Graduate Management Aptitude Test) is held year-round with flexible test dates. The GMAT Exam is conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) for admission to MBA, MIM, MS in Management, and other business-related programs across top global universities.

The latest GMAT Focus Edition (11th Edition) has replaced the old exam pattern. The GMAT Exam is available both online (at home) and at official test centres. Candidates can book their preferred test date and location through the official GMAT website.

The GMAT Exam format is as follows

It has 3 sections, which are Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights.
The GMAT Exam has a total of 64 questions to attempt.
The GMAT exam duration is 2 hours 15 minutes, including an optional 10-minute break.
Each section is allotted 45 minutes, and candidates have the flexibility to choose the order in which they attempt the sections, making the test more personalized and convenient.

The GMAT Exam Fee in India is ₹23,726 for tests taken at official GMAT test centres and ₹25,883 for the online exam.

What is the GMAT Exam?

The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is a standardized computer-based exam conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) for admission to graduate-level business and management programs such as MBA, MIM, and MS in Management. It includes key skills like analytical reasoning, problem-solving, verbal ability, and data interpretation.

GMAT Exam: Quick Highlights

Important details about the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) are mentioned below.

Particulars	Details
Name of the examination	GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)
Exam conducting authority	Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)
GMAT Exam for 2025 - Focus Edition Transition	GMAT was replaced by the GMAT (Focus Edition) on February 1, 2024.
Most Popular For	MBA, MIM, or other PG Business Courses
Accepted in	India & Abroad
Types of Questions	All MCQ-based
Mode of Conduction	Online (either at home or at a test centre)
GMAT Exam Fees	GMAT Offline - USD 275 (₹23,726) GMAT Online - USD 300 (₹25,883)
Question Distribution	Quantitative: 21 questions (45 minutes) Verbal: 23 questions (45 minutes) Data Insights: 20 questions (45 minutes)
GMAT Score Range	205 - 805
GMAT Score Validity	5 years
Overall Duration of Exam	2 hours 15 minutes + an additional 10-minute optional break
GMAT Registration website	https://www.mba.com
Retake Policy	Minimum 16-day gap between attempts. Total 5 attempts in a rolling year. 8 times in the entire lifetime.
Cancellation/Refund Policy	>60 days: USD 110/120 refund 15–60 days: USD 80/90 refund <14 days: USD 55/60 refund No cancellations/reschedules ≤ 24 hrs before test - no refund.
GMAT Contact	Phone: +91 124 4945270 Email: customercare@gmac.com

GMAT Exam: Application Process

The GMAT registration process in India is simple and can be completed entirely online. To make the procedure more convenient, GMAC has divided the GMAT registration steps into several stages. Here’s a detailed, step-by-step guide for GMAT 2025 registration.

Step 1: Visit the official GMAT website and begin the registration process.

Step 2: Create a new account using a valid email ID if you are a first-time user.

Step 3: Enter personal details such as your full name, date of birth, address, and contact information.

Step 4: Provide your academic background and professional experience as required in the GMAT application form.

Step 5: Once your profile is complete, proceed to select a GMAT test centre based on your preferred location.

Step 6: Choose your GMAT exam date and book a slot according to your convenience.

Step 7: Select your preferred exam time slot, which determines when you’ll take the test on the scheduled date.

Step 8: Pay the GMAT registration fee online using a credit or debit card.

Step 9: After successful payment, your GMAT registration is confirmed, and you’ll receive a confirmation email with your test details.

These steps apply to the traditional GMAT exam conducted at test centres. For the GMAT Online exam, the registration process is similar but does not include test centre selection; candidates simply choose their preferred date and time for the at-home test.

GMAT Exam: Application Fees

The GMAT Exam Fee in India is ₹23,726 for tests taken at official GMAT test centres and ₹25,883 for the online exam. GMAT registration fee details are mentioned below in the table.

Fees	Details
GMAT Exam Fees	Offline: USD 275 (₹23,726) Online: USD 300 (₹25,883)
Additional Score Report	Offline: USD 35 per report (₹3,020 per report) Online: USD 35 per report (₹3,020 per report)

GMAT Exam: Admit Card

The GMAT Admit Card is also known as the Appointment Confirmation Letter. It is an essential document that confirms a candidate’s exam registration, test date, time, and location. It is issued by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) once the GMAT registration and payment process are successfully completed.

How to Download the GMAT Admit Card 2025:

Visit the official GMAT website.
Log in to your GMAT account using your registered email ID and password.
Go to the ‘My Account’ or ‘Dashboard’ section.
Click on your scheduled GMAT appointment.
Download and print the GMAT Admit Card / Confirmation Letter for reference.

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GMAT 2025 Exam Details

GMAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has set minimal eligibility criteria for candidates appearing for the GMAT exam, focusing mainly on age, identification, and exam attempt limits. Below are the key GMAT eligibility requirements for 2025

Particulars	Details
Age Limit	Candidates must be at least 18 years old to take the GMAT. Those aged 13–17 years can also appear for the exam, but must provide written consent from a parent or legal guardian.
Number of Attempts	The GMAT exam can be taken up to 5 times in 12 months, 3 times online and 2 times at a test centre, with a minimum 16-day gap between two attempts.
Lifetime Limit	There is no overall restriction on the total number of GMAT attempts, but each attempt must follow GMAC’s retake policies.
ID Requirement (India)	For Indian applicants, a valid and current passport is the only accepted ID proof for both online and test centre-based GMAT exams.

GMAT Exam Pattern

As the GMAT exam pattern has evolved, aspirants need to understand the differences between the old GMAT format and the latest GMAT Focus Edition before starting their preparation.

Let’s first explore how the previous GMAT version differs from the new GMAT Focus Edition, followed by a detailed breakdown of the updated exam pattern in the sections below.

Features	GMAT 10th Edition (Old)	GMAT Focus Edition (New)
Exam Duration	3 hours 7 minutes	2 hours 15 minutes
Sections	QR, VR, IR, AWA	QR, VR, DI
Question Type	MCQs + 1 Essay	All MCQs
Total Questions	80	64
Scoring Range	200-800	205-805
Section Order	Fixed options	Any order possible
Review/Edit Answers	No	Yes (limited)
Free Score Sending	Before the exam (5 schools)	After score (5 schools)
AWA, Sentence Correction & Geometry Topics of Testing	Yes	No
Integrated Reasoning (IR)	Separate Section	Integrated into Data Insights
Data Sufficiency (DS)	Part of Quantitative Reasoning	Part of Data Insights
Flexibility	Limited	High
Enhanced Score Report (ESR)	Paid	Free
Optional Breaks	Twis of 8 minutes	Once of 10 minutes
Score Equivalence (710)	90%	93%
Mean Score	574.51	546.01

GMAT Exam: Preparation Tips

Preparing for the GMAT exam requires a smart strategy, consistent practice, and familiarity with the latest GMAT Focus Edition pattern. Whether you’re aiming for admission to top global or Indian business schools, these GMAT preparation tips will help you score higher and strengthen your application.

Mentioned below are the GMAT Exam Preparation Tips.

Before starting your preparation, know the latest GMAT exam structure, which consists of three sections: Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights.
Understanding the format, question types, and scoring will help you plan an effective study schedule.
Create a Realistic Study Plan. Allocate specific time slots for each section and review your progress weekly. Stick to your timetable and adjust it based on weak areas.
Use Official GMAT Study Material.
Strengthen Basics in Quant and Verbal
Practice interpreting practice data, charts, and reasoning problems frequently to improve speed and accuracy.
Take Regular Mock Tests.
Learn to pace yourself by allocating equal time to each question and avoiding getting stuck on difficult ones.

GMAT Exam: Result

The GMAT Result 2025 is released by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) shortly after the exam. Candidates receive their unofficial scores immediately after completing the test, while the official GMAT score report is made available online within 7 working days through the official portal

How to Check GMAT Result 2025?

Visit the official GMAT website.
Log in to your GMAT account using your registered credentials.
Go to the ‘My Account’ or ‘Score Report’ section.
View or download your GMAT Score Report.

GMAT Exam Center in India

The GMAT exam in India is conducted across 39 official test centres located in 23 major cities. Below is the city-wise list of GMAT 2025–26 exam dates and centres, helping applicants choose the most suitable location and schedule their test with ease.

Indian Cities for GMAT Centre	Total GMAT Exam Centres
New Delhi & NCR (Noida, Gurugram & Faridabad)	Gurugram: 2 Delhi: 1 Noida: 1
Bangalore/Bengaluru	2
Chennai	1
Cochin	2
Mumbai	2
Kolkata	2
Jaipur	1
Chandigarh	1
Amritsar	2
Lucknow	2
Ahmedabad	1
Bhopal	1
Pune	2
Nagpur	1
Ranchi	1
Surat	1
Indore	1
Pilani	1
Vijayawada	1
Mysore	1
Manipal	1
Hyderabad	2
Guwahati	1

Colleges Accepting GMAT Exam Scores

Today, most top business schools in India and abroad accept GMAT scores as a key component of their admission process. Some of the names of Indian and international colleges accepting GMAT scores are mentioned below.

Top Business Schools in the World	Top Business Schools in India
Stanford Graduate School of Business	IMT Ghaziabad
The Wharton School	IIM Ahmedabad
Harvard Business School	ISB Hyderabad
London Business School	IIM Udaipur
HEC Paris	ISB Mohali
MIT Sloan	IIM Bangalore
Columbia Business School	IIM Kozhikode
Cambridge Judge	BITS School of Management

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GMAT 2025 Exam Dates

The GMAT exam is held throughout the entire year, allowing candidates to choose exam dates conveniently each month based on availability.

Candidates are also permitted to retake the GMAT Focus Edition, but certain attempt policies apply:

You can retake the GMAT after a minimum gap of 16 calendar days.
Candidates are allowed to take the GMAT up to 5 times in 12 months and a maximum of 8 times in their lifetime.
If a candidate misses the GMAT exam on the scheduled date, they can reschedule or reappear within 24 hours by registering again and paying the applicable exam fee.

The upcoming dates of the GMAT exam are listed below.

Indian Cities for GMAT Centre	Upcoming GMAT Exam Date 2025-26
New Delhi & NCR (Noida, Gurugram & Faridabad)	November 2025: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Bangalore/Bengaluru	November 2025: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Chennai	November 2025: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Cochin	November 2025: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Mumbai	November 2025: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Kolkata	November 2025: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Jaipur	November 2025: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Chandigarh	November 2025: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Amritsar	November 2025: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Lucknow	November 2025: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Ahmedabad	November 2025: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Bhopal	November 2025: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Pune	November 2025: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Nagpur	November 2025: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Ranchi	November 2025: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Surat	November 2025: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Indore	November 2025: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Pilani	November 2025: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Vijayawada	November 2025: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Mysore	November 2025: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Manipal	November 2025: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Hyderabad	November 2025: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Guwahati	November 2025: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 February 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28

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GMAT 2025 Syllabus

The GMAT Syllabus is mainly divided into three sections, which are Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights. The GMAT Focus Edition syllabus 2025 focuses on real-world problem-solving, critical thinking, and data interpretation skills. Mentioned below GMAT Exam Syllabus in detail.

Section	No. of Questions and Duration	Key Topics Covered
Quantitative Reasoning (QR)	21 Questions / 45 Minutes	Arithmetic: Integers, Fractions, Percentages, Ratios, Averages, Speed-Distance-Time, Profit & Loss, SI & CI Algebra: Linear & Quadratic Equations, Inequalities, Exponents, Functions, Algebraic Expressions
Verbal Reasoning (VR)	23 Questions / 45 Minutes	Reading Comprehension (RC): Main idea, Supporting details, Inference, Author’s tone, Passage structure Critical Reasoning (CR): Strengthen/Weaken arguments, Assumptions, Inference, Evaluate, Paradox detection, Logical structure
Data Insights (DI)	20 Questions / 45 Minutes	Data Sufficiency Multi-Source Reasoning: Analyze data from texts, tables, graphs, and charts Table Analysis: Interpret trends and filter relevant data Graphical Interpretation: Analyze bar charts, pie charts, line graphs, scatter plots Two-Part Analysis: Solve problems involving two related quantitative or verbal parts Data Comparisons: Evaluate and compare datasets

GMAT Exam: Syllabus PDF

Mentioned below is the table of the GMAT Syllabus PDF.

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GMAT Question Papers(GMAT Sample Papers 2025)

Scoring well in the GMAT exam requires consistent practice and familiarity with the question pattern. One of the most effective ways to prepare is by solving previous year GMAT question papers.

To help you boost your preparation, we’ve provided some of the most relevant GMAT previous year question papers below

Paper Name	Question Paper PDF
GMAT 2025 Sample Paper 1	Download
GMAT 2025 Sample Paper 2	Download
GMAT 2025 Sample Paper 3	Download
GMAT 2025 Practice Paper Set 1	Download
GMAT 2025 Practice Paper Set 2	Download
GMAT 2025 Practice Paper Set 3	Download
GMAT 2025 Quant Practice Paper Set 1	Download
GMAT 2025 Verbal Practice Paper Set 1	Download
GMAT 2025 DI Practice Paper Set 1	Download

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GMAT Exam Cutoff

Several top business schools in India accept GMAT scores for admission to their flagship MBA programs, including both 1-year Executive MBAs and 2-year full-time MBAs.

A GMAT score of 600 or above is generally considered competitive for most leading Indian B-schools. Mentioned below are the GMAT cutoffs of leading Indian B-schools.

College Name	GMAT Cut-off
IIM Ahmedabad	720
ISB Hyderabad	530-780
IIM Udaipur	680
ISB Mohali	530-780
IIM Bangalore	725
IIM Kozhikode	560

GMAT Exam: Frequently Asked Questions

Ques: What is the GMAT exam used for?

Ans: The GMAT is used for admission to MBA and other business management programs in India and abroad.

Ques: What is a good GMAT score?

Ans: A GMAT score of 650+ is competitive, 700+ boosts chances for top-tier schools like ISB and IIMs

Ques: How long is the GMAT score valid?

Ans: GMAT scores are valid for 5 years from the test date.

Ques: Can I retake the GMAT exam?

Ans: Yes, the candidate can retake the GMAT Exam after a 16-day gap between attempts, up to 5 times in a year.

Ques: Can I take the GMAT exam online from home?

Ans: Yes, GMAC offers the GMAT Online Exam, which can be taken remotely with proper system requirements and ID verification.

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