In this article, you will get detailed overview of GMAT 2024 exam, important dates, registration process, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and more.
GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is a standardized test used by business schools around the world to assess the readiness of candidates for graduate-level management programs. The test measures skills your critical thinking, analytical writing, verbal reasoning, and quantitative reasoning.
GMAT 2024 Exam – Focus Edition
GMAT Focus Edition is a new version of the test that focuses on fewer topics, allowing candidates to demonstrate their proficiency in key areas without being overwhelmed by a wide range of subjects. This edition is designed to provide a more streamlined testing experience for candidates who may be facing challenges due to the pandemic.
The current GMAT exam consists of four sections:
- Verbal Reasoning
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Integrated Reasoning
- Analytical Writing
The test includes a mix of multiple-choice and non-multiple-choice questions, with a total of 79 questions in the first three sections and one descriptive question in the analytical writing section.
Registration for the GMAT Focus Edition began on August 29, 2023, and will continue to be available alongside the regular GMAT until early next year. Candidates can register for either version of the test at any time, with ongoing registration opportunities.
Candidates can choose to take the GMAT at a exam center or online, depending on their preferences and circumstances. The online exam offers the flexibility of taking the test from the comfort of home, while the exam center option provides a more traditional testing environment.
Each year, GMAT publishes an updated GMAT official guide for test-takers. The guide includes all questions from previous years and introduces some new questions for practice.
- Quantitative section – 262 questions with 32 new additions.
- Data Sufficiency section – 502 questions with 10 new questions.
- Verbal section – 50 new questions have been added, with 31 in GMAT Sentence Correction and 19 in Critical Reasoning.
- 163 Flashcards
You can download the pdf of the GMAT official guide from our website or visit the official website.
GMAT 2024 Registration
GMAT registration can be done at any time but it is recommended to take the test a year before applying to business school. Here’s some point you should know before doing registration for the GMAT 2024 exam.
- Choose a date based on your preparation.
- Avoid last-minute bookings.
- Check available slots for 2024.
- Follow the steps carefully that are given while doing registration.
- Reschedule or cancel can also be done by following instructions.
- Registration can be done online, offline with fees via post, or through postal mail.
GMAT 2024 Eligibility
Candidates must meet certain criteria to complete GMAT registration. They need to graduate from a recognized university. Students of any nationality can take the exam, but those under 18 require a permission letter from their parents. Here’s a list of criteria for GMAT registration:
- Document Requirements: Candidates must have necessary documents to fill out the GMAT registration form. They can register online at any time and choose a convenient slot. During registration, they need to provide specific documents and personal details.
- Name as on passport
- Contact details (email, phone)
- Demographic info (gender, ethnicity, DOB, citizenship)
- Payment details
- Identification data verified at the test center (government ID, photo, signature, palm vein pattern)
- Nationality: People from all nations can take the GMAT. Guidelines apply equally to everyone. Different test centers have specific rules for ID proof. For example, an Indian test taker may need to show a passport or Aadhar Card.
- Educational Qualification: Applicants need an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution to be eligible. It’s recommended to have graduated from a recognized university. Many test takers are working professionals with 3-5 years of experience.
- Age Limit: There is no upper age limit, but 18 years is preferred. Test takers aged 13-17 need a permission letter from parents.
- Minimum Cutoff Requirement: To take the GMAT, there are no set minimum scores required. However, top business schools in the USA and UK typically expect a GMAT score for admission. Most prestigious universities worldwide recognize a minimum GMAT score of 715.
- Professional Background: Various business programs globally accept the GMAT exam, some requiring work experience while others do not. Top business schools prefer candidates with industry experience. During the application process, the admission committee assesses the applicant’s work experience and its relevance to the business world.
- GMAT Attempt Limits: GMAT can be taken up to five times in a year, which equates to five attempts within 12 months. MBA programs usually consider only the most recent scores. There are specific rules for GMAT attempts:
- A candidate can retake the GMAT only 16 days after the initial test date.
- Within a year, a candidate can take the GMAT up to five times.
- In a lifetime, a test taker can attempt the exam a maximum of eight times.
- If a candidate achieves a perfect GMAT score, they must wait five years before retaking the exam.
- Each GMAT attempt requires registration.
- Language Medium: Candidates from non-English speaking countries can also take the GMAT. Many of these test takers need to demonstrate English proficiency through IELTS or TOEFL. With proper preparation, one can excel in the exam.
- Palm Vein Identification in GMAT: GMAC uses palm vein identification to prevent fraud during exams. Candidates must provide a palm vein impression as identity proof during check-in. This biometric reader ensures that individuals cannot take the GMAT on behalf of others, maintaining the exam’s integrity.
GMAT 2024 Exam Pattern
For the GMAT 2024 exam, the overall pattern comprises 80 questions divided into four sections:
- Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA): You’ll write one essay in 30 minutes.
- Integrated Reasoning (IR): This section has 12 questions to be completed in 30 minutes.
- Quantitative Reasoning (QR): You’ll answer 31 questions in 62 minutes.
- Verbal Reasoning (VR): This section includes 36 questions to be completed in 65 minutes.
According to data collected by KAPLAN shows that since 2014, there has been a 44% increase in organizations preferring professionals with a GMAT score. In response to the current epidemic situation, GMAC has introduced an interim GMAT examination to ensure the integrity of the test. Geoffrey Basye, a spokesperson for GMAT, mentioned that, in this interim, GMAT will be conducted remotely to address the challenges posed by the pandemic.
The updated online format of the GMAT now includes the Analytical Writing Assessment section. Aspirants can only book the test within 24 hours of the available slots. If it is safe, aspirants can also opt to take the exam at a nearby test center. Candidates who require disability accommodations must wait for approval from the authority before scheduling their test date.
GMAT 2024 Syllabus
GMAT 2024 test includes sections on Quantitative, Verbal, Integrated Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Understanding the GMAT exam pattern can assist test-takers in preparing effectively. The GMAT syllabus is divided into four sections, encompassing a total of 50 topics.
| Analytical Writing Assessment | In this AWA section, the test taker’s ability to think critically and communicate has been measured |
| Integrated Reasoning | GMAT IR section tests how well a test taker analyzes a plethora of data to evaluate information represented in multiple formats |
| Quantitative Reasoning | GMAT Quant section measures how well a test taker comes to conclusions using analytical skills and reasoning |
| Verbal Reasoning | GMAT Verbal measures how well a candidate reads and understands the written material and evaluates arguments out of it |
For detailed Syllabus of GMAT 2024 exam, visit the GMAT 2024 syllabus section.
GMAT Exam Centers
GMAT is an exam that is administered on a computer and adapts to the test taker’s abilities. In order to ensure that it is accessible to all test takers, GMAC has made efforts to make it easily available. In India, the exam is conducted in 33 cities across 41 GMAT Test Centers. However, due to safety precautions, most of these test centers are currently closed.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, GMAC has allowed candidates to take the GMAT from the comfort of their own homes. This decision has been made in order to prioritize the safety and security of both the candidates and the staff at the test centers. For those interested, the GMAT exam dates for 2024 can be found in the table below.
| GMAT Exam Centers | Total Exam Centers | GMAT Exam Dates – Focus Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 1 | May-7,8,9,10,13,14,15,17,21,22,23,24,27,28,29,31 June – 4,5,7,11,12,13,18,19,21,25,26,27 July -4,5,9,10,11,16,17,18,22,24,29,30,31 August-1,5,7,8,9,12,13,14,21,22,27,29,30 September-2,3,4,6,9,10,16,17,19,20,23,24,25,27,30 October -1,7,9,10,14,18,21,25,28,30 |
| Amritsar | 2 | May-5,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,17,18,19,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,31 June-3,4,5,7,10,11,12,13,18,19,21,24,25,26,27 July-1,4,5,8,9,10,11,16,17,18,19,22,23,24,25,29,30,31 August -1,5,7,8,9,12,13,14,21,22,27,29,30 September-2,3,4,6,9,10,16,17,19,20,23,24,25,27,30 October -1,4,7,9,10,14,17,21,25,28,30 |
| Bangalore | 2 | May–02, 04, 06, 08, 09, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29 June–01, 03, 04, 05, 07, 08, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, 24, 25, 26, 29 July–01, 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 11, 13, 16, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 31 August-1,5,7,8,9,12,13,14,21,22,27,29,30 September 2,4,6,10,16,17,20,24,25,27,30 October -1,4,7,9,21,25,28,30 |
| Bhopal | 1 | May -6,8,9,10,13,14,15,16,18,20,21,22,24,27,28,29,30,31 June -3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12,13,14,19,20,21,24,25,26,27,28 July – 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10,11,12,15,16,18,19,22,23,24,25,26,29,30,31 August -1,2,5,6,7,8,9,12,13,14,16,21,22,23,28,29,30 September -2,3,4,5,6,9,10,11,12,13,17,18,19,20,23,24,25,26,27,29,30 October -1,3,4,7,8,9,10,14,15,16,21,22,23,24,25,28,29,30 |
| Chennai | 1 | May-5,7,8,9,10,14,17,18,19,21,22,23,24,25,26,28,29,31 June-3,4,5,7,10,11,12,13,17,19,20,24,25,26,27 July-1,4,5,6,8,9,10,11,13,16,18,20,22,23,24,25,27,29,30,31 August-1,5,7,8,9,12,13,14,21,22,27,29,30 September-2,3,4,6,9,10,13,16,17,19,20,23,24,27,30 October -1,4,7,8,9,14,21,25,28,30 |
| Cochi | 1 | May -7,8,9,10,11,14,15,16,17,18,22,23,24,25,29,30,31 June -1,5,6,7,8,11,12,13,14,15,19,20,21,22,25,26,28,28,29 July -2,3,4,5,6,9,10,11,12,13,17,18,19,23,24,25,26,27,31 August -1,2,3,6,7,8,9,10,14,16,17,21,22,23,24,27,28,29,30,31 September -3,4,5,7,10,11,12,13,14,17,18,19,24,25,26,27,28 October -3,4,5,8,9,10,11,15,16,17,18,19,22,23,24,25,26,29,30,31 |
| Gurugram | 2 | Feb 2024: 2, 3, 9,16, 17,18,19,21,23, 25, 28 March 2024: 2,4,7,9,10,11,25,27,28,29 April 2024: 2,5,7,19,20,22,27 |
| Guwahati | 1 | May 2024: 17, 22, 29, 20 June 2024: 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 |
| Hyderabad | 2 | May–01, 02, 04, 05, 07, 08, 09, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31 June–03, 04, 05, 07, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27 July–01, 04, 05, 08, 09, 10, 11, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 August-1,5,7,8,9,12,13,14,21,22,26,27,29,30 September – 2,3,4,6,10,16,17,19,20,23,24,25,27,30 October -1,4,7,9,14,21,25,28,38 |
| Indore | 1 | May -6,7,8,9,10,11,14,15,16,17,18,20,21,22,24,28,27,28,29,30,31 June -1,3,4,2767,8,10,11,12,13,14,15,18,19,20,21,22,24,25,26,27,28,29 July-1,2,3,4,5,3,8,9,10,11,12,13,15,16,18,19,20,22,23,24,25,26,27,29,30,31 August -1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,13,14,16,17,20,21,22,23,24,27,28,29,38,31 September -2,3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12,13,14,17,18,19,20,21,23,24,25,26,27,28,30 October -1,3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11,14,15,16,18,19,21,22,23,24,25,26,28,29,30 |
| Jaipur | 1 | May 6,7,8,9,10,11,13,14,15,16,17,18,20,21,22,24,25,27,28,29,30,31 June -1,3,4,5,6,7,8,10,11,12,13,14,15,17,18,19,20,21,22,24,25,26,27,28,29 July -1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10,11,12,13,15,16,17,18,19,20,22,23,24,25,26,27,29,30,31 August -1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,13,14,15,16,17,19,20,21,22,23,24,26,27,28,29,30,31 September -2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12,13,14,16,17,18,19,20,21,23,24,25,26,26,27,28,30 October -1,2,3,4,7,8,9,10,11,14,15,16,17,18,19,21,22,23,24,25,26,28,29,30,31 |
| Kolkata | 2 | May – 6,7,8,10,13,14,15,17,18,20,21,27 June – 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11,12,14,15,16,17,18,19,21,22,23,24,25,26,28,29,30 July- 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,13,14,15,16,17,19,20,22,22,23,24,26,27,28,29,30,31 August- 2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12,13,14,16,17,18,19,20,21,23,24,25,26,27,28,30,31 September- 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9,10,11,13,14,15,16,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,27,28,29,30 October- 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,14,15,16,18,19,20,21,22,23,25,26,27,28,29,38 |
| Manipal | 1 | May 2024: 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 21, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29 June 2024: 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 13, 18 ,19, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29 July 2024: 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 August 2024: 1, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 16, 17, 21, 22, 27, 29, 30 |
| Mumbai | 2 | May 2024: 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 21, 22, 24, 28, 29, 30, 31 June 2024: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18 ,19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26 July 2024: 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 31 August 2024: 1, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 21, 22, 27, 29, 30 September – 2,3,4,5,6,9,10,11,12,13 |
| Mysore | 2 | May–02, 03, 06, 08, 09, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30 June–01, 03, 04, 06, 07, 08, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 July–01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31 August-1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,13,14,16,18,20,21,22,23,28,29,30,31 September-2,3,4,9,10,11,12,13,14,17,18,19,20,21,23,24,25,26,30 October-1,3,4,5,7,8,9,10,15,16,18,19,21,22,23,24,25,26,28,29 |
| Nagpur | 1 | May-6,7,8,9,18,13,14,15,16,17,20,21,22,23,24,27,28,29,30,31 June-1,3,4,5,6,7,8,10,11,12,13,14,15,17,18,19,20,21,22,24,25,26,27,28,29. July-1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10,11,12,13,15,16,17,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,29,30,31 August-1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,13,14,16,17,20,21,22,23,24,26,27,28,29,30,31 September-2,3,4,5,3,9,10,11,12,13,16,17,18,19,20,21,23,21,25,23,28,,38 October-1,2,3,4,,5,7,8,9,10,11,14,15,19,17,18,19,21,23,24,25,26 |
| New Delhi | 1 | May–01, 02, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 31 June–01, 03, 04, 05, 07, 08, 10, 11, 13, 15, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29 July–01, 04, 05, 08, 09, 10, 11, 16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 August 1,5,7,8,9,16,17,21,22,26,27,29,30 September-2,3,4,6,9,10,13,16,17,19,20,23,24,25,28,30 October -1,7,10,17,25,30 |
| Noida | 1 | May–02, 04, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28 June–01, 03, 04, 05, 07, 08, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27 July–01, 04, 09, 10, 11, 16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 August 1,5,7,8,9,12,13,14,21,22,27,29,30 September-2,3,4,6,9,10,16,17,19,20,23,24,25,27,30 October -1,10,11,15,18,21,25,28,30 |
| Pilani | 1 | May – 26 June – 23 July – 7 August – 25 September – 8,22 October -6 |
| Pune | 11 | May-6,7,8,9,10,,11,13,14,15,16,17,18,20,21,22,23,24,25,27,28,29,30,31 June-1,3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,17,18,19,20,21,22,24,25,26,27,28,29 July-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,15,16,17,18,19,20,22,23,24,25,26,27,29,30,31 August-1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,16,17,19,20,21,22,23,24,26,27,28,29,30,31 September-2,3,4,5,6,9,10,11,12,13,14,16,18,19,20,21,23,24,25,26,27,28,30 October-1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11,14,15,16,17,18,19,21,22,23,24,25,26,28 |
| Ranchi | 1 | May -7,8,9,27,28,29,31 June -1,3,4,5,6,7,8,10,11,12,13,14,15,18,19,28,21,22,24,25,26,27,28,29 July -1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10,11,12,13,15,18,19,20,22,23,24,25,26,27,29,30,31 August -1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,13,14,16,17,20,21,22,23,24,26,27,28,29,31 September -2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12,13,14,16,17,18,19,20,21,23,24,25,26,27,28,30 October -1,3,4,5,7,8,9,15,16,17,18,19,21,22,23,24,25,26,28,29,30,31 |
| Vijayawada | 1 | May 2024: 14, 21, 22, 27 28, 29, 30, 31 June 2024: 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17 ,19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27 , 28 July 2024: 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 20, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 August 2024: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 29, 30 |
| Surat | 2 | May 2024: 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 31 June 2024: 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17 ,18, 19, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27 July 2024: 1, 5, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 August 2024: 1, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 21, 22, 27, 29, 30 |
GMAT 2024 Exam Fee
The exam fee for the GMAT 2024 is USD 275 for the exam center option and USD 300 for the online exam. This fee covers the cost of taking the test and receiving official score reports, which are sent to the schools designated by the candidate.
GMAT Score
Candidates preparing for GMAT should always check the average scores from year to year. As, it will give the idea of how much around GMAT mean score is necessary to qualify the exam. It is seen that, the average GMAT score in India from 2014 to 2019 is higher than the global average. To get into top business schools in the USA or UK, test takers need a score above 700.
GMAT Result
GMAT Score Report can be obtained right after the exam. However, the AWA score is not immediately displayed at the end of the exam. Candidates are given the option to accept or decline their GMAT score. If they choose to accept it, GMAC will send the score report to the designated institution.
On the other hand, if they reject it, the GMAT score will remain confidential and inaccessible to anyone. Candidates can also download a non-official score report after completing the exam. Within 20 days of taking the GMAT, candidates will receive a comprehensive score report that includes the AWA score. The official scorecard can be downloaded, viewed, or printed.
FAQs
- Why is the “GMAT Focus Edition” name being changed to the “GMAT Exam?”
- The “GMAT Focus Edition” name served as a crucial distinction between it and the previous version of the GMAT while both were in the market in late 2023 and early 2024. Now, with only one version of the exam available, we are transitioning back to using the “GMAT Exam” name from July 1 onward.
- What exactly is changing?
- The “GMAT Focus Edition” name will revert to the “GMAT Exam.” However, the exam’s structure, content, scoring, and test features will remain the same. Additionally, the existing GMAT Focus Official Prep material will still be relevant.
- Do business schools know about this change?
- Yes, business schools have been made aware of this change in advance.
- How will this affect test-takers who haven’t taken the GMAT yet?
- This change will not affect you. If you are currently in the business school application process, you may notice the “Focus Edition” branding removed from our websites, emails, social media, products, and more. You will also see similar updates in the registration process and testing experience.
- What about those who have already taken the GMAT Focus Edition?
- If you currently have a GMAT Focus Edition score, the exam name on your mba.com My Account page and Official Score Reports will be updated to “GMAT Exam (Focus Edition)” after July 1. Your score will still end in a 5, and schools are aware of this change and understand how to interpret your exam score.
- How will this affect test-takers who took the previous edition of the GMAT?
- If you have a score from the previous edition of the GMAT, the exam name on your mba.com My Account page and Official Score Reports will be labeled as “GMAT Exam (10th Edition)” to prevent confusion with the current exam. Your score will still end in a 0, and schools understand how to interpret this.
- What is the GMAT Exam (10th Edition)? Is there an 11th Edition?
- The GMAT Exam (10th Edition) is the previous version of the test that was available between 2012 and 2024. Technically, the 11th Edition of the exam is the GMAT Focus Edition. However, we gave it a special name to emphasize its increased focus on relevant business skills.
- How long will scores from the previous edition of the GMAT be valid?
- Scores from the GMAT Exam (10th Edition) will continue to be valid for 5 years from your appointment date.
- Can I use an existing voucher for my GMAT Focus Edition registration fee?
- Yes, you can use an existing voucher for your GMAT Focus Edition registration fee.
- How long will GMAT™ Official Prep for the previous edition of the GMAT Exam be available?
- Purchasing GMAT Exam prep products for the previous edition will no longer be possible after January 31, 2024.
- Where you can get the GMAT 2024 preparation resources?
- You can get the GMAT 2024 preparation resources like GMAT previous year question papers, sample papers, preparation books and many more from our website or visit to the official website for more details.