GMAT Exam Registration: Check Application Dates, Fees & How to Book a GMAT Slot; www.gmac.com

GMAT Registration: GMAT is a management entrance exam conducted around the year where the candidates have the flexibility to take the exam on any day depending on the availability and time slot. In this article, we have discussed the complete GMAT registration process step by step. The number of GMAT applicants is increasing immensely every year, and thus, booking a GMAT slot becomes more difficult every time you wish to appear for the exam. You need to make sure that at the time of booking your slot, your preferential test center is also available on the chosen date.

Candidates can register for the GMAT application anytime between 6 months and 24 hours before the exam date. Although getting a GMAT slot at the last moment is not possible every time. So, you should go for GMAT Registration at least 3 months before the planned test date.

GMAT Registration Fee

GMAT Registration fees is US $275 (approx. Rs 20,600) in India. Apart from this, candidates need to pay a GMAT Reschedule fee of US $50 at least if they want to reschedule the exam on a different date. Also, candidates will be charged US $150 at least as a GMAT cancellation fee if they cancel the exam.

GMAT Registration

To register for the GMAT exam, candidates need to create an account on its official website mba.com. Below we have mentioned the online GMAT Registration process step by step. The GMAT exam is conducted multiple times a year. As such there are no specific GMAT test dates. Candidates should go for the GMAT Exam registration at least 3 months before the planned date. Candidates can take the GMAT once every 16 calendar days and no more than five times in a rolling-12 month period. Also, one can take the GMAT eight times in a lifetime.

How to book for GMAT Registration?

The candidates have the liberty of giving the exam anytime in the year as per their convenience. The important thing to note is that the candidates can reschedule their next attempt only after 16 days of taking the first attempt. A candidate is only allowed five attempts in one year. Here, are the steps to schedule your exam.

Steps to register for GMAT:

Step 1: Visit the official GMAT website, mba.com

Step 2: Candidate needs to create his/her account.

Step 3: Give your personal details like Name, address, etc.

Step 4: Provide your academic and work details.

Step 5: Verify and submit your details.

Step 6: Schedule your exam. Choose your closest or preferred test center.

Step 7: Select the preferred date and time slot.

Step 8: Pay the GMAT Registration fee online through debit or credit card.

Step 9: After paying the fee your GMAT Registration is complete.

How to book GMAT Slot?

As the number of applicants is increasing every year, it is recommended that you do not wait for the last moment to register for the GMAT. You should rather do it while you are preparing for the exam, and book the slot at least a month before the day you wish to attempt the exam. Especially, during the peak season which begins around November every year, one should try to book the slot for the GMAT exam 3-4 months before the desired date of making the attempt.

Different ways to register for the GMAT

• Through Phone: The candidates can also schedule through phone by calling the GMAT Customer Service of their region. Candidates have to pay US $10 surcharge for scheduling the exam by phone.
• Postal Mail: The candidates can also pay through cheque to schedule the GMAT exam.

GMAT Test Centers in India

The GMAT exam is conducted and offered on-demand, round the year in 17 of the following GMAT test centers in India: Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Ranchi, Bangalore, Kochi, Indore, Pune, Nagpur, Mumbai, Chennai, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Coimbatore, Jaipur, and Kolkata.

Rescheduling and Cancelling GMAT Exam

If you cancel the GMAT test 1 to 14 days before the test date then you will be charged $200 and $50 will be refunded. If you cancel the exam 15 to 60 days prior to the appointment then you will be charged $175 and $75 will be refunded. In addition, if you cancel the test more than 60 days prior to the appointment then you will be charged $150 and will receive $100 as a refund. Moreover, the test appointment cannot be canceled or modified within 24 hours of the scheduled test and time. The only difference in rescheduling the exam is through the phone is that you would need to pay a $10 surcharge along with the rescheduling fee.

GMAT Reschedule Fee

GMAT Cancellation Fee

Accommodations for Disabled GMAT Test Takers

GMAC – The official GMAT conducting body has over the years evolved to make GMAT exam accessible to a maximum number of students. Candidates with a disability can appear for their GMAT exam with aid, provided they fulfill certain eligibility criteria and properly document their request. Candidates with a disability who need to request accommodation need to complete the following steps,

• They would have to create an account with mba.com
• They would then be required to complete the GMAT Exam Accommodations Request Form
• Along with the completed form, they would have to attach medical/clinical documentation
• They would then have to mail/ fax the completed GMAT Accommodation Form along with all supporting documents to Pearson Vue. Kindly note, no emails will be accepted
• Applicants can expect an email confirmation of the receipt of their documents within four business days and a decision regarding their request within one month.
• On approval, applicants can then schedule an appointment for their GMAT exam