GMAT 2025 Exam: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility, Pattern, Result

GMAT 2025 Exam: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility, Pattern, Result

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GMAT 2025 Exam: The GMAT is conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). The GMAT Full Form is the Graduate Management Admission Test. The GMAT Exam 2025 is the gateway to over 7,700 programs at 2,400 business schools all over the world. GMAT is accepted in over 114 countries accept GMAT scores. There are more than 600 GMAT test centres globally, offering flexibility to students to schedule the test as per their preferences. Global business school candidates appeared for a total of 1,15,286 GMAT exam last year. As per recent updates, GMAC has decided to use 'GMAT Exam' name from July 1, 2024, making this the only version of the exam available. Right now GMAC has released GMAT Exam Dates January to June 2025. The GMAT 2025 Exam takes places throughout the year, candidates can register for the GMAT anytime. We have given GMAT dates for 2025 in this article. You can take the exam at your nearest the test center or online as per your convenience.

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  1. What is GMAT Exam?
  2. GMAT 2025 Exam Latest Updates
  3. GMAT 2025 Exam Overview
  4. GMAT 2025 Exam Date
  5. GMAT 2025 Exam Fees
  6. GMAT 2025 Exam Eligibility Criteria
  7. GMAT 2025 Exam Registration
  8. GMAT 2025 Exam Centres
  9. GMAT 2025 Syllabus
  10. GMAT 2025 Exam Pattern
  11. GMAT 2025 Exam Preparation Tips
  12. GMAT Practice Tests 2025
  13. GMAT Result 2025
  14. GMAT 2025 Score
  15. Top Universities accepting GMAT score
GMAT 2025 Exam: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility, Pattern, Result
GMAT 2025 Exam: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility, Pattern, Result

GMAT 2025 tests your skills that would be most important to business and management programs as it tests the critical reasoning and problem-solving ability of the applicants. In addition, data sufficiency, logic, and analytical skills are assessed which are vital for success in the real world. This article will cover everything about the GMAT exam including GMAT dates 2025 syllabus, eligibility criteria, registration process, fees, and much more.

What is GMAT Exam?

GMAT (Graduate Management Aptitude Test) is a standardised test that is used by business schools to assess the skills of a candidate. It evaluates critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, focusing on four key areas: analytical writing, integrated reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and verbal reasoning.

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GMAT 2025 Exam Latest Updates

  • The GMAC has recently announced a major shift in their policy: The long-standing 8-attempt lifetime limit for the GMAT is now no more. From now on, there is no lifetime limit for the GMAT exam.

  • The other thing that needs to be kept in mind is that even though the lifetime limit has been removed, the rule of a maximum of 5 attempts in a rolling 12-month period still continues.

GMAT 2025 Exam Overview

Exam Name

Graduate Management Aptitude Test

Commonly Known As

GMAT

Exam Level

International

Conducting Body

Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)

Language

English

GMAT 2025 Registration Mode

Online

GMAT Exam Mode

Online

GMAT Test Duration

2 hours, 15 minutes

GMAT 2025 Exam Fee

USD 275 (Rs. 23,000)

GMAT Exam Fees 2025 (Online)

USD 300 (Rs. 25,040)

GMAT Exam Fee Payment Options

Credit Card and Debit Card

Chances for Re-Attempt

5 chances in a year and as many times required in lifetime

GMAT 2025 Exam Date

GMAT 2025 exam date in India are available all throughout the year, giving students the flexibility to register for the next GMAT exam date as per their convenience and availability. GMAT Registration 2025 can be done almost every day as per the test availability of the GMAT Test centre on your preferred date.

The GMAT 2025 will be conducted in 23 cities across 39 GMAT test centres across India. The table below provides city-wise GMAT exam dates. Those who lives in city can book the GMAT Slot 2025 almost everyday of the week.

Cities for GMAT Centre

GMAT Exam Date 2025

GMAT Exam Centres

GMAT Exam Dates Delhi 2025
  • March 2025: 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26
  • April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Delhi: 01

GMAT Exam Dates Noida 2025

  • March 2025: 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26
  • April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24

Noida: 01

GMAT Exam Dates Gugugram 2025
  • March 2025: 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25
  • April 2025: 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 24, 25
Gurugram: 02

GMAT Exam Test Bangalore 2025

  • March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
  • April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Bangalore: 02

GMAT Test Dates Chennai 2025

  • March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
  • April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Chennai: 01

GMAT Test Dates Cochin 2025

  • March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
  • April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Cochin: 02


GMAT Test Dates Mumbai 2025

  • March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

  • April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Mumbai: 02


GMAT Test Dates Kolkata 2025

  • March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

  • April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Kolkata: 02


GMAT Test Dates Jaipur 2025

  • March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

  • April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Jaipur: 01

GMAT Test Dates Amritsar 2025

  • March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
  • April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Amritsar: 02

GMAT Test Dates Ahmedabad 2025

  • March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

  • April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Ahmedabad: 01


GMAT Test Dates Bhopal 2025

  • March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

  • April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Bhopal: 01


GMAT Test Dates Pune 2025

  • March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

  • April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Pune: 02


GMAT Test Dates Nagpur 2025

  • March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

  • April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Nagpur: 01


GMAT Test Dates Ranchi 2025

  • March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

  • April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Ranchi: 01


GMAT Test Dates Surat 2025

  • March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

  • April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Surat: 01


GMAT Test Dates Indore 2025

  • March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

  • April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

INDORE: 01


GMAT Test Dates Pilani 2025

  • March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

  • April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Pilani: 01


GMAT Test Dates Vijayawada 2025

  • March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

  • April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Vijayawada: 01


GMAT Test Dates Mysore 2025

  • March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

  • April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Mysore: 01


GMAT Test Dates Manipal 2025

  • March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

  • April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Manipal: 01


GMAT Test Dates Hyderabad 2025

  • March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

  • April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Hyderabad: 02


GMAT Test Dates Guwahati 2025

  • March 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

  • April 2025: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Assam: 01


Important note: You must check the official GMAT website to decide and schedule your exam date.

GMAT 2025 Exam Fees

If you choose the offline or remote GMAT exam, then you will have to pay USD 275, and if you choose the online mode, then you will have to pay the equivalent of USD 300. The payment can be made through debit or credit card, and UPI as well.

Here are all the details about the GMAT registration fee structure.

Head

Test Centre GMAT

Online GMAT

GMAT Exam Fees In India

USD 275

USD 300

Enhanced Score Report

USD 30

NA

Additional Score Report

USD 35 per report

USD 35 per report

Reinstate GMAT Score

USD 50

NA

GMAT Cancellation Fee 2025

The details of the GMAT cancellation charges and refunds are given below.

Time

Online GMAT

Test Centre GMAT

More than 60 days before the appointment

USD 180 (USD 120 refund)

USD 165 (USD 110 refund)

15 to 60 days before the appointment

USD210 (USD90 refund)

USD 195 (USD 80 refund)

1 to 14 days before the appointment

USD 240 (USD 60 refund)

USD 220 (USD 55 refund)

GMAT Rescheduling Fee 2025

The details of GMAT 2025 rescheduling fees in India are given below:

Time

Online GMAT

Test Centre GMAT

More than 60 days before the appointment

USD 60

USD 55

15 to 60 days before the appointment

USD 120

USD 110

1 to 14 days before the appointment

USD 180

USD 165

GMAT 2025 Exam Eligibility Criteria

In order to take the GMAT examination, candidates must meet the following GMAT eligibility criteria:

GMAT Age Requirement

Candidates must be at least 13 years of age, while there is no maximum age requirement for GMAT 2025. Students who fall between the ages of 13 and 17 must submit written proof that is duly signed by their parents or teachers.

Educational Qualifications

Students who are in the final year of their undergraduate course or have completed their UG courses are eligible to apply for GMAT 2025.

Important Documents

The candidates must have a valid passport during the time of GMAT examination.

GMAT 2025 Exam Registration

How to apply for gmat exam 2025? GMAT exam date 2025 registration date is available throughout the year. The GMAT registration 2025 begins six months prior to the date of the GMAT exam. Candidates can register for the GMAT exam even 24 hours before the exam date. So, it is flexible to go for GMAT 2025 registration date as per your convenience. You can pay the GMAT exam fees either with a debit or credit card before the GMAT 2025 registration last date.

Now, students can register online by filling the GMAT application form 2025. These are the steps:

Step 1: Visit the GMAC official website

Visit www.gmac.com and click on “register for the exam” on the main page.

Step 2: Click on ‘Register for GMAT Exam.’

After clicking on 'register for the exam’, you will be redirected to another page. Click on ‘Register Now’.

Step 3: Choose exam mode and complete your profile

Select your preferred mode of GMAT exam (test centre or online) and create your account by filling in all the details necessary for registration.

Step 4: Confirm the details and make the payment

Confirm all the details and complete the payment by paying the GMAT exam fees. You will receive the confirmation mail on your mail ID once you have completed registering for GMAT exam 2025.

GMAT 2025 Exam Centres

State

City

Address

Andhra Pradesh

Vijayawada

KL University Green Fields, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh - 522502

Assam

Guwahati

Assam Don Bosco University, Airport Road, Azara, Guwahati - 781017

Bhubaneswar

Odisha

KIIT University

ICT Cell, KIIT Convention Center, ampus-6, KIIT University, Patia

Delhi

New Delhi

Pearson Professional Centers-New Delhi, 302/305, Ashoka Estate 24, Barakhamba Road Fire Brigade Lane New Delhi - 110001

Gujarat

Ahmedabad

Pearson Professional Centers-Ahmedabad GUJ, 3rd floor block A-301, Westgate Sarkhej, Makarba, Ahmedabad - 380051

Surat

Pearson Professional Centers-Surat GUJ, 703, 7th Floor, Swastik House, Nandi Park Society, Piplod, Surat - 395007

AURO University,

Earthspace, Hazira Road, Opp ONGC, Next to Toyota, Bhatpore, Surat

Haryana

Gurugram

Ansal University

Golf Course Road, Sector - 55, Gurugram - 122003

Pearson Professional Centers-Gurugram HAR, Second floor, Unit No. 214, Times Tower, M G Road, Gurgaon, Gurugram - 122002

Jharkhand

Ranchi

Infinity Academy

2nd Floor, Amravati Complex, Circular Road

(Beside B.I.T. Ext. Center), Lalpur Chowk, Ranchi - 834001

Chhattisgarh

ITM University

ITM University, Uparwara, New Raipur, Raipur, Chhattisgarh - 492002

Karnataka

Bangalore

M.S. ENGINEERING COLLEGE Navarathna Agrahara, Sadahalli Post, Off. International Airport Road Bangalore Karnataka - 562110

Bangalore

Pearson Professional Centers-Bangalore

Pearson India Education Services Pte Ltd., Pride Hulkul, 004B, Ground Floor, No 116 Lalbagh Road, Bangalore - 560027

Bangalore

Pearson Professional Centers-Bangalore 2 KAR, Prestige Atrium, Unit 101, Ground Floor, Central Street, Shivajinagar, Bangalore - 560001

Manipal

Dr. T. M. A. Pai Polytechnic, Manipal Campus, M. I. T. Campus, Eshwar Nagar, Udupi, Manipal - 576104

Mysore

MYRA School of Business

Sai Garments Road, Opp. Varsha Cables ,Infosys 1.5 Kms. Maidanahalli, Yelwala to KRS Road, opp. Power Grid, Mysore - 571130

Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal

Lakshmi Narain College of Technology Excellence

Kalchuri Nagar, Raisen Road, Bhopal - 462021

Indore

LNCT (BHOPAL) INDORE CAMPUS

Rau-Pithampur By-Pass, near IIM Indore, Near LNCT World School Indore - 453331

Maharashtra

Mumbai

Pearson Professional Centers-Mumbai Building No.9, 1st Floor Solitaire Corporate Park,167 Andheri J B Nagar Link Rd, Chakala, Andheri(East) Mumbai - 400093

Maharashtra College of Arts Science and Commerce 246-A, Jahangir Boman Behram Marg, Bellasis Road, Mumbai - 400008

Pune

Pearson Professional Centers-Pune MAH

517, Fifth Floor, Tower 2, World Trade Center, Kharadi, Pune - 411014

GATS

Office 1, Symphony 'C', Ashok Nagar, Range Hills Rd, Off PuneUniversity Rd, Pune - 411020

Nagpur

Unisoft Technologies

2nd Floor, Parnanda Building, Above Anand Bhandar And Khadims, West High Court Road, Dharampeth, Nagpur - 440010

Punjab

Ludhiana

TUV SUD South Asia Private Limited lab-1 3325 Gurdev Nagar 1st Floor, Near Maharaja Regency Hotel Ferozepur Road Ludhiana, Punjab

Patiala

Thapar University Centre for Training & Development (CTD) Bhadson Road, Patiala, Punjab - 147004

Chandigarh

Pearson Professional Centers-Chandigarh PUN A-401, 4th floor, Elante Offices Block Industrial Area, Phase 1, Chandigarh, Punjab - 160002

Rajasthan

Jaipur

Akar Edutech Pvt. Ltd.

602/603, 6th Floor, Arcade Mall, C - Scheme, Malviya Marg, Opposite Airtel Office, Jaipur - 302001

Pilani

BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus Vidya Vihar Campus Pilani Rajasthan - 333031

Tamil Nadu

Chennai

Pearson Professional Centers-Chennai

6th Floor, Nelson Chambers, E, Block, 115, Nelson Manickam Road, Aminijikarai, Chennai - 600029

Vellore

Vellore Institute of Technology, Centre for Technical Support, Thiruvalam Road, Katpadi, Vellore - 632014


Tiruchirappalli

National Inst. Of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

Computer Support Group (CSG),

Octagon Computer Center, First Floor NIT

Tanjore Main Road, Tiruchirappalli - 620015

Telangana

Hyderabad

Pearson Professional Centers-Hyderabad 2 TS, Manjeera Trinity Corporate, 612, 6th Flr, eSeva Lane, Phase III, Hitec City Road, Kukatpally, Hyderabad - 500072

Pearson Professional Centers-Hyderabad

Above ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, Near Prakash Nagar Metro Pillar C1360, 3rd Floor SP Road Begumpet, Hyderabad - 500016

Uttar Pradesh

Noida

Pearson Professional Centers-Noida

Ground floor, 1A/1, S.B. Towers, Sector 16A, Noida - 201301

West Bengal

Kolkata

Agile Technologies And Solutions 1, Iswar Ganguli Street VASUDEVA BUILDING; Top Floor Kalighat Kolkata West Bengal - 700026

BRAINWARE UNIVERSITY 398 Ramkrishnapur Road, Barasat, Near Jagadighata Market Kolkata West Bengal - 700125

Nepal

Kathmandu

Kathmandu College of Management Gwarko (P.O. Box 11154) Kathmandu Lalitpur Nepal


Lalitpur

Kathmandu College of Management

Gwarko, (P.O. Box 11154) Kathmandu, Lalitpur

GMAT 2025 Syllabus

It is highly important for GMAT aspirants to understand the GMAT syllabus for better preparation. Hence, the following table is the GMAT syllabus.

Section

GMAT Syllabus

Quantitative Reasoning

  • Arithmetic

  • Elementary Algebra

Verbal Reasoning

  • Reading Comprehension that includes understanding words and statements, logical relationships between significant points, and drawing inference

  • Critical Reasoning that includes argument making and evaluation and formulating a plan of action

Data Insights

  • Data Sufficiency (Quantitative Data Analysis)

  • Multi-source Reasoning (Data examining from multiple sources)

  • Table Analysis (Sorting and analyzing relevant data)

  • Graphics Interpretation (Information interpretation from a graphical image)

  • Two-part Analysis (Solving complex problems)

GMAT 2025 Exam Pattern

There is a slight change in the GMAT pattern. It now consists of three sections:

  • Quantitative reasoning

  • Verbal reasoning

  • Data insights

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The table below gives a clear understanding of these sections:

Score Type

Score Range

Score Intervals

Standard Error of Measurement

Total Score

205-805

10

30-40 points

Quantitative Reasoning

60-90

1

3 points

Verbal Reasoning

60-90

1

3 points

Data Insights

60-90

1

3 points

GMAT 2025 Exam Preparation Tips

Here are some of the GMAT preparation tips 2025 that will give you a smoother push to preparation.

  1. Prepare with the GMAT diagnostic test: When you take this test, you will understand your current knowledge in all the sections of the GMAT exam. You will also know your weaknesses, and based on that, you can go ahead with your study plan.

  2. Make a study plan and follow it: If you are taking GMAT exam for the first time, you can get a GMAT study planner that will help you successfully take this test.

  3. Go through the existing GMAT study material: With the help of this study material, you will have an idea of all the types of questions in each section.

GMAT Practice Tests 2025

You can find the GMAT practice tests or sample papers on the official GMAC website. Students get a real test-taking experience before actually taking the test when they solve these sample GMAT papers. Solving the free GMAT mock test papers helps students manage their time well and focus on the graduate management aptitude test.

Explore more:

GMAT 2025 Verbal Reasoning Sample Question Papers

GMAT Result 2025

Candidates who appear for GMAT 2025 can see the GMAT scores immediately after completing the test. You will receive the GMAT score in the form of a report that will consist of the scores obtained in all the sections, and this will be valid for five years.

The official GMAT result 2025 will be available for the candidates between 5 and 20 days from the date of the examination. Generally, the GMAT exam result is released in 5-7 days, but it may take up to 20 days to fully process any requests made. The report consists of total & section-wise scores, percentile rankings, time management, and performance insights.

GMAT 2025 Score

The GMAT score cutoff varies for different B schools; however, it depends on several factors, such as the difficulty of the exam, availability of seats, overall score distribution, and more. While there is no fixed cut-off for GMAT, a competitive score is between 655 and 705 or higher for getting admission to the top 10 business schools in the world.

Earlier, the GMAT score was calculated based on four sections, and now, the new GMAT score will be calculated based on the three sections mentioned in the table below.

Section

Score Range

Scoring Increment

Quantitative Reasoning

60 to 90

1

Verbal Reasoning

60 to 90

1

Data insights

60 to 90

1

Total Score

205 to 805

10 (e.g., 685, 695)

Top Universities accepting GMAT score

Below is a list of the top universities that will accept the GMAT exam scores in 2025.

University

Average GMAT Score

Harvard Business School

730

Stanford Graduate School of Business

738

Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

728

MIT Sloan School of Management

729

Columbia Business School

729

Northwestern University (Kellogg)

731

University of California, Berkeley (Haas)

733

University of Chicago (Booth)

728

Yale School of Management

720

New York University (Stern)

732

GMAT cut-off scores for top 10 universities in the US

In the year 2025, it is expected that the GMAT exam cut-off for the top universities in the US will be 650 or higher. As per the previous year's results, below is a table outlining the average GMAT cut-off for different US universities.

S.No.

University Name

Avg GMAT Cut-off

GMAT Score Range


Stanford University

737

630-790


Northwestern University

731

620-780


Yale University

720

680-760


University of Chicago

728

600-780


University of Pennsylvania

700

530-790


Harvard University

730

540-790


Columbia University

730

610-790


Dartmouth College

726

610-790


Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

730

690-760


University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

711

660-760

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. When should I apply for the GMAT 2025 exam?

You should aim to take the GMAT exam at least 6–8 weeks before the application deadline. For instance, if you are planning to test the exam around March-April 2025, then it is recommended to apply between December 2024 and January 2025 and so on.

2. How much is the GMAT fee for 2025?

A candidate has to pay a GMAT registration fee of $275, or approximately Rs 23,750. Also, test takers are not allowed to cancel or reschedule the exam within 24 hours of the scheduled time. In addition to this, candidates will not be entitled to any exam fee in case if he or she fails to reschedule the GMAT 2025 before the booked time.

3. How to prepare for GMAT 2025?

Candidates preparing for GMAT exam 2025 must have all the information about the GMAT exam pattern, syllabus, eligibility, etc. Here are some preparation tips for GMAT 2025. 

  • Know your strengths and weaknesses

  • Understand the updated GMAT 2025 test format

  • Master the basics

  • Practice with GMAT mock tests

  • Build your own GMAT test strategies

  • Seek guidance from experienced test-takers

4. What are the sections of the GMAT 2025?

The GMAT exam 2025 will have three sections, demonstrating all the skills that a student would require to successfully complete a graduate management program. These include: 

  1. Quantitative reasoning

  2. Verbal reasoning

  3. Data insights

5. Is a GMAT test score valid for 5 years?

The validity of a GMAT exam score extends to five years from the date of the test. So a candidate can use this GMAT result to take admission in a B-school for five years.

6. What GMAT score do I need for Harvard?

Harvard tests the analytical, quantitative, and verbal abilities of a student through GMAT score. A student needs to score round 740 to get admission to Harvard.

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