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GMAT 2021 Registration/Application Process

GMAT Exam: Available year-round.

Mandatory gap of 16 days between two attempts. No more than 5 attempts in a span of 12 months.

Maximum Attempts: 8 (lifetime)

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GMAT 2021 Registration

Here are the basic steps involved in your GMAT Exam Registration:

1] Create GMAC Account

Candidates will first have to create an account with GMAC on the official website. To do this, follow the link given below.

To create your GMAT Account use this link

GMAT Sign-up

2] GMAT Profile Completion

Fill up profile details such as name, DoB and email id, phone number details.

Note that basic details such as name and DoB cannot be changed once verified. Please make sure to enter the correct details.

3] Profile Verification

The candidate will then have to verify their account and details via email id or phone number.

4] Schedule Exam

Post-verification, candidates can now schedule their test centre and date. It is advisable to book your test in advance to ensure you get the centre of your choice. You can do this online or over phone (extra charges may be applicable).

You have to select 3 details for a GMAT test –

Centre
Date
Time-Slot (if multiple are available for the same day)

5] Exam Fee Payment

The fee for taking the GMAT is $250.

Payment can be made electronically (AmEx, JCB, VISA or MasterCard credit card) or by telephone or fax.

Note: Review your Exam Appointment Confirmation

Ensure your name as listed on the confirmation you receive, EXACTLY matches your form of identification.
Confirm that your GMAT test date and test centre are correct.

GMAT Examination Dates

The GMAT exam is available throughout the year at select test centres in 18 states of the country. You should book your test date at least 45-60 days in advance to ensure you get the centre and slot of your choice. This will also give you an adequate window to prepare for the test.

Test-takers should take into consideration college application deadlines depending on whether they are vying for a fall/spring intake. This varies for every university so find out the last date to submit scores and work backwards to decide when to schedule your test.

Two more important points to note:

1] You can only appear for the GMAT up to 5 times in a 12 month period.

2] Each GMAT attempt must be 16 days apart.

You may use the link below to check available dates at centres close to you by entering a location. Try to be as specific as possible about your location, to ensure that the centres nearest to you show up.

To find test centre and availability, use this link

GMAT Test Centre Availability

Usually a centre will display availability of test dates for a 6-month window. For example, if I’m viewing the availability during October, I will be able to view dates upto April.