Do you have latest updates of the GMAT 2020 online exam?

At the beginning of 2020, nobody could even predict what is lurking around the corner, a global pandemic that could compel everyone to stay inside four walls. But now when cities are quarantined, people are trapped, and the economy is hitting rock bottom, everyone is collectively fighting the pandemic, actively or passively. And so is the GMAT test-owning company, GMAC. Similarly to do our bit, we have compiled the updates of the GMAT 2020 online exam to help the student community ride past these turbulent times.

Established in 1953, GMAC has drawn an interesting timeline to date. Initially used in admissions by 54 schools, GMAT is now accepted for more than 7,000 programs at approximately 2,300+B-Schools around the globe. And to keep up with the trends of the education system, it has seen a lot of improvisation in the past 60+ years. From the flexibility in selecting the order in the exam since 2017 to shortening the test by half an hour, GMAT has transformed by huge degrees. Additionally, to cope with the repercussions of COVID-19, GMAC is again shaking up their exam pattern.

With the objective of supporting candidates and B-Schools during the unavailability of test centres due to the COVID-19 pandemic, GMAC has launched the GMAT Online exam. 

GMAT 2020 Online exam pattern

The major change in the GMAT 2020 online exam is the elimination of the Analytical Writing Assessment Section (AWA). The exam will entail the following sections as of now:

• Quantitative

• Verbal 

• Integrated Reasoning 

However, the number of questions and time allotted per section has not been altered and will be followed just like the in-person GMAT exam. 



Other important details:

• The cost of the online exam is USD 200

• Registration fees will include unlimited score sending

• Currently, all appointment reschedule and cancellation fees will be waived off

• The test can be taken on both Windows and Mac personal computers and laptop

• The online exam scores will be valid for 5 years

• One CANNOT select the order for the section in GMAT Online exam 

• The order will be Quantitative Reasoning, followed by Verbal Reasoning and Integrated Reasoning

• Total duration for the exam is 3 hours, which can be split as - 2 hours 45 mins for the exam and 15 mins for checking into the online system

• One can take an optional 5-min break before beginning the Integrated Reasoning section

• For rough work, candidates can use a physical or online WHITEBOARD

GMAT 2020 online exam scoring

The GMAT scores range from 200 to 800 as per the framework and about 2/3 of test-takers score between 400 and 600 on an average as per the official GMAC report.

The GMAT score for the online exam will use the same algorithm as the test centre-based version. It will have the same number of items and section times. On receiving the official report, the candidate will be able to see the scores in individual sections, total score, and percentile.

Other important details:

• The test-takers can first check their report and then choose to forward it to selected B-Schools

• Score sending will bear NO cost 

• The score will be made available to B-Schools within 24 hours of the test-takers request

Top GMAT accepting B-Schools 

Apart from evaluating the importance of CAT, no one can shut their eyes to a plethora of golden opportunities the top-notch B-Schools across the world possess for the aspiring students. Let’s shed some light on top B-Schools in the country and across the globe that accept GMAT scores for different programs.

In India, the B-School generally offers Executive programs like PGP, YLP, PGPX, EPGP, IMPX, GMP, etc. to the GMAT test-takers. Surprisingly, in the league of top IIMs, ISB stands ahead of the pack as it is the highest-ranked Indian B-School as per the World Business School ranking of the Financial Times. Here are the top 8 B-Schools in India with their average GMAT scores:



If you are eyeing to pursue masters from top B-Schools of the world, here is the tabulated list that can help you out



But if you want to be a part of the top executives and leaders of the C-suite world and bear the tag of these prestigious B-Schools, you need to work hard and smart! Here are some  other resources from our blog to prep up for your GMAT exam:

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