Unlike many other admissions tests, GMAT ™ testing is given year-round in most locations around the world. That means you have a lot of flexibility to decide when you want to take the test, but you should be careful to schedule your test early enough to ensure that your scores are available by your application deadlines. To verify deadlines for a specific business program, check out the "Admissions" tab on each of our Business School Profile pages and then prepare for GMAT registration.

GMAT Test Scheduling

Here's what you need to know:   
  • The test can be taken either at a test center or at home.
  • Appointments at test centers are available 7 days a week during test center operating hours, which can vary be location.
  • Appointments for at home testing are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • The GMAT can be taken up to 5 times in a 12-month period.
  • The test costs $275 at a test center and $300 at home. Both versions are the same and include a score report. Official scores will be available to you and your designated schools 3-5 days after your test.
  • If you test at home, the test can be taken on either WIndows or Mac computers, including laptops. System requirements can be checked here.
  • The time limits for each section are the same:
    • The Quantitative Reasoning section is 45 minutes for 21 questions
    • The Verbal Reasoning is 45 minutes for 23 questions
    • The Data Insights section is 45 minutes for 2o questions, some multi-part.
    • Overall, expect to spend close to 2 hours, 15 minutes taking the test, including your (optional) 10 minute break.
  • There are 6 possible section orders in which to take the test. You'll be able to choose the order from the three sections: Quantitative, Verbal, and Data Insights. You're also allowed to choose when to take the optional 10-minute break which can either be taken between the first and second sections or between the second and third sections.

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