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Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
GMAT Registration and Payment

Quick Links

Get started in 4 easy steps

  • Create mba.com Account: Start by creating an mba.com account and providing some basic information.
  • Click Register Button. On your My Account page, click the yellow Register button.
  • Complete Profile. Provide the personal information and other details necessary for registration.
  • Schedule Exam. Pick your test center (if applicable), appointment date, and time. Submit payment.

Register for the GMAT Exam – Focus Edition

Delivered at test centers across the globe or online, in the comfort of your own private location, appointments are available year-round. Testing appointments start from November 7, 2023.

Which Version of the GMAT Should You Take?

Any GMAT score will greatly increase your chances of being accepted into business school. It shows admissions officers that you are serious about their program and your education. There are two crucial factors to consider as you make your decision between the previous GMAT Exam and the latest GMAT Exam – Focus Edition.

Application Deadlines

  • Take the current GMAT Exam if you are applying for Round 1 admissions (September or October 2023).
  • Take the GMAT Focus Edition if you are applying for Round 2 or 3 admissions (December 2023 or early 2024).

Note: Application deadlines will differ by program so please review the detailed application deadlines on the school website for the program(s) you are interested in attending.

Test Taking Experience

Take the current GMAT Exam if you:

  • Prefer more opportunities to take breaks between sections.
  • Need to highlight your analytical writing skills.
  • Have already prepped considerably for the current GMAT and feel confident in your ability to achieve your goal score.
  • Prefer your Total Score reflect quantitative and verbal skills only.
  • Would like to attempt the current version before you try the GMAT Focus Edition.

Take the GMAT Exam – Focus Edition if you:


  • Prefer a much shorter exam and only need one optional 10-minute break.
  • Want to highlight your data analysis skills, one of the most in-demand skillsets in business today.
  • Do not need to provide an analytical writing assessment.
  • Want the flexibility to bookmark and review questions as you move through the test, with the ability to change up to 3 responses per section.
  • Would like your official score delivered within 3-5 business days.

GMAT Exam – Focus Edition or the New GRE General Test?

As the only admissions exam designed specifically for business school, it is no surprise that across GMAT and GRE test takers around the world, over 7 in 10 rely on GMAT to get into a graduate business program. And now the GMAT Exam – Focus Edition has a testing experience built specifically for you:

  • Assesses relevant business skills instead of general skills
  • Only 3 sections
  • Over 2 minutes per question (25% more time than GRE)
  • Select schools after seeing your results, not before
  • Get official scores in 3-5 days—faster than ever!

Frequently Asked Questions

Where and when can I take the GMAT exam?

The GMAT exam is administered year-round, both at test centers around the world and online with the help of global partners. Learn more on the Register page.

How do I schedule a GMAT exam?

To schedule a GMAT exam, you will first need to create an account. Once you have an account, you may: register, reschedule, or cancel a GMAT exam; access free test prep materials; or save your preferences.

To schedule by phone, please contact GMAC Customer Care.

Can I take the GMAT exam more than once?

You can take the GMAT exam 5 times in a rolling 12-month period and 8 times in a lifetime. You can take all of your exam attempts at a test center or online, or a combination of both. Note: The GMAT exam can be taken once every 16 calendar days.

What if I need to reschedule my exam?

You can reschedule your GMAT exam up to 24 hours prior to your appointment start time by clicking the “Reschedule” button on your mba.com account. Note that fees may apply; please refer to the Exam Payment page for more information.

What if I need to cancel my exam?

You can cancel your GMAT exam up to 24 hours prior to your appointment start time by clicking the “Cancel” button on your mba.com account. Note that fees may apply; please refer to the Exam Payment page for more information.

How do I update my profile (name change, date of birth, country of citizenship)?

If you need to update your GMAT Profile, you can log into your mba.com account and update certain sections prior to your exam appointment. However, you will need to contact GMAC Customer Care to update any of the following information: first, middle, or last name; date of birth; gender; and/or citizenship.

What if I am a citizen of one country and testing in another?

If you are a citizen of one country and testing in another, you must present a valid, unexpired passport. If you do not have proper identification, contact GMAC Customer Care in your region before your test date. Learn more about presenting proper identification on our ID Requirements page.

What if I’m a test taker under the age of 18?

Test takers under the age of 18 must email a signed GMAT™ Parental Consent/Authorization form (pdf) to GMATParentalConsent@Pearson.com.

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