GMAT Exam Dates 2024: Check Month-wise GMAT Test Dates in India, Time and Location

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Updated on Jul 24, 2017 11:30

Preparing for the GMAT is a significant step for individuals aspiring to pursue a graduate business degree abroad. Before planning to take the GMAT exam, you must be well aware of the dates on which the exam should be conducted. Understanding the month-wise schedule is crucial for effective planning and ensuring that you are well-prepared on exam day.

Therefore, in this blog, we will provide a comprehensive guide to GMAT exam dates in 2024, specifically for test-takers in India. So, let’s begin the blog!

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Table Of Content

How to Book a GMAT Test Dates?
Factors to Consider While Selecting GMAT Exam Dates 2024
Time and Location for GMAT Exam 2024
GMAT Exam Dates 2024
Can I Retake the GMAT 2024 Exam?
Using GMAT for MBA Admissions 2024
FAQs

How to Book a GMAT Test Dates?

It also implies that you can choose when to begin preparing for the GMAT so that you have enough time. It is recommended that you register for the GMAT exam two months before the date you plan to take it. First and foremost, locate the GMAT exam dates and determine whether the GMAT test is accessible on your selected date. To reserve a GMAT slot, complete the procedures below.

Step 1: Go to the GMAT official website.

Step 2: Select a testing location.

Step 3: Select your desired country.

Step 4: Choose a GMAT test centre from the list provided (you may select up to three test centres).

Step 5: Choose your GMAT exam date as per your preference.

Factors to Consider While Selecting GMAT Exam Dates 2024

When choosing a GMAT exam date in 2024, students should consider the following factors:

University/College Application Deadlines: It is strongly encouraged that students conduct extensive research on study abroad intakes and various University deadlines.
GMAT Exam Preparation: When choosing a GMAT exam date, keep your GMAT exam preparation level in mind. Students typically need 4-6 months to study for the GMAT.
Documents Required for the Application: MBA applications for study abroad do not end with a GMAT score. You must prepare several application documents such as a resume, LOR, SOP, admission essays, and so on. Before selecting a GMAT exam date, make sure you have enough time for these.
GMAT Retake: If your GMAT score falls short of your expectations, you may need to retake the exam. Before selecting a GMAT exam date, consider the time required for the same.

Time and Location for GMAT Exam 2024

When picking an exam day, you can select either a morning or an afternoon slot. This could change on the next attempt. The GMAT test centres determine the availability of GMAT dates; therefore, it is recommended to begin checking the dates early.

GMAT Exam Dates 2024

Because the GMAT is given all over India, you have a large number of test centres to choose from. GMAT exams are given in 33 places across India. In the table below, you can check the GMAT exam dates in India for the next few months in different cities.

Indian Cities for GMAT Centre	Upcoming GMAT Focus Edition Dates 2024
New Delhi 2024	Feb 2024: 11, 18, 20, 21, 27 March 2024: 1,2,6,9,10,14,15,18,20,22 April 2024:1,2,3,6,8,11,12,16,19,20,29
Gurgaon/Gurugram 2024	Feb 2024: 9,16, 17,18,19,21,23, 25, 28 March 2024: 2,4,7,9,10,11,25,27,28,29 April 2024: 2,5,7,19,20,22,27
Noida 2024	Feb 2024: 11, 18, 20, 21, 25, 27 March 2024: 1,2,3,5,8,9, 12,22,30 April 2024: 1,2,5,7,11,14,17,20,22,25,28,29
Bangalore/Bengaluru 2024	Feb 2024: 9,11, 18, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28 March 2024: 1,2,3,5,7,8,12,16,20,22,25,29 April 2024: 2,5,8,9,11,15,16, 23, 25, 30, 31
Chennai 2024	Feb 2024: 8,9,11, 12,13,18, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 29 March 2024: 2,4,6,9,10,12,15,16, 21,22,23, 25 April 2024: 1,2,5,6,11,15,26,28,29
Cochin 2024	Feb 2024: 6,8,9,12,18, 20, 21, 24,25, 26, 27 March 2024: 1,2,3,5,6,8,12,13,15,17,18,20,24,25,27,29,30 April 2024: 1,2,4,5,7, 16,17,19,22, 27
Mumbai 2024	Feb 2024: 9,10,11,15,17,18,20,25,27,28 March 2024: 2,3,5,8,9,10,11,15,16,17,20,22,25,27,29,30 April 2024: 1,2,3,4,5,9,10,14,16,18,19,20,22,26,29
Kolkata 2024	Feb 2024: 7,8,11,16,19,20,25,28 March 2024: 3,6,7,10,11,15,16,19,20,21,22,26,28 April 2024: 2,3,5,6,8,9,10,15,16,17,19,20,22,24,25,26,29,30
Jaipur 2024	Feb 2024: 9,16, 21,22,23, 25, 28 March 2024: 1,2,3,5,7,9,11,14,16,19,20,22,25,28 April 2024: 9,11,14,16,19,20,22,25,28, 29
Amritsar 2024	Feb 2024: 7, 9,11,12,13,14,15,16, 23, 25 March 2024: 1, 2, 3,4,6, 8,15,16, 17,18,19,21, 22,25,26,28 April 2024: 1,2,4,6,9,11,12,14,15,17,19,20,22,25,26,28,29, 30
Ahmedabad 2024	Feb 2024: 9,16, 23, 25 March 2024: 1, 2, 6, 8, 16, 21, 23, 28 April 2024: 1,2,3,4,5,9,15, 23, 28
Bhopal 2024	Feb 2024: 8,10,12,13,15,16,19,20,22,23,25,26,28 March 2024: 2,5,8,9,11,15,16,18,19, 23, 25, 30, 31 April 2024: 18, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27
Pune 2024	Feb 2024: 8,9,11,14,17,19,20,22,24 March 2024: 1,2,5,7,9,11,15,17,19,20,24,25,28,29,30 April 2024: 2,3,6,9,11,14,17,19,22,26,29
Nagpur 2024	Feb 2024: 7,12,22,23,25,26,27,28 March 2024: 2,3,5,7,9,10,11,15,17,18,20,25,28,29,30 April 2024: 2,4, 5, 11, 18, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27
Ranchi 2024	Feb 2024: 7,8,9,16, 20,22,23, 25, 27,28 March 2024: 1,2,3,5,7,9,11,14,16,22,23,24,25,26,27,29 April 2024: 2,3,5,7,8,9,11,15,19,20,25,26,29,30
Surat 2024	Feb 2024: 9,12,14,15,20,22,25,26,27 March 2024: 1, 2,3,4,5,9,11,15,19,20,22,26,28 April 2024: 2, 3, 9,16, 21,22, 23, 25, 30
Indore 2024	Feb 2024: 9,16, 23, 25, 30, 31 March 2024: 2,7,9,12,15 April 2024: 2,4,7,9,12,18,20,25,28
Pilani 2024	Feb 2024:11 March 2024: 14 April 2024: 16
Vijayawada 2024	Feb 2024: 11, 18, 20, 21, 27 March 2024: 1,2,3,5,7,9,11,14,16,22,29 April 2024: 1,2,3,6,14,16,18,29,20,24,26,29,30
Mysore 2024	Feb 2024: 4, 5, 11, 18, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27 March 2024: 2,3,6,8,9,10,15,16,19,20 April 2024: 1,2,6,9,10,15,18,25
Manipal 2024	Feb 2024: 8,11,15,16,20 March 2024: 1,2,4,5,9,10,14,16,20,22,26 April 2024: 1,2,5,8,9,10,14,16,17,19,20,24,26,29
Hyderabad 2024	Feb 2024: 9,11,15,17,18,20,22,25,26,27,28 March 2024: 1,2,3,4,7,12,16,19,22,23,26,28,29,30 April 2024: 1,2,3,4,6,7,9,11,14,15,17,29,22,25,27,29,30
Guwahati 2024	Feb 2024: 8,11,16,19,25, 26,27 March 2024: 2,3,5,7,19,20,25,28 April 2024: 1,4,6,8,9,15,20,25,26,29,30

Can I Retake the GMAT 2024 Exam?

Another key thing to remember about the GMAT is that applicants cannot take the exam more than 5 times in 12 months. Furthermore, this exam can be taken a maximum of eight times in a lifetime. If a candidate wishes to postpone or cancel the GMAT exam, a charge or expense will be associated with the process.

Using GMAT for MBA Admissions 2024

Most importantly, the GMAT score is only valid for 5 years. And because application dates for various colleges vary, it is best to check for the specific universities you are applying to and then schedule your exam.

A high GMAT score will give a candidate an advantage in their application; nevertheless, the GMAT is not the only requirement for admission to a top MBA programme. B-Schools seek a balanced profile that includes professional experience, leadership capabilities, managerial ability, etc. In addition to a GMAT score, B-Schools demand other application documents such as a statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, entrance essays, and so on. As a result, an MBA candidate must concentrate on all aspects of his or her application.

FAQs

1: In which month is the GMAT exam conducted in India?

The GMAT exam is conducted throughout the year on different dates and months.

2: When can I give the GMAT in 2024?

There is no set official GMAT exam date in 2024; you can choose any convenient date. If you need to repeat the GMAT exam, you have 16 calendar days to do so.

3: When and where can I take the GMAT?

GMAT test dates are available practically every day of the year. It can be taken at any time of year, and there is no set period or day when it must be taken.