GMAT Registration 2027

GMAT exam registration is not an application form with a last date. It is an mba.com account, an appointment and a payment, and you can finish all three in one sitting. In India the fee is US$275 at a test centre and US$300 online, as per GMAC. Your name on the booking must match your passport exactly.

This page follows the GMAT registration process step by step, from account to payment. It is written for GMAT 2027 exam registration, meaning candidates who test for 2027 admissions. For slot timing and school deadlines, see the GMAT 2027 exam date page. For the exam itself, see the GMAT exam overview.

GMAT exam registration has four parts: account, profile, slot and payment. The rules below are the latest GMAC rules, read on 20 October 2026, and GMAC can change them.

Use this table as a quick checklist for GMAT exam registration.

Is GMAT exam registration the same as applying to a college?

No. GMAT exam registration only books your test, and GMAT 2027 exam registration does not apply you to any college. You apply to each college separately, and each college sets its own deadline. See the GMAT colleges page for the schools that take the score.

GMAT exam registration has no opening date and no closing date. Since there is no GMAT registration last date, you can register at any time of the year. You can complete the GMAT registration process today for a slot up to about 6 months ahead, as per GMAC.

The real limits on GMAT exam registration are slot availability and the change rules. Slots can be limited during August to November. You can reschedule or cancel up to 24 hours before the appointment. You must fix account details at least 72 hours before it.

What is the GMAT registration last date?

There is no GMAT registration last date. The only date like a GMAT registration last date is the latest booking time for your school deadline. GMAC advises leaving at least 20 days between your exam and an application deadline. The GMAT exam date page shows how to count backwards from a deadline.

GMAT exam registration is open to anyone aged 18 or more, as per GMAC. A candidate aged 13 to 17 can test only at a test centre. Written proof of parental or guardian consent is needed.

GMAC sets no degree, marks, work-experience or nationality condition for GMAT 2027 exam registration. The schools set those later, when you apply.

What is the GMAT eligibility age limit?

The minimum age is 18. If you are 13 to 17, GMAT exam registration needs written consent from a parent or guardian. You must test at a centre, not online.

Can a final-year student register for the GMAT?

Yes. GMAC asks for no academic qualification, so a final-year student can complete GMAT exam registration. The school you apply to will check your degree rule and, for executive routes, your work experience.

How many times can I register for the GMAT?

After GMAT exam registration, you can take the GMAT up to five times in a rolling 12-month period. You must wait at least 16 days between attempts. There is no lifetime limit. After a perfect 805, you must wait 5 years before testing again.

The GMAT registration process has four steps on mba.com. The steps are the same for the test centre and online, except for the centre choice. Complete GMAT exam registration only after you hold a valid passport. Keep your passport next to you, because your profile must match it. There is no GMAT registration last date, so you can follow these steps now.

1. Create an mba.com account with your basic information.
2. In My Account, click Register and choose the online exam or the test centre.
3. Complete your profile with personal details exactly as in your passport: name, birth date and country of citizenship.
4. Choose the test centre if you picked one, then choose the date and time, agree to the policies, and pay.

For GMAT exam registration at a test centre, log in and choose "Register for the GMAT - Test Center". Then follow the same steps. You can also change a test-centre booking by phone. The phone service costs an extra US$10.

Should I register for the online GMAT or a test centre?

For GMAT exam registration, choose the test centre if ISB or an IIM executive programme is on your list. ISB, IIM Ahmedabad PGPX, IIM Bangalore PGPEM and IIM Calcutta MBAEx accept only test-centre scores. GMAC says both formats use the same scale and structure, and the online exam costs US$25 more in India. Online testing needs a private room, a desktop or laptop and a stable connection.

Online GMAT exam registration is not offered in Mainland China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Sudan. It is available in India. Proctoring is in English only. See the GMAT colleges page for each school's rule.

What should I check on my computer before online GMAT exam registration?

Check the system requirements on the GMAC online page, not on a delivery partner's page. GMAC lists Windows 10 or 11, or macOS 11.06 to 26.2, with a recent Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari. You need at least 2 Mbps up and down and 4 GB RAM. You also need 15 GB of free disk space and a screen of at least 1280 x 1024. A webcam is required. A VPN or corporate firewall is blocked. If your system fails the requirements on exam day, you cannot test and you lose the fee.

Do I get any free practice when I register?

Yes. GMAC's page for GMAT exam registration links the free GMAT Official Starter Kit. It has 70+ official questions and two full-length adaptive practice exams. Read the GMAT exam pattern page before you begin.

Do I need to book a test centre in India myself?

Yes. You choose a centre, date and time during the booking. GMAC shows centre availability only inside the live booking tool. Open the tool to see the centres and slots near you.

What should I do before I register?

Do three things before GMAT exam registration. Match your name to your passport, decide between online and test centre, and apply for accommodations if you need them. GMAC says approved accommodations are applied during scheduling and cannot be added later. The options include extra time, extra breaks, a reader or recorder, a sign-language interpreter, enlarged font and contrast changes. Write to testingaccommodations@gmac.com, as per the GMAC accommodations page.

GMAT registration fees India are US$275 at a test centre and US$300 online. This is as per the GMAC payment page checked on 20 October 2026. GMAC sets the fee by country, so it differs in Nepal and the UK. GMAT registration fees India are therefore quoted only for the India view of the page.

GMAC's India page shows the fee in US dollars and shows no rupee price or Indian tax line. So GMAT registration fees India cannot be given in an exact rupee amount. Your rupee cost depends on the exchange rate on the day. GMAC also says all fees are subject to change.

The table shows the full cost of GMAT exam registration for the exam itself.

What is the GMAT registration fee for OBC, SC and ST candidates?

GMAC's India payment page lists one fee for the test centre and one for online. It shows no category-wise fee. GMAT registration fees India carry no category concession on that page. See the GMAT 2027 exam fees page for reschedule and cancellation charges.

How do I pay the GMAT registration fee?

The GMAT registration process ends with payment. You pay by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover credit or debit card at checkout. If the card is declined, the appointment is cancelled automatically. A voucher or fee waiver can pay the exam fee, but not a rescheduling fee.

GMAT Registration Fee: Frequently Asked Questions

GMAT exam registration needs no document upload for the exam itself. The only document you need is a valid original passport, which is checked at check-in. For GMAT exam registration in India, GMAC accepts no other ID.

GMAC says you must show an international travel passport on exam day, at both test centres and online. It adds that there are no exceptions. An expired passport and passport renewal papers are not accepted.

Can I use an Aadhaar card for the GMAT?

No. Aadhaar cards are not accepted for the GMAT since June 2025. The GMAC ID page cites a policy update dated 11 June 2025. A separate GMAC Aadhaar notice says Aadhaar is no longer accepted for the online exam from 12 June 2025. The India ID page now asks for a passport at test centres and online. Both pages lead to the same result, so carry a passport.

GMAC's list of unacceptable IDs is long. It includes:

• Expired IDs and passport cards.
• Employee and student ID cards.
• University letters.
• Credit cards.
• Photocopies and selfies.
• IDs that have a physical description instead of a photo.

If you cannot meet the ID rule, such as a refugee or asylum seeker, write to testsecurity@gmac.com. Do this at least 10 business days before you schedule. Get GMAC's approval first.

GMAC publishes no photo or signature size rules for GMAT exam registration. GMAC takes the photo and signature at check-in instead. Its test security page also mentions an ID photo uploaded during registration, which is matched at check-in.

At a test centre, staff check your original ID and take a digital photograph. They also take a palm-vein scan where the law permits, and you sign the Test Taker Rules & Agreement digitally. Staff run a metal detector and a handheld scan before you enter. For an online exam, a proctor checks your ID.

Your GMAT 2027 exam registration details must match your ID exactly. GMAC says to match the name, birth date and country of citizenship you used when you scheduled. A mismatch or a refusal at check-in means you lose the exam fee. Read the GMAT admit card page for the full check-in list.