Aptitude Tests
GMAT
Entrance test for most of the management schools/programs globally.
GMAT is accepted at more than 7,000 programs
GRE
Entrance test for most of the management and tech schools globally. GRE is often used by for both MBA and MS programs worldwide
SAT
SAT is often used by US universities for undergraduate admissions. In Europe, SAT is often replaced by university's own entrance tests
English Tests
IELTS
The International English Language Testing System is among the world's most preferred English test.
Usually required by Universities
TOEFL
English language test to measure the English language ability of non-native speakers. Test score is required at universities for admissions
TOEIC
The Test of English for International Communication that measure the everyday English skills of people.
Usually required by organisations not by schools
GMAT Details
The Format
GMAT is the primary exam required to get into a top Business school
- Test Scores: Up to 800
- Avg scores for European Schools: 650+
- Cost: $ 250
- Validity: 5 years
GRE Details
Computer Format
GRE is the primary exam required to get into a top Business school
- Test Scores: Up to 340
- Avg scores for European Schools: 320+
- Cost: $ 195
- Validity: 5 years
Paper Format
GRE is the primary exam required to get into a top Business school
- Test Scores: Up to 340
- Avg scores for European Schools: 320+
- Cost: $ 195
- Validity: 5 years
IELTS Details
Reading - 60 minutes
- 3 long reading passages with tasks
- Texts range from descriptive & factual to discursive & analytical
- Include non-verbal material (bars, graphs etc)
- Texts are authentic (From books, newspapers etc)
Writing - 60 minutes
- Writing at least 150 words to summarise, describe, explain a bar, chart, diagram etc.
- Short essay of 250 words
Speaking - 11–14 minutes
- Face to face interview
- Short questions on a familiar topic etc.
- NOTE: Test scores: 1-9, Avg. score for EU: 6, Cost: 11,300 INR (approx), Validity: 2 years.
TOEFL Details
The English language test
TOEFL is the primary exam required to get into a top Business school
- Test Scores: Up to 120 points
- Avg. scores for European Schools: 80
- Cost: INR 12,000 (approx)
- Validity: 2 years