Everything to Know About the Online GMAT Exam Announced by GMAC

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Everything to Know About the Online GMAT Exam
Announced by GMAC
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Introduction

• We all are aware of the severity and threat posed
  by COVID 19 pandemic to the GMAT exam. Everything
  is down at this point. However, some countries
  are coming to the new normal. The current
  situation has put a lot of GMAT test-takers in
  confusion. GMAT acronym to the Graduate
  Management Admission Test administered by the
  GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council).
  Viewing the current situation, GMAC has announced
  dates of the online GMAT exam that you can take
  from your home. We are pretty much sure you have
  prepared for it from top institutes like GMAT
  Singapore. But, it is time to do the best in the
  actual test.
• So, you might be wondering what's new about the
  online GMAT exam. In this article, you will walk
  through everything related to the online GMAT
  exam recently announced by the GMAC.

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How and When to Take the Online GMAT Exam at Home?

• The online GMAT exam was announced by the GMAC to
  make every student possible to take the test from
  home. Newly introduced GMAT exam is available
  from 20th April to 14th August 2020. There's no
  restriction on the day and time of the week. So,
  we hope that you are all set and completed your
  GMAT preparation. You can take it anytime of a
  day and on any day of a week. However, you need
  to schedule an appointment before 24 hours from
  the preferred slot chosen by you.

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Online GMAT Exam - Who is Eligible?

• This option is available to the candidates from
  the selected region. The online at-home GMAT exam
  is for the candidates who live in impacted areas,
  other than Mainland China, Slovenia, Sudan, Iran,
  Cuba, and North Korea. Thus, anyone who has not
  been able to take the exam at the GMAT Singapore
  test center or any other test centers due to
  COVID-19 are eligible for the at-home GMAT exam.
• If you live in any of the nations mentioned
  above, GMAC is working with the authorities of
  your region. It is very much possible that they
  will come up with an alternative to carrying out
  the GMAT test.

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Are There Any Changes in the Online GMAT Exam?

• There're no changes if the structure of the
  online GMAT exam. So, it is best in your interest
  not to skip anything during the GMAT exam
  preparation. You will face the same structure as
  before that looks like this
• 31 questions and 62 minutes for Quant section
• 36 questions and 65 minutes for the Verbal
  section
• 12 questions and 30 minutes for the Integrated
  Reasoning
• You might be wondering where is the Analytical
  Writing Section. Let me tell you that there will
  not be the AWA section.

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In What Order the Sections Will Follow in the
Online GMAT Exam?

• The continuation of the section of the newly
  announced GMAT exam looks like this
• Quantitative section
• Verbal section
• Integrated Reasoning section
• You will be allowed to take a 5-minute break in
  between the sections.

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What are the System Requirements for Taking the
Online GMAT Exam?

• For taking the online GMAT exam at home, GMAC has
  prescribed a specific system requirement which is
  listed below

Technical Requirements Technical specification
OS Windows 10, Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit) Mac OS 10.13 and above   Note OS must pass Genuine Windows Validation.
Firewall   Do not use VPN while taking the GMAT exam.
Internet Connection   GMAC suggests the connection speed of 1 Mbps down/up. Don't use tethering hotspot.
Webcam   The minimum resolution of webcam should be 640480 _at_ 10 fps.
Browser Settings Internet Cookies must be enabled. Pop-Up blocking setting(s) must be disabled.
  Internet Browser The latest versions of Microsoft Edge, Safari, Chrome, and Firefox should be used for web registrations or downloading the secure browser.
Display     Screen resolution should be 1024 x 768 minimum in 16-bit color.
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Online Mode of GMAT Exam is Temporary?

• Yes, the online mode of taking the GMAT exam is
  temporary and is available till the 14th of
  August 2020.
• The online mode of conducting the GMAT exam is
  temporary. It is a measure to combat the problems
  faced by authorities to administer the GMAT exam
  due to the COVID situation across the globe.
  Before taking the online GMAT exam, make sure you
  have everything answered by visiting the GMAT
  website. With GMAT preparation online, you can
  crack this exam with ease. So, best of luck.

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