The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), the administrator of the GMAT, has declared the release of the GMAT Online exam, to help the business school and candidates to complete their applications during the coronavirus pandemic. The GMAT Online exam facility is a remotely and closely monitored way that is developed to support candidates and schools during the disturbances test center-based delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic. The GMAT Online exam is open to all test takers, its format is planned to support candidates working to meet upcoming business school application deadlines.
There is not much difference between appearing for GMAT online exam or appearing in the test center GMAT. The main difference is that the former can be given by being at the home while the later includes visiting the test center. In the test centers, the invigilator monitors you face to face but in the online exam, the invigilator monitors you through the webcam. You can appear for the test center GMAT without any equipment but for giving the GMAT exam online you must have some necessary equipment like an operating system, webcam, etc. We have discussed in detail all the equipment requirements in further content. The exam format remains the same for both the mediums while during registration for the test you have to choose the GMAT Online exam option for giving the exam online.
You can Register for your GMAT Online Exam with simple steps. The GMAT Online exam offers the convenience of appearing for the test 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Here are the steps to Register for your GMAT Online Exam :
Acceptable identification documents include:
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We will guide you as to how this GMAT home-based test Experience works. While checking in you have to follow some rules. The following information will help you have a successful and ordered testing experience.
This will allow the invigilator to contact the candidate during the test if needed, generally regarding the issues of technical difficulties. If you do not have a phone at this time you will be required to confirm this before initiating the process.
The identification document must be
This helps the candidate to Understand the test rules, regulations, and policy violations and the consequences that might result in your score being canceled. You are also advised to review the GMAT Online Test‘s Rules & Agreement before you start.
You will have to:
In this process of test, the candidate must agree, comply, and is bound by the rules set forth in the said agreement. Registering and taking the exam means that the candidate has willingly agreed to the regulations of the Test Taker Agreement. Failing to comply with the rules may result in the following:
While testing:
While testing the following rules must be followed.
During a Break:
After the Exam:
You must not Record, Copy or disclose any exam question or answer, in whole or in part, in any form or by any medium(orally, in writing, on any Internet “chat room,” via SMS/text, etc)
System Requirements for the GMAT Online Exam
The operating system could be either Windows 10 or Windows 8.1 in both 32-bit and 64-bit computers, Mac OS 10.13 and above. Windows Operating Systems must be with Genuine Windows Validation. All Linux/Unix-based Operating Systems & Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 7 are strictly prohibited from the examination.
The minimum Resolution should be 1024 x 768 in 16-bit color. Any Additional or external monitors are not allowed.
The allowed browsers include the latest versions of Microsoft Edge, Safari, Chrome, and Firefox for web registrations or downloading.
A stable internet connection with a minimum speed of up to 1 Mbps down/up is required. a wired network is preferably recommended. Tethering or connecting to a mobile hotspot is strictly prohibited.
Webcam/ camera must have a resolution of 640x480 @ 10 fps. Mac users may need to allow OnVUE software in their ‘System Preferences for Security & Privacy for Microphone, Camera, Automation, and Monitoring. Webcam could be either internal or externally connected to the system.
the audio and microphone should not be on mute in Windows. Mac users may need to allow OnVUE within their System’s Security & Privacy settings for Microphone and sound management
Internet Cookies must be on enabled status. Any Pop-Up blocking setting(s) or applications must not be enabled.
We recommend testing on a personal computer as the work computers may block or may not allow the OnVUE software to work properly and consistently.
Ensure you are connected to a proper power source before starting your exam to avoid draining your battery during the exam and quitting the exam in between.
The GMAT Online exam does not permit the use of a whiteboard during the exam usually allowed for in-person exams at a testing center. To assist you with the ability to take notes and/or draw shapes, there is an online whiteboard facility. It can be accessed anytime during the exam as required by you. This online whiteboard allows candidates to type text and draw shapes and lines. one can change the size of lines, fill and background colors of shapes, and also change the size and font of the text. you can also Erase or clear to start something new.
All the best for your exam.!!!
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