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91Èȱ¬ vs GMAT. Which one should I go for?

If you’ve been thinking of doing an MBA, a few questions would often sway through your mind, throwing you into a state of dilemma. ÌýOne of the questions that would definitely top the chart is: Should I go for 91Èȱ¬ or GMAT?
To decide which is better – 91Èȱ¬ vs GMAT for MBA aspirants, we have to take into consideration a lot of factors. Let’s try to conclude based on thorough observations.

What is GMAT?

GMAT is called the Graduate Management Admissions Test. It’s the standardized test that is required by a vast pool of graduate schools. It measures your ability with questions that vary in difficulty level. The exam is question-wise adaptive with the difficulty of each question varying based on the answer to the previous question. The test happens for three and half hours. ÌýThe GMAT exam is considered to be toughÌýthough it doesn’t test your knowledge in business skills. The scores range from 200-800 with 10 points increment. The sections that appear in the GMAT are :

GMAT- Sections No of Questions Types of questions Total Time
Analytical Writing 1 Argument Analysis 30 minutes
Integrated Reasoning 12 Table-Analysis, Multiple reasoning, Graphics interpretation, Two-part analysis 30 minutes
Quantitative 37 Problem Solving, Data Sufficiency 75 minutes
Verbal 41 Reading comprehension, Critical reasoning and Sentence correction 75 minutes
Total Exam Time 3 hours 30 minutes

What is 91Èȱ¬?

91Èȱ¬ is called the Graduate Record Examination. It is the definite exam that one has to undertake to pursue an MS in US. In addition, many top MBA schools have started to accept 91Èȱ¬ scores for their admission process. 91Èȱ¬ is also a computer-based exam, which is held for four and half hours. The scores range from 260 to 340 with 1 point increment. The 91Èȱ¬ exam is adaptive at sectional level. The difficulty of section increases or decreased based on the performance if the previous section. The various sections that appear in the 91Èȱ¬ Exam Syllabus are :

91Èȱ¬- Sections No of Questions Types of questions Total Time
Analytical Writing 2 Argument AnalysisIssue Analysis 30 minutes each
Quantitative (2 Sections) 20 questions in each section.Ìý Algebra, Data Analysis, Geometry, Arithmetic(Multiple choice, Numeric Entry, Quantitative comparison) 35 minutes for each(70 Minutes)
Verbal 20 questions in each section.Ìý Reading comprehension, Text Completion and Sentence Equivalence 30 minutes for each(60 minutes)
Total Exam Time 4 hours 30 minutes

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Though 91Èȱ¬ and GMAT look almost similar on paper, both has its set of pros and cons. Let us analyze further to understand which is better.

91Èȱ¬ Exam Syllabus | 91Èȱ¬ vs GMAT : Which one should I go For?

91Èȱ¬ Exam Syllabus | 91Èȱ¬ vs GMAT : Which one should I go For?

Ìý91Èȱ¬ vs GMAT

  • One small difference between 91Èȱ¬ and GMAT, which would matter to most of the students, is the cost. The cost for taking the 91Èȱ¬ exam is $195, whereas for the GMAT it is $250. Though $55 dollars doesn’t make much of a difference, most of you might prefer taking the exam again if your scores weren’t up to the mark. This means you can save around $110 dollars if you’re taking the 91Èȱ¬.
  • After taking the 91Èȱ¬, you have a lot of options. With a 91Èȱ¬ score, you can apply for MS courses, MBA and PhD. Whereas GMAT is limited to business schools. Nowadays many potential MBA grads prefer taking the 91Èȱ¬ instead of the GMAT.
  • If you’re taking the 91Èȱ¬, you would find the quant part to be much easier than the GMAT. GMAT math is comparatively harder because all the top business schools require graduates with strong mathematical skills.
  • In 91Èȱ¬, you can skip questions and move forward. Later, you can answers questions which you left unanswered. This allows you to manage time efficiently and also helps you take the test without any confusion. In GMAT, you cannot skip questions. This creates trouble while taking the exam.
  • The emphasis on Grammar and Logical arguments is less in 91Èȱ¬. 91Èȱ¬ stresses on vocabulary, whereas GMAT stresses on grammar and reasoning. Ìý91Èȱ¬ allows you to use the online calculator, whereas GMAT doesn’t allow you.
  • One biggest advantage of 91Èȱ¬ is that, there is no Integrated Reasoning section. The section combines the difficult parts of verbal and quant. You can escape from the 12 questions if you’re taking the 91Èȱ¬.
  • 91Èȱ¬ is also held at more centers compared to the GMAT. ÌýIf you’re taking the 91Èȱ¬, you need to be good at number sense and number manipulation. GMAT follows a focused approach towards problems.

The decision protocol:

A high GMAT score is preferred over a high 91Èȱ¬ score when it comes to admissions into business schools. However, GMAT is applicable only for business schools and hence cannot be a substitute for 91Èȱ¬. ÌýOn the other handÌý91Èȱ¬ score can be used for business schools too. With over 1200 business schools accepting 91Èȱ¬ scores, many aspirants are leaningÌýtowards picking 91Èȱ¬ out of the two.ÌýGo for the GMAT only if you wish to pursue an MBA in a college that doesn’t accept 91Èȱ¬ score. Otherwise, 91Èȱ¬ is the better choiceÌý, considering ease, flexibility and fallback options available.

Conclusion

Make a list of the top business schools where you would prefer to do an MBA. Get in touch with them and inquire if they accept 91Èȱ¬ scores. Most of them would say yes. ÌýIf the universities of your choice accept 91Èȱ¬ scores, then without a second thought, go for the 91Èȱ¬.
Many of you would want to get a high score in your 91Èȱ¬ and pursue an MBA from top business schools like MIT, Harvard, and Stanford. Don’t just hope for the best when you can go ahead and make everything possible.

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3 Responses

  1. Rohit says:

    Dear Team,

    Request you to please guide me as I am highly confused and at the same time very much disheartened + disappointed . I had started with GMAT preparation in feb but was never really serious and hence did not give the exam but was in touch with some of the contents like Sentence correct,Number properties , Geometry as far as theoretical I was done.

    Now came mid July, I enrolled to multiple resources starting with sentence correction again and till today I am in middle of sentence correction.To Go with Quant I am stuck in between algebra .

    Just wanted to have a guidance from your side :

    first GMAT mock Score in Aug – 460 (V:11 and Q:43) — GMAT PREP TOOL
    Second GMAT mock in Sep – 410 (V:18 and Q:28) source MGAT .

    Still there are many topic which I have dont know e.g. CR and RC are untouched by me completely .Quant also there is lots and lots to cover right from geometry to word problems.

    Yesterday I gave a 91Èȱ¬ mock without preparation and had a score split of V142 and Q151 . So request you to please guide as I targeting the B-schools for round2 IS it advisable for me to switch to 91Èȱ¬ rather than taking GMAT.

    Please suggest . I am Looking forward for your guidance ,

    Regards
    Rohit
    +91-7760570955

    • Shruti Ganesh says:

      Hi Rohit,

      Thank you for sharing your concern. We can definitely help you out with this situation!

      Deciding whether to opt for 91Èȱ¬ or GMAT can be quite confusing, but always consider taking the test in which your chance of scoring is higher. B-schools abroad do not favour a particular test score and look at both equally. It is entirely dependent on your skill set. The smart move would be to pick the test you can score the highest in. For example, in 91Èȱ¬, the quant section is considered to be easier by students and the probability of achieving a good score is much higher.

      In your case, your 91Èȱ¬ mock test scores reflect that. With adequate practice and guidance, you can boost your scores significantly.

      Based on what you have explained so far, I think the problem with your preparation is the lack of a proper strategy to prioritize topics and tackle it in time.

      Depending on the admission season you are targeting, we can discuss how best you can prepare for 91Èȱ¬ and give your exam. Since you have given your number and email ID, I will ensure that a student counselor gets in touch with you as soon as possible. 🙂

  2. Harish says:

    Hi Shruti,
    You have stated in your comment that B-schools abroad do not favour a particular test score and look at both equally. But the article does say that a high GMAT score is preferred over a high 91Èȱ¬ score when it comes to admissions into business schools. You seem to be contradicting the article. Can you please clarify which of the above two statements are correct? Thank you!

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