Checked 29 September 2026. GMAC sets fees in US$ and can change them; these are from mba.com with India selected on 29 Sep 2026. Rupee figures are ours at US$1 = Rs 95.98, the ECB reference rate on 28 Sep 2026 (via api.frankfurter.dev) and move daily.
GMAC charges for the GMAT in US dollars, and with India selected on mba.com the schedule is the same as for the United States and the UAE: US$275 at a test centre, US$300 online. What most fee pages leave out is how quickly the cost of changing your mind rises. Moving a test-centre slot 14 days or less before the date costs US$165, 60% of the exam fee; cancelling at that point returns only US$55; and within 24 hours you cannot reschedule or cancel at all, so if you do not attend you forfeit the full fee. This guide gives every exam, reschedule, cancellation and score-report figure on GMAC's India schedule, our rupee conversion with its date, the unresolved question of GST, and a calculator for your own plan.
mba.com exam payment page, India selected. Rupees are our conversion at US$1 = Rs 95.98, the ECB reference rate on 28 Sep 2026 (via api.frankfurter.dev); GMAC shows no rupee price.
The complete fee schedule
| Item | Test centre (official) | Online (official) | Test centre in Rs (ours) | Online in Rs (ours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMAT exam | US$275 | US$300 | ₹26,395 | ₹28,794 |
| Additional Score Report (each) | US$35 | US$35 | ₹3,359 | ₹3,359 |
| Reschedule, more than 60 days before | US$55 | US$60 | ₹5,279 | ₹5,759 |
| Reschedule, 15 to 60 days before | US$110 | US$120 | ₹10,558 | ₹11,518 |
| Reschedule, 14 days or less (but more than 24 hours) before | US$165 | US$180 | ₹15,837 | ₹17,276 |
| Cancel, more than 60 days before: refund | US$110 | US$120 | ₹10,558 | ₹11,518 |
| Cancel, 15 to 60 days before: refund | US$80 | US$90 | ₹7,678 | ₹8,638 |
| Cancel, 14 days or less (but more than 24 hours) before: refund | US$55 | US$60 | ₹5,279 | ₹5,759 |
| Within 24 hours of the slot | No change allowed; a no-show forfeits the full fee | No change allowed; a no-show forfeits the full fee | - | - |
Also on the payment page and in GMAC's policy document: an appointment cannot be rescheduled or cancelled within 24 hours of the slot, and a candidate who does not show up forfeits the full fee; changes by phone are offered only for test-centre appointments and cost an additional US$10 (online bookings are changed online); accepted cards are Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover; and a declined card cancels the appointment automatically. Rupee columns are our conversion at US$1 = Rs 95.98, the ECB reference rate on 28 Sep 2026 (via api.frankfurter.dev), rounded to the rupee.
Not confirmed by GMAC
Does an Indian candidate pay 18% GST on top?
- Official: the mba.com payment page with India selected shows US$275 and US$300 and no tax line or rupee figure. GMAC's help centre says fees "may vary by country, currency, and exam delivery format", and the payment page says locations have "specific pricing, local taxes, and regulations".
- Reported: EEC Global states the India fee is US$324.50 at a centre and US$354 online, "the global base fees ($275 / $300) plus 18% GST processed at checkout".
- Reported: Career Launcher quotes US$275 as about Rs 22,000 and Rs 23,097 "as of 2024", with no tax line.
GMAC's page does not say GST is not charged; it simply shows none, so this is an unconfirmed third-party claim rather than two sources contradicting each other. We could not see a checkout total. If GST does apply to the exam fee as EEC reports, the arithmetic is: US$275 plus 18% = US$324.50 (₹31,146 at our rate), US$300 plus 18% = US$354 (₹33,977). The calculator below has a switch for it, off by default, applied to exam registrations only.
What a change of plan costs, by timing
The same schedule, read as money you lose. A reschedule keeps your booking and costs the fee shown; a cancellation returns the refund shown and loses the rest. The loss columns are our subtraction.
| When you act | Reschedule, centre | Cancel, centre: you lose (ours) | Reschedule, online | Cancel, online: you lose (ours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| More than 60 days before the slot | US$55 | US$165 | US$60 | US$180 |
| 15 to 60 days before the slot | US$110 | US$195 | US$120 | US$210 |
| 14 days or less (but more than 24 hours) before the slot | US$165 | US$220 | US$180 | US$240 |
| Within 24 hours of the slot | Not allowed | Not allowed; a no-show loses US$275 | Not allowed | Not allowed; a no-show loses US$300 |
Our arithmetic on the mba.com schedule. For the online format the shares are the same: 60, 120 and 180 of 300.
The pattern suggests a simple rule of our own: decide more than 60 days out whenever you can. A reschedule then costs US$55, and cancelling still returns US$110 of US$275. Inside the last two weeks, rescheduling (US$165) and cancelling (lose US$220) are both expensive, and a failed ID check or a missed slot costs the full fee, since GMAC forfeits the fee when you are refused entry for ID.
GMAT cost calculator (US$, with your own rupee rate)
Choose the delivery format, how many attempts you will sit, any reschedules or cancellations and by when, and how many extra score reports you expect to buy. Prices are GMAC's US$ schedule with India selected. Enter the rupee rate your card will charge to see a rupee figure.
Reschedules, by how far ahead you move the slot
Bookings you cancel (fee paid, part refunded)
Our arithmetic on GMAC's published schedule. No change is allowed within 24 hours of the slot, and a no-show forfeits the full fee. GMAC takes changes by phone only for test-centre appointments. Your bank may add a foreign-currency markup that is not in any of these numbers.
Budgets for common plans
Our arithmetic on GMAC's schedule, before any GST or bank markup.
| Plan | US$ (ours) | Rs at our rate |
|---|---|---|
| One test-centre attempt, 5 free sends used | US$275 | ₹26,395 |
| Two test-centre attempts | US$550 | ₹52,789 |
| One online attempt, then a test-centre re-sit (ISB PGP and the IIMA, IIMB, IIMC and IIML one-year MBAs refuse the online score) | US$575 | ₹55,189 |
| Two test-centre attempts, one reschedule 15-60 days out, 3 extra score reports | US$765 | ₹73,425 |
| Three test-centre attempts | US$825 | ₹79,184 |
| Five test-centre attempts in 12 months (the maximum) | US$1,375 | ₹1,31,973 |
Score reports: when they are free and when they are not
After each sitting you may send your official score to up to five programmes free, within 48 hours of the score becoming available in your account. After that window each Additional Score Report costs US$35. Since the GMAT Superscore launched on 12 August 2026, a Superscore travels automatically with any single-attempt score you send; candidates who tested before launch and became eligible retroactively were emailed a voucher for five free updated sends, valid only for a limited time (the expiry date and terms are in GMAC's email). Scores stay valid for five years and can be reported for up to ten; sending a score that is five to ten years old is possible "for a fee" (GMAC does not print the amount on the pages we read), only if you have not tested in the last five years, and it carries a caution notice to the school.
Fee waivers, other people's cards and the call centre
What GMAC says, briefly
- GMAC does not give fee waivers to test takers. Its programme runs through institutions that accept the GMAT; ask the school, and note GMAC does not publish the list of participating schools.
- You may pay with someone else's card (a parent, employer or sponsor) with the cardholder's permission.
- The statement descriptor is VUE*GRAD MGMT TEST for a test centre and TALVIEW.INC for the online exam, so check for either before disputing a charge.
- You cannot switch a booking between test centre and online; you cancel (refund schedule applies) and book again.
- A voucher or waiver does not guarantee an appointment slot.
Sources: support.mba.com on fees, vouchers and waivers, payment policies and appointment issues; mba.com payment page.
ProSyllabus has no GMAT practice quizzes yet, so this guide does not point you to any. GMAC's own free Official Starter Kit on mba.com includes two full-length practice exams scored the same way as the real test.
ProSyllabus is an independent study site, not part of GMAC or of any school named here. Every rule is quoted or summarised from GMAC (mba.com, gmac.com, support.mba.com) and the schools' own admission pages; they decide every individual case.
What is the GMAT fee in India?
US$275 at a test centre and US$300 online, with India selected on mba.com. At the ECB reference rate of 95.98 rupees per dollar on 28 Sep 2026 that is about ₹26,395 and ₹28,794 (our conversion).
Is GST charged on the GMAT fee in India?
Not shown on GMAC's India fee page, which has no tax line. One coaching site reports 18% GST at checkout (US$324.50 and US$354). We could not confirm it.
How much does it cost to reschedule the GMAT?
At a test centre: US$55 more than 60 days before, US$110 at 15 to 60 days, US$165 at 14 days or less (but more than 24 hours). Online: US$60, US$120 and US$180. No change is allowed within 24 hours, and a no-show forfeits the full fee.
Do I get a refund if I cancel the GMAT?
Partly. At a test centre you get US$110 back more than 60 days before, US$80 at 15 to 60 days and US$55 at 14 days or less. Online: US$120, US$90 and US$60. Within 24 hours you cannot cancel, and a no-show forfeits the full fee.
How much is a GMAT score report?
Five sends are free within 48 hours of your score becoming available. After that each Additional Score Report is US$35.
Does a GMAT retake cost the same as the first attempt?
Yes. Every sitting is a new registration at the full US$275 or US$300.
Can I get a GMAT fee waiver in India?
Only through a school that takes part in GMAC's waiver programme. GMAC does not give waivers directly and does not publish the list of schools.
Can my parent pay for my GMAT with their card?
Yes. GMAC allows another person's card, such as a family member's or employer's, with the cardholder's permission.
Is there an extra charge for changing a booking by phone?
Yes, US$10 extra. GMAC's policy offers phone rescheduling and cancellation only for test-centre appointments; online bookings are changed online.
What happens if my card is declined?
GMAC says the appointment is cancelled automatically.
Sources
- official — mba.com — GMAT exam payment page, India selected (fees in US$, reschedule and cancellation schedule, 24-hour rule, card descriptors)
- official — GMAC — GMAT Exam Policies and Procedures, "Last Updated: August 12, 2026" (age, attempts, 16 days, 805 and account-deletion waits, appointment length, break) (PDF)
- official — support.mba.com — GMAT Fees, Vouchers, and Fee Waivers ("may vary by country, currency, and exam delivery format") (content last edited 11 Jun 2026)
- official — support.mba.com — GMAT Payment Policies (someone else's card with permission) (content last edited 11 Jun 2026)
- official — support.mba.com — How Can I Request A Fee Waiver For My Exam? (through schools only) (content last edited 6 Mar 2025)
- official — support.mba.com — Common Appointment Issues and Questions (no admit card; ID must match; no switching between centre and online) (content last edited 27 May 2026)
- official — support.mba.com — Sending and Reporting GMAT Superscores (launch 12 Aug 2026, no opt-out, 5 free sends within 48 hours) (content last edited 12 Aug 2026)
- official — support.mba.com — How Long Are My Scores Valid? (content last edited 30 Oct 2023)
- official — support.mba.com — Can I Send Scores From an Older Exam? (content last edited 26 May 2026)
- official — support.mba.com — Identification (ID) Requirements (content last edited 11 Jun 2026)
- official — support.mba.com — GMAT Retake Policies and Attempt Limits (content last edited 27 May 2026)
- official — ISB — PGP FAQs (no online or home-based scores from the April 2025 intake; no minimum score; admission fee Rs 3,00,000 plus taxes)
- official — IIM Ahmedabad — MBA-PGPX admission, 2027-28 batch (age 25, 4 years' experience, test-centre GMAT/GRE only, earliest accepted test dates; round timeline graphic: Round 1 closed 2 Sep 2026, Round 2 closes 23 Nov 2026)
- official — IIM Bangalore — EPGP admissions (5 years' experience, 50% in graduation, "Online GMAT/GRE score (exam taken at home) will not be accepted for EPGP 2027")
- official — IIM Calcutta — MBAEx (formerly PGPEX) admission policy 2027-28 (50th-percentile minimum, 36-month validity, test-centre only, composite weights, dates)
- official — IIM Lucknow — IPMX (one-year MBA) programme page (test-centre GMAT/GRE only; weights 30/30/10/30; phases; about 110 seats; fee 2027-28)
- reported — EEC Global — "GMAT fees in India 2026" (claims US$324.50 / US$354 including 18% GST at checkout; not confirmed on any GMAC page)
- reported — Career Launcher — GMAT exam fees (quotes US$275 as about Rs 22,000 and Rs 23,097 "as of 2024"; no tax line)
official = a document published by the conducting body. reported = a news or coaching site we could not check against an original. Where sources disagree this page says so rather than picking one.
