Registration
Application Fees
The GMAT exam fees in India for 2026 is USD $324.50 (approx. 30,203 INR) for the test center-delivered exam and USD $354 (approx. 33,000 INR) for the online exam. These fees are inclusive of all taxes.
The GMAT exam fee is paid in USD, using credit cards, debit cards (with international transactions enabled), checks, and money orders. Your bank will automatically deduct the equivalent amount in INR at the prevailing exchange rate. Additional currency conversion charges of banks may apply.
1 USD = INR 92.35, as of April 8, 2026
What is the GMAT Exam Fees in India for 2026?
The table below gives the GMAT registration fee in India for 2026 for the offline and online formats:
Currency | Delivered at a Test Center | Delivered Online |
|---|---|---|
GMAT registration fee in USD | $275 | $300 |
Approximate fee in INR | INR 25,900 | INR 28,200 |
Approximate fee after adding 18% GST | USD $324.50 (INR 30,203) | USD $354 (INR 33,000) |
Official GMAT Exam Fee 2026
Total fees for test center-delivered at checkout:
Facing issues during GMAT registration?
Contact GMAC support at 0008000503682. An additional USD $10 (approx. 910 INR) will apply.
GMAT Fee Payment Methods 2026
GMAT fee payment methods available in India are listed below:
Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover), debit cards, checks, or money orders.
Payee will be named “VUE*GRAD MGMT TEST” (test center) or “TALVIEW.INC” (online test).
Some Indian banks need Verified by Visa or MasterCard SecureCode.
Note: Make sure you use an accepted and correct method of payment as fraudulent payments can lead to cancellation of registration, score, and legal action.
GMAT Exam Fee Waiver 2026
GMAC offers GMAT fee waivers to universities that accept GMAT scores. Each university then sets its own eligibility requirement for the waiver.
You need to contact your target universities and check their eligibility rules. If approved, the university will provide you with a fee waiver code. The code may cover full or partial exam fees and must be used before it expires.
Indian Student Insights from Reddit:
Waivers are rare for Indian applicants.
More common in US undergraduate institutions.
Usually merit or diversity-based.
Check the GMAT scholarships available for Indian students.
GMAT Rescheduling Fees 2026
As per the official GMAC policy, you can reschedule your GMAT test at least 24 hours before the test. The rescheduling fee depends on when you make the request, as shown in the table below.
Request Time | Fee for Test Center-delivered Exam | Fee for Online Exam |
|---|---|---|
More than 60 days before the test date | $55 (INR 5,170) | $60 (INR 5,640) |
15-60 days before the test date | $110 (INR 10,340) | $120 (INR 11,300) |
14 days or less before the test date | $165 (INR 15,500) | $180 (INR 17,000) |
Note:
The fee in INR are approximate and subject to exchange rate fluctuations.
Even if you submit the rescheduling request on time, it is at the sole discretion of GMAC to approve or reject your request.
Official GMAT Rescheduling Fees 2026
GMAT Cancellation Fees 2026
As per the official GMAC policy, you can cancel your GMAT exam at least 24 hours before the test. The table below mentions the refund amount depending on when you submit the cancellation request.
Request Time | Refund Amount for Test Center-delivered Exam | Refund Amount for Online Exam |
|---|---|---|
More than 60 days before the test date | $110 (INR 10,340) | $120 (INR 11,300) |
15-60 days before the test date | $80 (INR 7,520) | $90 (INR 8,460) |
14 days or less before the test date | $55 (INR 5,170) | $60 (INR 5,640) |
Official GMAT Cancellation Fee 2026
Will I receive a refund if I missed the exam?
No, in case of no-show, you will not receive any refund.
GMAT Additional Score Report Fee 2026
The GMAT score sending policy and the corresponding cost are mentioned below:
First 5 score reports are free, and must be sent within 48 hours of receiving the same.
Additional score report fee is USD $35 (approx. 3,300 INR).
Tips:
Always plan your schools list before you take the GMAT.
As soon as you finish the test and get your unofficial score (or just assume you’ll send to your top targets), send all your free reports immediately.
Before sending, check if a school accepts one report for multiple programs (sometimes they do).
If you send a report by mistake or realize you no longer need it, you typically won’t get a refund. Many test-takers on Reddit complain about this.
Additional Costs in Taking the GMAT Exam
Besides the official GMAT exam fees, Indian students may face additional costs for travel, preparation, and payment charges. Understanding these indirect expenses helps plan your total budget for taking the exam.
Travel to Test Center: INR 500-5,000 (local transport or cab, train for urban centers; more if rural).
Preparation Materials:
Free: GMAC's official practice exams and questions (2 full tests on mba.com).
Paid: Official GMAT Guide (2,500-4,200 INR), online courses (INR 10,000-50,000 for 3-6 months on platforms like e-GMAT or Magoosh).
Bank Transaction Fees: 1-3% foreign exchange fee (INR 300-1,000) if using Indian credit or debit cards. Enable international transactions in advance.
Exchange Rate Fluctuations: Pay on a day with a favorable USD-INR rate to save 500-1,000 INR.
Total Estimated Cost for One Attempt (Including Preparation): INR 30,000-60,000 (base, travel, and basic preparation).