Unforeseen circumstances sometimes force you to either reschedule or cancel your GMAT exam. Thus, GMAC gives you an option to reschedule or cancel your GMAT. However, it charges you a reschedule fee and a cancellation fee. So, what’s the process of rescheduling the GMAT or cancelling the GMAT? We have explained the complete process in this article.
Here is the outline of this article:
- How to reschedule your GMAT exam?
- How to cancel your GMAT exam?
- GMAT Reschedule fee (effective Sept 26, 2019)
- GMAT Cancellation fee (effective Sept 26, 2019)
- FAQs – GMAT reschedule and cancellation
- GMAT cancellation policies by country
How to reschedule your GMAT exam?
Rescheduling your GMAT exam is easy. Just follow this 7-step process and youāll be able to book a new GMAT appointment without any hassle. Youāll need 5-10 minutes to complete the GMAT reschedule process.
How to reschedule GMAT exam in 7 steps:
- Step 1 ā Log in to your mba.com account
- Step 2 ā Select the GMAT exam you wish to reschedule
- Step 3 ā Choose the new GMAT appointment date
- Step 4 ā Review the new GMAT appointment
- Step 5 ā Confirm your personal information
- Step 6 ā Agree to GMACās policies
- Step 7 ā Pay the GMAT reschedule fee
How to reschedule your GMAT exam?
If for some reason you want to reschedule your GMAT exam then follow this 7-step process and reschedule your test in less than 15 minutes.
Total cost: Depends on a 3-tier system. If the exam is rescheduled:
More than 60 days before the appointment
At a test center- USD 55
Online- USD 60
15-60 days before the appointment
At a test center- USD 110
Online- USD 120
14 days or less before the appointment
At a test center- USD 165
Online- USD 180 0
Total time: 15 minutes
Log in to your mba.com account
The first step is to log in to your mba.com account. Keep your username and password handy before logging in.
Select the GMAT exam you wish to reschedule
Once youāre logged in, youāll see the āMy Accountā section. In the āexamsā section, search for the GMAT appointment you wish to reschedule. Youāll see two options in green; Reschedule and Cancel. Click on reschedule. Take a look at the below image to understand in a better way.
Choose the new GMAT appointment date
Once you click on ārescheduleā youāll be taken to āreschedule your GMAT examā page. If you wish to change your test center, click on the āchange test centersā option on the bottom left of your screen.
If you wish to keep the same test center then select the new GMAT appointment date and time. Once you do this activity youāll be automatically transferred to the next page.
Review the new GMAT appointment
Once you have selected the new GMAT appointment, the website will ask you to verify if the new date and time chosen by you is correct. If you feel the new date and time are correct, click on ācomplete rescheduleā button.
Confirm your personal information
Once you click on the ācomplete rescheduleā button, youāll move on to the next page. This page will ask you to confirm your personal information. If the information is correct then click on ānextā at the bottom right of the page.
Agree to GMACās policies
Once you confirm your personal information, this page will ask you to read and agree to GMACās policies. The page will explicitly mention three pieces of information that you have understood:
I will be charged a fee for Rescheduling and/or Cancelling the GMAT Exam
I must provide biometric data as a part of the GMAT Exam security process including a photograph and palm vein scan
I must present proper ID or will not be allowed to sit for the GMAT Exam and will not receive a refund
Click on the checkbox at the bottom of the page if you agree to GMACās policies and click on ānextā at the bottom right corner.
Pay the GMAT reschedule fee
GMAT reschedule fee is based on a 3-tier system. Here is the GMAT reschedule fee:
$55 ($60 for the online exam) – More than 60 days prior to appointment
$110 ($120 for the online exam) – 15 to 60 days prior to appointment
$165 ($180 for the online exam) – 1 to 14 days prior to appointment
The GMAT reschedule fee is no longer $60 as shown in the image.
Once you pay the GMAT reschedule fee, youāll receive a confirmation mail. This confirmation mail will include information on your new GMAT appointment date and time, identification requirements, contact information, and direction to the test center.
GMAT Reschedule complete
You have successfully rescheduled your GMAT exam now. Make sure you prepare well for the GMAT so that you ace this test on your coming attempt.
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How to cancel GMAT exam appointment in 3 steps
If you wish to cancel your GMAT appointment, you can do so very easily. Just follow this 3-step process and youāll be able to cancel your GMAT effortlessly.
- Step 1 ā Log in to your mba.com account
- Step 2 ā Select the GMAT exam you wish to reschedule
- Step 3 ā Cancel your GMAT exam
Step 1 ā Log in to your mba.com account
The first step to cancelling your GMAT exam is logging in to your mba.com account.
Step 2 ā Select the GMAT exam you wish to cancel
Once youāre logged in, youāll see the āMy Accountā section. In the āexamsā section, search for the GMAT exam you wish to cancel. Youāll see two options in green; Reschedule and Cancel. Click on cancel. Take a look at the below image to understand in a better way.
Step 3 ā Cancel your GMAT appointment
Youāll move on to the page as seen below:
GMAC has revised the cancellation fee based on a 3-tier system. Here is the updated GMAT cancellation fee(test center exam):
- $165 ($110 refund) – More than 60 days prior to appointment
- $190 ($80 refund) – 15 to 60 days prior to appointment
- $220 ($55 refund) – 1 to 14 days prior to appointment
Click on the checkbox to agree to GMACās policies.
Once you click on confirm cancellation button, your GMAT exam will stand cancelled.
GMAT Reschedule fee
GMAT reschedule fee is based on a 3-tier system. Here is the GMAT reschedule fee:
- $50 – More than 60 days prior to appointment
- $100 – 15 to 60 days prior to appointment
- $150 – 1 to 14 days prior to appointment
GMAT Cancellation Fee
Previously, you used to get a refund of US $80 if you cancel your GMAT exam more than seven days before your appointment and no refund within seven days of your appointment.
GMAC has revised the cancellation fee based on a 3-tier system. Here is the updated GMAT cancellation fee(test center exam):
- $165 ($110 refund) – More than 60 days prior to appointment
- $190 ($80 refund) – 15 to 60 days prior to appointment
- $220 ($55 refund) – 1 to 14 days prior to appointment
FAQs – GMAT reschedule and cancellation
What are the modes through which I can reschedule or cancel my GMAT exam?
You can cancel or reschedule your GMAT exam either online or by phone. If you reschedule or cancel by phone, you will have to pay an additional service fee of US $10.
Can I make changes to my GMAT exam date, time, or venue 24 hours before my scheduled GMAT appointment?
You cannot make any changes 24 hours prior to your scheduled GMAT appointment.
Will I get a refund if I miss my GMAT appointment?
If you miss your GMAT appointment, you wonāt get a refund. You may register for a new exam without waiting 16 calendar days.
Can I reschedule my GMAT exam to another country?
Yes, you can reschedule your GMAT exam to another country. To reschedule your exam in a country other than the one in which you scheduled your original exam appointment, please contact GMAT customer service by phone.
GMAT cancellation policies by country
GMAT cancellation policies in China
If you have scheduled your GMAT exam in China, you may reschedule or cancel your GMAT exam online, by phone, or e-mail and fax.
GMAT cancel online – You may do so by clicking the Cancel Your GMAT Exam button below. You will be required to log in to the website to cancel your appointment online.
GMAT exam takers in China can also cancel their appointments by fax or email by using the information below. Please send your full name and GMAT ID to the following:
Fax: +86-10-61957800
Email: gmatservice@neea.edu.cn
For additional information, please contact NEEA at +86-10-82345675
European Union – GMAT cancellation policies
If youāre taking the GMAT within the EU, a full refund is provided if you cancel your appointment within 14 days of the registration date. Please contact GMAT Customer Service by phone at +44(0)1618557219 or live chat via mba.com.
South Korea – GMAT cancellation policies
These are the GMAT cancellation policies if you have scheduled your GMAT exam within South Korea:
- More than seven calendar days before the scheduled test date and time ā US$150 refund
- Within seven calendar days before the scheduled test date and time ā US$50 refund
South Africa – GMAT Reschedule and cancellation policies
If you have scheduled your GMAT exam in South Africa:
You’ll get a full refund if you cancel your GMAT within 7 days of the registration date. Please contact GMAT Customer Service by phone at +44(0)1618557219 or live chat via mba.com.
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FAQ
You can cancel or reschedule your GMAT exam either online or by phone. If you reschedule or cancel through phone, you will have to pay an additional service fee of US $10.
You cannot make any changes 24 hours prior to your scheduled GMAT appointment.
If you miss your GMAT appointment, you wonāt get a refund. You may register for a new exam without waiting 16 calendar days.
Yes, you can reschedule your GMAT exam to another country. To reschedule your exam in a country other than the one in which you scheduled your original exam appointment, please contact GMAT customer service by phone.
To register for the GMAT, follow the 7 step process explained with pictures in this article.
