{"id":29205,"date":"2023-08-14T15:34:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-14T10:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/?p=29205"},"modified":"2026-01-25T01:38:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T20:08:11","slug":"gmat-online-vs-in-center-gmat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-online-vs-in-center-gmat\/","title":{"rendered":"GMAT Online Vs. In-Center GMAT \u2013 Which version is better?"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">A <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read <\/span><\/span>\n<p>In 2021, the Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) introduced an updated version of the GMAT Online <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/online-interim-gmat-exam-at-home\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">allowing to take the GMAT at Home.<\/a> to provide MBA aspirants with a reliable alternative for taking the GMAT during a time of uncertainty and confusion. <strong>The online version of the test is now a permanent option for candidates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you decide between the in-center and GMAT online exam, we talked to Sehar Khanna, a GMAC representative. In this article, we compare GMAT Online vs. In-center GMAT on various parameters and answer a crucial question \u2013 <strong>Which GMAT Exam version is better for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/sign-up-free-trial\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/gmat-online-vs-gmat-in-center-exam-300x225.png\" alt=\"GMAT Online vs. GMAT in-Center Exam \" class=\"wp-image-29207\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/gmat-online-vs-gmat-in-center-exam-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/gmat-online-vs-gmat-in-center-exam.png 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub-buttons align-button-center\"  id=\"ub-button-0a99fc45-0733-40d8-a266-1b93f31cbf6f\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/sign-up-free-trial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" class=\"ub-button-block-main ub-button-small ub-button-flex-small\" role=\"button\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">\n    <div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\"><span class=\"ub-button-icon-holder\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"height=\"25\", width=\"25\"viewBox=\"0, 0, 512, 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Start Free GMAT Preparation<\/span>\n    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-161ce92d-58d3-4a15-b1e3-27fcaefd3178\">\n\n\n<p>Here are the parameters on which we have compared both the exams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><a href=\"#gmat-online-vs-in-center-exam-structure\">Exam Structure<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#gmat-online-vs-in-center-exam-cost-fees\">Registration, Rescheduling and Cancellation Fee<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#gmat-online-vs-in-center-exam-scores\">GMAT Online vs. in-center Exam \u2013 Are the scores comparable?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#gmat-online-vs-in-center-exam-experience-policies\">Experience and Policies<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Watch this video to know the latest enhancements to the GMAT Online exam:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oHjwLeKtW2o?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>Are you stuck at home with no GMAT Prep classes to go to? 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In-Center Exam \u2013 Key Differences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here is a brief overview of the key differences between the GMAT Online vs. in-Center Exam:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Parameters<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>GMAT Online Exam<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>In-center GMAT Exam<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Structure<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-syllabus\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Number of sections<\/strong><\/a> (Same)<\/td><td>Earlier Online version did not include AWA, But from April&#8217;21 it has included AWA section also.<br><p><span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Now both versions have same structure.<\/span><\/p><strong>Four Sections \u2013 Quant, Verbal, IR, and AWA <\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Four Sections \u2013 Quant, Verbal, IR, and AWA<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Duration of the Test<\/strong> (Same)<\/td><td>Approx. 3 hours 7 mins<\/td><td>Approx. 3 hours 7 mins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Order of the Sections<\/strong> (Same)<\/td><td>Select the order from: <p>1.&nbsp;AWA <strong>\u2192<\/strong> IR <strong>\u2192 <\/strong>Quant <strong>\u2192 <\/strong>Verbal<\/p><br><p>2. Verbal <strong>\u2192<\/strong> Quant <strong>\u2192 <\/strong>IR <strong>\u2192 <\/strong>AWA<\/p><br><p>3.&nbsp;Quant <strong>\u2192 <\/strong>Verbal <strong>\u2192 <\/strong>IR <strong>\u2192 <\/strong>AWA<\/p><\/td><td>Select the order from: <br><p>1. AWA <strong>\u2192<\/strong> IR <strong>\u2192 <\/strong>Quant <strong>\u2192 <\/strong>Verbal<\/p><br><p>2. Verbal <strong>\u2192<\/strong> Quant <strong>\u2192 <\/strong>IR <strong>\u2192 <\/strong>AWA<\/p><br>3.&nbsp;Quant <strong style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: inherit;\">\u2192 <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Verbal <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: inherit;\">\u2192 <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">IR <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: inherit;\">\u2192 <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">AWA<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Registration Fee<\/strong><\/td><td>$300<\/td><td>$275<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rescheduling Fee<\/strong><\/td><td>1 to 14 days prior to appointment: <strong>$180<\/strong><br><br>15 to 60 days prior to appointment: <strong>$120<\/strong><br><br>More than 60 days prior to appointment: <strong>$60<\/strong><\/td><td> <p>1 to 14 days prior to appointment: <strong>$165<\/strong><\/p> <p>15 to 60 days prior to appointment: <strong>$110<\/strong><\/p> <p>More than 60 days prior to appointment:<\/p><strong><p> $5<strong style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">5 <\/strong><\/p><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cancellation Fee<\/strong><\/td><td>1 to 14 days prior to appointment: <strong>$60 refund<\/strong><br><br><br>15 to 60 days prior to appointment:<strong> $90 refund<\/strong><br><br><br>More than 60 days prior to appointment: <strong>$120 refund<\/strong><\/td><td> <p>1 to 14 days prior to appointment: <strong>$55 refund<\/strong><\/p> <p>15 to 60 days prior to appointment: <strong>$80 refund<\/strong><\/p> <p>More than 60 days prior to appointment: <strong>$110 refund<\/strong><\/p> <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Reporting scores to schools<\/strong><\/td><td>Infinite schools with no fees<\/td><td>You can send your scores to 5 schools for free. Extra $35 for additional school<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Scoring<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/understanding-gmat-score-gmat-percentiles-good-gmat-score\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Section scores, Total Scores, along with percentile<\/a><\/td><td>&nbsp;Same<\/td><td>Same<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Score Scale<\/strong><\/td><td>Same<\/td><td>Same<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Validity<\/strong><\/td><td>5 years<\/td><td>5 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Canceling the Score<\/strong><\/td><td>Not Allowed<\/td><td>Allowed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Experience and Policies<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Place<\/strong><\/td><td>No Commute. Take the GMAT at Home<\/td><td>You need to Travel to the center <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Material Provided<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-online-whiteboard\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Online or Physical Whiteboard Option<\/a><\/td><td>Scratchpad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Breaks<\/strong><\/td><td>2 Breaks: 8 mins each<\/td><td>2 Breaks: 8 mins each<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Retaking the Exam<\/strong><\/td><td>Two retakes are allowed<\/td><td>Five times in any 12 months, but no more than once in any 16-day period<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Booking the slot<\/strong><\/td><td>Twice you can give the Exam. <p>&nbsp;24\/7- seven days a week<\/p> <\/td><td>Once every 16 days and no more than 5 times in a rolling 12-month period. <p>&nbsp;You need to check availability at the center<\/p> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<!-- e-GMAT CTA Banner - Version 1: Timeline Focus -->\n<!-- WordPress 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She states, &#8220;We conducted a survey and did not see any huge difference in the score because of the section order. The majority of the students globally follow Quant <strong>-&gt;<\/strong>Verbal <strong>-&gt;<\/strong>IR section order, and thus, GMAC considered this section order for GMAT online exam.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-syllabus\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GMAT Syllabus for 2023.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"gmat-online-vs-in-center-exam-cost-fees\">Registration, Rescheduling, and Cancellation Fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The GMAT Online Exam $25 more than the <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-fee-how-much-does-the-gmat-cost\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">in-person GMAT test cost<\/a>. The registration fee now is $300  for Online GMAT and $275 for the in-center GMAT exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Previously, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, there were no rescheduling and cancellation fees charged for in-center Exams. However, it is now effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, if you opt for the GMAT Online exam you will be charged a rescheduling and cancellation fee. Refer to the table above to know the prices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, you can now <strong>send your GMAT Online scores to as many schools as you want without any fees.<\/strong> On the other hand, if you want to send scores to more than five schools, the In-center Exam charges an extra $35(per report).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>Begin your GMAT preparation with the only prep company that has <a href=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/reviews\/e-gmat-6\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">delivered more 700+ scores<\/a> than any other GMAT club partner. Achieve GMAT 740+ with our AI driven tools that you personalized feedback at every step of your GMAT journey. 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Besides, <strong>the schools are also considering the Online GMAT score to be as same as in-center GMAT Score&#8221;<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, your <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/understanding-gmat-score-gmat-percentiles-good-gmat-score\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">total score comes from Quant and Verbal<\/a>. So, there is absolutely no difference when it comes to GMAT online and in-center scoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The section scores and total scores, along with percentiles and score scales remain the same for both the exams. 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For the At-home Exam, you have the option of seeing the score first and then sending it to schools, so the cancellation option does not make sense. <strong>Based on your scores, you can select which school to target.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you take the Exam at the center, you need to select five schools before seeing your scores. Thus, providing a cancellation option makes sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>How can you take advantage of it?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instance 1:<\/strong> You can take the at-home GMAT and, based on your score, can send the report to as many schools you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instance 2:<\/strong> if you were aiming for 740 and got 700 on the at-home test, you can decide to send 700 scores to Tier 2 schools (As many you like) and then take the in-center test to reserve the Five score reporting slots for Tier 1 schools. Like this, you are broadening your chances of getting into a school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"gmat-online-vs-in-center-exam-experience-policies\">Experience and Policies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"216\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/gmat-at-home-online-exam-300x216.png\" alt=\"GMAT online vs. in-center exam - Experience\" class=\"wp-image-29213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/gmat-at-home-online-exam-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/gmat-at-home-online-exam.png 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another advantage of taking the GMAT test from Home is No commute! For all those students out there, who used to commute to GMAT test centers in other states or cities can now relax. All you need to do is <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/tips-and-checklist-setting-up-your-room-for-gmat-online-exam\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>find a perfect spot at your home<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With no commute and taking the test from the comfort of your home, it is an advantage, but what tops it all is that you will be able to create your desired Exam environment. There are <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/online-interim-gmat-exam-at-home\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\">guidelines set by GMAC<\/a> on how your exam environment should be, but being in your known surrounding overpowers it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Here are some <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/tips-and-checklist-setting-up-your-room-for-gmat-online-exam\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tips and checklists for setting up your room for the GMAT Online Exam.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>For the in-center test, you need to <strong>carry your mask and wear it during the Exam. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another difference is the use of a scratchpad. For the At-home GMAT test, you will be given an option for an Online or physical Whiteboard, whereas a scratchpad is provided at the center. If you are taking the GMAT at home, you need to purchase the Whiteboard through any of the online retailers like Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-whiteboard-practice-video-tutorials\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Practice taking online GMAT on floating Whiteboard with video tutorials.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h4>Breaks during the Exam<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two optional breaks for 8 mins each for both in-center and online exam.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Retaking the GMAT<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>One retake is now allowed for the at-home Exam. On the other hand, you can retake the in-center test up to 5 times in any 12 months (no more than once in a 16-day period). If you took the GMAT Online twice during a 12-month period, you could sit for the in-person GMAT 3 times during that same 12-month period<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For in-center GMAT you have 8 attempts over the course of your lifetime while for online GMAT you have just 2 attempts. In total( GMAT online + in-center), you are allowed five GMAT attempts in a rolling 12-month period and 8 in a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>How to choose between the GMAT Online and In-center Exam?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should have a good power supply, internet, and a quiet place to take the GMAT online exam. According to Sehar, in-center is better if you do not have a calm place in your room or have unstable internet, speed, or power cuts. There is resilience built in the system already. But still, make sure the requirements are fulfilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Know more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/online-interim-gmat-exam-at-home\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GMAT Online Exam requirements and process.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a lot of advantages as well as disadvantages of taking the online or in-center Exam. But <strong>which test to choose depends on your comfort level. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No test is better than the other. It depends on what you are comfortable with, and after knowing the difference, you will be able to choose between the Online GMAT and In-center exam.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Are you stuck at home with no GMAT Prep classes to go to? 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