In 2020, around 2.6 lakh Indian students went to study abroad; in 2021, their number went up to 4.44 lakhs. You have also made up your mind to pursue higher education from abroad, but have you also decided what you want to study and what exams will be required to clear? Let’s check out the details of exams for MBA abroad.
List of common entrance exams for study abroad
Let’s try to know about some of the important exams for MBA abroad:
TOEFL
TOEFL is the most important test of English language proficiency and communication for students in countries where English is not the native language. The minimum score for university admission should be 75-80. However, some universities ask for a score of 100 or higher. These scores have a validity of two years for admission to the universities of the USA and Canada.
IELTS
IELTS is another popular English proficiency test and is very similar to TOEFL. You get scores in the range of 1.0 and 9.0. The test has different sections for the language skills related to listening, reading, writing, and speaking. You must clear this exam for admission to UK, Australian, and New Zealand universities. You should score a minimum of 6.5 GPA to be accepted.
PT E
The main difference between PTE and IELTS/ TOEFL is that it is a computer-based exam. It stands for the Pearson Test of English, which universities in Australia, Great Britain, and New Zealand accept. It would be best if you had a minimum score of 55-60 for admission into a good university. The announcement of test results takes place after 48 hours.
GRE
Without wasting any time, let us come to the point. One of the important exams for MBA abroad is GRE. Students planning to join top universities in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada must be thinking about what to expect in the GRE syllabus of 2023. The syllabus has three different sections.
GRE Analytical Writing
GRE Verbal Reasoning, and
GRE Quantitative Reasoning.
Those who wish to study abroad by joining graduation programs must qualify for their Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) and achieve good scores. The syllabus for GRE is designed to measure applicants’ verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills. These are essential qualities a student must possess to pursue a study abroad.
The GRE has two test sections
GRE General Test and
GRE Subject Test.
GRE General Test:
It’s a routine test to evaluate students’ verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing skills.
GRE Subject Test: The focus of the GRE Subject Test is on judging the candidate’s expertise in subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, and Mathematics.
GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)
The applicant needs to clear the GMAT to become eligible for admission into business and management schools. This exam aims to assess your analytical, reading, and writing skills in English. Candidates who want to appear for this test should be 18 or above. The GMAT scores for admission into top business schools needs to be 550 or more.