GMAT · Guides · October 22, 2026 · 5 min read
GMAT exam fees 2026: $275 test centre, $300 online, India price, reschedule and cancellation costs
The GMAT exam fee in 2026 is $275 at a test centre and $300 online in the United States, and €275 / €300 in Europe. In India the fee is charged in US dollars with 18% GST added on top, which prep sites report as about $324.50 for the test-centre exam. Rescheduling costs between $55 and $180 and cancelling gets you a partial refund of $55 to $120, depending on how many days before the test you act. Five score reports are free; official prep can cost nothing or a few hundred dollars.
All figures are as of October 2026. GMAC sets prices by country, and the exact amount for your location is shown on the Exam Payment page of mba.com when you book. Check it before you pay.
GMAT registration fee by region
| Region | Test centre | Online | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $275 | $300 | |
| Europe (euro countries) | €275 | €300 | |
| India | $275 + 18% GST | as reported, $300 + 18% GST | charged in USD; see below |
| Other countries | shown on mba.com | shown on mba.com | price depends on the test location |
The fee is the same for every section: you cannot buy part of the exam. It includes your unofficial score on screen, the Official Score Report with section-level detail, and five free score reports to schools.
GMAT exam fees in India
GMAC lists the Indian price in US dollars, not rupees, and adds 18% GST. Indian prep sites report the result as:
| Exam | Base fee | With 18% GST |
|---|---|---|
| Test centre | $275 | about $324.50 |
| Online | $300 | about $354 (reported, less widely) |
The amount debited from an Indian card in rupees depends on the exchange rate on the day of payment and on your bank’s foreign-currency charges, so it moves by a few hundred rupees from month to month. We could not confirm the India figures directly on mba.com, where they appear only after you choose your country in a booking form; treat the table as an estimate and check the exact amount on mba.com when booking.
Reschedule fees
You can reschedule online in your mba.com account. Changes are not possible within 24 hours of the appointment. The fee depends on how far ahead you make the change. These are the US-dollar amounts widely reported for 2026:
| When you reschedule | Test centre | Online |
|---|---|---|
| More than 60 days before the test | $55 | $60 |
| 15–60 days before | $110 | $120 |
| 14 days or fewer before | $165 | $180 |
| Less than 24 hours before | not allowed | not allowed |
Rescheduling a test-centre appointment by phone adds a $10 service fee; online appointments are managed only through your account. A voucher or fee waiver cannot be used to pay a rescheduling fee.
Cancellation refunds
If you cancel instead of moving the date, GMAC keeps most of the fee and refunds part of it:
| When you cancel | Refund, test centre | Refund, online |
|---|---|---|
| More than 60 days before the test | $110 | $120 |
| 15–60 days before | $80 | $90 |
| 14 days or fewer before | $55 | $60 |
| Less than 24 hours before, or no-show | none | none |
Because the refund is never more than about 40% of the fee, rescheduling is almost always cheaper than cancelling and booking again. If you miss your appointment, you lose the whole fee; you can book a new exam after 24 hours, without waiting the usual 16 days, but you pay the full price again.
Score reports and other fees
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Up to 5 score reports, sent within 48 hours of your Official Score being available | free |
| Each additional score report | about $35 (as listed by prep sites) |
| Official Score Report with section detail | included |
| GMAT Superscore (best sections across attempts, since August 2026) | free, automatic |
| Score cancellation | not needed: you decide which schools see your score |
Score reporting fees are not refundable. If you are applying to more than five programmes, pick the five most important ones for the free window and pay for the rest later.
Official GMAC prep costs
| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| GMAT Official Starter Kit (70 questions, Practice Exams 1–2) | free |
| GMAT Official Guide 2026–2027 (975+ questions) | $49.99 |
| Quant, Verbal or Data Insights Review (each) | $26.99 |
| Official Guide bundle | $115 |
| Official Practice Exams 3–6 | $107.99 |
| Official Practice Questions | $79.99 |
| Premium Collection | $299.99 |
Prices are from mba.com in October 2026 and change occasionally with promotions.
Total GMAT budget: three examples
| Plan | What it includes | Approximate total (US prices) |
|---|---|---|
| Lean | 1 test-centre exam + free Starter Kit + Official Guide | $275 + $0 + $49.99 ≈ $325 |
| Typical | 1 online exam + Official Guide + Practice Exams 3–6 + 2 extra score reports | $300 + $49.99 + $107.99 + $70 ≈ $528 |
| With a retake | 2 test-centre exams + Official Guide + Practice Exams 3–6 + 1 reschedule 15–60 days out | $550 + $49.99 + $107.99 + $110 ≈ $818 |
The biggest avoidable cost is an unplanned retake. A realistic timed practice exam before you book shows whether you are close to your target; see how to prepare for the GMAT. Retake limits are in GMAT exam rules, and booking tips are in GMAT registration and exam dates.
How to pay
GMAC accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover credit and debit cards. The charge appears on your statement as “VUE*GRAD MGMT TEST” for a test-centre exam or “TALVIEW.INC.” for the online exam. If the card is declined, the appointment is cancelled automatically, and you need to book again.
Some business schools and programmes give fee waivers or vouchers, often after an admissions event. A voucher can be applied to the exam fee, but not to rescheduling fees, and it cannot be refunded.
Common questions
Is the online GMAT more expensive? Yes, by $25 in the US ($300 against $275).
Is the GMAT fee refundable? Only partly. You get $55–120 back depending on how early you cancel, and nothing within 24 hours of the test.
Is GMAT cheaper than the GRE? The two are close in price in most countries; compare both on their official sites for your location. A full comparison is in GMAT vs GRE.
Do I pay again for a retake? Yes. Each attempt costs the full fee.
For an overview of the exam itself, see what the GMAT is.
GMAT™ is a trademark of the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). This guide is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by GMAC. Fees are as of October 2026; confirm current prices on mba.com.
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