GMAC said on 3 June 2021 that candidates in India could verify their identity for the GMAT Online exam with an Aadhaar card as well as a passport, as long as the card is current and valid. The change applied only to the online exam: test centres in India still required a passport.
Key facts
- Announced 3 June 2021
- Who GMAT Online candidates in India
- ID Valid Aadhaar card or passport
- Test centre Passport still required
Online exam brought into line with test centres
The same release summarised enhancements introduced in May 2021 that made the online GMAT closer to the test centre version:
- The Analytical Writing Assessment essay was added.
- Candidates could choose the order of the sections.
- Two optional 8-minute breaks were allowed between sections.
- Unofficial scores appeared on screen straight after the exam.
- Appointments could be booked up to six months ahead.
Later changes
These details described the GMAT of 2021. Since November 2023 the exam has had three sections, no essay and one optional break, so check current rules before booking.
What this means
If you are in India and plan to test online, make sure the name on your Aadhaar card matches your GMAT registration exactly, and that the card is valid on test day. If you might switch to a test centre, keep a valid passport ready, since the Aadhaar option did not extend to centres. Confirm the current ID rules on mba.com when you book, as policies can change. A mismatch between your ID and your booking is one of the most common reasons candidates are turned away, and the fee is usually lost. Keep the confirmation email from your booking.