Yastudy GMAT course: what you get
A 12-week live online course built around the three sections of the current GMAT. Classes are taught live by Yastudy’s in-house trainers, so you can ask questions in class and in separate doubt-clearing sessions.
GMAT live online course
12 weeks · about 60 live hours · Weekday evening and weekend (Saturday–Sunday) batches
- About 60 hours of live online classes over 12 weeks
- Full-length timed mock tests with score analysis
- Study material and an online question bank
- Doubt-clearing sessions with your trainer
- Weekend batch for working professionals
- Taught by Yastudy’s in-house trainers
What we cover
| Section | Questions and time | What it tests |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Reasoning | 21 questions, 45 minutes | Problem Solving questions on arithmetic and algebra. No calculator.[1] |
| Verbal Reasoning | 23 questions, 45 minutes | Reading Comprehension and Critical Reasoning. Sentence Correction is no longer part of the exam.[1] |
| Data Insights | 20 questions, 45 minutes | Data Sufficiency, Multi-Source Reasoning, Table Analysis, Graphics Interpretation and Two-Part Analysis, with an on-screen calculator.[1][2] |
Who the course is for
- MBA applicants to schools that require or reward the GMAT, in Germany or elsewhere.
- Master in Management applicants, for example to TUM, which asks Indian graduates for the 65th percentile.
- Working professionals who need a weekend batch and a 12-week plan they can keep up with.
How to use 12 weeks well
A simple way to think about a 12-week GMAT preparation, whichever batch you join:
- Weeks 1–4: foundations. Rebuild arithmetic and algebra without a calculator, and learn the Critical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension question types.
- Weeks 5–8: Data Insights and timing. Data Insights has five question types that mix data reading and reasoning; practise all five and start timed section sets.
- Weeks 9–12: full mocks. Take full-length timed mocks, review every error, and decide your section order, since the GMAT lets you choose it.[3]
Book your exam date early. Leave room for a retake: you must wait at least 16 days between attempts, and Official Score Reports usually arrive within 3–5 days.[4][5]
The GMAT exam in 2026–27: format, fee and rules
| Length | 2 hours 15 minutes, 64 questions, plus an optional 10-minute break[3] |
|---|---|
| Sections | Quantitative Reasoning (21), Verbal Reasoning (23), Data Insights (20), 45 minutes each, in the order you choose[3] |
| Review | You can bookmark questions and edit up to three answers per section[3] |
| Scores | Total 205–805; each section 60–90[6] |
| Fee | US$275 at a test centre in India; US$300 online. Check the final amount, including any taxes, when you register[7][8] |
| Where | At a test centre, or online from home (available in India)[9][10] |
| Score reports | Up to 5 free score reports if you send them within 48 hours of your Official Score; the Official Score Report usually arrives within 3–5 days (occasionally up to 20)[11][5] |
| Validity | 5 years[8] |
| Retakes | Up to 5 attempts in a rolling 12 months (test centre and online combined), at least 16 days apart; a cancelled score still counts as an attempt[4] |
| Changes | No rescheduling within 24 hours of your appointment; changes made closer to the date usually cost more[4] |
| New in 2026 | GMAT Superscore (from 12 August 2026): schools can see your best section scores across valid attempts, at no extra cost[12] |
What GMAT score do you need? German business schools
Few schools publish a hard minimum. These are the rules German schools publish for 2026–27, with the percentile each score represents on GMAC’s current table.[13]
| Programme | GMAT rule |
|---|---|
| Mannheim Full-Time MBA | GMAT or GRE required and can’t be waived; Mannheim names 565 on the GMAT Focus Edition (about the 50th percentile)[14][15] |
| ESMT Berlin Full-time MBA | A test is required (ESMT’s own test, GMAT, GRE or Executive Assessment); no minimum published[16] |
| HHL Leipzig Full-time MBA | GMAT, GRE or HHL’s own test required[17] |
| WHU Full-Time MBA | Not strictly required: a score is one of five ways to qualify[18] |
| Frankfurt School Full-time MBA | GMAT preferred; the school’s own test or a waiver is possible[19] |
| Pforzheim MBA (public) | 550+ on the classic GMAT or 515+ on the Focus Edition expected; waiver possible with a very good grade[20] |
| TUM Master in Management | 65th percentile or higher for Indian graduates (595 is the 66th percentile on the current table)[21] |
| WHU MSc in Management | GMAT 555 (or GRE 158/158, or GTEBS 102)[22] |
| Mannheim Master in Management | Optional, but earns up to 60 ranking points: 555 gives 1 point, 685 gives 60[23] |
| University of Cologne MSc Business Administration | Optional, up to 32 selection points; no points below the 36th percentile (required for the IIM Ahmedabad double degree)[24] |
GMAT percentiles at a glance
| Total score | 515 | 555 | 565 | 605 | 645 | 685 | 705 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentile | 31.6 | 47.4 | 50.4 | 69.4 | 85.6 | 95.1 | 97.5 |
[13] GMAC updates the table once a year. Treat published figures as a floor and aim above them where you can.
Planning a German MBA or Master in Management? Our MBA in Germany guide compares fees, work experience and test rules at every school above, and MBA counselling is free.
GMAT or GRE: which should you take?
- For an MBA in Germany, both usually work. Mannheim, ESMT and HHL accept the GRE as well as the GMAT, and WHU counts either as a way to qualify.[14][16][17][18]
- For management master’s, check each programme. TUM’s Master in Management asks for the GMAT; WHU and Frankfurt School accept the GRE too.[21][22][25]
- Some engineering and computer science master’s ask for the GRE, not the GMAT: TUM’s computer science master’s for degrees from India (GATE also accepted), and RWTH for non-EU degrees.[26][27] See our GRE coaching.
- Neither replaces the dMAT. If your bachelor’s is in engineering, commerce or business, APS India requires the dMAT from the summer 2027 intake, and a GMAT score doesn’t replace it (unless one of APS’s exemptions applies to you).[28] We run a dMAT preparation course.
The exam fees differ too: the GMAT costs US$275 at a test centre in India, the GRE US$249.[7][29]
GMAT coaching: frequently asked questions
How long is Yastudy’s GMAT course?
12 weeks, with about 60 hours of live online classes, plus full-length mock tests, a question bank and doubt-clearing sessions. Weekday evening and weekend batches are available.
What is the GMAT exam fee in India?
GMAC lists US$275 for the GMAT at a test centre in India and US$300 for the online exam, which is available in India. Up to five score reports are free if you send them within 48 hours of your Official Score.
What is a good GMAT score?
It depends on the school. On GMAC’s current table, 565 is about the 50th percentile, 605 the 69th, 645 the 86th and 685 the 95th. Mannheim names 565 for its Full-Time MBA, WHU’s MSc asks for 555, and TUM’s Master in Management wants the 65th percentile (about 595) from Indian graduates.
What are the sections of the GMAT?
Quantitative Reasoning (21 questions), Verbal Reasoning (23) and Data Insights (20), 45 minutes each, 2 hours 15 minutes in total with an optional 10-minute break. You choose the order of the sections.
Does the GMAT still have geometry and sentence correction?
Sentence Correction is no longer part of the exam: Verbal Reasoning now has Reading Comprehension and Critical Reasoning. GMAC describes Quantitative Reasoning as testing algebra and arithmetic, with no calculator.
How many times can I take the GMAT?
Up to five times in any rolling 12-month period, counting test-centre and online attempts together, with at least 16 days between attempts. A cancelled score still counts as an attempt.
How long is a GMAT score valid?
Five years. Since 12 August 2026, GMAC also offers a Superscore that shows your best section scores across valid attempts, at no extra cost.
Should I take the GMAT or the GRE for an MBA in Germany?
Either usually works: Mannheim, ESMT and HHL accept both, and WHU counts either as a way to qualify. TUM’s Master in Management asks for the GMAT, while some engineering and computer science master’s at TUM and RWTH ask Indian or non-EU applicants for the GRE (TUM also accepts GATE).
Does a GMAT score replace the dMAT for Germany?
No. The dMAT is part of the APS process for Indian applicants with engineering, commerce or business degrees from the summer 2027 intake, and APS India lists no exemption for a GMAT score.
Is the course online or in a classroom?
Live online, taught by Yastudy’s in-house trainers, so you can join from anywhere in India. Weekend batches suit working professionals.
More help for business-school applicants
- MBA in GermanyFees, schools, GMAT rules, work experience and jobs, with free MBA counsellingRead the guide →
- MBA vs MiM in GermanyWhich one fits your experience and budgetRead the guide →
- GRE coachingThe same 12-week live format for the GRE General TestSee the GRE course →
- dMAT courseThe test APS India now requires from many Indian applicantsSee the dMAT course →
Get the next batch dates and fees
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- The next weekday and weekend batch dates
- The course fee and any current offer
- A realistic target score for the schools you want
- When to book your exam so scores reach the schools in time
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Sources
Exam facts checked on 13 October 2026 against GMAC and the schools’ own pages. Where a source has a publication date, it's shown.
- GMAC (mba.com): GMAT exam content (Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Data Insights)
- GMAC (support.mba.com): GMAT calculator and scratch-paper policies (on-screen calculator in Data Insights only) (11 Jun 2026)
- GMAC (mba.com): GMAT exam structure (sections, timing, section order, review and edit)
- GMAC (mba.com): GMAT policies and procedures (retakes, 16-day gap, changes within 24 hours) (12 Aug 2026)
- GMAC (mba.com): Official Score Reports (usually within 3–5 days)
- GMAC: GMAT Focus Edition exam scores (section 60–90, total 205–805)
- GMAC: GMAT vs GRE: exam fees (India US$275 at a test centre; online US$300) (14 Apr 2026)
- GMAC (mba.com): What is the GMAT exam (fees, five-year validity) (16 Jul 2026)
- GMAC (support.mba.com): GMAT: where and when can I take the exam? (27 May 2026)
- GMAC (mba.com): Taking the GMAT exam online (available everywhere except mainland China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Sudan)
- GMAC (mba.com): Sending your score (up to 5 free score reports)
- GMAC: GMAC introduces GMAT Superscore (15 Jun 2026)
- GMAC: GMAT total score concordance and percentiles (test takers 1 Jul 2021 – 30 Jun 2026) (Aug 2026)
- Mannheim Business School: Mannheim Full-Time MBA: frequently asked questions (3 years’ post-graduate experience; GMAT required)
- Mannheim Business School: Mannheim Full-Time MBA: admissions (rounds, €49,500 tuition, discounts, English tests, APS and dMAT for India)
- ESMT Berlin: Full-time MBA: admissions (3 years’ experience, tests, English, deadlines)
- HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management: Full-time MBA (tuition, tests, class profile, employment report 2025) (Oct 2026)
- WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management: Full-Time MBA: application and admissions (2 years’ experience, Excellent Fit criteria, English, deadlines)
- Frankfurt School of Finance & Management: Full-time MBA (tuition, deadlines, test policy, class profile, employment)
- Pforzheim University (Hochschule Pforzheim): MBA International Management (fees, length, GMAT, work experience)
- TUM School of Management: Master in Management: how the assessment procedure works, WS 2026/27 (GMAT 65th percentile) (2026)
- WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management: MSc in Management: application and admissions
- University of Mannheim: Mannheim Master in Management: application information
- University of Cologne, Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences: application · programme (6 Oct 2026)
- Frankfurt School of Finance & Management: Master in Management (tuition, start, deadline, employment)
- TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology: Informatics M.Sc.: application requirements (GRE/GATE for degrees from India and other countries) (2026)
- RWTH Aachen, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering: Master’s application for applicants from non-EU countries (GRE 145/160/3; ETS code 8504) (Apr 2026)
- APS India: dMAT: information for master’s applicants (updated 13 Jul 2026)
- ETS India: GRE General Test fees, effective 1 August 2026 (US$249; rescheduling US$55; additional score report US$40) (Aug 2026)
