TL;DR ISB accepts both GMAT and GRE with no published preference, no separate evaluation criteria, and no penalty for GRE applicants. The test gets you into the evaluation process. After that, your work experience, academic background, and clarity of goals determine the outcome. GRE for ISB is a legitimate strategic choice, not a fallback. 327ISB […]
TL;DR: ISB does not publish a GRE cutoff. The Class of 2026 average GRE is 327 (range 306-336). A score of 320+ is considered competitive; 325+ puts you in a strong position. Verbal 160+ and Quant 165+ are the section-level targets. ISB accepts GMAT and GRE equally, requires test-centre scores only, and evaluates applications holistically. […]
TL;DR: No top MBA program officially prefers one test over the other. All accept both equally. GMAT submissions at top 25 US programs fell from 54.2% (2022) to 42.7% (2024). GRE submissions rose from 29.6% to 32.6% in the same period. Berkeley Haas is now majority GRE (58%). Harvard and Stanford each see 39-42% GRE […]
TL;DR: The GRE General Test is available year-round at test centres across India. The fee is INR 22,000 (approx. USD 220). The test runs 1 hour 58 minutes across Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. You need a valid passport for ID at Indian test centres. Scores are available in 8-10 days. Book 2-3 […]