• Many test centers will take a digital palm vein pattern when a test taker initially enters the room and after any breaks. Often times a digital photo and signature are also required at sign-in.


• Arrive dressed in layers so one can take off or put on extra clothes if too hot or cold.


• Understand that arriving more than 15-minutes late may forfeit the opportunity to take the exam on that day and time.


• Know that drinking or eating is not permitted during the testing but do plan to bring a healthy snack and drink which can be accessed at one of the two scheduled short breaks (usually 5-8 minutes in duration).


• Weapons are not permitted in the testing room.


• Review the testing rules and agreement specific for the location where the exam is being conducted.


• No personal items such as phones, calculators or other technologies are allowed in the testing room.


• GMAC will send Official Score Report to up to five programs that are selected by the candidate at the test center prior to the start of the GMAT exam. The score reports will be sent electronically or by mail, depending on the programs ‘preferences.


• Candidates may ask to send official scores to as many additional programs as preferred. (fees apply), as long as the scores are not more than five years old.

Aspirants will receive a copy of the following GMAT Test Taker Rules & Agreement at their respective test centers prior to taking the exam. In order to test, the aspirants must agree to comply with and be bound by the rules set forth in this Agreement.
GMAT Test Taker Rules & Agreement: Everything aspirants do after signing this Agreement is part of the exam. If aspirants remain in the test area, he/she will be bound by this Agreement. Leave the test center immediately if he/she don’t agree to be bound by this Agreement and these rules.
If aspirants need additional details about any of the rules or the expected conduct, please ask the test administrator for a copy of the GMAT Handbook.
Failure to comply with the rules may result in the following:

• Reporting the incident to GMAC


• Reporting the incident to selected schools


• Invalidating the test and canceling the score


• Taking other action, such as prohibiting aspirants from retesting


• Forfeiting the exam fee

Aspirants may bring ONLY the following items into the test room:

• ID Proof


• Key to the supplied locker


• Prescription eyeglasses


• A light sweater or light, non-outerwear jacket


• Comfort items ONLY if they were pre-approved as accommodations received in advance


• Many test centers have small lockers where aspirants can store the belongings. Whether that is the case or not, the test center is not responsible for lost, stolen, or misplaced personal items.


• Notify the administrator immediately if there is a problem with the computer, software, or any other issue.


• Testing will begin promptly once after seating at the computer. The length of the appointment is approximately four hours.


• Aspirants may leave the testing room or seat only if escorted by a certified test administrator. Aspirants must raise the hand for assistance or to leave the seat.

1. Aspirants may ONLY have:
   
   
   • Water
   
   
   • Food
   
   
   • Comfort items, such as tissues or cough drops as pre-approved by GMAC and Pearson VUE


2. Aspirants must return from breaks on time. If he/she are late, time will be deducted from the next section of the exam.


3. Aspirants may not access any unauthorized items such as watches, study materials, or electronics such as cellphones. If he/she need to check the time while on break, Aspirants should ask a test administrator.


4. Aspirants may not remain in the testing room at the workstation. Aspirants must take the break in the test center lobby, locker area, and/or nearest restroom. Aspirants are not allowed to leave the test center during this time.


5. If Aspirants return from the break early and request to be checked into the exam, he/she must immediately begin the exam. Aspirants may not sit at the workstation for the remainder of the break.

If Aspirants are found accessing prohibited items, his/her exam will be terminated, the scores will include a violation code, and other actions may be taken.

Aspirants must not:

• Record


• Copy


• Disclose in any fashion any exam question or answer, in whole or in part, in any form or by any means (orally, in writing, on any Internet “chat room,” via SMS/text, or otherwise)


• Exam results are encrypted and transmitted to Pearson VUE and GMAC. The palm vein pattern template and the digital photograph may be compared against those of other test takers for fraud detection purposes.

For additional information concerning the collection, transmission, and processing of your personal data (including, without limitation, exam results, palm vein pattern template, photograph and signature, and the audio/video recording), refer to the GMAC Privacy Statement available in the GMAT® Handbook and at mba.com.
By providing my digital signature, I give GMAC and Pearson VUE my permission to retain, process, store, and transmit the following:

• My personal information related to the exam


• My palm vein pattern scan data


• The digital photograph of me taken at the test center


• The video and audio recordings that include me from the test center


• My test responses to the United States, which may be outside of the country in which I am testing.

I understand the information provided above and agree to comply with and be bound by this GMAT Examination Testing Rules Agreement.

Aspirants will need to agree to the following terms at the workstation prior to taking the exam:

• I have read and I understand and agree to the procedures and rules I was shown when I checked in with the test administrator.


• I certify that I am the person whose name and address appear on the application check-in screen.


• I also certify that I am taking the GMAT exam for a valid educational or legal purpose, and I agree to comply with and be bound by the GMAT Terms of Use, including the confidentiality and Non-disclosure requirements.


• I have read, understand, and agree to the terms and conditions set forth in the GMAT® Handbook, including without limitation those related to:
  
  
  • GMAT fees, retest and other testing policies, and score cancellations for irregularities and inappropriate examinee conduct
  
  
  • Ownership of the GMAT test, all rights therein, and all test related records by the Graduate Management Admission Council
  
  
  • Privacy policies describing the collection, use, processing, protection, and transmission to the United States of my personal information (including the digital photograph, palm vein pattern, signature, and audio and video recording collected at the test center), my test responses and describing the disclosure of such data to GMAC, its service providers, and score recipients I select, and others as necessary to prevent fraud or other unlawful activity or as required by law (mba.com/privacy)
  
  
  • The exclusive remedies available to me in the event of an error in scheduling, administration, or security of the reporting of my scores
  
  
• I understand that the GMAT test is a confidential and secure test, protected by civil and criminal laws of the United States and elsewhere.


• I certify that I have not knowingly accessed “live” GMAT questions or answers that might appear on my test and will not discuss the content of the exam with anyone.


• I will not record, copy, or disclose any exam questions or answers, in whole or in part, in any form or by any means before, during, or after I take the GMAT exam (orally; in writing; in any Internet “chat room,” message board, or forum; by SMS or text; or otherwise).


• I understand and agree that if I provide false information or if I violate any of the GMAT rules and procedures, or any other terms or conditions stated in the GMAT® Handbook:
  
  
  • The test administrator may immediately dismiss me from the test session.
  
  
  • My scores may be canceled without refund, and a school receiving my scores may be informed of the reason for the cancellation.
  
  
  • I may be banned from retaking the GMAT test.
  
  
  • I may be subject to other consequences, as GMAC or Pearson VUE deems appropriate.
  
  
• I understand that, after finishing the test, I will be prompted to decide whether to cancel or report my test scores. I understand and agree that if I do not select either the “Report Scores” or “Cancel Scores” option within the time allotted, my scores will be canceled automatically.


• I understand that if I do not agree to these conditions, I will not be permitted to take the test, and I will forfeit my test fee.

To provide fair and consistent testing to all the test takers, GMAC enforces several policies before, during, and after the exam. The following are examples of common Policy Violations. All Policy Violations may result in a minimum 31-day wait to retest, canceled scores, notification to schools, forfeiture of test fees, and up to a three-year ban on testing. Below are examples of common Policy Violations:

Serious Policy Violations:
A Serious Policy Violation may result in canceled scores, notification to schools, forfeiture of test fees, restrictions on future testing, and/or one-year to a lifetime ban. Below are examples of common Serious Policy Violations:

The following happens based on the choice of the test taker/candidate.