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You can take the GMAT exam up to five times within a rolling 12-month period<\/strong>, with a mandatory 16-day <\/strong>waiting period between attempts. There\u2019s also a lifetime limit of eight attempts, a policy the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) introduced in December 2016. This structure gives test-takers flexibility while preventing excessive retakes that could undermine score validity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For candidates targeting top MBA programs where a competitive GMAT score often means 700 or above strategic retakes can be essential. However, it\u2019s important to note that business schools see all <\/strong>your GMAT scores from the past five years, though most consider your highest total score. A sudden jump in score without substantial prep between attempts may raise questions, so thoughtful preparation between tries is critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already taken the GMAT five times<\/a> in the last year, you\u2019ll need to wait until your oldest attempt falls outside that 12-month window before registering again. Likewise, if you\u2019ve hit the eight-attempt lifetime cap, you\u2019re no longer eligible to retake the exam under any circumstances making each attempt count more than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many high scorers use their first attempt as a diagnostic, then invest 6\u201310 weeks in targeted GMAT prep before retesting. Given the cost ($275 per attempt as of 2025) and the mental toll, it\u2019s wise to maximize early attempts with solid study plans focused on weak areas especially in Quantitative Reasoning or Data Insights, which often trip up even strong test-takers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always check the official GMAT website or your mba.com account for real-time eligibility before scheduling another test date. 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