Is GMAT required for ESCP MiM, or can students apply without it?

Question

Jayant M · Accepted Answer

Yes, ESCP generally requires a GMAT or equivalent test score for MiM admission. The school accepts GMAT, GRE, CAT, or TAGE-MAGE as valid options. If you&rsquo;re unable to provide one, ESCP may invite you to take their in-house admission test instead.
Your academic record in quantitative subjects like mathematics, statistics, and economics is reviewed alongside your test score. Successful applicants typically present a GMAT score between 630&ndash;700 or a GRE score above 315. Strong grades in analytical courses can help balance a slightly lower score. For Indian students, submitting a GMAT or GRE is strongly recommended, as it helps align with the school&rsquo;s global applicant benchmarks.

Mansih K · Answer

For ESCP MiM admission, a test score is usually required &mdash; but the school allows some flexibility.

You can submit GMAT, GRE, CAT, or TAGE-MAGE scores to meet the requirement.
If you can&rsquo;t, ESCP provides an in-house admission test, but it&rsquo;s by invitation only and offered to selected applicants who don&rsquo;t have a standardized test score.
Candidates who perform well in quant-heavy subjects such as finance, data analysis, and calculus tend to strengthen their profile.
Competitive applicants often have a GMAT score in the 640&ndash;700 range or a GRE score above 315.
For Indian applicants, taking GMAT or GRE remains the most secure and globally recognized route for admission.

So while ESCP offers an alternative, a strong GMAT or GRE score continues to be the preferred and safest choice.
For more details you can read this blog on "ESCP MiM GMAT"

K S Saini · Answer

Yes, ESCP MiM typically requires a GMAT, GRE, CAT, or TAGE-MAGE score as part of the application. However, if you can&rsquo;t provide any of these, the school allows you to take its own in-house admission test, which assesses your logical reasoning and analytical ability.
Students with a strong academic background, especially in quantitative subjects like math, economics, or statistics, often perform well even without a GMAT. The school&rsquo;s admissions team focuses on the overall profile&mdash;academics, motivation, and international exposure&mdash;rather than just test scores.
That said, a solid GMAT (around 640+) can make your profile more competitive, especially for scholarships. So while it&rsquo;s technically possible to apply without the GMAT, submitting one can significantly boost your chances of admission and financial aid.

S Raghav · Answer

Yes, ESCP MiM typically requires a GMAT, GRE, CAT, or TAGE-MAGE score as part of the application. However, if you can&rsquo;t provide any of these, the school allows you to take its own in-house admission test, which assesses your logical reasoning and analytical ability.
Students with a strong academic background, especially in quantitative subjects like math, economics, or statistics, often perform well even without a GMAT. The school&rsquo;s admissions team focuses on the overall profile&mdash;academics, motivation, and international exposure&mdash;rather than just test scores.
That said, a solid GMAT (around 640+) can make your profile more competitive, especially for scholarships. So while it&rsquo;s technically possible to apply without the GMAT, submitting one can significantly boost your chances of admission and financial aid.

Pushpak J · Answer

ESCP does ask for a test score, but it&rsquo;s flexible about which one.
&bull; Applicants can submit GMAT, GRE, CAT, or TAGE-MAGE results. &bull; Those who don&rsquo;t have any of these can take ESCP&rsquo;s internal test, conducted after shortlisting. &bull; The in-house test checks logical, verbal, and numerical reasoning&mdash;similar to GMAT, just shorter. &bull; Having a quantitative background can strengthen your profile if your score is moderate. &bull; A good GMAT or GRE score also helps with merit scholarships and differentiates your application.
So yes, a test is required, but you don&rsquo;t necessarily need GMAT specifically&mdash;ESCP gives enough flexibility to choose what works best for your situation.