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There’s no strict eligibility in terms of degree or nationality—anyone can take the GMAT as long as they’re 18 years or older. Those between 13 and 17 can also take it, but need written parental consent.
What matters more is why you're taking it. Most test-takers are aiming for an MBA or business master’s abroad, and universities don’t ask for any specific undergrad stream. Even students from arts or science backgrounds can take the GMAT.
Also, you don’t need to have work experience to be eligible for GMAT. That’s something schools may ask for separately, but it’s not a test requirement. And you can take the test up to 5 times in a 12-month period (with 16 days gap between attempts), 8 times total in your lifetime.
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GMAT eligibility is actually pretty open. There’s no minimum academic qualification—you don’t need to be a graduate or have any specific degree. Even final-year college students can take it if they’re planning to apply to B-schools soon.
The only fixed rule is age, you need to be at least 18 to register freely. If you’re younger, a guardian’s approval is mandatory. There’s also no limit on nationality or academic stream, which is why people from engineering, law, commerce, even fashion backgrounds take the GMAT for MBAs or MiMs.
One key point is that you’ll need a valid, government-issued ID (like passport for international testing), and the name must exactly match what you use to register. If the names don’t match, you might get barred from taking the test.
Read here for more details on GMAT Eligibility.