The INSEAD Assessment has been designed for senior level, busy, international applicants as an alternative entry route to taking GMAT. Similarly to GMAT, it tests your aptitude for business related subjects and is used to assess your analytical abilities.
If you decide to take the INSEAD Assessment, you must submit your application at least 2 weeks before your targeted test date. Successful applicants will then be invited to sit the test on one of the three INSEAD campuses.
The INSEAD Assessment focuses on testing business-relevant skills. It does NOT require you to spend time on extensive preparation for rule-based mathematics and English grammar correction that would not be used in a business context.
INSEAD Assessment | Executive Assessment | GMAT | |
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Sections | Data Analysis Data Interpretation Communication Analysis Critical Thinking Business Case | Integrated Reasoning Quantitative Reasoning Verbal Reasoning | Analytical Writing Assessment Integrated Reasoning Quantitative Reasoning Verbal Reasoning |
Content | Tests business relevant skills useful in the classroom as well as day-to-day work | Includes rote memorization topics, e.g. geometry, grammar, etc | Includes rote memorization topics, e.g. geometry, grammar, etc |
Duration of test (approx)* | 2 hrs 50 mts | 1 hr 30 mts | 3 hrs 7 mts |
Relevant for | INSEAD Executive MBA | Some Executive MBAs | Full-time and Executive MBAs |
Typical preparation duration | 1-3 months | 2-5 months | 6-9 months |
Test venue** | INSEAD campus | GMAC test centre | GMAC test centre |
** During the COVID-19 crisis, also available online, to take from home.

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