Many top global business schools now offer GRE/GMAT waivers for select MBA applicants based on academic background, work experience, or certifications.
This page curates top-ranked global B-schools that have offered test waivers for MBA 2026, based on official admissions pages and past intake policies.
⚠️ Important Disclaimer
GRE/GMAT waivers or test-optional policies do not guarantee admission.
Requirements vary by applicant profile, program, and intake year. Always verify details on the official university website.
| Business Schools | Official Link | R1 Deadline | R2 Deadline | R3 Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia Darden School of Business | Apply | Oct 1, 2025 | Jan 7, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Dartmouth Tuck | Apply | Sep 25, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 |
| University of Michigan Ross | Apply | Sep 8, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| University of Texas, Austin McCombs | Apply | Oct 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Cornell University, Johnson | Apply | Sep 17, 2025 | Jan 8, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
| UCLA Anderson | Apply | Oct 1, 2025 | Jan 6, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
| NYU Stern | Apply | Sep 15, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Carnegie Mellon Tepper | Apply | Sep 30, 2025 | Jan 8, 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 |
| UNC Kenan–Flagler | Apply | Oct 7, 2025 | Jan 6, 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Emory Goizueta | Apply | Oct 1, 2025 | Jan 7, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| USC Marshall | Apply | Oct 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Georgetown McDonough | Apply | Oct 1, 2025 | Jan 7, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Indiana Kelley | Apply | Oct 15, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| USC Marshall | Apply | Oct 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 | April 15, 2026 |
| Rice Jones | Apply | Oct 17, 2025 | Jan 16, 2026 | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Imperial Business school | Apply | Sep 9, 2025 | Jan 13, 2026 | March 17, 2026 |
| Duke Fuqua | Apply | Sep 30, 2025 | Jan 8, 2026 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Cornell University: Johnson | Apply | Sep 17, 2025 | Jan 8, 2026 | April 7, 2026 |
| University of Michigan: Ross | Apply | Sep 8, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | March 23, 2026 |
| New York University: Stern | Apply | Sep 15, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Washington University: Olin | Apply | Oct 5, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| Vanderbilt University: Owen | Apply | Oct 1, 2025 | Jan 7, 2026 | Feb 24, 2026 |