NMIMS Pathway

Applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit one Language Assessment Test for admission to the Purdue University Graduate School. Students can choose from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

The Graduate School accepts all valid forms of TOEFL testing. Daniels School of Business preferred scores are:

• TOEFL: 100 or higher
• IELTS: 7.5 or higher

For the Internet-based test, all 5 minimum scores must be satisfied. Only official TOEFL scores received directly from the Educational Testing Service are acceptable. For further information, visit www.toefl.org. TOEFL scores must be reported to Purdue University’s Graduate School. Please use institution code 1631.

The Graduate School accepts the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores. A copy of the official IELTS report must be scanned and uploaded into the online application, along with sending official test reports electronically to "Purdue University Office of International Admissions, West Lafayette."

Daniels School of Business preferred scores are: An overall band score of 8 or higher is required for admission, with 7.5 required per each section. For more information, visit www.ielts.org.

All scores must be documented by an official report from the Educational Testing Service. The TOEFL and IELTS must be no more than 24 months old at the time the application credentials are reviewed by the Graduate School.

As an international student, you may be considered for an English language assessment test waiver only if you have obtained a baccalaureate degree, graduate or professional degree within the past 36 months from a college or university where English is the primary language of instruction, in a country where English is the native language. In order to meet this requirement, receipt of a degree must fall within the 36-month period when your documents are under review by the Daniels School of Business and Purdue University Graduate School. Test scores expire on the first day of the month in which they were taken.

A GMAT/GRE score is not required for applicants with a cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher, but test scores are encouraged for scholarship and competitiveness. Any test score submitted becomes part of the application and will be considered in an admission decision.

We recommend applicants plan to take the GMAT at least two weeks prior to your application deadline. Official test score reports should be sent to the specific program you have applied at Purdue University and must be received by the deadline to which you are applying. Admission decisions are not finalized until official scores are received. (Visit www.mba.com for complete information regarding the test.)

The 'name' of the program you are applying to is the 'code' required for reporting your GMAT score. For MS Finance – Reference: MS (Finance).

GRE scores must be reported to Purdue University, institutional code 1631.

Any test score submitted becomes part of the application and will be considered in an admission decision.