ABOUT GMAT
The Graduate Management Admission Test, or GMAT, is an important part of the business school application process. The GMAT is a multiple-choice, computer-based and computer-adaptive standardized exam that is often required for admission to graduate business programs (MBA) globally.
Who takes the GRE
GMAC has not announced any official statement regarding qualification required to appear for GMAT. Candidates who wish to enroll for an MBA programme should possess a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Test Structure
The GMAT contains four distinct section types, although you’ll use the same critical thinking and analysis skills throughout the test, just like you will during your MBA coursework.
The content on the GMAT is broken down into four scored test sections, two of which are scored separately, and two of which are scored separately but are also combined to generate your composite score:
Analytical Writing Assessment
| Number of questions | Number of minutes to complete AWA | Score range |
| One timed task: “Analysis of an Argument” | 30 minutes | 0 to 6 |
The Analytical Writing Assessment, or “essay” section, helps business schools analyze your writing skills. It is scored separately, and your AWA score is not used to generate your 200–800 point score. Essays are scored by a human grader and a computer grading system, and the two scores are averaged for your final score. If the ratings differ significantly, then another human reads and scores your essay.
Integrated Reasoning
| Number of questions | Number of minutes to complete IR | Score range |
| Multi-Source Reasoning questions Graphics Interpretation questions Two-Part Analysis questions Table Analysis questions 12 total questions (many with multiple parts) |
30 minutes | 1 to 8 |
Quantitative
| Number of questions | Number of minutes to complete Quant | Score range |
| 14–15 Data Sufficiency questions 16–19 Problem Solving questions 31 total questions |
62 minutes | 0 to 60 |
The GMAT Quantitative section is designed to test your content and analytical knowledge of basic math concepts, including arithmetic and number properties, algebra, and geometry. The section consists of two question types:.
- DATA SUFFICIENCY
- PROBLEM SOLVING
Verbal
| Number of Questions | Number of minutes to complete Verbal | Score Range |
| 12 Reading Comprehension questions (approx.) 10 Critical Reasoning questions (approx.) 14 Sentence Correction questions (approx.) 36 total questions |
65 minutes | 0 to 60 |
The GMAT Verbal section is designed to test your command of standard written English, your skill in analyzing arguments, and your ability to read critically. You will see three question types in this section:
- Critical Reasoning
- Sentence Correction
- Reading Comprehension
