What is GMAT?
The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is an examination which is used to assess the applicants across the world. This GMAT exam is owned by the (GMAC) Graduate Management Admission Council and managed by Pearson VUE.
The GMAT® has four sections – Verbal, Quantitative, Integrated Reasoning and Analytical Writing Assessment.
GMAT Exam Pattern
GMAT consists of a total of 80 questions to be attempted in 3 hours and 7 minutes.
There are two 8-minutes break during the exam. These breaks are, however, optional.
Test takers can attempt the exam in one of the following three orders –
Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative, Verbal
Verbal, Quantitative, Integrated Reasoning, Analytical Writing Assessment
Quantitative, Verbal, Integrated Reasoning, Analytical Writing Assessment
Quantitative Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning
Analytical Writing Assessment consists of an essay question and Integrated Reasoning consists of non-MCQs.
Analytical Writing Assessment
- This section has one question on essay writing.
- The question requires candidate to analyze the given argument.
- It tests a candidate’s critical thinking and ability to communicate ideas through writing.
- Candidates are required to analyze the line of reasoning and use the same as evidence in their argument in the essay.
- The topics can be of general interest related to business, and other subjects.
Integrated Reasoning
This section has 12 questions which usually require more than one response.
The section aims at assessing how one integrates large data to solve complex problems.
It has four types of questions –
Multi-Source Reasoning: examine data given in the form of texts, tables, graphics or a combination of all three
Table Analysis: analyze and sort tabular data similar to spreadsheets to solve the questions
Graphics Interpretation: interpret data represented as graphs – bar graphs, pie charts, statistical curves, etc.
Two-Part Analysis: complex questions on quantitative or verbal or a combination of both the questions involve quantitative and verbal reasoning or a combination both.
An online calculator can be used while attempting this section.
Quantitative Reasoning
This section consists of 31 questions from mathematics.
Two types of questions are asked –
Problem Solving: solve general mathematics questions and pick the answer from the given 5 options
Data Sufficiency: analyze the quantitative problem and use the data given in the form of two statements to deduce the best answer
Verbal Reasoning
This section has 36 questions on Standard English
The sections aim to test a candidate’s ability to comprehend English Language.
It has three types of questions –
Reading Comprehension: Answer the questions on a given passage. Questions include identifying the main idea, supporting idea, inference, application, structure and style of the passage.
Critical Reasoning: Small passages of 100 words followed by 5 options that strengthen or weaken the passage.
Sentence Correction: Identifying and correcting grammatical and structural mistakes in the given sentences.
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