EXAM
About
GMAT
The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a standardized test specifically designed for admission to business schools and management programs worldwide. Administered by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), the GMAT assesses analytical writing, integrated reasoning, quantitative, and verbal skills. The test is computer-adaptive, meaning the difficulty of questions adapts to the test-taker's ability level. The GMAT is a critical component of the admissions process for MBA and other graduate management programs, and it is widely recognized by over 7,000 programs globally. It is designed to predict academic performance in business school and is a trusted indicator of readiness for graduate-level work.
Exam Syllabus
Analytical Writing | Integrated Reasoning | Quantitative | Verbal
Exam Eligibility
No specific eligibility criteria. Typically required for MBA programs.
Exam Section
Computer-based. Total time: 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Exam Format
Analytical Writing Assessment
30 mins, 1 essay. Analyze an argument and critique its reasoning.
Integrated Reasoning
30 mins, 12 questions. Includes graphics interpretation, multi-source reasoning, table analysis, and two-part analysis.
Quantitative
62 mins, 31 questions. Includes problem-solving and data sufficiency questions.
Verbal
65 mins, 36 questions. Includes reading comprehension, critical reasoning, and sentence correction.
Exam
Other Details
Exam Band Description
Scores range from 200 to 800. Each section has its own scoring range.
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