The GMAT
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The GMAT is a computer-based test that tests:

  • Written Expression - through two essay questions of 30 minutes each

  • Mathematical Proficiency - through 37 Math questions over 75 minutes

  • Verbal Proficiency - through 41 Verbal questions over 75 minutes

Question Type

No of Questions

Time Allotted

Question Breakdown

Essays

2

60 mins

Analysis of an Issue - 30 mins

Analysis of an Argument - 30 mins

Math

37

75 mins

Problem solving - 23/24 Questions

Data Sufficiency - 13/14 Questions

Verbal

41

75 mins

Critical Reasoning - 14/15 Questions

Sentence Correction - 14/15 Questions

Reading Comprehension - 4 passages, 12/14 Questions


GMAT Computer Adaptive Testing

The GMAT exam is "Computer Adaptive", which means that according to how you answer the questions, different questions are assigned to you. You start of with a "medium difficulty" question and an average score.

  • If you consistently answer correctly, a more difficult GMAT question may appear next.

  • If you answer incorrectly, an easier GMAT question may appear.

Sometimes, new types of GMAT questions are randomly included in the test to test students' answers, therefore an easier or more difficult question may not be an indication of how you answered the previous question.


GMAT Scoring

Your score is calculated based on:

  • The number of questions answered correctly

  • The difficulty of the questions answered correctly

  • The number of questions completed (not just correct ones)

For this reason, we advise our GMAT students to attempt all questions on the GMAT.

GMAT test takers receive four scores (see table below for details). An Official GMAT Score Report shows each of these scores; in cases of repeat testing, the score report will show all of the test taker's GMAT scores for the past five years.

Section

Score Range

Scores that fall in 95% percentile

Verbal

0 to 60

42 and above

Quantitative

0 to 60

50 and above

Analytical Writing Assessment     (AWA)

0 to 6

Scored separately from the GMAT score.

Different schools value the AWA differently.

Total

200 to 800

720 and above


Who administers the GMAT tests?

The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) is the owner and administrator of the GMAT exam and is the association of leading graduate business schools around the world.

Created in 1954, the GMAT is the first and only standardized test specifically designed for graduate business and management programs. Available in almost 100 countries, it is the most widely used assessment for graduate management admissions and the most reliable predictor of academic success in graduate business studies.


How do I register for the GMAT test?

Register for GMAT test online here

Registration fees: US$250

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