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What is the structure of the GMAT exam?

1. What are the sections in the GMAT exam?

2. What is the duration of the exam?

3. What is the duration of each section of the exam?


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What are the sections of the GMAT exam?



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Start

30

min

AWA

Analytical Writing

Assessment is the first

section of the GMAT

test.



8


Start

30

min

AWA Integrated Reasoning

Analytical Writing


section of the GMAT

test.

30

min



9


Start

30

min

AWA Integrated Reasoning Quantitative Reasoning

Analytical Writing


section of the GMAT

test.

30

min

Optional

Break

75

min



10


Start

30

min

AWA EndIntegrated Reasoning Quantitative Reasoning Verbal Reasoning

Analytical Writing


section of the GMAT

test.

30

min

Optional

Break

75

min

Optional

Break

75

min



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Start

30

min

AWA EndIntegrated Reasoning Quantitative Reasoning Verbal Reasoning

Analytical Writing


section of the GMAT

test.

30

min

Optional

Break

75

min

Optional

Break

75

min

4 3.5Sections

Hours total duration. Excluding optional breaks of 8 minutes each


Analytical Writing Assessment Duration: 30 minutes. Scoring Range: 0 to 6 in intervals of 0.5


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1. Analytical Writing Assessment – A snapshot

AWA –Analysis of an Argument

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AWA –Analysis of an Argument?

What is the AWA section all about?You will have to write an essay – Analysis of an argument. Your

essay should critique an argument presented to you.



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What is tested?1. Your ability to identify the main fallacy(ies) in reasoning found in

the argument.

2. Your ability to write effectively adhering to standard rules of

written English.



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the argument.


written English.

How is the section scored?Scoring Range: 0 to 6 in intervals of 0.5

Competitive Score: 5 and above.



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the argument.


written English.

How is the section scored?Scoring Range: 0 to 6 in intervals of 0.5

Competitive Score: 5 and above.

Preparation Outlook• Visit http://www.mba.com for a list of topics that appear in the

AWA section of the GMAT test.

• List down points identifying fallacies in reasoning for each of

these arguments.

• Write essays for at least 5 to 10 of the topics and get it evaluated

by a tutor.


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Duration: 30 minutes. Scoring Range: 1 to 8 in intervals of 1

Integrated Reasoning


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2. Integrated Reasoning – A Snapshot

4 variants of questions appear in this section. Total of 12 multiple choice questions. You will not be able to skip any question nor will you be

able to go back to a question after you have confirmed your response to the question.

Multi Source Reasoning

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4 variants of questions appear in this section. Total of 12 objective type questions. You will not be able to skip any question nor will you be

able to go back to a question after you have confirmed the answer to the question.

Data is presented in the form

of a pie chart or a line

diagram or a bar chart or a

scatter diagram. One to two

questions per graph.

Graphic Interpretation



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Data is presented in tabular

form. One or two questions

per table.

Table Analysis



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per table.

Table Analysis

Data from 2 or 3 sources.

A graph, a table and a

paragraph or any

combination. 1 to 3

questions.

Multi Source Reasoning



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per table.

Table Analysis

Data from 2 or 3 sources.

A graph, a table and a

paragraph or any

combination. 1 to 3

questions.

Multi Source ReasoningA question has two parts.

You response to both parts

should be correct. No partial

credit for getting only one of

the two parts right.

Two Part Analysis



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Scoring Range

Scoring Range: 1 to 8 points in intervals of 1

Competitive Score: A score of 5 to 8 points is competitive

B School evaluation criteria

The integrated reasoning section was introduced in the GMAT

since July 2012. B schools use this score in conjunction with your

scores in the quant and in the verbal sections. While an 8 on 8

may not be reason enough for a school to give you an admit, a 3

on 8 could be a strong reason to deny you an admit.



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Scoring Range Preparation Outlook


Competitive Score: A score of 5 to 8 points is competitive

B School evaluation criteria

The integrated reasoning section was introduced in the GMAT

since July 2012. B schools use this score in conjunction with your

scores in the quant and in the verbal sections. While an 8 on 8

may not be reason enough for a school to give you an admit, a 3

on 8 could be a strong reason to deny you an admit.

The Official Guide to the GMAT has a companion website that

provides 50 questions from across the 4 variants. Solve all of

these questions and familiarize yourself with the different question

types.

Invest adequate time in this section to score over 5.

However, do not spend disproportionately high amount of time to

max your scores in this section. There may not be too much of a

difference a B school may perceive between a 6 and an 8 in this

section.


are NOT computer adaptive sections

The AWA and the IR sections

You have the option to take a break before proceeding to the next

section. It might be a good idea to take the break to sip water, use

the rest room and stretch a bit and come back rejuvenated.

Optional Break (8 minutes)

📅Duration: 75 minutes. Scoring Range: 0 to 60.

Quantitative Reasoning


3. Quantitative Reasoning – A Snapshot

37 Questions

Multiple Choice Questions

75 Minutes

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37 Questions


75 Minutes

ℹAbout 2/3rd of the questions

Problem Solving

5 choices per question

Only 1 choice is correct




37 Questions


75 Minutes


Problem Solving



Remaining 1/3rd of the questions

Data Sufficiency

Question followed by 2

statements




37 Questions


75 Minutes


Problem Solving



Remaining 1/3rd of the questions

Data Sufficiency

Question followed by 2

statements

This one is a Computer Adaptive SectionThe level of difficulty of each question shown to you is determined by yourresponse to the preceding question. A correct response could result in a tougherquestion; an incorrect one an easier question.



3. Quantitative Reasoning – Topics Tested




Arithmetic

Number Properties & Theory, Descriptive Statistics, Sets, Counting Methods, Probability




Arithmetic


AlgebraLinear & Quadratic equation, Inequalities,

Functions, Absolute value, Exponents




Arithmetic




Geometry

Triangles, Circles, Quadrilaterals, Coordinate Goemetry, Solids – Volume, Area




Arithmetic




Geometry

Triangles, Circles, Quadrilaterals, Coordinate Goemetry, Solids – Volume, Area

Word ProblemsRate Problems, Work Problems, Sets,

Mixtures, Interest, Data Interpretation




Scoring Range


Maximum Possible: A score of 51 is the maximum

Competitive Score: A score of 50 is competitive for Asian test

takers. Settle for nothing less than 49 points (79th percentile in

TY2015).

B-School evaluation criteria

A good number of B-Schools expect a student to exhibit a

balanced performance in the quant and in the verbal section.

While the higher ranked B-schools might expect a 90th percentile

in both sections, many good schools will expect their students to

have over 80 percentile in each section.







Competitive Score: A score of 50 is competitive for Asian test

takers. Settle for nothing less than 49 points (79th percentile in

TY2015).




While higher ranked B-schools might expect a 90th percentile in

both sections, many good schools will expect their students to


It is relatively easier to get a higher score in the quant section of

the GMAT than the verbal section. The flip side to the argument is

that it therefore, becomes imperative to have a high score in the

quant section.

If you are one of the students who fares better in the quant

section compared to the verbal section, invest adequate effort to

maximize your quant score and keep your head above water in the

verbal section.

Many test takers invest disproportionately high fraction of time in

improving their verbal scores and ignore the quant section (which

is their strong area). Do not let that happen to you if you are better

at quant than at the verbal.


You have the option to take a break before proceeding to the next

section. It might be a good idea to take the break to sip water, use

the rest room and stretch a bit and come back rejuvenated.

Optional Break (8 minutes)

Duration: 75 minutes. Scoring Range: 0 to 60.

Verbal Reasoning


4. Verbal Reasoning – A Snapshot

Number of Questions

o 41 questions

o Multiple choice questions with 5 choices each




Number of Questions

Time Duration

o 41 questions


o 75 minutes




This one is also a Computer Adaptive Section:

The level of difficulty of each question shown to you is determined by your response to the preceding question.

A correct response could result in a tougher question; an incorrect one an easier question.

Number of Questions

Time Duration

o 41 questions


o 75 minutes



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4. Verbal Reasoning – Types of Questions



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01 About a third of the questions are of this type.

Sentence CorrectionA part of the sentence or the entire sentence is underlined. You need to select from the 5 choices the one that best fits the underlined part of the sentence.



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02 About another third of the questions are of this type. Passages from a wide spectrum of topics


Reading ComprehensionPassages not exceeding 350 words. 2 to 4 questions per passage. Answer the questions solely based on what is given in the passage.



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03 Another third of the questions are of this type. Based on logically valid arguments.


02 About another third of the questions are of this type. Passages from a wide spectrum of topics


Reading ComprehensionPassages not exceeding 350 words. 2 to 4 questions per passage. Answer the questions solely based on what is given in the passage.

Critical ReasoningShort arguments of about 80 to 100 words. Strengthen / weaken an argument type of questions.




Scoring Range



Competitive Score: A score of 40 (91st percentile in TY2015) in

the verbal section is competitive. Settle for nothing less than 36

points in this section.













Competitive Score: A score of 40 (91st percentile in TY2015) in

the verbal section is competitive. Settle for nothing less than 36

points in this section.







It is relatively tougher to get a high score in the verbal section of

the GMAT than the quant section. The brighter side to the scenario

is that even a score of 36 is competitive in the verbal section.

Of the three types of questions that appear in the GMAT verbal

section, preparing for the Sentence Correction and Critical

Reasoning is more structured than the preparation for Reading

Comprehension.

Widen your reading habit. Invest in a subscription to an online

magazine such as Scientific American and or the Economist and

read at least three articles from each every day to crack the RC in

the GMAT.



What counts towards your 800 in the GMAT?




Quant Score

Your score in the quant

section counts to the

computation of your GMAT

score out of 800




Quant Score




score out of 800

Verbal Score

Your score in the verbal



score out of 800




Scoring Range200 to 800 in intervals of 10

700+ is a competitive score.

Quant Score




score out of 800

Verbal Score




score out of 800




AWA score and Integrated Reasoning sections do not contribute to the computation of your

GMAT score as reported on the scale of 200 to 800. The scores in AWA and IR are reported

as stand alone scores.

Scoring Range200 to 800 in intervals of 10

700+ is a competitive score.

Quant Score




score out of 800

Verbal Score




score out of 800


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