GMAT Syllabus

The GMAT is 3 hours and 7 minutes test with a score ranging from a minimum of 200 points to a maximum of 800 points. The test was designed to judge a candidate on the basis of certain parameters such as

1. Analytical Writing Assessment Syllabus
2. Integrated Reasoning Syllabus
3. Quantitative Reasoning Syllabus
4. Verbal Reasoning

1.Analytical Writing Assessment Syllabus

The GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment section evaluates your critical reasoning skill and communication skills. Candidates are judged on how well he puts their analytical arguments on paper. The test duration is 30 minutes and the score ranges from 0-6 in half-point increments. The GMAT AWA syllabus may have 2 types of essays:

• GMAT Argument Essay- you have to analyze the reasoning and make an argument that is logical and grammatically correct.
• GMAT Issue Essay- you have to write an issue-based essay in 600 words. The opinions made in your essay can be in favor of the given statement or against it.

2.Integrated Reasoning Syllabus

The GMAT Integrated Reasoning syllabus tests your comprehension ability and how well you integrate data presented in graphical or tabular form. the test duration is 30 minutes and includes the following types of questions in the sections.

• GMAT Table Analysis- this section checks a candidate’s ability to interpret and classify given data in the form of a table.
• GMAT Two-Part Analysis- This section tests the candidate’s ability to solve equations, and decode complex relationships between objects. The question can be verbal or quantitative.
• GMAT Multi-Source Reasoning- this section has questions in the form of graphs, tables, and charts. A candidate is required to determine and interpret the data.
• GMAT Graphics Interpretation- it checks a candidate’s ability to interpret the information given in the form of graphs, bar charts, pie charts, etc., and answer questions based on them.

3. Quantitative Reasoning Syllabus

The GMAT Quantitative Reasoning syllabus tests a candidate on parameters such as mathematical reasoning, complex problem-solving skills, and graphical interpretation skills. The types of questions include

• GMAT Problem Solving Questions- solve complex quant problems using logical and analytical skills.
• GMAT Data Sufficiency- this section is used to examine your mathematical problem-solving ability using data. A list of all the quant topics is mentioned below:

4.Verbal Reasoning Syllabus

The GMAT Verbal Reasoning syllabus assesses a candidate’s reading and comprehension skills through arguments, essays, and sentence correction rules. The duration of this section is 65 minutes. The verbal reasoning section has 36 multiple choice questions divided into

GMAT Critical Reasoning- this section measures your ability to understand arguments and create an action plan. You are required to provide an answer either supporting an argument or criticizing it, albeit in a proper analytical manner.

GMAT Reading Comprehension- candidates are tested on the basis of the following reading skills: inference, main idea, application, logical structure, and style. The aim is to understand the developments of quant concepts and logical relationships between significant points.

GMAT Sentence Correction- this section measures your usage of the English language. you are judged on the basis of your choice of vocabulary, choice of words, grammar, sentence construction, etc.