Full form of GMAT is Graduate Management Aptitude Test. It is an international level entrance exam conducted by GMAC board across year.
Why GMAT Exam is required
Candidates must know the importance of GMAT exam before doing registration. Because he/she will get the maximum 8 chances only of giving GMAT exam in his/her life. If any candidates want to take admission in MBA within top colleges, he/she should crack the GMAT exam. It is also a medium to get admission in foreign countries. This exam is usually conducted in 112 countries all over world.
Business schools uses the GMAT score to get admission in MBA. In other words, 9 out of 10 MBA admission decisions are made using GMAT score only.
GMAT Exam Advantages
- Measure the skills you have and the skills schools need.
- Reliable predictor of your success.
- Available when you are ready to take it.
- Trusted by 7000+ business programs.
GMAT Value Addition as Qualitative
- Enhances Knowledge : The knowledge and information you gained during preparation of GMAT exam is something that nobody can take away from you. It will remain with you for life.
- Confidence : It boost your confidence when applying for a business school or interviewing for a job.
- Good habits : GMAT exam is not just a test of knowledge and logic but also of perseverance and diligence. The habit you developed in preparing GMAT exam will go a long way toward ensuring your professional success. These kind of habits will help you succeed in the rigorous MBA program and in your career.
If you get 740+ GMAT score, it increases your chances of studying at a US business school.
GMAT Computer Adaptive
Two sections Quantitative and Verbal Reasoning of the GMAT are computer-adaptive, meaning the test difficulty tailors itself in real-time to your ability level. First question you receive in either the Verbal or Quantitative sections will be of medium difficulty. As you answer each question, the computer scores your answer and uses it as well as your responses to any preceding question to select the next question. If you answer the 1st question correctly, the computer will usually give you a harder question. If you answer the 1st question incorrectly, your next question will be easier. This process continues until you complete the section, using responses to all previously answered questions, at which point the computer will have and accurate assessment of your ability in that subject.
GMAT Exam Structure or Pattern
Aspirants need to attempt four separately timed section for GMAT exam. You will also have 2 optional 8 minutes breaks during the exam.
Full GMAT Exam Test will take almost 3.5 hours including two optional breaks.
GMAT Integrated Reasoning Syllabus
This section was included in the GMAT Test in June 2012. Generally, the Integrated Reasoning (IR) section assess your ability to:-
- Synthesize information presented in graphics, text, and numbers.
- Evaluate relevant information from different sources.
- Organize information to see relationships and to solve multiple, interrelated problems.
Different-2 types of questions come under this sections :-
Table Analysis
You will be given lots of information in a table format. Here you need to pick answer from yes/no, true/false with multiple sentences to answer under every questions.
Two-Part Analysis
A question and multiple choices are provided. You have to answer in the table format. Two component occupying the first two columns and answer option in the third column. You have to choose only one option under each component to complete one answer from all the options provided.
Graphics Interpretation
Here, you will be given a graph or a graphical image. You need to interpret the graph and complete the statements given by choosing one of the options from the pull-down menu.
Multi-Source Reasoning
In this type, you need to collect information by clicking on various provided 2-3 tabs. Data available in tab may be presented in form of chart, table, text. Answer of question might be simply in yes/no, true/false format or as multiple choice options.
GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) Syllabus
AWA section will have 30 minutes essay which includes –
- Examine and analyse the given argument.
- Find out the reasoning behind an argument and write a critique of the same.
- Work out a methodical approach to present your answer.
- Consider various viewpoints.
- Support your answer with appropriate examples and explanation.
- Be sure of the right grammar usage while presenting your answer.
GMAT AWA Essay Tips
- Take a strong stand.
- Structure your essay.
- Don’t think about switching.
- Provide examples
- Stay focused
- Avoid grammatical/ spelling error
GMAT Quantitative / Maths Syllabus
Below are the some topics given which can be expected in quantitative section.
- Maths Formula List
- Integers
- Decimals
- Fractions
- Number properties
- Order of operations
- Percentage
- Ratio and proportion
- Profit and loss
- Simple and compound
- Linear Equations
- Quadratic Equations
- Speed, distance and time
- Pipe, cisterns, work and time
- Power and roots
- Permutation and combination
- Set Theory
- Statistics: Average, Median, Mode, Range, Standard Deviation (SD)
- Probability
- Lines and angles
- Triangles
- Polygon
- Quadrilateral
- Circles
- Co-ordinate geometry
- Volume and surface area
GMAT Verbal Reasoning / Grammar Syllabus
Some topics for GMAT Verbal Reasoning or Grammar Syllabus are given below.
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Reasoning
- Sentence Correction
- Basic Sentence structure : Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives
- Verb Tense
- Idioms & Idiomatic Expressions
- Pronoun Agreement
- Subject Verb Agreement
- Modifiers
- Parallelism
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