About the GMAT Exam
Where and when can I take the GMAT™ exam?
The GMAT exam is delivered year-round and on demand in test centers around the world. Find a test center near you.
How much does it cost to take the GMAT™ exam?
The cost to take the GMAT exam differs by country. Please refer to GMAC Location Specific Pricing & Regulations page for more information. Learn more about payment methods, cancellation fees, potential taxes, and other considerations.
What does the GMAT™ exam measure?
The GMAT exam measures higher-order reasoning skills. You’ll need basic English-language and math skills. However, the test measures your ability to reason with these skills. All sections of the test, including the AWA and Integrated Reasoning sections, involve reasoning. “Higher-order” reasoning skills involve complex judgments and include critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving.
How can I prepare to take the GMAT™ exam?
You should prepare until you are comfortable with the test question formats and timing. It is critical that you understand what types of items to expect and how to pace yourself. Preparation time is individual but may take seven weeks or more.
GMAC offers their free GMAT™ Official Starter Kit + Practice Exams 1 & 2 to all who register with an account on mba.com as well as additional GMAT™ Official Prep material, available for purchase at www.mba.com/store, to help you prepare.
10 FAQs about GMAT exam in pdf (by official GMAT site)
Structure of the GMAT™ Exam
The GMAT Exam has four separately timed sections. You will have the opportunity to take two optional eight-minute breaks during the exam.
| Test Section | Time Limit / Number of Questions | Question Types | Score Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analytical Writing Assessment | 30 minutes 1 question | Analysis of an Argument | 0-6 (in 0.5-point increments) |
| Integrated Reasoning | 30 minutes 12 questions | Graphics Interpretation, Table Analysis, Multi-source Reasoning, Two-part Analysis | 1-8 (in 1-point increments) |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 62 minutes 31 questions | Data Sufficiency, Problem Solving | 6-51 (in 1-point increments) |
| Verbal Reasoning | 65 minutes 36 questions | Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning, Sentence Correction | 6-51 (in 1-point increments) |
Control Your Test Taking Experience
When you arrive at your test center, you have the flexibility to choose from three options for your exam’s section order:
- Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative, Verbal
- Verbal, Quantitative, Integrated Reasoning, Analytical Writing Assessment
- Quantitative, Verbal, Integrated Reasoning, Analytical Writing Assessment
This choice simply gives you more control and flexibility to take the GMAT exam based on your strengths and testing preferences. Read more about selecting your exam’s section order.
The GMAT Exam is Computer Adaptive. What Does That Mean?
The Quantitative and Verbal Reasoning sections of the GMAT are computer-adaptive, meaning the difficulty of the test tailors itself in real-time to your ability level. This feature allows the exam to assess your potential with a higher degree of precision and deliver scores that business schools trust.
Here’s how it works: The 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 first question correctly, the computer will usually give you a harder question. If you answer the first 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.
You will not be able to skip, return to, or change your answers to questions. This is because the computer uses your response to each question to select the next one.
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