Structure of 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.

Time Limit /
Test Section Number of Question Types Score Range
Questions
0-6
Analytical Writing 30 minutes
Analysis of an Argument (in 0.5-point
Assessment 1 question
increments)
Graphics Interpretation, Table Analysis, 1-8
Integrated 30 minutes
Multi-source Reasoning, Two-part (in 1-point
Reasoning 12 questions
Analysis increments)
6-51
Quantitative 62 minutes
Data Sufficiency, Problem Solving (in 1-point
Reasoning 31 questions
increments)
6-51
65 minutes Reading Comprehension, Critical
Verbal Reasoning (in 1-point
36 questions Reasoning, Sentence Correction
increments)

In total the test takes just under 3 and 1/2 hours to complete, including two optional breaks.

When you arrive at your test centre, you have the flexibility to choose from three options for your
exam's section order:

1. Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative, Verbal

2. Verbal, Quantitative, Integrated Reasoning, Analytical Writing Assessment
3. Quantitative, Verbal, Integrated Reasoning, Analytical Writing Assessment

GMAT Exam is Computer Adaptive

The Quantitative and Verbal Reasoning sections of the GMAT are computer-adaptive. 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.

You will not be able to skip, return to, or change your answers to questions.
GMAT Quantitative Section Syllabus
Arithmetic
Multiples and Factors
Number Properties
Fractions
Decimals
Percentage
Power and Roots
Average
Probability
Set Theory
Mixtures and allegations
Ratio and Proportion
Descriptive Statistics
Pipes, Cistern and Work Time
Speed, Time, Distance
Simple and Compound Interest
Algebra Geometry
Monomials, Polynomials Triangle
Functions Lines and Angles (Parallel and
Perpendicular lines)
Exponents Quadrilaterals
Quadratic Equations Circles
Inequalities and Basic Statistics Rectangular Solids and
Cylinders
Algebraic Expressions and Coordinate Geometry
Equations
Permutation and Combination Surface Areas, Volumes
Arithmetic and Geometric
Progression