What is the format/structure of the GMAT Exam?

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May 26, 2022 06:44
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Format of GMAT Exams

The GMAT is comprised of four sections that are timed and scored separately. Quantitative and Verbal are scored between 200 and 800 in 1 point increments. The Integrated Reasoning section is scored on a scale of 1-8 in 1-point increments, and the Analytical Writing Assessment(AWA) is hand-graded on a scale of 0-6 in 0.5 increments.

The table below gives a detailed representation of the format of GMAT exams.

SECTIONS	NUMBER OF QUESTIONS	ALLOTTED TIME
Analytical Writing Assessment(AWA) Analysis of an Argument	1	30 min.
Integrated Reasoning(IR) Multi-Source Reasoning Table Analysis Graphics Interpretation Two-Part Analysis	12	30 min.
Optional Break		up to 8 min.
Quantitative Reasoning Problem Solving Data Sufficiency	31	62 min.
Optional Break		up to 8 min.
Verbal Reasoning Reading Comprehension Critical Reasoning Sentence Correction	36	65 min.
Total Time:		187 min.