GMAT Exam Pattern and Syllabus: Everything You Need to Know about GMAT

Do you aspire to pursue a business degree from a foreign university? GMAT is one of the popular choices for you as this is accepted by more than 2,300 Universities. This article covers every aspect of the GMAT. Therefore read this one till the end and know more about GMAT exams such as GMAT Exam Pattern and Syllabus.

GMAT: Graduate Management Admission Test

GMAT stands for Graduate Management Admission Test. A computer adaptive test aims to assess the analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal and reading skills of a candidate for admission in management programs such as an MBA.

The Graduate Management Admission Council owns this test. According to it, GMAT assesses essential skills in a candidate that is important for success in real-world business and management. This test is widely accepted by more than 2,300 graduate business schools for 7,000 programs. It is used as a criterion to get admission into a variety of programs including MBA, Masters of Finance, Master of Accountancy, and many more.

GMAT Exam Format

Sections	Number of Questions	Duration
Analytical Writing	1 Essay	30 minutes
Integrated Reasoning Section	12 questions	30 minutes
Quantitative Section	37 questions (15 in Data Sufficiency & 22 in Problem Solving)	75 minutes
Verbal Section	41 MCQs (12 Critical Reasoning, 14 Reading Comprehension, 15 Sentence Correction)	75 minutes

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Eligibility Criteria

There is no such eligibility criterion for the GMAT exam. However, there is a naturally accepted convention.

 Age Criteria

# The candidate must have attained the age of 18.

# There is no maximum age limit.

# If the candidate is between 13 to 17 years he/she has to take permission from their parents or guardian.

Education Qualification

# GMAC has not announced any such official statement for the education qualification.

# Candidates who wish to apply for an MBA should have completed graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.

GMAT Exam Fees 2021

The application fees of the GMAT fees as prescribed by GMAC are $250. In Indian rupees, it translates into INR 18,300 approx.

Moreover, if candidates want to make any changes in the centre or reschedule the exam they will be charged extra money.

Cancellation Fees

# If you cancel the exam before 1 to 14 days you will be charged around $200 and refunded $250.

# If you cancel the exam before 15 to 60 days, you will be charged around $175 and refunded $75.

# If you cancel the exam before 60 days, you will be charged around $150 and refunded around $100.

However, exams cannot be cancelled or changed before 24 hours.

Rescheduling Fees

Candidates can change their exam centre or date, they will be charged accordingly.

# If candidates reschedule their exam before 1 to 14 days they will be charged around $150.

# If candidates reschedule their exam prior 15 to 60 days they will be charged around $100.

# If the candidates reschedule their exam before 60 days they will be charged around $50.

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 Registration Process of GMAT

According to GMAC, one can register for the exam before 6 months to 1 day of their Graduate management admission test date.

Candidates can register themselves for their GMAT in the following ways:

# Online

# Phone

# Postal mail

Steps to Register for GMAT 2021 (Online)

#1. Visit the official site of GMAT.

#2. Then candidates have to create their accounts.

#3. Add personal details such as name, address, etc.

#4. Add further details such as academic and work details.

#5. Then submit and verify your details.

#6. Choose the exam date and nearest centre.

#7. Finally, pay the registration fees online either through debit or credit card.

Via Phone

Candidates can also register themselves for the exam through a phone call. They have to call GMAT customer service and pay a $10 surcharge.

Via Postal Mail

Candidates can also register themselves through the postal mail service and pay for the fees using cheques.

India

+91 120-439-7830, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Indian Standard Time

Fax: +91-120-4001660

GMAT Test Dates 2021

Cities	GMAT Exam Dates
Ahmedabad	Test Center- St. Xavier’s College August: 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 17, 19, 20, 23, 24, 26, 27, 30, 31 September: 2, 3, 6,7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 23, 24,27, 28, 30 Test Center- YMCA August: 6,13, 20, 27 September: 3, 8, 17, 24
Amritsar	August: 5,19 September: 3,15,30
Bangalore	Test Center- Shivajinagar August: 6, 12, 13, 20, 27 September: 3, 9,16, 17, 24 Test Center- Lalbagh August: 5,7,11,14,17,21,28 September: 4, 11, 15, 16, 18, 25, 27
Bhopal	August: 2-6, 9-13, 16-18, 20, 23-27, 31 September: 1-3, 6-10, 13-17, 22-24, 27-30
Chennai	August: 5 September: 2, 3, 7, 9, 15, 22, 27, 29
Cochin	August: 2-6, 9-13, 16, 17, 25-27, 31 September: 1-3, 6-10, 13-17, 22-24, 27-30
Dehradun	August: 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 September: 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
Gurugram	August: 6, 14, 20, 28 September: 1, 11, 17, 25
Jaipur	August: 1-14, 15-21, 23-31 September: 1-19, 22-30
Jalandhar	August: 5, 13, 19, 26 September: 3, 9, 16, 24, 30
Kolkata	Test Center-Agile Technologies and Solutions, Kalighat ·         August: 1-4, 6-11, 13, 14, 16-18, 20-25, 27-31 ·         September: 1, 3-8,10-16, 18, 19, 22, 24-29 Test Center- Brainware University August: 2-7, 10-14, 16-21, 24-28, 30, 31 September: 1-4, 6-11, 14-18, 22-25, 28-30
Lucknow	August: 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30, 31 September: 1-3, 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-30
Manipal	August: 2-6, 9-12, 18-19,23-27, 30 September: 1-3, 6-8, 13-17, 22-24, 27-30
Mumbai	August: 17, 19 September: 2, 7, 8, 16, 27, 30
Mysore	August: 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30, 31 September: 1-4, 6-9, 11, 13-18, 20-25, 27-30
Nagpur	August: 2-7, 9-13, 16-21, 23-28, 30, 31 September: 1-4, 6-9, 13, 15-18, 22-25, 27-30
New Delhi	August: 5, 7, 17, 20, 28 September: 4, 8, 11, 17, 18, 25
Noida	August: 13, 17, 20, 27 September: 3, 10, 17, 24
Patiala	August: 3, 5, 10,12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31 September: 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
Pilani	August: 8, 22
Pune	Test Center- Pearson August: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 September: 7, 15, 22, 23, 27, 29 Test Center- GATS August: 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23, 28, 30, 31 September: 1-4,6-9, 11, 13-18, 22-25, 27-30
Ranchi	August: 2-7, 9-14, 16-20, 23-28, 31
Surat	Test Center-Pearson August: 3,13,20,26 September: 3,9,17,23,30 Test Center- Auro University August: 7, 14, 21, 28 September: 4, 11, 18, 25
Vadodara	August: 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27 September: 1, 3, 6, 8, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29
Vellore	August: 2-6, 9-13, 16-18, 20, 23-27, 30, 31 September: 1-3, 6-8, 13-17, 22-24, 27-30
Vijayawada	August: 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30, 31 September: 1-3, 6-9, 13-17, 22-24, 27-30

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Test Centers in India

Check out the below mentioned state-wise list of GMAT Centers in India:

Delhi 1. EduPro Office Space Number 332, 3rd Floor, Vardhman Plus City Mall, Sector-23, Dwarka, Delhi–110075, India 2. Pearson Professional Centers 4th Floor, Building No 18, Ramnath House, Yusuf Sarai Community Centre, Above HDFC Bank, Delhi–110049, India

 

Haryana 1. Ansal University Golf Course Road, Sector-55, Gurgaon, Haryana–122003, India

 

Punjab 1. Thapar University Bhadson Road, Patiala, Punjab–147004, India 2. Winsoft Computer Centre SCF-13, 2nd Floor, Phase 2, Mohali, Punjab–160055, India

 

Uttar Pradesh 1. Pearson Professional Centers Ground Floor, 1A/1, S B Towers, Sector 16A, Noida, Uttar Pradesh–201301, India 2. UPTEC Computer Consultancy Limited 2nd Floor, Lekhraj Gold, Near Munsi Pulia, Indira Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh–226016, India 3. UPTEC Computer Consultancy Limited 9 (A) Patrika Marg, Civil Lines, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, UTT–211001, India

 

Rajasthan 1. Sakar Edutech Private Limited Office No 404, Shyam Anukampa, O-11, Ashok Marg, C-Scheme, Opposite HDFC Bank, Jaipur, Rajasthan–302001, India

 

Gujarat 1. A1 Professional Assessment Center A/709, Titanium City Centre, B/h IOC Petrol pump, 100 Feet Road, Near Shyamal Cross roads, Satellite, Ahmedabad, Gujarat–380015, India 2. H L Centre for Professional Education H L College Campus, Late Prin S V Desai Road, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat–380009, India

 

Andhra Pradesh 1. KL University Green Fields, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh–522502, India 2. Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering Madhurawada, Kommadi, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh–530048, India

 

Madhya Pradesh 1. Sarva Mangala Maa Samiti – Inspire Me 611, Shekhar Central, Palasia Square, Indore, Madhya Pradesh–452018, India

 

Jharkhand 1. Infinity Academy Amravati Complex, Circular Road, Lalpur, Ranchi, Jharkhand–834001, India

Maharashtra 1. Unisoft Technologies 2nd Floor, Parnanda Bldg, Ab Megamart, West High Court Rd, Dharampeth, Nagpur, Maharashtra–44010, India 2. Pearson Professional Centers Building No 9, 1st Floor, Solitaire Corporate Park, 167 Andheri, J B Nagar Link Rd, Chakala, Andheri (East), Mumbai, Maharashtra–400093, India 3. Think Education Advisory Services LLP 209, 2nd Floor, Marine Chambers, Vithaldas Thackersey Marg, New Marine Lines, Mumbai, Maharashtra–400020, India 4. GATS Office 1, Symphony C, Ashok Nagar, Range Hills Rd, Off Pune University Rd, Pune, Maharashtra–411020, India

Bihar 1. Gencor Learning Solutions Private Limited Lakheshwari Sadan, Opp Maurya Lab, Road No 3, Rajendra Nagar, Patna, Bihar–800016, India

 

West Bengal 1. Agile Technologies And Solutions 1, Iswar Ganguly Street, Vasudeva Building, Top Floor, Kalighat, Kolkata, West Bengal–700026, India

Odisha 1. KIIT University KIIT School of Management, Campus-7, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha–751024, India

Assam  1. Assam Don Bosco University Airport Road, Azara, Guwahati, Assam–781017, India

 

Telangana  1. Pearson Professional Centers 1-10-72/A/.2, Pochampalli House, 3rd floor, (Above Nike Showroom), S P Road, Begumpet, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500016, India 2. Edu-Kinect #47, 2nd Floor, Silicon Valley, Image Garden Lane, Near HDFC Bank, Madhapur, Hyderabad, 500081, Telangana

 

Kerala  1. Indira Institute of Education TC 27/594, V V Road, Vanchiyoor, Trivandrum, Kerala–695035, India 2. Rajagiri College Of Social Sciences Rajagiri School of Management, Rajagiri Valley, P O Kakkanad, Cochin, Kerala–682039, India

Tamil Nadu  1. Vellore Institute of Technology Centre for Technical Support, Thiruvalam Road, Katpadi, Vellore, Tamil Nadu–632014 2. Pearson Professional Centers 6th Floor, Nelson Chambers, E, Block, 115, Nelson Manickam Road, Aminijikarai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu–600029, India 3. Indira Institute Of Education #65/1, Tatabad 7th Street, S S Complex II, 100 Feet Road, Near BEA, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu–641012, India 4. National Institute Of Technology (NIT) Tiruchirappalli, Tanjore Road, National Highway 67, Near BHEL Trichy, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu–620015, India

 

Karnataka  1. Dr T M A Pai Polytechnic, Manipal Campus M I T Campus, Eshwar Nagar, Udupi Manipal, Karnataka–576104, India 2. Pearson Professional Centers-Bangalore #45, 3rd Floor, Trade Center, Dickenson Road, Next to Manipal Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka–560042, India 3. Think Education Advisory Services LLP. 146, KHB Colony, 60 Feet Road, 5th Cross Rd, Koramangala, Bangalore, Karnataka–560096, India

GMAT Paper Pattern

The GMAT exam has four sections to evaluate each required skill set of candidates:

#1. Analytical Writing Assessment: This measures the candidate’s ability to analyze and evaluate the information presented.

#2. Integrated Reasoning: This measures a candidate’s ability to analyze data and evaluate presented data in different formats.

#3. Quantitative Reasoning: This section measures the candidate’s ability to analyze data and draw conclusions.

#4. Verbal Reasoning: This section analyzes the candidate’s ability to understand written material and evaluates written arguments and correct written matters.

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GMAT Syllabus

MBA aspirants take the GMAT exam to take the entrance test to get admission to their favourite business schools or universities. As discussed above GMAT have four Sections:

Section	Types of Question	Number of Questions	Time Allotted
Quantitative	Problem Solving Data Sufficiency	31 questions	62 minutes
Verbal	Sentence Correction Critical Reasoning Reading Comprehension	36 questions	65 minutes
Integrated Reasoning	Table Analysis Graphics Interpretation Multi-Source Reasoning Two-Part Analysis	12 items	30 minutes
Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA)	Analysis of Argument	1 topic	30 minutes

GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment Syllabus

The Analytical Writing section will have to write or answer questions from a g8ven passage.

# Argument Essay: In this section, candidates have to analyze the reasoning and then structure an argument. Candidates will be scored according to how well they give arguments.

# Issue Essay: In this section, candidates have to write an essay on the issue. They will have to keep their opinion whether in support or present their opinion.

GMAT Integrated Reasoning Syllabus

This section was recently added to the GMAT exam syllabus. This tests your ability to evaluate the given data in the table. This section has 12 different types of questions:

# Table Analysis

# Two-Part Analysis

# Multisource Analysis

# Graphical Interpretation

GMAT Quantitative Reasoning

This section has two types of questions, i.e. Data sufficiency and problem-solving. Both sections will have 18 questions.

# Data sufficiency

It measures a candidate’s ability to examine a problem, differentiate between useful and useless data, and thereby solve the question.

# Problem solving

It measures the logistic and analytical skills of a candidate.

Multiples and factors	Percentages	Fractions
Decimals	Number properties	Permutation and combination
Profit and loss	Simple and compound interest	Speed, time, and distance
Probability	Lines and angles	Triangles
Rectangular solids and cylinders	Circles	Quadrilaterals

GMAT Verbal Reasoning Syllabus

This section comprises 36 MCQs and has three sub-sections including Critical reasoning, reading comprehension and sentence correction.

Critical reasoning	Rhetorical Construction of the             s    sentences	Sentence correction related to                                                              I            finding error or omission
Reading unseen passages	Subject-verb agreement	Misplaced modifiers
Countable Vs Uncountable	Parallelism

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GMAT Exam Pattern Marks Distribution

Section	Score Range
Analytical Writing Assessment	0-6
Integrated Reasoning	1-8
Verbal	0-60
Quantitative	0-60
Total	200-800

List of Universities Accepting GMAT

Institution name	GMAT Score
Columbia University (NY)	732
Dartmouth College (Tuck) (NH)	722
Harvard University (MA)	730
Harvard University, Massachusetts	730+
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade	650+
Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad	650+
London Business School, London	700+
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Massachusetts	720+
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan)	728
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU)	700+
National University Of Singapore, Singapore	660+
Northwestern University (Kellogg) (IL)	732
Stanford University (CA)	732
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology	770+
The University Of British Columbia, Vancouver	650+
The University of California, Berkeley (UCB)	720+
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)	710+
The University Of Melbourne, Melbourne	700+
The University Of New South Wales,(Unsw, Sydney)	650+
The University Of Sydney, Sydney	600+
University of California—Berkeley (Haas)	726
University of Chicago (Booth)	731
University of Oxford, England	690+
University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)	732
XLRI, Jamshedpur	680+
Yale University (CT)	724

Conclusion

The GMAT exam is the entrance exam for admission to a foreign university to pursue a degree in management. It is widely accepted by different universities of the world. Therefore, register yourself for this exam now. Moreover, other than GMAT IELTS is also an important criterion to get admission to a foreign university. Therefore, don’t forget to enrol yourself for the IELTS test.

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