What is GMAT?
Accepted by more than 7,000 management programs in India, US and other countries, GMAT is a computer adaptive test that assesses analytical writing, quantitative and verbal skills of students applying for advanced studies to a graduate school of business. The GMAT Exam has been the test of choice for the world's leading business schools for one reason - it works. Quite simply, no other exam lets you showcase the skills that matter most in the business school classroom and in your career.
The examination is entirely computer-based and scored on a maximum of 800. Though the GMAT Score alone cannot guarantee admission into a B-school, it is one of the major factors taken into consideration.
The GMAT has four sections - Verbal, Quantitative, Integrated Reasoning and Analytical Writing Assessment. The following is the GMAT test structure.
The US-based Pearson VUE, under the directions of the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) develops and administers the GMAT. GMAC is responsible for setting questions, conducting the test and sending score reports to each examinee. For detailed information about GMAT, please refer to the official website of GMAT — www.mba.com
Scoring scale for the GMAT
- AWA section scores range from 0-6 in 0.5-point increments
- IR section scores range from 1-8 in 1-point increments
- Quantitative scores can range from 6-51 in 1-point increments
- Verbal scores can range from 6-51 in 1-point increments
- Total score can range from 200-800 in 10-point increments