GMAT: Graduate Management Admission Test
The test consists of three sections: Analytical Writing Assessment, Quantitative Section and Verbal Section.
Analytical Writing Assessment :
The Analytical Writing Assessment consists of two essays. In the first, the student must analyze an argument and in the second, an issue. Duration for each essay is 30 minutes and is scored on a scale of 0-6.
Each essay is rated by two readers with a grade from 0-6, in 0.5 point increments. If the two scores are within one point of each other, they are averaged. If the difference is more than one, the essays are read by a third reader.
The first reader is a proprietary computer program called E-rater, which analyses creative writing and syntax. The second and third readers (humans) generally look at the overall impact rather than spelling and grammar.
Quantitative and Verbal Sections :
The total score ranges from 200 to 800 and essays are excluded from this. This section comprises of the quantitative and verbal sections. The GMAT is scored-based on a 100 point standard deviation, which means that the test is designed for 68% of examinees to score between 400 and 600 , with a median score of around 540 . Previously the median score was designed to be 500.
The quantitative and verbal sections comprise a computer-adaptive test. If the examinee answers the first question correctly, the next question is harder. If the examinee answers incorrectly, the next question is easier. Mostly people believe that the starting questions are more important than the later questions. However the truth is that it depends on how well you perform overall. The more important thing is the questions left blank , it hurts the examinee more than questions answered incorrectly.
The quantitative section consists of 37 multiple choice questions, which need to be answered within 75 minutes. There are two types of questions:
--> Data sufficiency
--> Problem solving.
The verbal section consists of 41 multiple choice questions, which need to be answered within 75 minutes. There are three types of questions:
--> Read and comprehend written material,
--> Reason and evaluate arguments, and
--> Correct written material to conform to standard written English.
Eligibility
There is no basic criteria for appearing in GMAT exam. NOTE:If you are less than 18 years of age then you have to send a written clarification form to "GMAT Customer Services" of your region signed by parents/ local guardian authorizing you to take the exam and the form states that the applicant and parent/ legal guardian agree to adhere to all the terms and conditions specified by the GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Committee).
Eligibility for USA MBA Colleges
Most of the US universities require 12+4 years of education for consideration of Admission to an MBA program.
If you have a three year degree from an Indian university or such similar three year degree programs, you may not be eligible for admission to most MBA programs. You would require a professional four-year degree like engineering or other such courses.
The test consists of three sections: Analytical Writing Assessment, Quantitative Section and Verbal Section.
Analytical Writing Assessment :
The Analytical Writing Assessment consists of two essays. In the first, the student must analyze an argument and in the second, an issue. Duration for each essay is 30 minutes and is scored on a scale of 0-6.
Each essay is rated by two readers with a grade from 0-6, in 0.5 point increments. If the two scores are within one point of each other, they are averaged. If the difference is more than one, the essays are read by a third reader.
The first reader is a proprietary computer program called E-rater, which analyses creative writing and syntax. The second and third readers (humans) generally look at the overall impact rather than spelling and grammar.
Quantitative and Verbal Sections :
The total score ranges from 200 to 800 and essays are excluded from this. This section comprises of the quantitative and verbal sections. The GMAT is scored-based on a 100 point standard deviation, which means that the test is designed for 68% of examinees to score between 400 and 600 , with a median score of around 540 . Previously the median score was designed to be 500.
The quantitative and verbal sections comprise a computer-adaptive test. If the examinee answers the first question correctly, the next question is harder. If the examinee answers incorrectly, the next question is easier. Mostly people believe that the starting questions are more important than the later questions. However the truth is that it depends on how well you perform overall. The more important thing is the questions left blank , it hurts the examinee more than questions answered incorrectly.
The quantitative section consists of 37 multiple choice questions, which need to be answered within 75 minutes. There are two types of questions:
--> Data sufficiency
--> Problem solving.
The verbal section consists of 41 multiple choice questions, which need to be answered within 75 minutes. There are three types of questions:
--> Read and comprehend written material,
--> Reason and evaluate arguments, and
--> Correct written material to conform to standard written English.
Eligibility
There is no basic criteria for appearing in GMAT exam. NOTE:If you are less than 18 years of age then you have to send a written clarification form to "GMAT Customer Services" of your region signed by parents/ local guardian authorizing you to take the exam and the form states that the applicant and parent/ legal guardian agree to adhere to all the terms and conditions specified by the GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Committee).
Eligibility for USA MBA Colleges
Most of the US universities require 12+4 years of education for consideration of Admission to an MBA program.
If you have a three year degree from an Indian university or such similar three year degree programs, you may not be eligible for admission to most MBA programs. You would require a professional four-year degree like engineering or other such courses.