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<\/figure>Let\u2019s first take a glance at key changes in GMAT Exam Structure<\/h4>- The new GMAT Exam has now been shortened from its earlier duration of 3 hours and 7 minutes to 2 hours and 15 minutes<\/u><\/em><\/strong>. Additionally, the test will now comprise of just 64 questions and 3 sections<\/u><\/em><\/strong>; the Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) section has been eliminated<\/li>\n\n
- The three sections in new GMAT exam will be:<\/li><\/ol>
- Quantitative Reasoning:<\/a><\/u><\/strong> It will consist of 21 questions and you will get 45 minutes to complete the section<\/li>\n\n
- Verbal Reasoning<\/a>:<\/u><\/strong> It will consist of 23 questions and you will get 45 minutes to complete the section<\/li>\n\n
- Data Insights:<\/a><\/strong> It will consist of 20 questions and you will get 45 minutes to complete<\/li><\/ul>
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- For all you folks who were struggling with Sentence Correction \u2013 well, well, well!! It has been eliminated. Yes, you heard that right! The new \u201cVerbal Reasoning\u201d section will have 23 questions on Reading Comprehension and Critical Reasoning<\/li>\n\n
- Now that the Verbal section is sorted, let us break another good news for you \u2013 there will be no Data Sufficiency (DS) questions in the new GMAT Quant Section. Instead, you’ll encounter 21 \u201cProblem Solving\u201d questions in the \u201cQuant Reasoning\u201d section<\/li>\n\n
- However, there is a little bit of a catch with Data Sufficiency (DS). While it\u2019s not part of \u201cQuant Reasoning\u201d Section, it will now be a part of new section called \u201cData Insights\u201d<\/li>\n\n
- Data Insights Section:<\/span><\/strong> Following will be the types of questions:<\/li><\/ol>
- Data Sufficiency:<\/span><\/strong> This is same as the Data Sufficiency (DS) which was earlier the part of GMAT Quant section<\/li>\n\n
- Multi-Source Reasoning:<\/span><\/strong> These questions will require you to examine data from multiple sources such as text passages, tablets, graphics, or a combination of all three. In some questions you will have to find out discrepancies in the data, while in others you will have to draw inferences or determine whether the data is relevant<\/span><\/li>\n\n
- Table Analysis:<\/span><\/strong> You will have to sort and analyse data from a table, and determine what information is relevant basis the given conditions<\/span><\/li>\n\n
- Graphics Interpretation:<\/span><\/strong> You will have to interpret the information presented in a graph or graphical image to draw relationships & inferences<\/li>\n\n
- Two-Part Analysis:<\/span><\/strong> These questions might be slightly complex. They can be quantitative, verbal, or a combination of both<\/li><\/ul>
- Answers can be \u201cCHANGED\u201d:<\/span><\/strong> Well, another significant change is that candidates can now bookmark & review as many questions as they want, and can change upto three<\/u><\/em><\/strong> answers per section<\/li>\n\n
- Choose the exam order:<\/u><\/strong> You can choose in what order you want to take the exam \u2013 whether you want to go with Quant Reasoning first, or Verbal Reasoning, or with Data Insights.<\/li>\n\n
- Score Report:<\/u><\/strong> There will be changes in Official Score Report, you will now get detailed insights on your performance<\/li>\n\n
- Score Reporting to Schools:<\/u><\/strong> Candidates can now send the scores, after knowing their scores, to five schools for free. Earlier candidates had to send the scores before knowing them.<\/li><\/ol>
The new GMAT exam structure represents a progressive step toward aligning the test with the evolving needs of business schools and the contemporary business landscape. With revisions in section timings, the introduction of optional breaks, and the ability to select section orders, the new structure provides candidates with increased flexibility and customization options. These changes aim to offer a more personalized and efficient test-taking experience, enabling candidates to showcase their skills and abilities effectively.<\/p>
Aspiring business school candidates preparing for the GMAT should familiarize themselves with the new exam structure and adapt their study strategies accordingly. It is advisable to leverage official GMAT resources, practice tests, and expert guidance to optimize their preparation efforts and perform their best on test day.<\/p>
Ultimately, the new GMAT exam structure signifies a step forward in ensuring that the test remains a valid and reliable assessment of a candidate’s readiness for graduate management education. By embracing these changes and adequately preparing, test-takers can position themselves for success in their pursuit of admission to top-tier business schools.<\/p>
- Quantitative Reasoning:<\/a><\/u><\/strong> It will consist of 21 questions and you will get 45 minutes to complete the section<\/li>\n\n
- Verbal Reasoning<\/a>:<\/u><\/strong> It will consist of 23 questions and you will get 45 minutes to complete the section<\/li>\n\n
- Data Insights:<\/a><\/strong> It will consist of 20 questions and you will get 45 minutes to complete<\/li><\/ul>
<\/p>
- For all you folks who were struggling with Sentence Correction \u2013 well, well, well!! It has been eliminated. Yes, you heard that right! The new \u201cVerbal Reasoning\u201d section will have 23 questions on Reading Comprehension and Critical Reasoning<\/li>\n\n
- Now that the Verbal section is sorted, let us break another good news for you \u2013 there will be no Data Sufficiency (DS) questions in the new GMAT Quant Section. Instead, you’ll encounter 21 \u201cProblem Solving\u201d questions in the \u201cQuant Reasoning\u201d section<\/li>\n\n
- However, there is a little bit of a catch with Data Sufficiency (DS). While it\u2019s not part of \u201cQuant Reasoning\u201d Section, it will now be a part of new section called \u201cData Insights\u201d<\/li>\n\n
- Data Insights Section:<\/span><\/strong> Following will be the types of questions:<\/li><\/ol>
- Data Sufficiency:<\/span><\/strong> This is same as the Data Sufficiency (DS) which was earlier the part of GMAT Quant section<\/li>\n\n
- Multi-Source Reasoning:<\/span><\/strong> These questions will require you to examine data from multiple sources such as text passages, tablets, graphics, or a combination of all three. In some questions you will have to find out discrepancies in the data, while in others you will have to draw inferences or determine whether the data is relevant<\/span><\/li>\n\n
- Table Analysis:<\/span><\/strong> You will have to sort and analyse data from a table, and determine what information is relevant basis the given conditions<\/span><\/li>\n\n
- Graphics Interpretation:<\/span><\/strong> You will have to interpret the information presented in a graph or graphical image to draw relationships & inferences<\/li>\n\n
- Two-Part Analysis:<\/span><\/strong> These questions might be slightly complex. They can be quantitative, verbal, or a combination of both<\/li><\/ul>
- Answers can be \u201cCHANGED\u201d:<\/span><\/strong> Well, another significant change is that candidates can now bookmark & review as many questions as they want, and can change upto three<\/u><\/em><\/strong> answers per section<\/li>\n\n
- Choose the exam order:<\/u><\/strong> You can choose in what order you want to take the exam \u2013 whether you want to go with Quant Reasoning first, or Verbal Reasoning, or with Data Insights.<\/li>\n\n
- Score Report:<\/u><\/strong> There will be changes in Official Score Report, you will now get detailed insights on your performance<\/li>\n\n
- Score Reporting to Schools:<\/u><\/strong> Candidates can now send the scores, after knowing their scores, to five schools for free. Earlier candidates had to send the scores before knowing them.<\/li><\/ol>
The new GMAT exam structure represents a progressive step toward aligning the test with the evolving needs of business schools and the contemporary business landscape. With revisions in section timings, the introduction of optional breaks, and the ability to select section orders, the new structure provides candidates with increased flexibility and customization options. These changes aim to offer a more personalized and efficient test-taking experience, enabling candidates to showcase their skills and abilities effectively.<\/p>
Aspiring business school candidates preparing for the GMAT should familiarize themselves with the new exam structure and adapt their study strategies accordingly. It is advisable to leverage official GMAT resources, practice tests, and expert guidance to optimize their preparation efforts and perform their best on test day.<\/p>
Ultimately, the new GMAT exam structure signifies a step forward in ensuring that the test remains a valid and reliable assessment of a candidate’s readiness for graduate management education. By embracing these changes and adequately preparing, test-takers can position themselves for success in their pursuit of admission to top-tier business schools.<\/p>
- Choose the exam order:<\/u><\/strong> You can choose in what order you want to take the exam \u2013 whether you want to go with Quant Reasoning first, or Verbal Reasoning, or with Data Insights.<\/li>\n\n
- Multi-Source Reasoning:<\/span><\/strong> These questions will require you to examine data from multiple sources such as text passages, tablets, graphics, or a combination of all three. In some questions you will have to find out discrepancies in the data, while in others you will have to draw inferences or determine whether the data is relevant<\/span><\/li>\n\n
- Data Sufficiency:<\/span><\/strong> This is same as the Data Sufficiency (DS) which was earlier the part of GMAT Quant section<\/li>\n\n
- Verbal Reasoning<\/a>:<\/u><\/strong> It will consist of 23 questions and you will get 45 minutes to complete the section<\/li>\n\n
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