GMAT Exam Pattern

GMAT Exam Pattern 2022

Candidates preparing for the test must first understand the GMAT exam pattern as defined by GMAC, to get a better idea of the structure of the test, type of questions asked, level of difficulty and time alloted to each question.

GMAT is a Computer Adaptive Test that is divided into four sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning. The test is designed to analyse various skills of  candidates like critical thinking ability, analytical thinking ability, verbal communication and English language skills as demonstrated below:

• Analytical Writing Assessment (AWS): This section is used to measure the analytical thinking abilities of the candidate and their abilities to communicate ideas.

• Integrated Reasoning: In this section, data and information is presented in multiple formats. The candidate’s abilities to analyse data and information is analysed in this section.

• Quantitative Reasoning: This section is used to measure the critical thinking abilities of the candidate. The candidate needs to analyse the data and draw conclusions from it.

• Verbal Reasoning: This section is used to analyse the English Language skills of the candidate. The candidate will have to read and understand paragraphs and answer the questions.

All four sections of the GMAT have different sets of questions and different time slots. GMAT test takers have the option to choose the sequence of attempting the sections before the start of the test. The candidate must make the choice wisely based on their strength and preferences.

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GMAT COVID-19 Update

GMAT can now be taken in a new online format introduced due to the Coronavirus pandemic, which candidates can take twice in a 12-month rolling period. In the new updated GMAT 2022 online format, the Analytical Writing Assessment section has been added. Applicants will also be allowed to attempt the exam sections in the GMAT online exam in any order they deem comfortable.

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GMAT Online Exam Pattern 2022

Launched during the pandemic, GMAT Online Exam is an initiative by the GMAC authority to allow the candidates easy and comfortable access to the exam in trying times. However, the exam patter for GMAT Online test remains the same as the offline mode, which include:

• Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA)

• Integrated Reasoning

• Quantitative

• Verbal

There are certain features which makes GMAT online exam more preferred for the candidates:

• AWA section has some questions related to critical thinking as well other than analytical writing ones.

• Candidates are at ease and in control to choose for the ‘section order’ which is most suitable for them.

• There are two 8 minutes optional breaks available.

• When the exam completes the candidates are able to view their unofficial score and have the option to accept or cancel the scores.

• Candidates have an option of scheduling GMAT online 6 months in advance. The registration is available on a rolling basis.

Highlights of GMAT 2022 Exam Pattern

Check out the following GMAT 2022 exam pattern highlights to get a clearer understanding of the exam:

GMAT Online Exam 2022 Section Order

GMAT allows the candidates to choose one among three alternatives on the basis of the first section they choose to attempt. The following section orders are available and candidates are advised to choose as per the sections they find easier to attempt:

• AWA, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative, Verbal

• Verbal, Quantitative, Integrated Reasoning, AWA

• Quantitative, Verbal, Integrated Reasoning, AWA

In all three options AWA and Integrated Reasoning have to be attempted in a single sitting and breaks shall not be available between these two sections.

Subject-Wise Distribution of Questions in GMAT 2022

The subject-wise distribution of questions in GMAT Online and GMAT Exam 2022, according to the latest exam pattern, are given in the table below:

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GMAT Marking System

• The total number of objective type questions is 79.

• Each section has a particular duration.

Here are the minimum and maximum score range of each section, along with a mean average:

Using Whiteboard During GMAT 2022

For the current year, candidates will have the option of using a physical whiteboard, online whiteboard, or both according to their preferences on the exam day. Appointments will include the option to use a physical whiteboard for the GMAT Online exam and the registrants will review and ensure their whiteboard preference meets the required specifications and that they have a functional eraser, dry erase marker, eraser. Candidates who tested without access to the physical whiteboard will be permitted to test again, should they choose to do so.

During the GMAT Online Exam, the whiteboard will also give you the provision to do the following:

• Enter text via the text box (copy/paste from the exam questions into the board).

• Draw lines and shapes.

• Pan across the whiteboard, zoom in and out in order to use different areas for your work on the same whiteboard screen.

• Erase or clear to start something new.

• Resize or move the whiteboard around your screen.

Note: Candidates who have a touchscreen laptop may not use their finger, a stylus or other writing apparatus to use the whiteboard. The online whiteboard cannot be used with a connection pad or writing tablet or dual monitors.

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