GMAT Contents & Structure

The GMAT has three sections: the Analytical Writing Assessment section, the Quantitative section and the Verbal section, listed in order of appearance on the exam. The Analytical Writing Assessment section of the GMAT consists of two essay topics, Analysis of an Argument and Analysis of an Issue, to be written in 30 minutes each. The Quantitative section of the GMAT consists of 37 intermingled Data Sufficiency and Problem Solving questions to be answered in 75 minutes. The Verbal section of the GMAT consists of 41 intermingled Critical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension and Sentence Correction questions to be answered in 75 minutes.

Analytical Writing Assessment section of the GMAT

In the Analytical Writing Assessment section of the GMAT, the GMAT test taker is presented with two essay topics, one of which requires an Analysis of an Argument and the other of which requires an Analysis of an Issue. The GMAT test taker is given 30 minutes for each essay to read and understand the essay topic and related questions, brainstorm a response and finally type and submit an essay into the testing computer.

The GMAT test taker has the option to take a timed break after completing the Analytical Writing Assessment section of the GMAT and prior to beginning the Quantitative section of the GMAT. It is important to note that the GMAT test taker may not access during any break notes or study materials which may be stored in a designated secured locker at the test center.
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Quantitative section of the GMAT

In the Quantitative section of the GMAT, the GMAT test taker is presented with intermingled Data Sufficiency and Problem Solving questions. The Quantitative Section of the GMAT has 37 total questions to be answered in a maximum of 75 minutes. All questions in the Quantitative section of the GMAT are multiple choice questions and are selected individually throughout the section using the Computer Adaptive Test methodology.

The GMAT test taker has the option to take a second timed break after completing the Quantitative section of the GMAT and prior to beginning the Verbal section of the GMAT.
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Verbal section of the GMAT

In the Verbal section of the GMAT, the GMAT test taker is presented with intermingled Critical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension and Sentence Correction questions. The Quantitative Section of the GMAT has 41 total questions to be answered in a maximum of 75 minutes. All questions in the Verbal section of the GMAT are multiple choice questions and are selected individually throughout the section using the Computer Adaptive Test methodology.
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Structure of the GMAT

I: GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) Section 2 essays, 60 minutes
Analysis of an Issue (1 essay, 30 minutes)
Analysis of an Argument (1 essay, 30 minutes)

Optional Break

II: GMAT Quantitative Section 37 questions, 75 minutes
Problem Solving questions
Data Sufficiency questions

Optional Break

III: GMAT Verbal Section41 questions, 75 minutes
Critical Reasoning questions
Reading Comprehension questions
Sentence Correction questions