GMAT exam guide
Understand the current GMAT format, 205-805 score scale, three sections and practical preparation approach.
Overview
- Questions
- 64
64 questions across Quantitative Reasoning (21), Verbal Reasoning (23) and Data Insights (20)
- Time
- 2 hours 15 minutes, plus an optional 10-minute break
Exam time
- Format
- Computer-adaptive exam with Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning and Data Insights sections; section order is selected by the candidate
Computer-based
- Score
- 205-805
There is no universal pass mark; graduate programs set their own admissions standards.
Guide topics
Exam overview
GMAT format, scores and planning.
3 articlesSkills and question types
Quant, Verbal and Data Insights methods and concepts.
10 articlesStudy plans
GMAT diagnostic work, practice and review schedules.
1 articleComparisons
GMAT and other graduate admissions tests.
1 article