GMAT Syllabus: Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA)

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GMAT Syllabus

GMAT exam includes 4 sections. GMAT Exam Syllabus for all the sections is given below,
candidates who are going to write this exam they may check syllabus properly:

 Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA)


 Integrated Reasoning (IR)
 Quant
 Verbal

Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA):

The first section of the GMAT is Analytical Writing Assessment. Candidates are require to
complete in 30 minutes. This is an essay section where the candidates have to write an
analysis of the presented argument. This section has no set topics.

This section covers:-

 writing skills and abilities


 Clarity and logic in your argument
 Overall importance of your essay with respect to the given topic

Integrated Reasoning (IR):

Candidates will get 30 minutes complete Integrated Reasoning section. This section was
included in GMAT in June 2012. This measure the candidate’s ability to check information
given in multiple formats from multiple sources – the skills needed to do well in a
technologically advanced, data-driven world.

The IR section includes 12 questions of four types:

 Multi source reasoning


 Graphics interpretation
 Table analysis
 Two-part analysis

Quant:

This section checks your fundamental mathematical skills and your caliber to reason
quantitatively. Candidates need to solve 37 quant questions in 75 minutes and questions
are based on:

 Problem solving (PS): Questions given, for which you have to calculate the answer.
 Data Sufficiency (DS): You need to understand whether the given data is sufficient
to solve a particular question.

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Quant section includes various topics:

Arithmetic Algebra Geometry

 Number Systems and  Permutation and  Lines and angles


Number Theory Combination  Triangles
 Multiples and factors  Monomials, polynomials  Quadrilaterals
 Fractions  Algebraic expressions  Circles
 Decimals and equations  Rectangular solids and
 Percentages  Functions Cylinders
 Averages  Exponents  Coordinate geometry
 Powers and roots  Arithmetic and Geometric
 Profit and Loss Progression
 Simple and Compound  Quadratic Equations
Interest  Inequalities and Basic
 Speed, Time, and statistics
Distance
 Pipes, Cisterns, and Work
Time
 Ratio and Proportion
 Mixtures and Alligations
 Descriptive statistics
 Sets
 Probability

Verbal:

This is the last section of GMAT. Candidates need to solve 41 verbal questions in 75
minutes. Through this section candidates are evaluated on Reading and understanding the
written material, Reasoning and appraising the arguments and Rectifying the written
material in accordance with standard written English.

This section includes various topics:

 Reading Comprehension (RC): under this applicants need to give answer related to
the given passage.
 Critical Reasoning (CR): You need to find the premise, conclusion, assumption, etc
in short passage.
 Sentence Correction (SC): A part of the sentence is underlined, and five options are
provided. You need to spot the error, and mark the right option.

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GMAT Exam Pattern

GMAT Test Section Number of Questions Question Types Timing

Analytical Writing Assessment 1 Topic Analysis of Argument 30 Minutes

Integrated Reasoning 12 Questions Multi-Source Reasoning 30 Minutes


Graphics Interpretation
Two-Two Part Analysis
Table Analysis

Quantitative 37 Questions Data Sufficiency 75 Minutes


Problem Solving

Verbal 41 Questions Reading Comprehension 75 Minutes


Critical Reasoning
Sentence Correction

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