GMAT Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025

The Graduate Management Admission Test or GMAT is a computer-adaptive standardised test used for admissions by top B-schools worldwide. GMAT scores are accepted for admissions at over 7000 programs across 2300 colleges and universities. The test analyses a candidate’s aptitude for quantitative and analytical reasoning as well as critical thinking as a metric of preparation for a graduate management program.

GMAT Exam Structure

The GMAT is a 2-hour and 15-minute long exam, with one optional 10-minute break between any two sections. It is scored on a scale of 205-805, and covers over 50 topics across three sections, namely:

  • Quantitative Reasoning

  • Verbal Reasoning

  • Data Insights

While taking the GMAT exam, you can select the order of the sections per your preference. However, each section must be completed before you can proceed to the next section.

GMAT Exam Pattern 2025

SECTION

QUESTIONS

TIME IN MINUTES

SCORE RANGE

Quantitative Reasoning

21

45

60-90

Verbal Reasoning

23

45

60-90

Data Insights

20

45

60-90

TOTAL

64

2 Hours 15 Minutes

205-805

GMAT Syllabus for Quantitative Reasoning

The quantitative reasoning section contains 21 problem solving questions to be answered in 45 minutes. In order to pick the right answer, you have to solve for a numeric value or algebraic expression. The GMAT quant section thus tests your knowledge of basic mathematical concepts through analysis and application. The GMAT exam 2025 quant syllabus includes the following topics:

  • Arithmetic – numbers and their powers and roots, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio and proportion, sets, counting methods, discrete probability.

  • Algebra – equations, inequalities, absolute value, functions and exponents.

GMAT Syllabus for Verbal Reasoning

Made up of 23 questions to be answered in 45 minutes, the Verbal Reasoning section contains 23 questions to be answered in 45 minutes. This section measures your ability to read and comprehend written content and to reason and evaluate arguments. The GMAT syllabus for the Verbal Reasoning section is based on two types of questions:

  • Reading comprehension -refer to a passage of up to 350 words and answer questions based on the main idea, supporting ideas, inferences, context, style, and tone.

  • Critical reasoning – argument construction, argument evaluation, and formulating/evaluating a plan of action based on shorter passages.

GMAT Syllabus for Data Insights

The Data Insights section consists of 20 questions to be answered in 45 minutes. This section measures your ability to interpret and analyse data. An on-screen calculator is available for all questions in this section. The GMAT syllabus for Data Insights contains the following types of questions:

  • Data Sufficiency – Based on two statements of data, pick the answer choice that has enough information to solve the problem.

  • Multi-Source Reasoning – Synthesize, compare, interpret or apply the information presented in written passages, tables, graphs, diagrams, and other types of visual representation.

  • Table Analysis – Determine statistics, ratios, proportions or probabilities, from a given spreadsheet-like table with a drop-down menu.

  • Graphics Interpretation – Fill-in-the-blank questions to be answered based on given bar graphs, line graphs, scatterplots, and bubble graphs.

  • Two-Part Analysis – Questions comprise two problems that are connected in some way, and test your quantitative and verbal reasoning skills.

GMAT Exam Syllabus Sections Overview

Sr. No.

Section Name

Question Type

1.

Quantitative Reasoning

  • Problem Solving

2.

Verbal Reasoning

  • Critical Reasoning

  • Reading Comprehension

3.

Data Insights

  • Graphics Interpretation

  • Table Analysis

  • Two-Part Analysis

  • Data Sufficiency

  • Multi-Source Reasoning

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GMAT Syllabus 2025 FAQs

  1. What major changes have happened in the new GMAT syllabus?

    The new GMAT is known as the GMAT Focus Edition and four key changes have been made in the same:

    • The Integrated Reasoning section is replaced with Data Insights and it contributes to the total score equally.

    • The Verbal section does not have sentence correction anymore.

    • The Quant section does not have Geometry questions.

    • The Analytical Writing Assessment (essay) is eliminated.

  2. Can I skip any section from the GMAT exam syllabus?

    No, you cannot skip any of the GMAT sections. A section gets completed only if you have answered all the questions, or you have run out of time for that particular section.

  3. Are there any breaks in the GMAT exam 2025?

    Yes, there is an optional 10 minute break so, choose it wisely.

  4. Can a student choose the order of the 3 sections in the GMAT exam?

    Yes, students can choose the order of the 3 sections.

  5. How long will it take to prepare for the GMAT exam?

    GMAT preparation takes time, so for a student to plan for the GMAT it’s important to spend at least 2 to 6 months. The GMAT prep time actually varies anywhere between 2 to 6 months.

  6. Which B-schools in India accept GMAT scores?

    In India, the IIMs, ISB, SP Jain Institute of Management & Research, along with many other top business schools accept GMAT scores. In order to get into the best institute on the basis of a good score it is important to take GMAT coaching from a reputed coaching institute. Jamboree is one of the best GMAT coaching institutes offering top notch GMAT preparation.

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