As set by GMAC, the GMAT Exam 2025 (Focus Edition) will have three sections: Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights. Below is a thorough guide to the GMAT Exam Syllabus so that students can prepare better, from mba.com and e-gmat.com.
Topics: Algebra (equations, inequalities), arithmetic (fractions, percentages, ratios), probability, set theory, permutations, combinations.
Weightage: 21 MCQs, 60-90 score, 45 minutes.
Preparation Tips: Using Manhattan Prep’s Quantitative Guide to solve a problem on the GMAT club. Work on basic-to-advanced problems, and solve with a focus on problem solving, geometry is excluded.
Topics: Reading comprehension (business, science passages), critical reasoning (assumption and argument analysis).
Weightage: 23 MCQs, 45 minutes, 60–90 score.
Preparation Tips: Read critical reasoning exercises from GMAC’s Official Guide and The Economist for comprehension.
Topics: Data sufficiency, multi-source reasoning, table analysis, graphic interpretation, two-part analysis.
Weightage: 20 questions, 45 minutes, 60-90 score.
Preparation Tips: Work on data interpretation using GMAC sample questions, data analysis with a good online calculator.
As of 2025, the GMAT syllabus will be adaptive based on performance for the quantitative and verbal sections. There’s no penalty for wrong answers, but questions not attempted and left unanswered will affect scoring. Section order is flexible, and candidates can mark questions, change their answers, or leave answers unchanged for up to three questions per section. The exam syllabus provides no geometry or analytical writing sections, but includes data reasoning and analytics, as well as literacy and critical thinking.
Start early and you will successfully cover all aspects of the GMAT syllabus, so plan for 3–6 months of preparation:
Study Plan: Monitor your time, and schedule 2–3 hours each day to cover all sections and topics. e-GMAT’s “Personalized Study Planner” has the perfect solution.
Resources: Use the GMAC Official Guide and prep materials from Manhattan, and Yocket for 15–20 mock tests.
Time Management: Allocate about 2 mins per question and take timed practice tests to improve your pacing.
Invalidated claims: Spend more time on algebra or critical reasoning if you’re struggling, and utilize the GMAT Club forums.
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