The GMAT Computer Adaptive test (CAT) has three distinct
sections.
- Analytical Writing Ability (AWA) Section : This section comprises two
Essay questions, and is designed to test a candidate's Analytical approach to an Issue and
an Argument.
- Quantitative Section : This section tests the knowledge of basic
fundamentals of Mathematics. The section is further divided into two parts based on the
types of questions. The two types of questions in this section are Problem Solving (PS)
and Data Sufficiency (SC).
- Verbal Section : This section is categorized into three parts; Sentence
Correction questions, Critical Reasoning questions and Reading Comprehension questions.
There are altogether 78 multiple-choice questions in the test, 37 in Quantitative Section
and 41 in Verbal Section.
The time allotted for each of these sections is 75 minutes.
The following will give you an idea of GMAT-CAT format:
Section I:Analytical Writing (60 minutes)
Analysis of an Issue (1 Topic) - 30 minutes
Analysis on an Argument (1 Topic) - 30 minutes
Section II: Quantitative Section (75 minutes)
Number of questions - 37
Question Types - Problem Solving & Data Sufficiency Section
Section III: Verbal Section (75 minutes)
Number of questions - 41
Question Types - Reading Comprehension, Sentence Correction & Critical Reasoning.
There is a computer tutorial before the test begins. It is basically meant to make you
feel comfortable with the infrastructure and the environment of the test. There is NO
prescribed time limit for this. But you are expected to be through with it within 15
minutes or so. It is advisable to be familiar with computers so that you don't find the
testing environment intimidating. |