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ABOUT GMAT |
| What is GMAT |
The GMAT is the Graduate Management Admission Test and is the most standardized test used by the business schools across the world to decide upon whom they are going to let into there M.B.A programs. The GMAT follows a CAT (Computer Adaptive Test), which is the contemporary format for all types of exams. The test is given year-round testing centers. You need to register for the test and make an appointment for your testing session. |
| What is CAT |
In the CAT format of the exam the computer chooses problems based on a candidate's responses to previous questions. This makes the CAT "adaptive" or "interactive". CAT selects questions according to each candidate's ability . The questions are broadly classified as easy, moderately difficult and very difficult. Because the CAT uses fewer items and takes less time to administer than the paper-based version.
Simply putting, the computer has access to a large number of test items classified according to question types (Sentence correction, Critical Reasoning, Reading comprehension etc.) and these questions are arranged in order of difficulty. In the beginning of the test the computer presents the examinee with "seed" questions, items of average difficulty level. If these are answered successfully then the program selects for the next question an item of greater difficulty . On the contrary, if the "seed" questions are not answered successfully, then the program lowers the difficulty level by selecting a question from the lower difficulty range. Needless to say that because of such an adaptation it is very important to start the test with greatest accuracy.
The Analytical Writing Measure is an exception to this rule, since it is an essay-based section. The test taker has 30 minutes to write an essay answer to an "issue" topic and 30 minutes to write an essay answer to an "argument" topic. An examiner and E-rater then evaluates these essays and a grade is awarded depending upon there merit.
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| What Kinds of Questions are on the GMAT ? |
The questions on the GMAT test are classified as-
MATHEMATICS QUESTIONS (75 Minutes, 37 Questions) |
A) Problem solving - These questions test the skills of the test taker in various areas of mathematics such as Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry etc. The questions are multiple-choice types and require the test taker to select the best answer out of five different answers to the same question.
b) Data Sufficiency- These questions are tricky and require an impeccable command over the fundamentals of Mathematics to be answered correctly. A typical Data Sufficiency question consists of a main question stem followed by two additional stems (information regarding the question) and the test taker has to decide upon the amount of information sufficient to answer the main question. However, the test taker is not required to calculate the correct answer.
The Mathematics Section consists of approximately equal number of both types of questions, but the number can vary as per the difficulty level achieved.
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| VERBAL QUESTIONS (75 Minutes, 41 Questions) |
a) Sentence Correction (approximately 16 questions) - These questions ask the test taker to select the best choice from among five different answer choices given for a question .The section tests the test taker in his skills at English Usage, Grammar, Idiomatic Usage etc.
b) Reading Comprehension (approximately 14 questions) - These questions are based on a passage provided to read. The passage can be on a melange of topics and the questions test the ability of the test taker to comprehend the passage.
c) Critical Reasoning (approximately 11 questions) - These questions consist of very short reading passages (typically 20 to 100) words. Each of these passages is followed by one or two questions, which are supposed to test the ability of the test taker to think clearly. No knowledge of the terminology and of the conventions of formal logic is presupposed. |
| SCORING AND REPORTING |
The test taker gets 3 types of scores
1- Scaled Score
2- Total Score out of 800
3- AWA score which is on a scale of 6 and in increments of 0.5 |
SCORE VALIDITY
GMAT scores are valid for a period of 5 years from the date of the test. |
| COURSES THAT WE OFFER |
| GMAT(COMPREHENSIVE) |
The GMAT comprehensive program is designed to cater to the needs of candidates who are new to the test and have very little knowledge about the various aspects of the test. It aims at molding the candidate according to the specific requirements of the GRE, which is a test very different from other tests. The program formulators have in depth knowledge about the GMAT and are at a very good position to direct the candidate according to the specific requirements of the test from a very basic level.
The program includes - |
A) CLASSROOM TEACHING - The classroom teaching aims at bolstering the basics of the test taker in the fields of mathematics and English. Past experience has shown that a very dependable way to be successful at the GMAT is to inculcate strong basics in the various sections of GRE. The regular classroom training along with handy tips during the classes ensure that the test taker is fully prepared " according to GMAT".
B) SIMULATED GMATTESTS - A person enrolling in the comprehensive program virtually takes 25 to 30 GMAT tests before the actual GMAT. This allows the candidate to be comfortable during the test, which tests the mental strength of the test taker. The GMAT is designed to psyche the test taker down (making it one of the toughest of its kind) and so a good number of simulated tests ensure that the candidate can hold his nerves during the test. |
| GMAT(COMPUTER SIMULATIVE) |
The GMAT computer simulative test is designed for test takers who are fully confident of their preparation for the GMAT and need only virtual tests to enhance their performance. The program formulators assume that the candidate has good command over the basics of the GMAT and hence no classroom teaching is provided. The soft wares given to the test takers are the most advanced in the area of testing and are good indicators of the test performance. |
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