GMAT Syllabus

The GMAT exam syllabus is fixed and is not dynamic. There are a fixed set of topics per section that applicants have to look at to prepare for the syllabus. The exam sylabus does not change randomly or at a short span, official statements are released and time is given for implementation as well. 

The syllabus of Data Insights (DI) section on the GMAT exam consists of the following topics:

• Data Sufficiency
• Multi Source Reasoning
• Table Analysis
• Graphics Interpretation
• Two Part Analyses

Yes, GMAT exam syllabus is quite vast and despite some topic slashes like sentence correction, geometry and AWA (essay), the syllabus still has lots of topics. The Quant section has the maximum topics and is one of the biggest sections. Followed by Verbal Reasoning section where reading and critical analysis is tested. Finally, the latest Data Insights section is the next the biggest section with graph interpretation, data interpretation and tables along with other topics. Thus, GMAT includes a wide range of topics to test its applicants for admissions. 

The Verbal Reasoning on GMAT tests applicants on:

• Reading Comprehension
• Critical Reasoning
• English grammar and skills

For some, the QR section maybe a cakewalk, however for some it may not be. Thus, this is a very subjective question and will not have a cut-to-cut answer. Applicants who are confident enough would require some additional practice to crack the section. But those who are not very confident, would need to give extra time for preparation, take a lot of practice tests and be adept to make through the minimum cutoff requirement. 

When preparing for GMAT exam, extra focusing on Quantitative section is crucial to scale the scores. Especially, if this section is not an easy one for you. Ideally you should focus on all major topics of this section, prepare thoroughly, use mnemonics to get formulae, get some hardcore practice and be confident enough to ace the section like a pro. 

There are different topics on GMAT QR section and these include:

Arithmetic:

• Fractions
• Time Speed, Distance & Work
• Word Problems
• Stats
• Percentages
• Ratio & Proportion
• Averages
• Decimals
• Exponents, Powers & Roots

Algebra: 

• Quadratic & Linear Equations
• Algebraic Expressions
• Permutation & Combination
• Functions
• Logarithms
• Inequalities

The following topics have been removed from GMAT's syllabus upon transition:

• Sentence Correction
• Geometry
• Analytical Writing Assessment or the AWA section which was the essay section

Yes, the GMAT syllabus is the same for GMAT online and GMAT at a test centre. The format is the same, applicants can attempt the exam based on their preferred sectional order. The duration of GMAT is also the same for both formats, exceptions for those with accommodations also apply.