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Official specifications published by Academic Testing
Exam Format
45 min
23
Graduate
Validity
5 years from test date
GMAT-SECTION-3 Exam Topics and Domains
GMAT-SECTION-3 is organized into 2 weighted domains.
1
Reading Comprehension
52%
Main Idea Questions
Primary PurposeCentral ThemeTitle Selection
- Identify the main idea of complex passages
- Distinguish primary purpose from secondary points
- Synthesize information to understand central themes
Supporting Ideas and Details
Specific DetailsEvidence and Examples
- Locate and understand supporting details
- Recognize how examples support main ideas
- Distinguish between different types of evidence
Inference Questions
Implied InformationAuthor's AssumptionsLogical Extensions
- Make valid inferences from written text
- Identify implicit assumptions and implications
- Draw logical conclusions without over-inferring
Application Questions
Applying PrinciplesAnalogous Scenarios
- Apply principles from passage to new situations
- Recognize analogous scenarios
- Transfer understanding across contexts
Logical Structure
Organization and FlowRelationships Between Ideas
- Analyze passage organization and structure
- Understand logical relationships between ideas
- Recognize rhetorical patterns
Style and Tone
Author's AttitudePurpose and Intent
- Identify author's tone and attitude
- Understand author's purpose and intent
- Recognize rhetorical strategies
2
Critical Reasoning
48%
Identify Assumptions
Necessary AssumptionsSufficient Assumptions
- Identify unstated assumptions in arguments
- Distinguish necessary from sufficient assumptions
- Recognize gaps in reasoning
Strengthen the Argument
Supporting EvidenceRuling Out Alternatives
- Identify evidence that strengthens arguments
- Recognize how to eliminate alternative explanations
- Understand what makes an argument stronger
Weaken the Argument
Counter-evidenceAlternative ExplanationsAttacking Assumptions
- Identify information that weakens arguments
- Recognize alternative explanations
- Understand how to attack assumptions
Evaluate the Argument
Critical QuestionsRelevance and Significance
- Determine what information would help evaluate arguments
- Identify critical questions to ask
- Assess relevance of different factors
Draw a Conclusion
Logical InferenceComplete the Argument
- Draw valid conclusions from premises
- Complete arguments logically
- Avoid invalid inferences
Resolve the Paradox
Explaining Contradictions
- Resolve apparent contradictions
- Explain paradoxical situations
- Reconcile conflicting information
Flaw in the Reasoning
Logical FallaciesStructural Flaws
- Identify common logical fallacies
- Recognize structural flaws in arguments
- Understand why reasoning is invalid
Bold Face Questions
Role of Statements
- Analyze role of specific statements in arguments
- Understand relationships between different parts
- Identify premises, conclusions, and counterarguments
How do I earn this certification?
Passing GMAT-SECTION-3 earns the GMAT Score certification. It sits in the Graduate Business Education track.
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
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Updates
- Computer-Adaptive Testing (CAT) Questions adapt to performance level throughout section
- Online Proctoring Platform Enables testing from home with same validity as test center
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