Sunil Panjani

CAT is more math-heavy with no essay or integrated reasoning section, while GMAT has a balanced approach with additional sections focusing on writing and integrated reasoning.

• CAT: Scored out of 198-300, depending on the year, with a percentile rank used for admissions.
• GMAT: Scored out of 800 with separate scores for each section.
• CAT: Primarily an Indian exam, it is conducted once a year as a computer-based test.
• GMAT: Available year-round and taken globally. It's adaptive, meaning the difficulty of questions changes based on the answers given.
• GMAT includes Analytical Writing and Integrated Reasoning, which are absent in CAT.
• CAT doesn’t have an essay or integrated reasoning component.
• CAT: Focuses heavily on reading comprehension and some grammar.
• GMAT: In addition to reading comprehension, it places more weight on sentence correction and critical reasoning.
• CAT: The math section tends to be more difficult, requiring advanced problem-solving in areas like algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• GMAT: While the math is challenging, it focuses more on logic and reasoning with a greater emphasis on data sufficiency questions.

At 17, you're at an advantage if you're already strong in math and English. Since GMAT is designed for students aiming for business school, starting early gives you a head start.

General Tips:

• Study Material: Use GMAT prep books, official GMAT practice tests, and online resources.
• Skills Focus: Focus on time management, analytical thinking, and understanding question types.
• Prep Timeline: Give yourself several months of preparation, as the GMAT requires practice in both skill-building and test-taking strategies.
• The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) doesn't have a specific syllabus like school exams, but it tests certain skills and knowledge in four main sections.

You can find the correct and up-to-date GMAT syllabus from the following sources:

1. Official GMAT Website (MBA.com): The most reliable source is the official GMAT website. They provide the current GMAT exam format, topics, and even sample questions. Visit mba.com for detailed information.

2. Official GMAT Guides: Purchase or download the official GMAT preparation guides published by GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council), which contains the syllabus, question types, and practice questions.

3. Popular GMAT Prep Books: Books like Kaplan, Manhattan Prep, and The Princeton Review are well-known for accurate syllabus coverage and exam strategies.

4. Online GMAT Prep Platforms: Websites like GMAT Club, Manhattan Prep, and Target Test Prep offer detailed breakdowns of the GMAT syllabus and practice resources.

The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) syllabus includes math concepts up to a level typically taught in high school (9th to 12th grade), but it doesn't focus on any specific curriculum like the 12th-grade syllabus.

The quantitative section of the GMAT covers two main areas:

1. Arithmetic:

   • Basic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
   • Fractions, percentages, ratios
   • Powers and roots, integers, and absolute values

2. Algebra:

   • Linear equations, quadratic equations
   • Inequalities
   • Functions

3. Geometry:

   • Lines, angles, triangles, circles
   • Coordinate geometry
   • Basic properties of polygons and areas

4. Word Problems:

   • Rate and work problems, interest, mixtures
   • Set theory, probability, and statistics

While the math is not too advanced, the challenge is often in the application of these concepts rather than their complexity