Bill on foreign universities to be brought back

New Delhi: The Union human resources development ministry led by Smriti Irani is working hard to bring back one of the UPA government’s pet projects, the Foreign Universities Bill, that will allow foreign universities to open branches in India. Sources said the proposed Bill is likely to draw heavily on the original legislation proposed during the UPA-2 government.

The proposal, mooted by then former HRD minister Kapil Sibal in UPA-II’s early days, had faced stiff opposition from the Left parties and even some BJP MPs who had objected to foreign players entering the education market. The earlier Bill had also drawn criticism in some quarters as it was felt by a section of the political leadership that it could spawn the growth of substandard
“teaching shops” in the country once the education sector was opened up.

The proposal was sent for detailed study by the parliamentary committee attached to the HRD ministry. The new Foreign Universities Bill is expected to be high on the priority list of the Modi government.

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IFIM Bangalore PGDM Admissions 2014-16

Institute of Finance and International Management, Bangalore Business School, Bangalore was established in the year 1995 and is one of the well known B-schools in South India. The institute is approved by AICTE. IFIM Bangalore has announced the admission for the academic year 2014-16 for the flagship PGDM programmes.

Click here to download the application form.

Programmes: 

·         PGDM

·         PGDM International Business (PGDM-IB)

·         PGDM Finance

Fee: Rs. 9.5 lakh

Eligibility: The candidates should be graduates in any discipline from a recognized university with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.

Selection Procedure: The candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their scores in CAT 2013, XAT 2014, MAT 2013-15, CMAT 2013-15, ATMA 2013-15 and GMAT. The shortlisted candidates will have to appear for Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

Application Procedure: Click here to apply online. The application fee is Rs. 1100. The payment can be either done online or through by Demand Draft or Cheque for Rs. 1100 drawn in favour of ‘Centre for Developmental Education’ Bangalore.

Important Dates:

Application Deadline	Friday, January 31, 2014
GD/PI	Friday, February 7, 2014 to Sunday, January 31, 2014
Result	Thursday, February 27, 2014

Address: 

IFIM Business School
(Opp. Infosys Campus Gate # 4)
9P, KIADB Industrial Area
Electronics City  1st Phase
Bangalore 560100 
Karnataka
India

Phone: - 91-80-41432876

Email: admissions@ifimbschool.com 

Website: http://www.ifimbschool.com

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Vikrama Simhapuri University for ties with foreign varsities

Armed with the success of three international symposiums organised by them during last two years, Vikrama Simhapuri University (VSU) has been planning to hold more such events on a grand scale next year in association with universities across the globe.

VSU vice-chancellor, Prof. G. Rajarami Reddy, has revealed this while addressing the valedictory of the three-day international symposium, Environmental pollution, nutrition & genetics, and a special symposium, Cancer biology and therapeutics, held at seminar hall here on Sunday.

He said that a mega event is going to be launched in July next. He asserted that events like these have not only given a global exposu-re to the VSU but also built several long-term friendships with the international scientific community.

Dr. G. Subrahmanyam, director, Narayana Medical College and Hospital, the distinguished guest, affirmed the relevance of the symposiums’ theme of “Nutrition and Health” by drawing scriptural aphorisms at liberty and relating them with the changing lifestyle patterns telling on healthy living of the people today.

He felt that the microenvironment that the womb of the mother provides is like the virgin planet without pollutants and it is the ambitious human activity that drove us to the brink of extinction.

Dr Balwantsinh Chauhan, Roosevelt University, insisted that controlling pollution starts from self-restraint and self-control, it is the larger individual responsibility which leads to community commitment, he said.

Prof. M. Srinivasulu Reddy, convener of the event, expressed thanks to all the organisers for making the event a successful one.

Dr. Riyaz M. Basha, University of Texas, USA, and the overseas organising secretary, gave a brief and comprehensive report.

Earlier, Dr. K. Narasimha Rao, joint secretary of the event, welcomed and introduced the guests while Dr. Y. Sunandamma proposed a vote of thanks.

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More Indians attempted GRE than Chinese

Approximately 44 per cent of the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) test-takers in Asia were from India.

This was among the revelations from ‘A snapshot of the individuals who took the GRE revised general test’. This year’s report, the second so far, gives an insight into the GRE test-taker population.

A press release said that data in the report was based on more than half-a-million people who tested between July 1, 2012, and June 30, 2013, with valid scores on all three measures of the test.

A total of 1,19,855 examinees tested in Asia, with 99.9 per cent of examinees (119,714) reporting their intended graduate major.

Among the main characteristics of examinees who tested in Asia were: 62 per cent were men; approximately 55 per cent were between the ages of 18 and 22; more than 96 per cent were 30 years of age or younger; approximately 83 per cent resided in China (39 per cent) or India (44 per cent); approximately 32 per cent were in their fourth or final year of college, with another 13 per cent in their third year of college; 19 per cent were un-enrolled college graduates.

Also, the revised general test scores in all three sections of the test remained consistent with last year’s report for test-takers from India.

As for the global data, non-U.S. citizens now represent approximately one-third of the entire GRE test-taking population.

The report also said there were more 18 to 22-year-old candidates this testing year - 37 per cent compared to 34 per cent in 2011-2012.

Significantly, test-takers who identified natural sciences as their intended graduate major increased to 32 per cent from 27 per cent.

(Source : The Hindu)

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Ireland scholarships

University College Dublin (UCD) has announced scholarships for students from India, reports Aaditi Isaac

To assist more students from India to study in Ireland, University College Dublin (UCD) has announced scholarships at the undergraduate and Masters-level.

“We are looking to reach out to top students in India. Expanding our scholarship base is the best way to emphasise our commitment to these students- by reducing obstacles for them when they look to Ireland and UCD as study destinations. UCD has 260 Indian students as part of its 26,000-strong student body (of which 5,500 are international students – earning UCD the title of ‘Ireland’s Global University’). We would love to see these numbers double across all programmes – particularly those programmes where Indian students don’t typically flock to in great numbers. We have great offerings in languages, politics and international relations, IP & IT Law along with maintaining a strong contact with popular programmes such as mechanical engineering, computer science, biotechnology and public health,” says Jeremy Simpson, associate dean, international studies, University College Dublin.

The scholarship fund will be in excess of 300,000 euro and about 100 scholarships would be available to Indian students. A range of scholarships will be available for students --- full tuition fee scholarship to 50% and 25% scholarships to bursaries of 2,000 euro.

 “The major scholarships, including the four full-tuition VV Giri scholarships are merit-based. The VV Giri scholarship will be launched to celebrate 100 years of VV Giri, the fourth President of India, choosing UCD for law. He studied law in UCD between 1913 to 1916. Many subject areas in UCD enjoy strong profile and the VV Giri association with law is one. Today 10 of the 11 current Supreme Court justices are UCD alumni as well as the university has the largest number of Chief Justices and Attorney Generals in Ireland,” he adds. 

The university is looking to build a robust presence in India and such a move will facilitate that process. The University College Dublin is launching an office in Delhi next year.

(Source : educationtimes)

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An international experience

Tom Rhodes, head, international relations, University of Sheffield (UK), on how universities in the UK are taking an interest in making a long-term commitment to their graduates

As head of international relations, I am aware that many of those who make the journey between India and the UK are students – talented young people who often experience life in another country for the first time.
Today, approximately 30,000 Indian students come to England to study each year – the second most popular destination after the United States. But what kind of welcome will they find in Britain today? 

A few weeks ago, I joined my university’s ‘meet and greet’ delegation as they awaited international students arriving at a local airport. We were not alone. All around us were ‘student ambassadors’ holding up welcome signs and recording arrivals on clip boards before escorting tired but excited new students to awaiting buses and a new chapter of their lives. 

This is a common sight at international airports across the country. Universities realise that the decision to study in another country is a momentous one, and over the years have developed high levels of care and support for those who may be leaving their homeland for the first time to study overseas. Many universities conduct orientation progammes and social events for international students to help them learn not only about their new educational environment, but also the culture of the country while putting them at ease. 

International student support services also include mentoring, personal tutors, financial advice and support, health services, careers guidance and, together with our student unions, a range of social and sporting activities. Additionally, universities are taking a keen interest in making a long-term commitment to their graduates and the communities they come from via alumni associations and through initiatives such as the ‘Tier I Graduate Entrepreneur Scheme’. This scheme allows graduates the opportunity to stay back in the UK for up to two years to set up in business. There is also the recently introduced ‘Doctoral Extension Scheme’ which gives PhD graduates the chance to work in the country for a year after graduation. The desire to welcome talented Indian students is also seen in the range of scholarship opportunities, including those co-funded by universities and the British Council, offered under the GREAT campaign. 

Our communities are international and determined to address global challenges. In 2012, over 5,00,000 international students from 200 countries studied in the country. Indian students who come to a university in the UK meet not only English students, but make friendships with peers from across the world – an experience which will also prepare them to engage confidently in their future careers with people of many different nations. 

An Indian student who arrives at a UK airport has the potential to be part of a story of personal achievement within a higher education system. It is the duty and pleasure of universities to respond to that trust with an experience of student life which will unlock their potential for the benefit of both the UK and India.
(Source : educationtimes)

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IELTS(International English Language Testing System)

IELTS is the International English Language Testing System which tests English proficiency across the globe. Conducting 1.4 million tests globally, IELTS is the worlds most popular English testing system. IELTS tests are held in over 500 centres with tests up to four times a month. IELTS respects international diversity and is fair to anyone who sits the test, regardless of nationality.

You can choose from two types of IELTS test: Academic or General Training, depending on whether you want to study, work or migrate. Both modules are made up of four parts Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. IELTS results are graded on the unique IELTS 9-band scale.

Why Choose IELTS
IELTS tests all four language skills listening, reading, writing and speaking. The Speaking test is a face-to-face interview with a certified Examiner. It is interactive and as close to a real-life situation as a test can get.

Research shows that IELTS motivates test-takers to develop real and well-rounded English rather than learning by rote. This means your understanding of English is improved and valid for real life in an English-speaking country.

IELTS is owned by three reputable, international organizations. It has the highest quality control and security procedures. More than 6000 organizations, including many government departments and universities, rely on IELTS. The IELTS scoring system is recognized globally, giving you a truly international result.

Academic and General Training
Academic Institutions of Higher and Further Education
The Academic format is, broadly speaking, for those who want to study or train in an English-speaking university or Institutions of Higher and Further Education. Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses is based on the results of the Academic test.

General Training for school, work or migration
The General Training format focuses on basic survival skills in broad social and workplace context. It is typically for those who are going to English-speaking countries to do secondary education, work experience or training programs. People migrating to Australia, Canada and New Zealand must sit the General Training test.
It should be noted that certain professions require an Academic test result for registration and migration purposes.

Who accepts IELTS
IELTS is the worlds proven test. Due to its high quality controls, IELTS is accepted by thousands of organizations in over 135 countries.

• Universities, schools, training colleges, tertiary institutes
• Government departments and agencies
• Professional and industry bodies
• Multinational companies and employers

How do I register
1. Find your nearest IELTS centre and check the test dates to find two options that suit you. Note the deadline for registering for each test date. You can also see the cost of the test at your centre in local currency on the IELTS Worldwide Search

2. Check with your organization or on the Global Recognition System whether you need to sit an Academic or General Training test.

3. Print out the IELTS Application Form or ask your test centre for a copy. Read the information for candidates, terms and conditions; complete the form and sign it. Please make sure you have a valid postal address and use the same name as on your passport.

In some centres, candidates may be able to register for the test online. Please refer to the test centre's website for further information.

4. Organize two passport-sized photographs, less than six months old, and sign the back of each. Please note, you must not wear glasses in the photographs you submit for IELTS registration.

5. Take a photocopy of your current passport this must be valid and not expired. (Some centres will accept a national identity card.)

6. If you want your results to be sent automatically to a university or educational institution, include the correct details in the section on the IELTS Application Form.

7. Take your application into your IELTS test centre with your money. If you send it by mail, please talk to your centre about the method of payment.
Once you have registered, the test centre will confirm your IELTS test date, time and venue. Please note the Speaking test can be up to 7 days before or after the test date.

On the test day, you must bring the same passport or national identity card that you entered on the IELTS Application Form.
Kindly visit the official website of IELTS for more information: http://www.ielts.org 

(Source: siliconindia.com)

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SAT-Scholastic Aptitude Test

The SAT Reasoning Test (formerly Scholastic Aptitude Test and Scholastic Assessment Test) is a standardized test for college admissions in the United States.

Eligibility:
SAT (SAT Reasoning Test or SAT subjects Test or both) is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors. There is no criterion of minimum marks, for appearing in the SAT Reasoning Test or SAT Subject Tests, but several colleges need a good SAT score along with a good academic record. Some colleges specify the Subject Tests they require for admission or placement; others allow applicants to choose which tests to take.

Test Structure

Critical Reading
Question Type	Number of Questions
Sentence completions	19
Passage-based Reading	48
Time: Two 25-minutes sections; one 20-minute section. Total: 70 minutes

Writing
Question Type	Number of Questions
Identifying sentence errors	18
Improving sentences	25
Improving paragraphs	6
Essay writing	One essay
Time: Two 25-minute sections; one 10-minute section. Total: 60 minutes

Math
Question Type	Number of Questions
Multiple-choice	44
Grid-ins	10
Time: Two 25-minute sections; one 20-minute section. Total: 70 minutes

SAT Subject Test or SAT II
SAT Subject Tests (formerly SAT II: Subject Tests) are designed to measure the applicants knowledge and skills in particular subject areas like English, history, mathematics, science and language. The subject tests are designed to test the ability of an applicant to apply the knowledge that he / she has acquired during school education (high school or equivalent of US education. The tests do not match any particular textbook or method of instruction. The tests' content evolves to reflect up to date trends in high school curriculum or 10 + 2 school curriculum, but the types of questions vary a bit from year to year.
Several colleges use the Subject Tests like English, history, mathematics, science and language for admission, for course placement and to advise students about course selection. SAT subject tests are used in amalgamation with other background information (e.g. high school i.e. 10+2 record, scores from other tests like the SAT Reasoning Test, teacher recommendations, etc.). These tests provide a dependable measure of candidates academic triumph and are a good forward planner of the future performance. Some colleges specify the Subject Tests they require for admission or placement; others give the free hand to the applicants to choose which tests to take.

Subject Test Area
SAT subject tests conducted by College Board tests the applicants in the following major areas, tabulated below:

English	• Literature
History and Social Studies	• US History(formerly American History and Social Studies) • World History
Mathematics<	• Mathematics Level 1 (formerly Mathematics IC) • Mathematics Level 2 (formerly Mathematics IIC)
Science	• Biology E/M • Chemistry • Physics
Languages	• Chinese with Listening French • French with Listening German • German with Listening Spanish • Spanish with Listening Modern Hebrew • Spanish with Listening • Italian • Latin • Japanese with Listening • Korean with Listening

Information about Subject Tests in Languages with Listening functionality

1. The listening tests include: Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean and Spanish.
2. Applicant must carry a portable CD player with earphones to the test center.
3. All listening tests are offered during the November month of SAT admission at designated test centers.

Taking the test:
The SAT is offered seven times a year in the United States; in October, November, December, January, March (or April, alternating), May, and June. The test is typically offered on the first Saturday of the month for the November, December, May, and June administrations. In other countries, the SAT is offered on the same dates as in the United States except for the first spring test date (i.e., March or April), which is not offered. In 2006, the test was taken 1,465,744 times.
Candidates may either take the SAT Reasoning Test or up to three SAT Subject Tests on any given test date, except the first spring test date, when only the SAT Reasoning Test is offered.

(Source: siliconindia.com)

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TOFEL (Test of English as a foreign language)

The Test of English as a Foreign Language or TOEFL evaluates the ability of an individual to use and understand English in an academic setting. It sometimes is an admission requirement for non-native English speakers at many English-speaking colleges and universities. Additionally, institutions such as government agencies, licensing bodies, businesses, or scholarship programs may require this test. A TOEFL score is valid for two years and then will no longer be officially reported since a candidate's language proficiency could have significantly changed since the date of the test. Colleges and universities usually consider only the most recent TOEFL score.

The TOEFL iBT test, administered in an internet-based format, is an important part of your journey to study in an English-speaking country. In addition to the test, the ETS TOEFL Program provides tools and guides to help you prepare for the test and improve your English-language skills.

What Is the TOEFL iBT Test?
The TOEFL iBT test measures your ability to use and understand English at the university level. And it evaluates how well you combine your listening, reading, speaking and writing skills to perform academic tasks.

There are two formats for the TOEFL test. The format you take depends on the location of your test center. Most test takers take the Internet-based Test (iBT). Test centers that do not have Internet access offer the Paper-based Test (PBT).

In order for the TOEFL iBT to measure how well you read, listen, speak and write in English, and how well you use these skills together, youll be asked to integrate these skills for the test. For example, you may read a passage or listen to a lecture, and then write or speak about what you learned.

The TOFEL iBT sections
The test is given in English, has 4 sections (reading, listening, speaking and writing), and takes about 4,1/2 hours. Taking notes is allowed during the TOEFL iBT; your notes will be collected after the test

Who Takes the TOEFL iBT Test?
Each year, nearly a million individuals of all ages take the TOEFL test to demonstrate their English-language proficiency. More than 25 million people from all over the world have taken the TOEFL test since it was first offered. The average English skill level ranges between Intermediate and Advanced.

• Students planning to study at a higher education institution.
• English language learning program admissions and exit.
• Scholarship and certification candidates.
• English-language learners who want to track their progress.
• Students and workers applying for visas.

Who Accepts TOEFL iBT Test Scores?
More than 7,500 colleges, agencies and other institutions in over 130 countries accept TOEFL scores. Other organizations rely on TOEFL scores as well:

• Immigration departments use them to issue residential and work visas
• Medical and licensing agencies use them for professional certification purposes
• Individuals use them to measure their progress in learning English

Where and When Can I Take the TOEFL iBT Test? do
The TOEFL test has more test dates (30 40) and locations (4,500 test centers in 165 countries) than any other English-language test in the world. You can retake the test as many times as you wish.

How the test is scored
The TOEFL test is scored using both automated computer scoring and human raters (highly trained professionals) to ensure unbiased and accurate results for all four TOEFL test sections.

And only the TOEFL test uses a network of multiple, rigorously-trained human raters to score the test anonymously, using a quality-control process that meets the highest standards of fairness and objectivity. No other English-language test uses these methods, which can prevent inconsistencies in scoring.

Why is this advantage for you? It means your score is an accurate, comprehensive and trusted assessment of your English skills for you and the universities considering you for admission.

How long scores are valid?
ETS will report scores for 2 years after your test date. For more information about TOFEL, visit: www.ets.org/toefl/
(Source: siliconindia.com)

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GRE (Graduate Record Exam)

About the GRE General Test
A graduate or business degree can give you a big career advantage. An important step toward achieving that goal and the path to thousands of graduate and business programs all over the world is to take the GRE General Test.

What Is It?
Graduate programs and business schools use GRE scores to evaluate your readiness for graduate level work. The GRE General Test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking and analytical writing skills that are not related to any specific field of study.

• Analytical Writing Measures critical thinking and analytical writing skills, specifically the test taker's ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively
• Verbal Reasoning Measures reading comprehension skills and verbal and analogical reasoning skills, focusing on the test taker's ability to analyze and evaluate written material
• Quantitative Reasoning Measures problem solving ability, focusing on basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis.

Who Takes It and Why?

Each year, more than 600,000 prospective graduate school applicants from approximately 230 countries take the GRE General Test. Applicants come from varying educational backgrounds and countries, and the GRE General Test provides the only common measure for comparing their qualifications.

GRE scores are used by admissions or fellowship panels to supplement undergraduate records, recommendation letters and other qualifications for graduate study.

Where Do People Take It?

The GRE General Test is offered year round at computer based test centers in the United States, Canada and many other countries. It is offered at paper based test centers in areas of the world where computer based testing is not available

Who Accepts It?

The GRE General Test is accepted at thousands of graduate and business schools as well as departments and divisions within these schools

About the GRE Subject Tests

Show what you know about a specific subject and graduate schools will take notice. The GRE Subject Tests can help you stand out from other applicants by emphasizing your knowledge and skill level in a specific area. If you're majoring in one of these subjects, you might want to take a Subject Test in addition to the GRE General Test. Subject Tests may not be required by schools, but they're a great way to distinguish yourself and show you're serious about your studies and your future.

Each Subject Test is intended for students who have extensive background in one of these eight disciplines:

• Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Literature in English
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Psychology

Who Takes Them and Why?

Prospective graduate school applicants take the Subject Tests. GRE scores are used by admissions or fellowship panels to supplement undergraduate records, letters of recommendation and other qualifications for graduate study.

The scores provide common measures for comparing the qualifications of applicants and aid in the evaluation of grades and recommendations. Some Subject Tests yield sub scores that can indicate the strengths and weaknesses in an individual student's preparation and may also be useful for guidance and placement purposes.

Where Do People Take Them?

The Subject Tests are given at paper based test centers worldwide three times a year, in:

October,   November,   April

Who Accepts Them?

GRE Subject Test scores are accepted by thousands of graduate schools, including individual departments or divisions within these schools. Although the scores may not be a requirement for admission to a particular program, admissions committees are likely to consider the scores if they are submitted. It's best to contact the admissions office or department you're interested in and see exactly what they're looking for.

Scoring: Computer Adaptive Testing

The common (Verbal and Quantitative) multiple choice portions of the exam currently use computer adaptive testing (CAT) methods that automatically change the difficulty of questions as the test taker proceeds with the exam, depending on the number of correct or incorrect answers that are given. The test taker is not allowed to go back and change the answers to previous questions, and some type of answer must be given before the next question is presented.

The first question that is given in a multiple choice section is considered to be an "average level" question that half of the GRE test takers will answer correctly. If the question is answered correctly, then subsequent questions become more difficult. If the question is answered incorrectly, then subsequent questions become easier, until a question is answered correctly. This approach to administration yields scores that are of similar accuracy while using approximately half as many items. However, this effect is moderated with the GRE because it has a fixed length; true CATs are variable length, where the test will stop itself once it has zeroed in on a candidate's ability level.

The actual scoring of the test is done with item response theory (IRT). While CAT is associated with IRT, IRT is actually used to score non CAT exams. The GRE subject tests, which are administered in the traditional paper and pencil format, use the same IRT scoring algorithm. The difference that CAT provides is that items are dynamically selected so that the test taker only sees items of appropriate difficulty. Besides the psychometric benefits, this has the added benefit of not wasting the examinee's time by administering items that are far too hard or easy, which occurs in fixed form testing.

An examinee can miss one or more questions on a multiple choice section and still receive a perfect score of 800. Likewise, even if no question is answered correctly, 200 is the lowest possible.

For more information about the GRE visit the official website: www.ets.org/gre/
(Source: siliconindia.com)

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GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT, pronounced G-mat) is a Computer-Adaptive standardized test in mathematics and the English language for measuring aptitude to succeed academically in graduate business studies. Business schools commonly use the test as one of many selection criteria for admission into graduate business administration programs (e.g. MBA, Master of Accountancy, etc.) principally in the United States, but also in other English-speaking countries. It is delivered via computer at various locations around the world. In those international locations where an extensive network of computers has not yet been established, the GMAT is offered either at temporary computer-based testing centers on a limited schedule or as a paper-based test (given once or twice a year) at local testing centers.

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) consists of four separately timed sections. 

Format and TimingThe GMAT exam consists of three main parts, the Analytical Writing Assessment, the Quantitative section, and the Verbal section.

You have three and a half hours in which to take the GMAT exam, but plan for a total time of approximately four hours.

Analytical Writing Assessment
The GMAT exam begins with the Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA). The AWA consists of two separate writing tasks Analysis of an Issue and Analysis of an Argument. You are allowed 30 minutes to complete each one.

Quantitative Section
Following an optional break, you then begin with the Quantitative Section of the GMAT exam. This section contains 37 multiple-choice questions of two question types Data Sufficiency and Problem Solving. You are allowed a maximum of 75 minutes to complete the entire section.

Verbal Section
After completion of the Quantitative Section (following an optional break), you begin the Verbal Section of the GMAT exam. This section contains 41 multiple choice questions of three question types Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning, and Sentence Correction. You are allowed a maximum of 75 minutes to complete the entire section.

Computer-Adaptive Format
Each of the first two sections consists of an analytical writing task; the remaining two sections (Quantitative and Verbal) consist of multiple-choice questions delivered in a computer-adaptive format. Questions in these sections are dynamically selected as you take the test; the multiple-choice questions will adjust to your ability level, and your test will be unique.

How does it work?
For each multiple-choice section of the GMAT exam, there is a large pool of potential questions ranging from a low to high level of difficulty. Each section of the test starts with a question of moderate difficulty. If you answer the first question correctly, the computer will usually give you a harder question. If you answer the first question incorrectly, your next question will be easier. This process will continue until you complete the section, at which point the computer will have an accurate assessment of your ability level in that subject area.

In a computer-adaptive test, only one question at a time is presented. Because the computer scores each question before selecting the next one, you may not skip, return to, or change your responses to previous questions.

What If I make a mistake or guess?
If you answer a question incorrectly by mistake or correctly by randomly guessing, your answers to subsequent questions will lead you back to questions that are at the appropriate level of difficulty for you. Random guessing can significantly lower your scores. So, if you do not know the answer to a question, you should try to eliminate as many answer choices as possible and then select the answer you think is best..

What if I do not finish?
Pacing is critical, as there is a severe penalty for not completing. Both the time and number of questions that remain in the section are displayed on the screen during the exam. There are 37 Quantitative questions and 41 Verbal questions. If a question is too time-consuming or if you dont know the answer, make an educated guess by first eliminating the answers you know to be wrong.

How is my score determined?
Your score is determined by:

• the number of questions you answer,
• whether you answer the questions correctly or incorrectly, and
• the level of difficulty and other statistical characteristics of each question.

The questions in an adaptive test are weighted according to their difficulty and other statistical properties, not according to their position in the test.
For more information about GMAT Test, visit: http://www.mba.com/mba/thegmat 
(Source: siliconindia.com)

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