The GMAT, or Graduate Management Admission Test, is a standardized exam used primarily for admission to graduate business programs, such as an MBA. It assesses skills in areas like analytical writing, quantitative reasoning, verbal reasoning, and integrated reasoning. The test is designed to measure a candidate's readiness for advanced study in business and management. The GMAT is administered by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) and is accepted by thousands of business schools worldwide. It consists of multiple sections, including an Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative, and Verbal sections, with a total testing time of about 3.5 hours.