You have perhaps heard that the GMAT pattern is changing but are not sure what is changing in it. Read on the FAQs for the new GMAT pattern that includes the integrated reasoning section.
At the outset – fear not! The new section is in lieu of one of the AWA (analytical writing assessment) essays – Analysis of an Issue (Analysis of an Argument stays). So, it will not affect your 3-digit GMAT score. The Quant and Verbal sections of the GMAT will remain untouched.
The GMAT exam will continue to be of 3 hours, 30 minutes (four hours if you include the breaks). Immediately after the Analysis of an Argument essay, the Integrated Reasoning section will begin.