The GMAT Focus Edition
Your complete guide to the Graduate Management Admission Test
What Is the GMAT?
The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is the most widely accepted standardized exam for business school admissions worldwide. In November 2023, the GMAT was replaced by the GMAT Focus Edition, a shorter, more streamlined exam that better reflects the skills MBA programs value most.
The GMAT Focus Edition consists of three sections — Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights — totaling 64 questions over 2 hours and 15 minutes. Notable changes from the original GMAT include the removal of the Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA), the elimination of Sentence Correction from the Verbal section, and the introduction of the Data Insights section.
Scores range from 205 to 805 in 10-point increments, with individual section scores ranging from 60 to 90. The exam is computer-adaptive within each section, and test-takers can choose their preferred section order.
Three Sections of the GMAT Focus Edition
Each section is independently timed and computer-adaptive, adjusting difficulty based on your performance.
Quantitative Reasoning
21 questions | 45 minutes
Tests your ability to reason mathematically, analyze data, and solve quantitative problems. Covers arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and word problems.
Learn More →Verbal Reasoning
23 questions | 45 minutes
Measures your ability to read and comprehend written material, evaluate arguments, and draw logical conclusions. Covers Reading Comprehension and Critical Reasoning.
Learn More →Data Insights
20 questions | 45 minutes
Evaluates your ability to analyze and interpret data from multiple sources. Includes Data Sufficiency, Multi-Source Reasoning, Table Analysis, Graphics Interpretation, and Two-Part Analysis.
Learn More →GMAT Focus Edition at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 64 |
| Total Time | 2 hours 15 minutes + breaks |
| Number of Sections | 3 |
| Score Range | 205 – 805 (10-point increments) |
| Section Scores | 60 – 90 each |
| Adaptive Format | Computer-adaptive within each section |
| Section Order | You choose |
| Answer Review | Can review/change answers within a section |
| AWA (Writing) | Removed |
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