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GMAT - 2025

Test Format:

Verbal & Quantitative Reasoning, Data Insights

Duration:

2 Hours 15 mins

Mode:

Computer Adaptive Test

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Last Updated:19 October '24

GMAT Overview

GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is a globally recognized business school exam to get into business school for pursuing postgraduate degrees.The GMAT exam assesses an individual's business skills as well as other in-demand business world relevant skills such as data analytics.Over 7,700 business school programs throughout the world rely on GMAT scores for enrolling students in Master of Business Administration (MBA), MS in Management and other post-graduate business degree courses.

Ways to take GMAT Focus Edition Exam

GMAT Focus in Test Centre

  • The test-takers may choose to take the GMAT Focus Edition exam in person at a GMAT test center.
  • Test-takers choose from a list of test centers and available time slots.
  • Test infrastructure such as desk, chair, computer, internet connection, electricity are taken care of by the GMAT exam centers.
  • The exam is monitored by an in-person test-administrator.
  • It is advisable to reach the exam test center 30 minutes in advance.

GMAT Online

  • The test-takers may choose to take the GMAT Focus Edition exam online at home.
  • Testing time slots are available 24x7.
  • Test-takers must themselves arrange for all exam-related infrastructure.
  • The exam is monitored by a remote proctor.
  • Test-takers must log-in 15 minutes in advance to complete the check-in formalities.

However, both modes of taking the GMAT exam (GFE) have the same content, format, and the process of receiving and reporting the score.

GMAT Pattern

The previous version of GMAT, that is, GMAT Classic Edition (GCE) has been discontinued from 1st of February 2024.Currently, the GMAT Focus Edition (GFE) is the latest and sole mode for taking the exam.

GMAT Focus Edition has three sections:

GMAT Focus Edition SectionsNumber of QuestionsSection Duration
Data Insights2045 minutes
Quantitative Reasoning2145 minutes
Optional Break
Verbal Reasoning2345 minutes
Total Duration2 Hour 15 minutes

GMAT Syllabus

GMAT Focus Edition (GFE) SectionsQuestion TypesChanges made in GFE
Verbal Reasoning
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Reasoning
  • Sentence Correction has been eliminated from the Verbal Reasoning Section.
Quantitative Reasoning
  • Problem Solving
  • (Algebra and Arithmetic)
  • Geometry has been eliminated from the Quantitative Reasoning Section.
  • Data Sufficiency has been shifted from the Quantitative Reasoning Section to a new Data Insights section.
Data Insights
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Multi-source Reasoning
  • Table-analysis
  • Graphics Interpretation
  • Two-Part Analysis
  • A new Data Insights section has been introduced.
  • It subsumes the Integrated Reasoning section and Data sufficiency questions.
  • The Analytical Writing Section has been removed from the GMAT Focus Edition.
  • Overall, the number of questions in GMAT (GFE) have been reduced as compared to the former GMAT (GCE).
  • Overall timelimit for GMAT (GFE) has also been reduced as compared to the former GMAT (GCE).

GMAT Scores

SectionsScore RangeScore IntervalStandard error of measurement
Quantitative Reasoning Score 60-9013
Verbal Reasoning Score60-9013
Data Insights Score60-9013
Total205-8051030-40

Salient Features of GMAT Focus Edition

GMAT Dates

The exam can be taken in GMAT exam centers in specific cities only. Different cities have different exam dates. However, the exam occurs every month throughout the year. It is recommended to book the exam 2-3 months in advance to avail preferable dates.

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FAQs

Yes. The former version of GMAT Classic Edition (GCE) has been discontinued from 1st of February 2024. In its place, the latest version of GMAT Focus Edition (GFE) has been introduced

With our 100 hours of intensive GMAT prep at Aalion's International, we will give you the complete training required to ace the GMAT exam.

The score is good for 5 years.

Percentile Rankings indicate that out of a number of given test-takers, how many test takers we performed better than. For instance, 60 percentile indicates that you performed better than 60 percent of the other test-takers. Conversely, it also means that 40 % of the test takers performed better than you.

Although the GMAT Classic Edition (GCE) has stopped now, its scores are valid until 5 years from the date of appointment of the exam.

No, different cities have different GMAT exam dates at their GMAT exam Center.

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