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GMAT - Overview

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Overview
Exam Pattern
Syllabus
Quantitative Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning
Data Insights
Registration
Exam Fees
Exam Dates
Mock Test
Results & Scoring

The Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT Focus) is a standardised test that is used to secure admission into top business schools around the world. It evaluates your aptitude for leading business management programs such as MBA. The GMAT Focus edition replaces the older GMAT format and offers a shorter, more efficient structure.

Conducting BodyGMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council)
ModeComputer-based test
Exam FeeRs 27,000
Accepting CountriesUK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, etc.
Duration3 hours, 7 minutes, with 2 breaks of 8 minutes each
Validity5 years

Why Take GMAT?

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Way to Top B Schools

GMAT Focus score can enhance your chances of getting admission into top-tier B schools as it demonstrates strong quant, verbal, and data analysis skills

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Get Scholarships & Financial Aids

A high percentile in the GMAT Focus test makes you eligible for scholarships from business schools, helping you study without financial worries.

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Better Career Growth

A strong GMAT Focus score boosts your career growth by increasing your earning potential and making you a more competitive candidate.

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World Wide Recognition

Employers prioritise graduates with exceptional analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, as demonstrated by high GMAT scores.

Exam Format

1

Online Exam (Home)

Take the GMAT Focus exam in the comfort of your home. You would need a computer system, a desk, and a chair to setup the actual test environment
2

Test Centre

You are allotted a desk and a computer system at the nearest test center, allowing you to take the test using traditional and convenient methods.

GMAT Exam Pattern

The GMAT Focus exam pattern consist of quantitative reasoning, verbal reasoning, and data insights. The exam duration is 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes), excluding breaks.

Verbal Reasoning

The verbal reasoning section evaluates the reading and text comprehension

23 Questions – 45 minutes

  • Verbal Reasoning assess the test takers’ skills of logical reasoning and the ability to make decisions.
  • Test takers are required to solve 23 questions in 45 minutes.
  • Questions are based on reading comprehension scenarios.
GMAT Verbal Reasoning

Quantitative Reasoning

The quant section evaluates your ability to solve foundational mathematics problems

21 questions – 45 Minutes

  • Assess the candidates’ problem-solving, critical thinking, and logical reasoning skills
  • Test takers are required to solve 21 questions in 45 minutes
  • Questions are based on foundational mathematics knowledge
  • Topics include algebra and basic arithmetic
GMAT Quantitative Reasoning

Data Insights

The data insights section evaluates your ability to understand crucial information from given data

20 Questions – 45 minutes

  • Includes the data sufficiency questions
  • Test takers are required to solve 20 questions in 45 minutes.
  • Test takers can use on-screen calculators
  • Tests candidates for skills required for a career in finance, consulting, and data-driven industries.
GMAT Data Insights

GMAT Focus Exam Fees

The GMAT Focus exam fees vary based on the chosen format but remain consistent across India. In case of cancellation, refund amounts vary based on the timing of your cancellation.

Type of ExamFees
GMAT Focus (Online Exam)Rs. 27,000
GMAT Focus (Test Centre)Rs. 24,800

GMAT Exam Dates

The GMAT exam dates vary depending on the format and city.  Test takers can select a suitable date to appear for the exam.

Exam FormatExam DatesFrequency
GMAT Focus (Online Exam)Dates might vary16-day gap between attempts
GMAT Focus (Test Centre)Dates might vary16-day gap between attempts

GMAT Focus Exam Score

The GMAT score ranges from 205 to 805, with increments of 10 points. This total score is based on the Quantitative and Verbal Reasoning sections. This chart indicates the level of proficiency

GMAT ScorePercentileGMAT ScorePercentile
805100%68596%
795100%67595%
785100%66593%
775100%65591%
765100%64588%
755100%63583%
745100%62581%
735100%61578%
72599%60572%
71599%59569%
70598%58562%
69596%57559%

Classic vs Focus Edition Scores

Use this table to compare Classic GMAT Scores and GMAT Focus Edition Scores and to understand corresponding percentile values.

GMAT ClassicGMAT FocusPercentile
800805100%
790785-805100%
780755-78599.9%-100%
770735-75599.6%-99.9%
760715-73599%-99.6%
750695-71597.7%-99%
740685-69596.2%-97.7%
730675-68595.3%-96.2%
720665-67592.9%-95.3%
710655-66591.3%-92.9%
700645-65587.7%-91.3%
690635-64583.1%-87.7%
680625-63580.5%-83.1%
650-68061577.7%
650595-61568.5%-77.7%
640585-59562%-68.5%
63058562%
620575-58558.7%-62%
610565-57552.1%-58.7%
600555-56549%-52.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GMAT Focus Exam?

The GMAT Focus Exam is the latest version of the GMAT conducted by GMAC. It evaluates candidates through Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Data Insights sections for business school admissions.

The GMAT Focus Exam lasts 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes), excluding optional breaks between sections.

The GMAT Focus score ranges from 205 to 805, with scores increasing in increments of 10 points.

Yes, candidates can take the GMAT Focus Exam either online from home or at an authorized test center, depending on their preference.

Candidates can retake the GMAT Focus Exam after a 16-day gap between attempts, subject to GMAC’s annual and lifetime testing limits.

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