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📊 GMAT Focus
Graduate Management Admission Test — GMAC-administered · MBA & Business school admissions · Focus Edition now standard
Test Fee (India)
₹25,000 (~$275)
Duration
2 hr 15 min
Results In
7 days
Overview & Key Facts
Conducting Body
GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council)
Test Format
Computer-Adaptive Test (CAT) — GMAT Focus Edition
Test Fee (India)
₹25,000 (approx. $275 USD)
Score Range
205–805 (GMAT Focus Edition)
Duration
2 hours 15 minutes (Focus Edition)
Results
Official scores in 7 business days
Validity
5 Years
Global Recognition
7,700+ programs at 2,400+ schools worldwide
Format Changed
Focus Edition launched 2023 (no AWA, no Geometry)
Negative Marking
No but adaptive — wrong answers hurt
Target Score
650–700+ (top 25 MBA programs)
Retake Policy
Up to 8 times total; once per 16 days
Exam Pattern & Structure
| Section / Module | Task Types / Content | Duration | Questions | Marks / Weight | Skills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Reasoning | Problem Solving only (Data Sufficiency eliminated) | 45 min | 21 Qs | 60–90 pts | Math + Logic |
| Verbal Reasoning | Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning (no SC) | 45 min | 23 Qs | 60–90 pts | Verbal + Logic |
| Data Insights | Data Sufficiency, Multi-Source, Table, Graphics, Two-Part | 45 min | 20 Qs | 60–90 pts | Analytics + Data |
| Section Order Choice | Choose your own section order on test day | — | — | — | Strategy |
Scoring System & Requirements
Score Range
205–805 Total
Scale / Increments
10-point increments
Skill Scores
Quant: 60–90; Verbal: 60–90; DI: 60–90
| Purpose / University | Typical Requirement | Minimum Score | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top 10 Global MBA (Harvard, Wharton) | 730–760+ typical admitted median | 730+ | Top 10% |
| Top 25 US MBA Programs | 680–720 typical range | 680–720 | Top 25% |
| Top 50 MBA Programs | 640–680 typical range | 640–680 | Top 40% |
| ISB Hyderabad (India) | 700+ recommended | 700+ | Competitive |
| IIM (PGPX/FPM via GMAT) | 680–720 recommended | 680+ | Competitive |
| Top European MBAs (INSEAD, LBS) | 700–720 typical | 700+ | Top 20% |
| Canadian MBA Programs | 620–680 typical range | 620–680 | Mid-range |
| Online MBA Programs | 550–600 typical requirement | 550+ | Entry level |
8-Week Preparation Plan
Week 1Baseline established
🔍 Diagnostic + Format Study
- GMAT Official Free diagnostic
- Study Focus Edition changes vs. Classic
- Learn CAT mechanics
- Download GMAT Official Practice app
- Set daily 2-hr schedule
Week 2+30–50 Quant
🔢 Quantitative Reasoning
- Number properties, algebra, ratios, percents
- No calculators — mental math speed drills
- GMAT Official Quantitative Review book
- 30 PS questions daily
Week 3+20–30 Verbal
📖 Verbal: Critical Reasoning
- Argument structure: premise, conclusion, assumption
- Strengthen/weaken/assumption question types
- 20 CR questions daily
- Manhattan CR Strategy Guide
Week 4+20–30 Verbal
📖 Verbal: Reading Comprehension
- Short (200–250 words) and long passages
- Main point, detail, inference, application
- Read academic journals (HBR, Scientific American)
- 3 full RC sets daily
Week 5+20–40 DI
📊 Data Insights Section
- Data Sufficiency strategy: yes/no before solving
- Multi-Source Reasoning synthesis
- Graphics Interpretation reading
- Two-Part Analysis frameworks
Week 6Balanced improvement
🔄 Integrated Practice
- Mixed section practice
- Review Official Guide questions
- Time management per section
- Error log analysis
Week 7Near target
🔄 Full Mock Tests
- 2 official GMAT Focus Practice Exams
- Section order strategy
- Score analysis by question type
- Weak area intensive revision
Week 8Exam ready!
✅ Final Polish
- Review error log key patterns
- 1 final mock test
- Confirm test centre or online setup
- Rest 2 days before
- ID requirements check
Top Preparation Tips
- 📊 Data Insights is new and often neglected — spend extra time here
- 🔢 Quant: Write out scratch work neatly — messy work causes errors
- 💡 Critical Reasoning: Always identify the conclusion first
- ⏰ Pacing: ~2 min per Quant Q; ~2 min per Verbal Q; ~2.25 min DI
- 🧠 CAT algorithm: First 10 questions are most important for your level
- 📖 RC: Read the passage once with purpose — don't re-read repeatedly
- 📊 ESR (Enhanced Score Report): Buy it — shows where you lost points
- 🔄 BestGMAT: Send best Quant/Verbal from 2 different tests
Study Resources
- 📚 GMAT Official Guide 2024 (GMAC)
- 🌐 GMAT Official Practice Exams 3–6 (paid)
- 📱 GMAT Official Practice App (free daily questions)
- 📖 Manhattan Prep GMAT Focus Strategy Guides
- 🎥 TTP (Target Test Prep) — comprehensive online course
- 📊 Economist GMAT Tutor — adaptive practice
- 🔤 Magoosh GMAT — video lessons + practice
- 🌐 GMAT Club forums — explanations + community
Test Centres (India)
- 🏙️ Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru — Pearson VUE centres
- 🏙️ Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune — Available
- 🏙️ Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh — Available
- 🏙️ Coimbatore, Kochi, Jaipur — Available
- 🌐 GMAT Online (home proctored) — available India
- 🌐 Available most weekdays; limited weekends
- 🌐 Book: mba.com/exams/gmat-exam/register
- 📞 Pearson VUE GMAT Support for rescheduling
Results & Validity
- ⏱️ Unofficial scores immediately after test
- 📋 Official Enhanced Score Report in 7 business days
- 📤 5 free score reports if designated before test
- 💰 Additional reports: $35 USD each
- 🔄 Cancel/reinstate score option available
- 📊 Scores valid for 5 years
- 🔁 Retake after 16 days; maximum 8 times lifetime
- 📈 ESR available for purchase to analyze performance
ℹ️ All fees, scores, and information are approximate for 2024–25. Verify current requirements at the official exam website before applying.