GMAT Focus Edition
The GMAT Focus Edition is the primary business school admissions exam. It is adaptive and tests data analysis, quantitative reasoning, and verbal reasoning.
Total score | 205–805 points |
Total testing time | 2 hours 15 minutes (3 sections, 45 min each) |
Adaptive? | Yes — all 3 sections are adaptive |
Calculator | Calculator provided for Data Insights section only |
Sections and timing
Section | Questions & time | Content covered |
|---|---|---|
Data Insights (formerly Integrated Reasoning) | 20 questions in 45 min (135 sec/question) | Data Sufficiency, Multi-Source Reasoning, Table Analysis, Graphics Interpretation, Two-Part Analysis; four-choice MC |
Quantitative Reasoning | 21 questions in 45 min (129 sec/question) | Statistics, Number Properties, Linear Equations, Inequality, Ratio/Proportion, Probability, Functions; four-choice MC |
Verbal Reasoning | 23 questions in 45 min (117 sec/question) | Main Idea, Supporting Idea, Inference, Application, Logical Structure, Style; four-choice MC |
Scoring
Points are gained for correct answers and lost for incorrect answers. Omitting questions results in a higher score penalty than answering incorrectly.
Answering questions in streaks (multiple correct in a row) boosts the score more than the same number spread out.
Baseline score assuming no correct answers: 205 points.
Students can choose which schools receive their scores during the exam session, or within 48 hours of receiving results.
Experimental questions
Experimental questions may appear mixed in with scored questions. They are not counted toward the score but cannot be identified. Treat every question as if it counts.
FAQs
How often can a student take the test?
5 times in any 12-month period; 8 times total (lifetime).
How long does it take to get scores back?
7–21 business days. Normally within 7 days; up to 21 during busy periods.
For how long are scores valid?
5 years from the exam date.