Decoding the GMAT Focus Edition!
Jun 2, 2023 3 min read

Decoding the GMAT Focus Edition!

Yes, you heard it right- The GMAT is changing! Take a look at the key changes which will come into effect with the GMAT Focus Edition:

GMAT Focus Edition: Key Differences and Features

  • The test has been reduced by 1 hour changing the total time to 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes).
  • The test is reduced to 3 sections and has eliminated the AWA section. The only three sections are Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insight.
  • All three sections will have a time limit of 45 minutes each.
  • Quantitative Reasoning will no longer have Data Sufficiency Questions!
  • Verbal Reasoning will no longer have Sentence Correction!
  • The Data Insight section will have Data Sufficiency Questions.
  • The test taker can attempt the test in any order of their preference.
  • Review & Edit your Answers: The test taker can bookmark questions and change up to three answers per section.
  • The new GMAT format will be rolled out for test takers later this year, likely in Autumn. The current format will be accessible till June 2024.
  • Head on https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat-focus-edition to for more info!

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