GMAT Focus Edition to be the Only Active Version from Feb 1; Check Details Here

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The GMAT Focus Version is shorter than the previous version and takes less time to complete than similar graduate school examinations.

GMAT Focus Edition to be the Only Active Version from Feb 1

New Delhi: Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has announced that the GMAT Focus Edition will be the only version active and available from February 1, 2024. The decision was made in lieu of the successful delivery of the GMAT Focus Version for the past three months

According to the schedule releasd, GMAT Exam can be taken by aspiring students till January 31, 2024. The scores received by the candidates will eb valid for a span of five years.

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What is GMAT Focus Edition?

The GMAT Focus Edition is a new structure of the GMAT Exam introduced from last year. It was made after extensive research efforts involving hundreds of school professionals and in-depth concept testing with thousands of prospective students globally.

The GMAT Focus Version is shorter than the previous version and takes less time to complete than similar graduate school examinations. It’s flexible, too – you can complete the sections in any order you choose, review questions, and revise up to three answers per section. The test has a maximum score of 805 and a minimum score of 205. It consists of three sections, each with a maximum score of 90 and a minimum score of 60. Each section takes 45 minutes, so the total testing time is two hours and 15 minutes.

GMAC CEO Joy Jones said, “We have been reassured and encouraged by the overwhelmingly positive feedback we have received from many who have taken the latest edition of GMAT and gained newfound confidence to pursue advanced business education.”

Rodrigo Malta, managing director of MBA recruitment, said, “The redesign makes the exam more focused, more accessible, and less daunting. But more focused doesn’t mean easier or less valuable. It just means smarter.”

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How is GMAT Focus Version Different from Previous GMAT?

We have tabulated the major differences between GMAT Focus Version with the previous GMAT Version below:

Features	GMAT Focus Edition	GMAT Exam
Structure	Three sections: Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights.	Four sections: Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Integrated Reasoning, and Analytical Writing Assessment.
Total questions	64	80
Exam duration	2 hours, 15 minutes	3 hours, 7 minutes
Total Score scale	205-805	200-800
Section order	Sections can be completed in any order you choose.	Three section order options to choose from.
Question Review & Edit	At the end of each section, you can review as many questions as you would like and can edit up to three answers.	Not available.
Score reports	A score report with detailed performance insights is included in the exam fee.	A basic score report is included in the exam fee. An enhanced score report is available for an additional fee.
Attempts	Five attempts in a rolling 12-month period and eight attempts in a lifetime.