Official Guide 2026
GMAT Focus Edition Overview
The GMAT Focus Edition is the more efficient, flexible, and targeted version of the Graduate Management Admission Test. It focuses on the higher-order critical thinking and data literacy skills that are most relevant to tomorrow’s business environment.
Section Breakdown
Quantitative Reasoning
Focuses on Problem Solving. No more Data Sufficiency in this section—it has
moved to Data Insights. Includes Arithmetic and Algebra, excluding Geometry.
21 Questions / 45 Mins
Verbal Reasoning
Consists of Reading Comprehension and Critical Reasoning. Sentence Correction
has been removed to focus more on analysis rather than grammar.
23 Questions / 45 Mins
Data Insights
A new section measuring your ability to analyze and interpret data. Includes Data
Sufficiency, Multi-Source Reasoning, and Graph Interpretation.
20 Questions / 45 Mins
Scoring System
205 – 805
Total Score Range
60 – 90
Section Score Range
Scores end in “5” to distinguish Focus Edition scores from previous versions of the GMAT
exam.
Validity
Your GMAT Focus Edition score is valid for 5 years from the date of the exam. This provides ample flexibility for your MBA application journey.
Study Plan
Phase 1: Concepts Mastery (4-
6 weeks)
Phase 2: Practice & Analysis
(3-
4 weeks)
Phase 3: Mock Exams (2
weeks)
