🧠GMAT Focus Edition – Structure & Format Feature Detail Sections Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Data Insights Total Ques...
🧠GMAT Focus Edition – Structure & Format
Feature | Detail |
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Sections | Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Data Insights |
Total Questions | 64 |
Time | 2 hours 15 minutes |
Score Range (Total) | 205–805 (in 10-point increments) |
Section Scores | Each 60–90 |
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🔎 Section-by-Section Breakdown
Quantitative Reasoning
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Questions: ~21
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Time: 45 minutes
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Focus: Arithmetic, algebra, word problems, and number properties (no geometry)
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Adaptive: Yes
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Scoring: 60–90
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Verbal Reasoning
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Questions: ~23
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Time: 45 minutes
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Focus: Reading comprehension & critical reasoning (grammar/sentence correction removed)
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Adaptive: Yes
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Scoring: 60–90
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Data Insights
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Questions: ~20
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Time: 45 minutes
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Includes: Data sufficiency, graphic interpretation, table analysis, two-part analysis, multi-source reasoning
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Adaptive: No
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Calculator: Allowed
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Scoring: 60–90
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⚙️ Additional Features & Mechanics
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No AWA Section: The essay component has been removed.
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Section Order Flexibility: Test-takers can choose the section order from preset sequences.
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Review Option: Plus, you can revisit and change up to 3 answers per section before submitting.
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Adaptive Design: Quant and Verbal adapt to performance; Data Insights is fixed.
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🗣️ From Test-Takers: Use Modern Format, Not Assumed Difficulty
Though some candidates report heavier content (e.g., longer reading passages or intricate Data Insights), these are typical within GMAT’s adaptive design and reflect scoring position rather than a new format update:
“4 long RC passages back to back seem to be the norm… Stats heavy DI section… Longer Word Problems in Quant.”
— Recent test-taker feedback from early 2025 Reddit
Importantly, this doesn't signal structural change—just natural difficulty variation as your skill-level triggers tougher or easier questions. RedditReddit
🧠Preparation Tips for GMAT 2026
📊 Quantitative
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Focus on algebra, word problems, and number theory.
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Skip geometry prep.
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Build speed under timed conditions.
📖 Verbal
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Prioritize reading comprehension and critical reasoning.
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No need to drill grammar or sentence correction.
📈 Data Insights
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Train on interpreting charts, tables, and multi-source data.
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Use calculators strategically.
🕒 Test-day Strategy
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Practice choosing the best section order for your strengths.
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Use the review feature: Flag tricky items and revisit them.
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Simulate full-length practice sessions to build stamina.
✅ Summary Snapshot
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GMAT Focus Edition (introduced 2023) is current for 2026.
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Duration: 2h 15m | Sections: Quant (21 Q), Verbal (23 Q), Data Insights (20 Q)
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Scoring: Total 205–805; each section 60–90
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No AWA, No Sentence Correction, No Geometry
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Flexible order, limited answer review, CAT in two sections
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