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Conquer the GMAT
Focus Edition.
The GMAT is the world’s most trusted test for MBA & business master’s admissions, now in a shorter Focus Edition with a new Data Insights section. Get your target score by B-school tier, a study plan, and program matches — free counseling included.
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205–805
Focus scale
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~2h 15m
Focus Edition
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5 yr
Validity
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Score Requirement Finder
What GMAT score do you actually need?
Pick the B-school tier you’re aiming for to see the competitive and minimum GMAT Focus score to target.
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Quick Facts
GMAT — everything at a glance
⚡ Quick answer
The GMAT Focus Edition has three ~45-minute sections — Quant, Verbal and Data Insights — scored 205–805. It runs about 2h 15m, costs roughly US$275–300 (≈₹27,300) in India, and scores are valid 5 years. Elite MBAs target ~685+.
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~45m
Quant
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~45m
Verbal
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~45m
Data Insights
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205–805
Focus scale
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₹27.3K
Exam fee
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~2h 15m
Duration
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5 yr
Validity
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MBA
Focus
About the Test
What the GMAT Focus Edition is — and why it matters
The GMAT Focus Edition is GMAC’s streamlined business-admissions test, built to predict success in MBA and business master’s programmes.
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Built for business
The most widely used and trusted test for MBA and business master’s admissions worldwide.
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New Data Insights
A dedicated section testing data literacy — exactly what modern business roles demand.
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Shorter Focus format
Three equal ~45-minute sections, about an hour shorter than the old GMAT.
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Flexible section order & review
Choose your section order and bookmark/edit answers within a section.
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Precise percentiles
A refreshed 205–805 scale with clear percentile rankings for admissions.
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Scholarship signal
A strong GMAT is a key lever for MBA merit scholarships.
Exam Pattern
GMAT format & structure
Three equally-weighted ~45-minute sections; you choose the order.
| Section | Time | Content | Scoring |
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| Quantitative | ~45 min | Problem-solving questions testing algebra and arithmetic reasoning (no geometry in Focus). | 60–90 |
| Verbal | ~45 min | Reading comprehension and critical reasoning (sentence correction removed in Focus). | 60–90 |
| Data Insights | ~45 min | Data sufficiency, multi-source reasoning, table/graph analysis and two-part analysis. | 60–90 |
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Scoring Explained
How GMAT scoring works
Each section is scored 60–90 and combines into a total of 205–805 on the new Focus scale.
What your GMAT Focus total means
685–805
Elite — M7-level MBAs & scholarships (≈725+ old scale).
645–684
Strong — competitive for most ranked MBAs.
585–644
Good — meets many solid programmes’ medians.
545–584
Fair — target accessible programmes or retake.
Below 545
Developing — more preparation recommended.
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Phase-by-phase, tailored to your timeline
Weeks until your test8 weeks
Study hours per day2 hrs/day
Total study time
112 hrs
Cost Calculator
What will GMAT cost you?
Estimate the exam fee, coaching and score reports in one place.
💵 GMAT Cost Estimator
Indicative 2025 · in INR
Extra score reports0 extra
Estimated total
₹17,000
Note: The GMAT Focus fee is about US$275 online / ~US$300 at a centre (≈₹27,300) in India. Five free score sends are included; rescheduling and extra reports cost more. Scores are valid five years.
Scores by B-school Tier
GMAT Focus scores by B-school tier
Typical Focus totals programmes expect — use the finder above for your target tier.
| B-school tier | Competitive (Focus) | Minimum | ≈ Old scale |
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| Elite / M7-level | 685+ | 655 | 725+ |
| Top ranked | 655–684 | 625 | 705+ |
| Strong programmes | 625–655 | 595 | 680+ |
| Accessible / value | 585–625 | 545 | 640+ |
| All tiers | Aim above median | — | for scholarships |
Indicative Focus scores; the 205–805 scale is not directly comparable to the old 200–800. Confirm class medians on each programme’s employment/class-profile page.
Preparation Strategy
How to score high on GMAT
GMAT rewards reasoning speed, data literacy and disciplined error-analysis — quality of practice beats quantity.
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Master critical reasoning
Verbal is now CR + RC — drill argument structure, assumptions and inference daily.
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Prioritise Data Insights
The new DI section is decisive; practise data sufficiency and multi-source reasoning heavily.
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Sharpen quant reasoning
Focus quant is concept-driven (no geometry) — build speed on algebra and word problems.
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Keep an error log
Log every wrong answer with the reason; review weekly to stop repeat mistakes.
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Train pacing & review
Use bookmarking and editing wisely; practise finishing each section on time.
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Take official mocks
Use GMAC official practice exams to gauge your real Focus score and readiness.
△ Common mistakes to avoid
- Under-preparing for the new Data Insights section
- Practising with old-format (non-Focus) material only
- No error log — repeating the same mistakes
- Poor pacing and leaving questions unanswered
- Ignoring the bookmark/edit feature
- Skipping official GMAC mock exams
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Success Stories
Students who aced GMAT with Avron
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FAQs
GMAT — your questions answered
The GMAT Focus Edition costs about US$275 online and ~US$300 at a test centre (≈₹27,300) in India for 2025. Rescheduling and extra score reports cost more; check mba.com for current fees.
Elite (M7-level) MBAs target ~685+ on the Focus scale, top ranked programmes ~655+, and many strong programmes accept ~625. Use the target-score finder for your tier.
It has three equal ~45-minute sections (Quant, Verbal, Data Insights), removes sentence correction and geometry, adds Data Insights, and uses a new 205–805 scale with review/edit features.
No — the Focus scale is different, so a Focus score doesn’t map 1:1 to the old scale. Use official concordance guidance and each school’s Focus medians.
GMAT scores are valid for five years from the test date.
Most MBAs accept both. Choose the GMAT if you’re fully focused on business school (it’s the traditional signal), or the GRE if you’re keeping other master’s options open.
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