The GMAT 2025, Focus Edition has been introduced by GMAC. There have been new modifications made to the GMAT Focus Edition exam pattern in 2024, however, no changes have been made after that. The GMAT Focus Edition follows a different syllabus and format than the GMAT in its prior iteration. The GMAT Focus Edition pattern 2024 specifics are shown in the table below.
| Test Section |
Time Limit (in minutes) |
Number of Questions |
Question Types |
Score Range |
| Analytical Writing Assessment |
30 |
1 |
Analysis of an Argument |
0-6 in 0.5-point increments |
| Integrated Reasoning |
30 |
12 |
• Multi-Source Reasoning • Table Analysis • Graphics Interpretation • Two-Part Analysis |
1-8 in 1-point increments |
| Quantitative Reasoning |
62 |
31 |
• Data Sufficiency • Problem Solving |
6-51 in 1-point increments |
| Verbal Reasoning |
65 |
36 |
• Reading Comprehension • Critical Reasoning • Sentence Correction |
6-51 in 1-point increments |
It should be noticed that a new part named Data Insights has replaced the AWA section. Furthermore, the Data Sufficiency (DS) will now be a part of the Data Insights (DI) section and Sentence Correction (SC) has been eliminated.
GMAT 2025 Exam Mode
- The GMAT test is Computer Adaptive. The Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative parts of the GMAT are the only two computer-adaptive components out of the four sections in the format. It indicates that the test's difficulty adjusts based on the test-taker's aptitude. This feature enables the exam to determine the candidate's skill with the highest level of accuracy. For this reason, business schools rely on applicants' GMAT exam results when granting admission.
- Medium difficulty is exhibited by the first question in both the Verbal and Quantitative Sections. The computer generates a score based on the answers provided by the test taker and utilizes that score along with your responses for the subsequent question.
- Candidates should expect the next question to be easier if your initial response was incorrect. The second question is easier to answer, thus the next one will be more difficult. This is a continuous process that yields an accurate assessment of the candidate's proficiency in that specific subject.
- Therefore, you will continue to receive harder questions and receive higher scores if you consistently provide accurate answers to the GMAT questions. In contrast, you will continue to receive simpler questions but will receive a lower score if you continue to answer the questions incorrectly.
- Candidates will be given average difficulty questions at the beginning of the GMAT exam, therefore answering them correctly is crucial. You will score higher on the GMAT if they properly answer the first ten to fifteen questions.
Since the computer utilizes the test takers' responses to determine the following question, they are not permitted to go back and alter their responses. Because you cannot alter your responses after you provide them, it is crucial that you consider them thoroughly.
