The GMAT 2025 syllabus for the current exam is not the same as the GMAT syllabus for the GMAT Focus Edition. Sentence correction (SC) and analytical writing assessment (AWA) have been eliminated. Furthermore, DS (Data Sufficiency) and IR (Integrated Reasoning) are included in the recently introduced Data Insights (DI) section.
The syllabus for the GMAT 2025 Focus Edition is provided in the table below.
| GMAT Focus Edition Section |
GMAT Focus Edition Syllabus |
| Quantitative Reasoning (21 Questions in 45 Minutes) |
Algebra, Arithmetic |
| Verbal Reasoning (23 Questions in 45 Minutes) |
RC = Main idea + Supporting idea + Inference + Application + Logical structure + Style CR = Strengthen + Weaken + Flawed + Supports + Damages |
| Data Insights (20 Questions in 45 Minutes) |
Data Sufficiency Multi-source Reasoning = Examination or analyses of data from various sources (text, tables, graphics, or combination of these) + recognition of discrepancy + inference + determination of the relevance of data Table Analysis Graphics Interpretation = Interpretation of information from graphics (scatter plot, x/y graph, bar chart, pie chart, or statistical curve distribution) + finding relationship + inference Two-part Analyses = Quant, Verbal, or a combination of both + evaluating trade-offs + solving simultaneous equations + finding relationships |
GMAT 2025 Exam Syllabus
GMAT Focus Edition syllabus is categorized into three sections that are overall 2 hours and 15 minutes long. GMAT Focus syllabus consists of various topics spread across the following sections.
- Quantitative Aptitude Section
- Verbal Reasoning Section
- Data Insights Section
Previously, there were four sections and now the sections on the GMAT exam are three. Plus, the time frame for the exam has also reduced significantly.
GMAT Quantitative Reasoning Syllabus
There are 21 questions in the quantitative section, and candidates have 45 minutes to respond to all the questions. There will be multiple-choice answers for the objective-style questions. Problem-Solving questions in the Focus Edition GMAT Quantitative section assess applicants' ability to answer quantitative issues using analytical reasoning and logic.
GMAT Verbal Reasoning Syllabus
There will be 23 multiple-choice questions in this verbal skills segment. Reading comprehension and Critical Reasoning make up this section of GMAT Focus. This portion assesses the applicants' comprehension of the textual content as well as their ability to read and recognize the connections between ideas and points made in the passage.
GMAT Critical Reasoning
The various argument types in the Critical Reasoning syllabus assess applicants' abilities to analyze argument structure, assess arguments and assumptions, develop or assess a plan of action, support or refute an argument, finish an argument, etc.
Reading Comprehension
It assesses the candidates' ability to comprehend words and phrases, follow the development of quantitative concepts, draw conclusions, and comprehend the logical linkages between important elements. The GMAT Reading Comprehension (RC) curriculum consists of both short and lengthy texts that assess students' ability to read for the following: style, logical structure, inference, application, main concept, and supporting details.
GMAT 2025 Data Insights Section Syllabus
The following curriculum is used to test the Data Insights section of the Focus Edition in the third section of the GMAT exam.
- Data Sufficiency: It measures the candidates’ ability to examine a quantitative problem, identify which data is important, and determine at what point there is enough data to solve the problem.
- Multiple Sources of Reasoning: Data analysis from various sources (text, tables, graphics, or a combination of these) + discrepancy identification + inference + data relevance assessment
- Analysis of Tables
- Interpretation of Graphics = Relationship discovery + inference + interpretation of data from graphics (scatter plot, x/y graph, bar chart, pie chart, or statistical curve distribution).
- Two-part analyses consist of verbal, quantitative, or a mix of the two + assessing trade-offs + resolving simultaneous equations + establishing connections
This is a new portion on the GMAT Focus Edition syllabus, however it's essentially a condensed version of the Quantitative portion and Integrated Reasoning from the prior GMAT test. The applicants can use the curriculum provided above as a guide to prepare for the Data Insights Section.
