The GMAT Focus Edition is the latest version of the GMAT exam. It is shorter and more specialized than the classic version, featuring three sections: Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights. It removes the essay (AWA) and Sentence Correction to focus on skills most relevant to graduate business programs.

The registration fee is generally $275 for test center appointments and $300 for the online exam. Fees may vary slightly by region (for example, in India, the test center fee is approximately ₹23,200 and the online fee is ₹25,400).

You can take the GMAT up to 5 times in a rolling 12-month period. While the lifetime limit of 8 attempts was standard for the classic version, many current guidelines for the Focus Edition emphasize the rolling 12-month limit. You must wait at least 16 days between attempts.

GMAT scores are valid for 5 years from your test date. This allows candidates to take the exam early—often during their final year of undergraduate study—and use the score later after gaining professional work experience.

A calculator is not allowed during the Quantitative Reasoning section. However, an on-screen calculator is provided specifically for the Data Insights section to help with complex data sets and multi-source reasoning.

The total score ranges from 205 to 805, in 10-point increments. All three sections (Quantitative, Verbal, and Data Insights) contribute equally to your final score. Each section is scored on a scale of 60 to 90.