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● MBA · GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council)

The global passport for ISB & Ivy League B-schools.

The computer-adaptive entrance test accepted by 7,700+ graduate business programs worldwide including ISB, Harvard, INSEAD, Wharton, and Stanford.

DURATION

135 min

TOTAL MARKS

805

SECTIONS

3 Sections

ATTEMPTS/YR

Up to 5 times / year

EXAM MODE

Computer Adaptive Test (CBT)

Aspirant studying for GMAT Focus Edition

GMAT AT A GLANCE

805 marks · 135 min · 3 sections

/// 01 · OVERVIEW

What is GMAT?

Administered by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), the GMAT Focus Edition is the globally recognized, computer-adaptive entrance test accepted by over 7,700 graduate business programs at 2,400+ business schools worldwide, including ISB, Harvard, INSEAD, Wharton, and Stanford.

The GMAT Focus Edition is a streamlined 2-hour 15-minute examination designed specifically for modern management candidates. It focuses strictly on higher-order reasoning and data literacy across Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights.

Scoring 645+ on the GMAT Focus Edition (equivalent to 700+ on the classic GMAT) opens admissions to top Indian global B-schools like ISB Hyderabad/Mohali, IIM Ahmedabad PGPX, IIM Bangalore EPGP, IIM Calcutta MBAEx, and top global M7 / European MBA programs.

Who Should Take GMAT?

Working professionals and graduates aiming for flagship 1-Year Executive MBA programs at ISB, IIM A/B/C, and XLRI
Aspirants applying to premier international B-schools across the US, Europe, UK, Singapore, and Canada
Candidates seeking a candidate-friendly test format allowing question editing, flexible section order selection, and no geometry or essay writing

What GMAT Score Unlocks

ISB Hyderabad & Mohali (Flagship PGP & PGP MAX)
IIM Ahmedabad PGPX, IIM Bangalore EPGP, IIM Calcutta MBAEx, XLRI PGDM (General Management)
Harvard, Stanford GSB, Wharton, INSEAD, London Business School (LBS), Kellogg, Columbia, and NUS Singapore

GMAT Quick Facts

OFFICIAL 2026
CONDUCTING BODYGMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council)
ELIGIBILITYBachelor’s degree from a recognized university (Must be 18+ years old; No minimum GPA criteria)
MODE & LANGUAGESComputer Adaptive Test (CBT) at test centers or Online Home Proctoring (English)
APPLICATION FEE$275 USD (~₹23,000) Test Center / $300 USD Online
EXPECTED RESULT WINDOWOfficial score report released within 3 to 7 business days
Visit Official Website (mba.com)
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Test Registration

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Flexible Candidate Selection

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Immediately Post-Exam

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Official Score Report

Within 3-7 Business Days