GMAT Exam 2026
Highlights of GMAT Exam 2026
| Feature | Details |
| Exam Name | GMAT (Focus Edition) |
| Conducted By | GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council) |
| Exam Level | International |
| Mode | Computer-Adaptive Test (CAT) |
| Duration | 2 hours 15 minutes |
| Sections | 3 Sections |
| Exam Fee | USD $275 (~₹23,000) |
| Score Range | 205 – 805 |
| Validity of Score | 5 Years |
| Attempts Allowed | 5 times/year, 8 times lifetime |
| Accepted By | 2,400+ B-schools worldwide |
GMAT 2026 Focus Edition Exam Pattern
| Section | No. of Questions | Duration | Question Type | Skills Tested |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 21 | 45 mins | MCQs | Problem solving, arithmetic, algebra, data analysis |
| Verbal Reasoning | 23 | 45 mins | MCQs | Reading comprehension, critical reasoning |
| Data Insights | 20 | 45 mins | MCQs, Table analysis, Graphs | Data interpretation, logical reasoning, math & verbal integration |
| Total | 64 Questions | 2 hrs 15 mins | – | – |
Important Dates – GMAT 2026
| Event | Date |
| Registration Begins | Ongoing (12 months prior to test date) |
| Last Date to Book Exam | 24 hours before the chosen test slot |
| GMAT Exam Dates | Available throughout the year |
| Score Report Availability | Within 3–5 business days after test |
GMAT 2026 Scoring System
| Section | Score Range |
| Quantitative | 60–90 |
| Verbal | 60–90 |
| Data Insights | 60–90 |
| Total Score | 205–805 |
GMAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
| Age | Minimum 18 years (no upper limit) |
| Academic Qualification | Bachelor’s degree (not mandatory, but recommended) |
| Work Experience | Not mandatory, but 2–5 years preferred by top B-schools |
| ID Proof | Valid Passport (mandatory for test-takers in India) |
GMAT 2026 Registration Process
- Create an account
- Fill in personal and academic details