GMAT 2026
Graduate Management Admission Test (Focus Edition)
Graduate Management Admission Test, standard for premier global MBA programs.
- Registration fee
- ₹24,000
- Test duration
- 3 hours 7 minutes
- Score valid for
- 5 Years
- Held
- Available year-round
Fee and schedule last checked against the official source in August 2026. Verify on the official site
GMAT exam pattern
Scored on 205-805 total on the Focus Edition.
Quantitative Reasoning
21 questions, 45 minutes, no calculator.
Verbal Reasoning
23 questions, 45 minutes, reading comprehension and critical reasoning.
Data Insights
20 questions, 45 minutes, data sufficiency and table/graph interpretation.
What score should you aim for?
620 - 710 / 800
This is the band competitive programmes typically look for — not a cut-off, and not a guarantee of admission. Individual departments publish their own requirements, and those are the only figures that bind. Always check the programme page before setting a target.
Who accepts the GMAT?
MBA and master's in management programmes worldwide, including INSEAD, LBS and the US M7 schools. Indian schools such as ISB accept it in place of CAT.
Worth knowing before you book
The Focus Edition replaced the older 200-800 format, so a score quoted from before the change is not directly comparable. It lets you review and change up to three answers per section.
How your score affects an education loan
Lenders assess an education loan mainly on the institution and programme you are admitted to, the co-applicant's income, and any collateral offered. A competitive test score matters because it determines which institutions admit you — and an admission letter from a well-regarded university is what strengthens the application.
Some lenders publish concessions tied to specific institution lists. Those terms vary by lender and change often, so we do not quote a rate here — compare the current offers directly.