GMAT Focus Edition to be only effective version from February 1

NEW DELHI: The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) said GMAT Focus Edition will be the only version effective from February 1 to prospective test takers around the world. The decision has been taken after successfully delivering the the GMAT Focus Edition for three months. GMAC is a global association representing leading business schools.

The council said launched seven decades ago, the GMAT has been the leading exam by continuously evolving to ensure it maintains its psychometric rigour while remaining a highly relevant indicator of candidate preparedness for graduate business programmes. The test was revamped last year with more efficient test taking experience and flexible new features to better support candidates on their journey of business education and career.

GMAC revealed the GMAT Focus Edition after extensive research efforts involving hundreds of school professionals and in-depth concept testing with thousands of prospective students globally. With just three 45-minute sections, including the newly developed Data Insights section, it is nearly one hour shorter than the previous version of the GMAT and requires less content to prepare. While the last day to take the previous version of the GMAT exam is January 31, its scores will continue to be valid for five years. Test takers and schools have been provided with helpful information so that they can readily make use of scores from both exam editions during this period.

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GMAC CEO Joy Jones said, “We have been reassured and encouraged by the overwhelmingly positive feedback we have received from many who have taken the latest edition of GMAT and gained newfound confidence to pursue advanced business education.”

Rodrigo Malta, managing director of MBA recruitment, said, “The redesign makes the exam more focused, more accessible, and less daunting. But more focused doesn’t mean easier or less valuable. It just means smarter.”