What is the difference between GMAT exam (old) and GMAT Focus Edition patterns?

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a year ago

In contrast to the previous GMAT format, the GMAT Focus Edition streamlines the exam structure and places a greater emphasis on the abilities required for business degrees. The Focus Edition makes it shorter and more effective by cutting the overall time down from 3 hours 7 minutes to 2 hours 15 min

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The table given below provides a comparison between the current version of the GMAT exam and the GMAT Focus Edition:

HeadGMAT Old EditionGMAT Focus Edition (Current)
Duration3 hours and 7 minutes2 hours and 15 minutes
Questions
  • Quant = 31 Questions (62 Minutes)
  • Verbal = 36 Questions (65 minutes)
  • IR = 12 Questions (30 Minutes)
  • AWA = 1 Question (30 Minutes)
  • Total = 80 Questions (3 Hours and 7 Minutes)
  • Quant = 21 Questions (45 Minutes)
  • Verbal = 23 Questions (45 Minutes)
  • Data Insights = 20 Questions (45 Minutes)
  • Total = 64 Questions (2 Hours and 15 Minutes)
Breaks2 optional breaks of 8-minutes each1 optional break of 10 minutes

Check out: GMAT Focus Edition vs GMAT: Key Differences

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