GMAT

The GMAT (Focus Edition) is the exam required for admission to MBA, Master in Management, finance and other business master’s programmes at business schools. Some business schools also accept the GRE instead of the GMAT.

Exam structure

• Quantitative Reasoning
• Verbal Reasoning
• Data Insights — analysing and interpreting data
• Each section takes 45 minutes; it can be taken at a test centre or online

Where is it required?

• MBA and business master’s programmes (Europe, USA, Canada)
• Schools such as Bocconi, ESADE, HEC and Rotterdam School of Management
• In some programmes the GMAT score is also used for scholarships

Preparation tips

• Find out your target school’s average GMAT score and aim above it
• Pay special attention to Data Insights — it is the most distinctive part of the new format
• Plan at least 2–3 months of preparation

Official source

Official website for registration, dates and fees: mba.com

Note: the exam format and fees change from time to time. Check the official website before registering. Last updated: October 2026.

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