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No, there is no essay or Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) in the GMAT 2026 syllabus. The Focus Edition removed the writing section entirely, leaving three objective sections — Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning and Data Insights — all in multiple-choice format.

Yes, Sentence Correction has been removed from the GMAT syllabus in the Focus Edition. The Verbal Reasoning section now tests only Reading Comprehension and Critical Reasoning, so grammar-based Sentence Correction questions no longer appear on the exam.

No, there is no Geometry in the GMAT 2026 syllabus. Geometry questions were removed in the GMAT Focus Edition, so the Quantitative Reasoning section now focuses only on Arithmetic and Algebra. This lets you concentrate your Quant preparation on those two areas.

The GMAT Data Insights syllabus covers five question types: Data Sufficiency, Multi-Source Reasoning, Table Analysis, Graphics Interpretation and Two-Part Analysis. It tests your ability to analyse and interpret data from text, tables and graphics. An on-screen calculator is available in this section.

The GMAT Verbal Reasoning syllabus includes Reading Comprehension (main idea, supporting idea, inference, application, logical structure and style) and Critical Reasoning (strengthen, weaken, flawed, supports, damages). Sentence Correction has been removed, so grammar and vocabulary are no longer directly tested.

The GMAT Quantitative Reasoning syllabus covers Arithmetic (number system, averages, ratio and proportion, percentages, profit and loss, time-speed-distance, interest, probability) and Algebra (linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, functions, exponents, permutation and combination, progressions). Geometry is not included, and no calculator is allowed.

The GMAT 2026 syllabus covers three sections: Quantitative Reasoning (Arithmetic and Algebra, no Geometry), Verbal Reasoning (Reading Comprehension and Critical Reasoning) and Data Insights (Data Sufficiency, Multi-Source Reasoning, Table Analysis, Graphics Interpretation and Two-Part Analysis). There is no essay or Sentence Correction in the Focus Edition.

A calculator is not allowed in the Quantitative Reasoning section of GMAT 2026. So you must rely on logic and mental maths. An on-screen calculator is available only in the Data Insights section, where data analysis questions may require calculation.

Yes, the GMAT 2026 lets you choose the order in which you attempt the three sections, and decide when to take your optional 10-minute break (after the first or second section). This Select Section Order feature lets you tailor the exam to your strengths and strategy.

No, there is no negative marking in GMAT 2026. Wrong answers do not cost extra points. However, leaving a question unanswered does hurt your score, because the adaptive algorithm penalises unattempted questions. The best strategy is to guess intelligently, rather than leave any question blank.