GMAT

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.

The GMAT 2026 marking scheme uses a Total Score of 205–805 in 10-point intervals, with each section scored 60–90 and weighted equally. There is no negative marking for wrong answers, but unanswered questions are penalised by the adaptive scoring algorithm, so you should always submit an answer.

There are 64 questions in GMAT 2026, split across three sections: 21 in Quantitative Reasoning, 23 in Verbal Reasoning and 20 in Data Insights. All questions are multiple-choice, and each of the three sections is allotted 45 minutes.

The GMAT 2026 exam pattern has three sections with 64 total questions: Quantitative Reasoning (21 questions), Verbal Reasoning (23 questions) and Data Insights (20 questions). The computer-adaptive test duration is 2 hours 15 minutes with one optional 10-minute break, and all three sections are 45 minutes long and equally weighted.

To register for GMAT 2026, create an account on mba.com, choose the test-centre or online mode, fill in your personal and academic details exactly as on your passport, select your date and slot, and pay the fee. You can book from six months up to 24 hours before the exam.

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 section in the current Focus Edition.