GMAT format & timing

Support an application to a business or management programme that accepts GMAT.

What the test involves

Three equally timed sections assess quantitative reasoning, verbal reasoning and data insights.

Quantitative reasoning

45 minutes

21 questions

Verbal reasoning

45 minutes

23 questions

Data Insights

45 minutes

20 questions

Testing time is 2 hours 15 minutes, with one optional 10-minute break.

Scores and what happens next

  • Current total scores use 205–805, not the old 200–800 scale; do not compare the raw numbers directly.
  • Scores are valid for five years. Recipient policies still determine use and deadlines.

Official sources

Exam guide checked 2026-09-22; registration references checked 2026-09-29. Check the provider before booking; dates, formats and acceptance can change.

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