Welcome to CATKing GMAT Focus
Your gateway to ISB Hyderabad, IIM PGPX, Harvard, Wharton, Stanford, LBS, INSEAD and 7,700+ global MBA programs. Built on 18+ years of MBA coaching, 200+ GMAT 750+ scorers, and live lectures from faculty who have actually cracked GMAT and converted top global MBA admits.
India's most globally respected MBA admission test meets India's #1 MBA coaching. GMAT Focus Edition has 64 questions across 135 minutes, in 3 sections — all section-adaptive. GMAT 2026 follows the same pattern. Your gateway to ISB Hyderabad, IIM PGPX, Harvard, Wharton, Stanford, LBS, INSEAD, HEC Paris, and 7,700+ programs across 110 countries.
GMAT 2026 Course Bundles
Three flagship programs. Pick the one that fits your timeline. All prices are inclusive of GST. EMI from 3 months. 6-day money-back guarantee.
GMAT Turbo
Live GMAT Focus Edition lectures, Quant, Verbal & Data Insights modules, adaptive mocks, and eBooks. The complete GMAT prep package.
- ✓ Live lectures for Quant, Verbal, and Data Insights
- ✓ Full Data Insights module — DS, MSR, Two-Part, Graphs
- ✓ 80+ eBooks across all GMAT Focus sections
- ✓ 10 full-length adaptive GMAT Focus mocks
GMAT Advance
For aspirants targeting 720+ on GMAT Focus Edition. Advanced strategy sessions, tougher mock calibration, and ISB/IIM application prep included.
- ✓ Everything in GMAT Turbo
- ✓ Advanced strategy sessions for 720+ score targeting
- ✓ Higher-difficulty mock calibration (ISB/IIM PGPX level)
- ✓ Admission consulting for ISB & IIM PGPX applications
GAPS
Global Application & Profile Support (GAPS) — full GMAT prep plus end-to-end admission consulting for Harvard, Wharton, LBS, INSEAD, ISB, and IIM PGPX.
- ✓ Full GMAT Advance course included
- ✓ End-to-end application consulting for global MBA schools
- ✓ Essay editing, SOP, LOR guidance
- ✓ 1-on-1 mentor calls + mock interview sessions
Also available: GMAT (Turbo) + CAT (Turbo) Combo
Targeting both global MBA (GMAT) and Indian MBA (CAT) in the same cycle? Get full coverage for both exams at the best combined price — GMAT Turbo + CAT Turbo in a single plan.
GMAT (Turbo) + CAT (Turbo) 2026
Complete GMAT Focus Edition prep + full CAT 2026 prep in one combined plan. Cover both global and Indian MBA pathways without paying for two separate courses.
- ✓ Full GMAT Turbo course — Quant, Verbal, Data Insights
- ✓ Full CAT 2026 Turbo course — VARC, DILR, QA
- ✓ GMAT Focus adaptive mocks + CAT full-length mocks
- ✓ 80+ eBooks shared across both exams
- ✓ Live lectures + recordings for both exams
Not sure which plan is right for you?
Our counsellors will assess your target schools, work experience, and timeline — and recommend the exact plan that fits.
Talk to a CounsellorWhy GMAT
Five reasons 200+ students chose CATKing to hit 750+ and convert ISB, Harvard, Wharton, LBS, and INSEAD. Not slogans — these are the levers that have delivered top global MBA admits year after year.
The new GMAT is shorter, smarter, and more relevant.
GMAT Focus Edition launched in 2024 and replaced the Classic GMAT entirely. 64 questions · 2h 15min · 3 sections · section-adaptive. AWA Essay removed. Sentence Correction removed. New Data Insights section added. Section order is now flexible — you choose. Score range: 205 to 805.
- Quantitative Reasoning — 21 Qs · 45 min · Arithmetic, Algebra, Number Properties (Geometry removed)
- Verbal Reasoning — 23 Qs · 45 min · Critical Reasoning + Reading Comprehension only
- Data Insights (NEW) — 20 Qs · 45 min · Data Sufficiency, Multi-Source Reasoning, Two-Part Analysis, Table Analysis, Graphical Interpretation
- Score Select feature: choose which scores schools see · Bookmark & edit up to 3 answers per section
4 phases. 4–6 months. From zero to 750+.
CATKing's GMAT blueprint is built from what 200+ GMAT 750+ scorers did differently. Four phases — each with a specific goal, module focus, and milestone. This is the exact roadmap followed in every live GMAT batch.
- Phase 1 — Foundation (Weeks 1–4): Concept base before speed. Arithmetic, Algebra, CR argument structure, RC passage approach. No mocks yet.
- Phase 2 — Module Mastery (Weeks 5–14): One topic per week. OG practice sets begin. All CR types, complex RC inference, full Data Insights introduced.
- Phase 3 — Mock Intensive (Weeks 15–22): Full adaptive mocks every weekend. Faculty-led analysis. Fix top 3 error categories. Target: 730+ by phase end.
- Phase 4 — Test-Day Sprint (Weeks 23–26): Section order locked. Pacing calibrated. Exam simulation. Pivot to SOP, LOR, and application deadlines.
Top Indian B-schools accept GMAT — not just CAT.
Most Indian MBA aspirants don't realise that ISB, all IIM PGPX programmes, SPJIMR, MDI Gurgaon, IMT Ghaziabad, MICA, Great Lakes and dozens more accept GMAT scores directly — no CAT required. A strong GMAT score opens both the global and Indian MBA pathway simultaneously.
- ISB Hyderabad & Mohali — GMAT avg 710 · PGP 1-year · Class avg 5 yrs exp · Avg salary ₹34.4L
- IIM Ahmedabad PGPX — GMAT 700+ · 1-year executive MBA · 5+ yrs work exp required
- IIM Bangalore PGPEM / EPGP — GMAT 650+ · Executive programme · 5+ yrs required
- IIM Calcutta, Lucknow, Kozhikode PGPEX — all accept GMAT for their executive MBA tracks
- SPJIMR PGPM, MDI Gurgaon, IMT Ghaziabad, MICA, Great Lakes — GMAT accepted for direct shortlisting
The MBA Geeks Forum. Your 2 AM lifeline.
Stuck on a Data Sufficiency trap at midnight? Post it on MBAGeeks.com and wake up to a worked solution. Staffed by CATKing faculty and GMAT 750+ alumni - every question gets a response, no exception. 10,000+ solved threads already searchable, indexed by GMAT section and question type.
- Faculty-monitored, assured response within 24 hours on weekdays
- Searchable archive with 10,000+ previously solved questions, indexed by topic
- Dedicated WhatsApp group per batch for instant peer support
- Faculty office hours: 1-on-1 video doubt sessions twice a month
Faculty from ISB, IIM Lucknow, IIM Mumbai, JBIMS. Not generalists — specialists.
Every CATKing GMAT teacher has cracked a top B-school themselves and specialises in one section. Sahil Sir (ISB Hyderabad Convert, GMAT Quant 100%iler) for Quantitative Reasoning. Prantik Sir (MBA IIM Lucknow, CAT QA 99.8%iler) for Quant & Problem Solving. Megha Ma'am (GMAT 720, JPMC & Goldman Sachs) for Verbal & Data Insights. Abhishek Sir (MBA JBIMS, CAT QA 99%iler) for Quantitative Reasoning. Manoj Sir (MBA IIM Mumbai, Amazon India) for Data Insights & Strategy. Section-wise depth, not generalist coverage.
- Section-wise specialists — your Verbal teacher only teaches Verbal, Quant only Quant
- 1:1 mentorship slots through your dashboard during prep months
- Active alumni network — direct intros at McKinsey, BCG, Goldman, Amazon via ISB/IIM network
- Average faculty experience: 8+ years MBA coaching with verified 750+ results
Our GMAT Track Record
The numbers that actually matter. Results compiled from our full coaching history, verified via student converts and media mentions.
GMAT 2026 Overview
Everything you need to know about GMAT Focus Edition. Facts verified against the official GMAC bulletin.
The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) Focus Edition is a computer-adaptive exam conducted by GMAC for admission to graduate business programmes. GMAT Focus Edition launched in 2024, replacing the Classic GMAT. It is accepted by 7,700+ programs in 110+ countries.
Your gateway to ISB Hyderabad, IIM PGPX, Harvard, Wharton, Stanford, LBS, INSEAD, HEC Paris and 7,700+ MBA programs. GMAT score is the first filter; shortlisted candidates proceed to essays, LORs, and personal interviews.
GMAT is a test of reasoning, accuracy, and adaptivity under algorithmic pressure. Preparation typically runs 4 to 6 months for a 750+ target. AWA removed, Sentence Correction removed, new Data Insights section added in Focus Edition.
Eligibility
Who can appear for GMAT 2026- Bachelor's degree in any discipline
- Final-year students (provisional)
- Minimum age 18 years
- Working professionals, any age
- No nationality restrictions
- No minimum marks cutoff for GMAT
- ISB: 2+ years work exp recommended
- IIM PGPX: 5+ years required
- Score valid 5 years from test date
- No upper age limit
- Fee paid once, all IIMs
- Score valid till 31 Dec 2027
Quick Facts
At a glanceGMAT 2026 Exam Pattern
The GMAT exam is comprised of three, 45-minute sections: Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights. The GMAT exam is 2 hours and 15 minutes long (plus one optional 10-minute break). Get more info here →
Quantitative Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning
Data Insights
GMAT Focus Full Syllabus
Section-wise topic breakdown with approximate weightage from GMAT Focus Edition official content and GMAC OGs. Click each tab below.
Arithmetic
Percentages, Profit & Loss, Time-Speed-Distance, Time & Work, Ratios, Averages, Mixtures, Simple & Compound Interest. The heaviest topic in GMAT Quant.
Algebra
Linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, functions, absolute values, exponents and roots. GMAT algebra is concept-heavy but calculation-light.
Geometry
Lines and angles, triangles, circles, rectangles, coordinate geometry, 2D and 3D shapes. GMAT geometry rewards concept clarity over memorisation.
Word Problems
Mixtures, Ages, Sets and Venn Diagrams, Permutations and Combinations, Probability, Statistics. Real-world application questions requiring structured setup.
Number Properties
Divisibility, factors, HCF/LCM, remainders, prime numbers, odds and evens. Pure concept questions that reward deep understanding over brute calculation.
GMAT Quant Strategy
Process of elimination, back-solving, picking numbers — GMAT-specific strategies taught in CATKing's live batch. No Data Sufficiency in this section (moved to Data Insights).
Reading Comprehension
3–4 RC passages per section. Questions on main idea, inference, tone, application, and structure. GMAT RC is denser than CAT; abstract and business topics common.
Critical Reasoning — Strengthen / Weaken
Identify which answer choice most strengthens or weakens the conclusion. The most frequent CR question type. Requires spotting the core assumption.
Critical Reasoning — Assumption
Identify the unstated assumption on which the argument depends. Negate test is the gold-standard technique taught in CATKing's CR module.
Critical Reasoning — Inference
Identify what must be true based on the passage statements. Unlike assumption questions — inferences follow directly from the premises.
CR — Bold Face & Others
Identify the role of bolded portions in an argument. Also covers Evaluate, Explain the Discrepancy, and Complete the Passage question types.
Verbal Strategy — GMAT Focus
Sentence Correction fully removed in Focus Edition. Focus on RC passage mapping, CR argument diagramming, and time management across 23 questions.
Data Sufficiency (DS)
Given a question, determine whether the two provided statements are sufficient to answer it — alone or together. Moved from Quant to Data Insights in Focus Edition. Requires disciplined process.
Multi-Source Reasoning (MSR)
Multiple data sources (tabs) — tables, emails, charts, text. Questions require synthesising information across sources. Calculator allowed. One of the hardest DI formats.
Table Analysis
A sortable data table with yes/no or true/false statements. Requires quickly identifying trends, outliers, and statistical relationships in structured data.
Graphics Interpretation
Bar charts, scatter plots, pie charts, line graphs with fill-in-the-blank statements. Tests both data reading and inference skills. Calculator allowed.
Two-Part Analysis
A problem with two linked answers selected from a single table. Can be Quant-based, Verbal-based, or a mix. Unique to GMAT — no direct parallel in CAT or XAT.
DI Strategy — CATKing Exclusive
Tab navigation techniques, calculator use strategy, and time allocation for MSR caselets. Taught by faculty who have mastered the Focus Edition Data Insights section.
The CATKing GMAT Preparation Blueprint
Our faculty reverse-engineered what 750+ scorers do differently. Should you take the GMAT? Who is it for? How do you prep section by section? This is the exact roadmap — built from 18 years of coaching and 200+ ISB/global MBA admits.
Should You Take the GMAT?
GMAT is for anyone targeting ISB, IIM PGPX, or top global B-schools (Harvard, Wharton, LBS, INSEAD, Stanford). Even if CAT/XAT didn't go well — GMAT is a powerful second pathway into India's top 20 B-schools. Score valid for 5 years.
Verbal First (1 Month)
Start with GMAT Verbal — RC and Critical Reasoning. One month of focused Verbal prep is enough to build a strong base. A strong GMAT Verbal also directly strengthens your CAT VARC performance if you're attempting both exams.
Quant + Data Insights (6–8 Weeks)
GMAT Quant is concept-heavy, not calculation-heavy. Cover Arithmetic, Algebra, and Geometry systematically. Then tackle Data Insights — DS, MSR, Two-Part, and Table Analysis. Use the GMAT Official Guide alongside CATKing's adaptive mocks.
Time Your Exam Strategically
If targeting ISB Round 1 (Sep–Oct) or IIM PGPX, take your GMAT by August at the latest. For global schools (Wharton, LBS Round 1 in Sep), aim for a July attempt. GMAT is available year-round — book early at mba.com.
Watch GMAT Preparation Strategy from CATKing
Should you take GMAT? Scope, top colleges, section-wise strategy — everything in one place.
Programs Accepting GMAT 2026
Over 7,700 programs across 110+ countries accept the GMAT score — from ISB Hyderabad and IIM PGPX in India to Harvard, Wharton, Stanford, LBS, and INSEAD globally. The GMAT score is accepted by every major global MBA program. A strong GMAT score combined with a well-crafted application significantly improves your shortlisting chances at top-ranked schools.
ISB Hyderabad
Harvard Business School
Wharton School, UPenn
Stanford GSB
London Business School
INSEAD
IIM Ahmedabad PGPX
IIM Bangalore PGPEM
How ISB Hyderabad shortlists you. Sample: ISB PGP 2026.
GMAT score is the gate, but the final shortlist is composite. Indicative weightage for ISB PGP. Exact figures vary by institute and admissions cycle — always verify on isb.edu.
Note: Harvard and Wharton place heavier weight on essays and interviews (~50% post-shortlist). IIM PGPX weights academic record more heavily. CATKing Intensive includes full admission consulting for all schools above. Always verify the latest weightage on each school's official admissions page.
Our GMAT 750+ Scorers Speak
Verified CATKing students with named GMAT scores and global MBA admits. Hover or tap a card to flip and see the school they joined.
"From 680 to 770 in 3 months. Sumit Sir's CR pre-thinking framework changed how I approach every argument question."
"The adaptive mock pattern was exactly the real exam. Nothing surprised me on test day."
"Full-time job. 2 hours a day for 5 months. 750. Smart prep beats long hours every time."
"CATKing was the only coaching with real adaptive DI mocks. Every other mock was static."
"Stuck at 700 for two attempts. CATKing's error-log framework broke the plateau in 6 weeks."
"Non-engineering background. GMAT Quant terrified me. CATKing made it systematic and approachable."
"MBAGeeks forum — midnight doubts answered by morning without fail. Every single time."
"Faculty who have been through the exact same admissions process you're targeting. That's rare and that's CATKing."
"From 680 to 770 in 3 months. Sumit Sir's CR pre-thinking framework changed how I approach every argument question."
"The adaptive mock pattern was exactly the real exam. Nothing surprised me on test day."
"Full-time job. 2 hours a day for 5 months. 750. Smart prep beats long hours every time."
"CATKing was the only coaching with real adaptive DI mocks. Every other mock was static."
"Stuck at 700 for two attempts. CATKing's error-log framework broke the plateau in 6 weeks."
"Non-engineering background. GMAT Quant terrified me. CATKing made it systematic and approachable."
"MBAGeeks forum — midnight doubts answered by morning without fail. Every single time."
"Faculty who have been through the exact same admissions process you're targeting. That's rare and that's CATKing."
Students Who Cracked the GMAT
Real CATKing students. Real scores. Real admits at global B-schools.
Milap Trivedi
"Wow, where do I even start? Scoring a 710 on the GMAT felt like a dream come true, and I've got to give a huge shoutout to CATKing for making it possible."
Mitesh Medtiya
"I am glad I took up coaching with Rahul Sir at CATKing — his approach towards the exam helped me strategise effectively and hit my target score."
Shweta Dawar
"I gave my GMAT in October and scored a 690. Since I did not have much time, CATKing helped me focus on exactly what mattered to convert my target school."
GMAT 2026 Application Timeline
Application deadlines for ISB, Harvard, Wharton, and LBS are fixed and unforgiving. Plan your GMAT target date around Round 1 deadlines — not the other way around.
GMAT Focus Edition — Current Standard
GMAT Focus Edition is the current standard. Score range 205–805. 64 questions, 2h 15min. AWA removed, SC removed, Data Insights section added. Fully section-adaptive. Available at Pearson VUE centres and Online via OnVUE.
DONECATKing GMAT Batch Open — Enrol Now
GMAT Turbo and Intensive batches are open. New batch starts next Monday. Early enrolment gets the full 6-month prep cycle before September R1 deadlines at ISB, Harvard, and Wharton.
NOWGMAT Exam Window — Target Score by August
Ideal exam window for candidates targeting R1 (Sep–Oct 2026) at ISB, HBS, Wharton, and LBS. GMAT score valid 5 years — one attempt covers multiple admission cycles. Book at mba.com.
R1 Deadlines — ISB · HBS · Wharton · LBS · INSEAD
ISB R1: ~Sep 15. HBS R1: ~Sep 10. Wharton R1: ~Sep 17. LBS R1: ~Sep 18. Round 1 has the highest acceptance rates — start early, apply early.
R2 Deadlines + CAT 2026 Backup (29 Nov)
ISB R2 and most global R2 deadlines fall in Jan 2027. CAT 2026 on 29 Nov remains a parallel Indian MBA pathway — CATKing Intensive students are prepped for both simultaneously.
Interview Invitations & Campus Visits
Shortlisted candidates receive interview invites. CATKing Intensive students enter dedicated mock interview prep with ISB and global MBA alumni. Essay coaching and LOR finalisation continue.
Final Admission Offers & Scholarship Decisions
ISB and global programs publish final admits. Scholarship negotiations open. Waitlist movement through June. Deposit deadlines typically 3 weeks after admit.
Next Admissions Cycle Opens
Your GMAT score is valid 5 years — through 2031 for a 2026 exam. If you didn't apply in the 2026–27 cycle, the same score is valid for 2027–28 and beyond. Start SOP work early for the next cycle.
GMAT 2026 Course Bundles
Full feature comparison of the three flagship programs. Most students pick Intensive because it adds GMAT and admission consulting on top of everything in Turbo. EMI from 3 months. 6-day money-back guarantee on all courses.
GMAT Self Study 2026
Concept Builder Videos, 80+ eBooks across Quant, Verbal & Data Insights, Adaptive Mocks. Validity 12 months.
- ✓ Concept builder video library, watch anytime
- ✓ 80+ eBooks across Quant, Verbal, and Data Insights
- ✓ 10 full-length adaptive GMAT Focus mocks
- ✓ Doubt Forum access with faculty replies
GMAT Turbo 2026
Live GMAT lectures plus full CAT 2026 prep as a backup pathway — both in one fee. Validity till May 2027.
- ✓ Live GMAT Quant, Verbal & Data Insights
- ✓ Verbal Live with Sumit Sir every Tue & Thu
- ✓ Full CAT 2026 prep included as backup
- ✓ 15+ full adaptive GMAT Focus mocks
- ✓ Morning and weekend batch options
GMAT Intensive 2026
Everything in Turbo plus full Admission Consulting for ISB, IIM PGPX, Harvard, Wharton & LBS applications. Validity till May 2027.
- ✓ Everything in Turbo (GMAT + CAT backup)
- ✓ SOP, LOR, and profile building included
- ✓ Mock interviews with ISB & global admits
- ✓ 1-on-1 mentor calls + GDPI / WAT-PI module
- ✓ Best for aspirants targeting ISB and global MBA
Get the GMAT Handbook Here
Everything you need to know about GMAT Focus Edition in one document — exam pattern, section-wise syllabus, scoring scale, eligibility, fee structure, WOW factors of the new format, sample questions with solutions, and a full preparation strategy. Written by Sumit Sir and the CATKing GMAT faculty.
- GMAT Focus Edition exam structure & scoring scale
- Section-wise syllabus: Quant, Verbal & Data Insights
- Sample questions with detailed solutions
- Preparation strategy by Sumit Sir
- Testimonials from students who scored 690–710
PDF · 14 pages · No sign-in required
GMAT Focus Edition
Frequently Asked GMAT Questions
Quick answers to the most common GMAT 2026 queries. Pulled from CATKing's actual student calls.
What is the difference between GMAT Turbo and GMAT Intensive?+
Who teaches at CATKing GMAT?+
What are the batch timings?+
How does the GMAT prep schedule work?+
Do I get hard-copy books?+
What about fees and EMI?+
What if I miss a live lecture?+
Is there a refund policy?+
I scored 700 in my first attempt. How do I break 730+?+
Does CATKing cover interview prep for ISB and global schools?+
How many students did CATKing help score 750+ on GMAT?+
Can I talk to someone before buying?+
How long is my GMAT 2026 score valid?+
What is the ISB/global school selection process after GMAT?+
Can I appear for GMAT in my final year of college?+
Not sure which program fits? Talk to a GMAT counsellor.
Free 15-minute consultation with a senior CATKing counsellor. All our counsellors are ISB, IIM PGPX, or global MBA alumni who have cleared GMAT themselves. We will analyse your profile, target schools, and timeline, then recommend the right prep path. No sales pressure, just honest guidance.
