If you're familiar with the traditional GMAT, you might be wondering what happened to the Integrated Reasoning (IR) section in the new GMAT Focus Edition. Does it still exist? Was it removed? The answer is a little more nuanced than a simple yes or no.

Let’s break it down.

🎯 Short Answer: Yes — But With a Twist

The GMAT Focus Edition doesn’t have a section called Integrated Reasoning anymore. But the core skills tested by IR are still very much part of the test — they've just been repackaged.

Instead of a standalone IR section, the GMAT Focus includes a new section called Data Insights (DI).

📊 What Is the Data Insights Section?

Data Insights (DI) is one of the three main sections on the GMAT Focus Edition, alongside:

• Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
• Verbal Reasoning (VR)
  

DI is where you’ll find the evolved version of Integrated Reasoning. It tests your ability to analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources and formats — skills that are crucial for success in business school and the real world.

This section blends:

• Quantitative analysis
• Verbal logic
• Data interpretation
• Multi-source reasoning
• Table and graph analysis
  

Think of it as Integrated Reasoning 2.0 — smarter, more relevant, and fully integrated into the new format.

⏱️ How Long Is It?

The Data Insights section is:

• 45 minutes long
• Includes 20 questions
• Allows the use of an on-screen calculator
  

That calculator is a welcome upgrade — one that wasn’t available during the quant section in the classic GMAT.

💡 Why the Change?

GMAC redesigned the GMAT to better reflect what business schools want and what test-takers need. By blending data and reasoning into a single section, the test:

• Reduces redundancy
• Shortens overall length (now just 2 hours and 15 minutes!)
• Improves clarity in how your data analysis skills are measured
  

📌 Final Takeaway

So, does the GMAT Focus have Integrated Reasoning?

✅ Yes — but it’s now part of the revamped Data Insights section. You’ll still be solving multi-step problems with charts, tables, and verbal analysis — just in a more streamlined, modern format.

If you were already prepping for Integrated Reasoning, you’re in good shape. But if you're just starting out, make sure your study plan includes Data Insights strategies.

Need help mastering the new section? We’ve got guides, practice tools, and expert tips to get you ready for GMAT Focus success.