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All 4 scored sections, one clear score.
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See at a glance whether you're ready across every scored section.
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What's Included
Everything you need for both official Bain formats — TestGorilla and Sova
Numerical Reasoning Simulator
Data interpretation with charts, tables, and percentage calculations
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Scenario-based MCQs on strategy, prioritization, and operations
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Situational judgment on team conflicts, delegation, and feedback
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Logic puzzles, pattern recognition, and structured deduction
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52 rank and most/least workplace scenarios with competency scoring and pacing feedback
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45-minute full mock
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52 Questions Per Section
Extensive question bank (208+ across TG, 334+ items incl. the full Sova track) with varied difficulty levels
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Practice as many times as you need with randomized question sets
Bain officially uses 2 assessments in 2026 — plus legacy formats in some offices
TestGorilla and Sova are Bain's official 2026 platforms. Pymetrics and HireVue-style formats have been reported in select offices. Our simulators cover TestGorilla and Sova.
TestGorilla
Several US offices · some European offices (e.g., Amsterdam)Hard-timed MCQ sections in roughly 40–50 min (Bain says ~30–40). Calculator allowed. One of Bain's two official 2026 platforms.
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Most European & Middle East offices · especially LondonSituational judgement, verbal, numerical, logical/abstract + personality. Soft-timed, ~45–75 min. Bain's other official 2026 platform.
Read guidePymetrics (legacy)
Reported in Germany (and select other offices)Legacy format — 12–16 neuroscience-based mini-games measuring cognitive and emotional traits.
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Parts of APAC · reported in San FranciscoLegacy format — MCQs on a modified Bain case plus a recorded one-way video interview.
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Common Questions, Answered
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ReadWhat Is the Bain TestGorilla Assessment?
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ReadDoes Everyone Get the Bain TestGorilla Assessment?
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ReadHow Long Does It Take to Hear Back After the Bain TestGorilla?
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ReadBain TestGorilla: What Reddit Candidates Actually Say
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ReadBain TestGorilla Practice Questions
Free representative questions for all four sections.
ReadWhat Is the Sova Assessment?
The short answer for graduate candidates in 2026.
ReadHow to Pass the Sova Assessment
Strong, consistent performance across every section. Here's how.
ReadSova Assessment Practice Questions
Representative examples for all Sova sections.
ReadIs the Sova Assessment Timed?
Soft-timed but fully recorded. Pace it like a hard timer.
ReadSova Personality Questions: How to Answer
Forced-choice items, mapped to consulting traits.
ReadSova vs TestGorilla: Side-by-Side Comparison
The two main Bain assessments, compared in one place.
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