Bain uses different assessments depending on your target office. Select the format that matches your region below.
Europe & Middle East
5 sections, 75 questions
Situational judgement, verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning, logical reasoning, and personality assessment. Speed is tracked but no hard timer.
US & Amsterdam
4 sections, 48 questions
Numerical reasoning, business judgement, leadership, and problem-solving. Each section has a strict time limit with simulated webcam monitoring.
SEA & Australia (Asia-Pacific)
25 MCQs + 3 video prompts
Case-based multiple choice questions across 5 business scenarios, followed by video interview simulation with prep and recording timers.
Germany (historical)
10 mini-games
10 neuroscience-based behavioral games measuring cognitive traits: risk tolerance, memory, attention, impulse control, emotional intelligence, and more. Historically used by German-speaking Bain offices; Bain has shifted many offices to SOVA or TestGorilla post-2023 — verify with your recruiter before relying on this.
Not affiliated with Bain & Company. Assessment format based on publicly available information.