GMAT Score & Results: What is a Good GMAT Score

The GMAT scores can decide a student's future getting admission to an international university. The GMAT results are a gateway to management programs at leading global business schools.

GMAT Result Dates

GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council), the body organizing the entrance test, is responsible for announcing the GMAT result and score. The GMAT result dates are not fixed, and aspirants can view the scores by logging into their accounts. The results can be accessed around 20 days from the examination date and the percentile/scores are mentioned on the scorecard. Aspirants should carefully check all information and notify the authorities if they encounter discrepancies. The GMAT cut-off marks for various chosen institutions should also be checked carefully. 

How to check GMAT Results? 

The GMAT result and score can be viewed by aspirants online, and the examination can be attempted five times a year. Students can check their official scores 21 days after the examination, and they are valid for five years from the exam date. If an aspirant is dissatisfied with their scores, they may reappear for the test. 

GMAC sends email alerts about the availability of official scores. The emails also contain all instructions for accessing the scores online. The students can also receive the results via post while registering for the GMAT. The score reports can be categorized into scores obtained within three weeks from the test, unofficial/official score reports, and enhanced scores.

How is the GMAT Exam Scored

The GMAT exam score is calculated basis a fixed scale and is visible on the GMAT Score Report. Students need to understand the details of their score reports. Here is a GMAT score chart for the easy reference of the candidates:

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Average GMAT Scores

The minimum and the maximum score for GMAT is 200 and 800, respectively. As per the official date of GMAC, two-thirds of the test takers score between 400 and 600. The average GMAT scores for all test-takers basis three years (2018-2020) are as follows:

Source: GMAC

More Information About GMAT Scores

Scores for 4 out of 5 sections, i.e., Integrated Reasoning, Verbal, Total Scores, and Quantitative are displayed immediately after the test. Candidates get two minutes to cancel or accept the scores, after which they are canceled automatically. In case of acceptance, candidates can get a printout of the scores displayed. The scores can also be canceled within 72 hours from the examination for a cancellation fee. 

The official score report also contains AWA (Analytical Writing Assessment) scores and previous GMAT scores and percentile rankings. Students can choose up to five schools for sending the official score reports during registration. More schools can be added to the list by paying a fee.

The official reports containing a digital photograph and the test essays are issued only on special request. They may also purchase the enhanced score report which has details about the type of questions, focus areas, and other actionable insights.

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