GMAT Score 2023: Score Range, Report, Percentile, Score Calculator

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    GMAT score is calculated in a range of 200 to 800. The average GMATscore obtained is 564.84 out of 800. Each section of GMAT has different ranges:

    • GMAT verbal score range is 6-51. There will be 36 questions in this section. 
    • GMAT quant score range is 6-51. There will be 31 questions in this section. 
    • GMAT IR score range is 1-8. There will be 12 questions in this section. 
    • GMAT AWA score range is 0-6. Only one question has to be analyzed in this section. 

    Table of Contents

    1. GMAT Mean Score Worldwide
      1.1 GMAT Mean Score of India
    2. Program Wise GMAT Score
    3. GMAT Score Range 2022
    4. Average GMAT Score 
    5. GMAT Percentile Score 
    6. GMAT Score Calculator 
    7. GMAT Score Report
      7.1 GMAT Enhanced Score Report
    8. What is a Good GMAT Score?
    9. How is the GMAT Scored?
    10. GMAT Score for Top Universities 
    11. GRE vs. GMAT Score

    GMAT score validity is 5 years and top B-schools require a GMAT score around 700. The GMAT scores can be reported for up to 10 years. The GMAT score reports comprise four scores: Verbal, Quant, IR, and the total score. 

    GMAT Mean Score Worldwide

    From the data of 2020, in the following table the highest GMAT mean score achieved as follows:

    The above graph shows how there has been a decrease in the 2020 online GMAT mean score which has resulted in a fall from 570 to 566.

    GMAT Mean Score of India

    The below graph shows the changes in the GMAT Mean Score in India from the year 2016 to 2020:

    The above graph shows that GMAT max score was obtained in the years 2018 and 2017. The year 2020 saw a pandemic but still managed to obtain a GMAT mean score of 579.

    Program Wise GMAT Score

    Most Indians aspire to pursue an MBA of two years, and it is followed by an MBA for less than 2 years. The following table of GMAT total score will give an idea about the scores sent for diverse management programs:

    From the above graph based on data of 2020, it can be stated that Indians mostly opt for MBA. Whereas, candidates worldwide opt mainly for doctoral or other programs. 

    What is the Highest GMAT Score ever?

    A score of 800 is the highest GMAT score and candidates with exceptional talent and GMAT preparation can secure this score. It is mentioned that about 30 candidates out of 200,000 around the world can secure highest GMAT score of 800 in a year. This is a rare case but this is possible.

    GMAT Score Range 2023

    GMAT total score keeps changing based on the difficulty as GMAT is an adaptive test. GMAT score calculator is based on two main factors for calculating different sections:

    • Number of the correct answer
    • The difficulty level of the questions with correct answers

    The GMAT total score is calculated concentrating on the verbal and quantitative skills, the GMAT AWA, and IR scores.

    • The score range for GMAT quantitative is 0-60 with 1 point increment
    • The score range for GMAT verbal is 0-60 with 1 point increment
    • GMAT max score for Quant and Verbal is 60 which is later converted into a scaled score
    • The score range for GMAT integrated reasoning is 1-8 with 1 point increment
    • The score range for GMAT analytical writing is 0-6 with 0.5 point increment

    Considering the GMAT score range, it can be understood that the achievable highest GMAT score is 800 whereas the lowest is 200. It needs to be mentioned that GMAT total score is also 800 and the increment points in GMAT are 10. This scoring range is applicable to the cumulative GMAT math score and verbal.

    Average GMAT Score 2021

    Below are the average GMAT scores of the top universities across the world. The GMAT average score has been presented from the year 2017 to 2020. Stanford GSB won the first position with its highest GMAT average score of 733. Among the top B-schools worldwide, GMAT score for Harvard is 730 in 2020, Yale’s score is 720, and Columbia is 726. 

    Listing a few of the average GMAT score by school:

    Is 550 GMAT easy to score?

    GMAT is indeed a difficult exam and without preparation, it is next to impossible to obtain a good GMAT score. In terms of difficulty level, 550 is not at all easy to score because the questions of GMAT are very tricky. However, 550 or any score under 550 is a low GMAT score and to get admission in good B-schools or universities, a good GMAT score of 650 will be the minimum requirement. But this is not very easy to score.

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    GMAT Percentile Score 2023

    Apart from GMAT total score, GMAT percentiles are a component that determines the percentage of test-takers you scored better than. Achieving the 80th percentile states that 20% of the remaining test-takers have either scored better than you. GMAT score percentiles are explained through the following GMAT score table:

    GMAT scoreGMAT percentileGMAT Quant scoreGMAT Quant PercentileGMAT Verbal scoreGMAT Verbal PercentileGMAT IR scoreGMAT IR PercentileGMAT AW scoreGMAT AW Percentile
    760 – 80099%5196%5199%892%688%
    75098%5085%4699%782%553%
    74097%4974%4090%668%417%
    73096%4867%3576%552%34%
    72094%4760%3058%435%22%
    71090%4657%2539%321%11%
    70088%4554%2022%210%
    69085%4038%1510%10%
    68082%3525%103%
    67080%3016%
    66077%
    65073%
    64068%
    63066%
    62062%
    61058%
    60055%

    If you are aiming for a good GMAT score percentile of 90th then you need to score 40 or higher in verbal and above 50 in quantitative. Verbal and Quant scores don't sync with the percentiles, therefore test-takers are required to carefully check.

    GMAT Score Calculator 2023

    GMAT score calculator provides the cumulative GMAT results of verbal and quantitative skills. The GMAT score is calculated by converting the raw scores to its scaled scores (which is the ultimate score). The actual GMAT score calculation process is not revealed. From the shared official GMAT score reports, a table has been designed to help the aspirants understand the GMAT score distribution of raw to scaled scores.

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    Q%40%44%47%52%57%59%62%66%69%71%76%81%83%85%89%91%94%96%96%98%99%99%99%99%99%99%99%
    3019%470480490500500510520530530540550560560570580580590600610610620630640640650660670
    3120%480490500500510520530530540550560560570580580590600610610620630640640650660670670
    3222%480490500500510520530530540550560560570580590600610610620630640640650660670670680
    3325%500500510520530530540550560560570580580580600610610620630640640650660670670680690
    3426%500510520530530540550560560570580580590600610610620630640640650660670670680690690
    3528%510520530530540550560560570580580590600600610620630640640650660670670680690690700
    3631%520530530540550560550570580580590600610610620630640640650660670670680690690700710
    3734%530530540550560560570580580590600610610620630640640650660670670680690690700710720
    3836%530540550560560570580580590600610610620640640640650660670670680690690700710720720
    3937%540550560560570580580590600610610620630640640650660670670680690690700710720720730
    4041%550560560570580580590600610610620630640640650660670680680690690700710720720730740
    4143%560560570580580590600610610610620640640650660670670680690690700710720720730740750
    4245%560550580580590600610610620630640640650650670670680680690700710710720730740750750
    4350%570580580590600610610610630640640650660670670680690690700710720720730740750750760
    4452%580580590600610610620630640640650660670680680690690700710720720730740750750760770
    4557%580590600610610620630640640650660670670680690690700710720720730740740750760770780
    4660%590600610610620630640640650660670670680690690700710720720730740750750760770780780
    4763%600610610620630640640650650660670680690690700710720720730740750750760770780780790
    4869%610610620630640640650660670680680690690700710710720740740750750760760780780790800
    4975%610620630640640650660670670680690690700710720730740740750750760770780780780780800
    5086%620630640640650660670670680690690710710720720730740750750760770770780790800800800
    5196%630640640650660670670680690690700710720720730740750750760770780780790800800800800

    In this GMAT score chart, the first and second rows denote the raw score in GMAT verbal and their equivalent percentile score. The first and second columns denote the raw score of GMAT quant and their equivalent percentile.

    To find out the total score based on the quant and verbal scores from this GMAT score table, the candidates need to find out the scaled GMAT score in the GMAT score grid, which holds the combined value of their obtained scores in GMAT quant and verbal. This is the process of GMAT raw to scaled score conversion. If you’re aiming to study in India then keeping an eye on the GMAT score for IIM and GMAT score for ISB is necessary.

    GMAT Score Report 2023

    In the GMAT score report, candidates will come across four of the five scores. Quant, Verbal, IR, and the total score. During the score preview, candidates will notice their unofficial score reports of quant, verbal, and IR, and total scores. They will get two minutes to accept or cancel the score. Candidates can retake the exam after the cancellation of their score. They can take the exam five times a year, every exam can be taken in a gap of 16 days. GMAT Score validity is for 5 years. 

    GMAT examines can find out 2 types of GMAT score reports:

    • Official
    • Unofficial

    The official GMAT scorecard can be received after 20 days of the exam and it includes the score of each section. The unofficial scorecard can be received 2 minutes after completing the exam and it does not include the score of analytical writing. GMAT score can be canceled within 72 hours with a fee of $25.

    GMAT Score Report Sample

    This is a sample of an official GMAT score report.

    GMAT Enhanced Score Report 2023

    GMAT test-takers can also opt for the GMAT Enhanced Score Report that provides the candidates with a better understanding of their scores by including insights about question types, major areas of focus, speeding, and the performance of the candidate. The enhanced GMAT scorecard tells the candidates:

    • If they took more than the estimated time for the incorrect answers
    • The time used to complete each section
    • The toughest sub-sections
    • The average time to answer the correct answers as well as the wrong answers

    The basic difference between GMAT score reports and enhanced GMAT score report is: The enhanced score report is a detailed representation or analysis of the GMAT score obtained by a candidate and the performance of the candidate in each section.

    What is a Good GMAT Score?

    A good GMAT score is the one that helps you ensure admission to your selected B-school. According to MBA experts, a GMAT score anywhere between 650 – 690 is good but if you are eyeing for the Ivy Leagues then you need to aim for higher. The assessment of your GMAT score also depends on your GPA. A good GMAT score is also dependent on the competitiveness of the program you are planning to pursue. To calculate if your GMAT score is good, you need to assess four factors:

    • Average GMAT score of the previous batch
    • The class profile of last year
    • GMAT score necessary for scholarship
    • The estimated ROI based on the GMAT score

    How is the GMAT Scored?

    The GMAT exam follows certain strict scoring policies for checking:

    SectionsScoring Method
    GMAT Verbal and QuantThese two sections are item-level adaptive and the score will depend on the number of questions attempted, number of correct answers, difficulty and complexity level of the answers
    Candidates correctly answering a greater number of questions having higher difficulty level will expectedly get higher scores
    GMAT AWAAnalytical writing assessment essay is marked by professional essay raters and also machine algorithm
    GMAT IRAnswering a higher number of questions correctly will result in higher scores

    GMAT Score for Top Universities 2023

    Test-takers aiming for top B-schools need to stay abreast of the GMAT cutoff. The below universities are also a part of the top 50 MBA colleges in world with GMAT score.

    Institution nameGMAT Score
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Massachusetts720+
    The University of California, Berkeley (UCB)720+
    Harvard University, Massachusetts730+
    The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)710+
    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology770+
    Indian Institute of Foreign Trade650+
    The University Of British Columbia, Vancouver650+
    Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad650+
    XLRI, JAMSHEDPUR680+
    NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE660+
    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU)700+
    London Business School, London700+
    University of Oxford, England690+
    THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE, MELBOURNE700+
    THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY, SYDNEY600+
    THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES,(UNSW, SYDNEY)650+

    It will not be wrong to claim that an above 700 score in GMAT will be ideal for getting admission in business and management courses in the top universities. GMAT score for Harvard is nonetheless very high because of the competitiveness and worldwide popularity.

    GRE vs. GMAT Score

    Since GRE and GMAT are both accepted by certain business schools, candidates are often on the lookout for the comparison of the scores:

    GRE ScoreGMAT Score
    260200
    262200
    264200
    266200
    268200
    270220
    272230
    274250
    276270
    278280
    280300
    282320
    284330
    286350
    288370
    290390
    292400
    294420
    296440
    298450
    300470
    302490
    304500
    306520
    308540
    310560
    312570
    314590
    316610
    318620
    320640
    322660
    324670
    326690
    328710
    330730
    332740
    334760
    336780
    338790
    340800

    It is mentioned that the scores can be canceled, in case the candidate is not satisfied with the score. The canceled will not be displayed to the admission committee – only the accepted score will be displayed there. In addition to that, the highest accepted score will be used for admission purposes.

    Few things ton be avoided to achieve a higher score, GMAT Test takers need to consider a few factors:

    • Blank answers will be penalized
    • Random answer marking also has a risk of penalty
    • Maintain a speed and accuracy level

    So, GMAT scores are the essential factors in terms of admission in business and management programs and above 700 or above 88% GMAT score will be really helpful in this matter. Yes, it is not an easy task to secure this score but by practicing with GMAT papers, the test-takers can achieve the required GMAT score.

    GMAT 2024 : 27 Answered QuestionsView All

    • Top Answer By Uday Pawar on 30-Jan-2023

    Ans. Generally speaking anything above 750 is a good score for admission to IBS Hyderabad. But even a high GMAT score does not guarantee admission to IBS Hyderabad because the shortlisting is profile-based. GMAT score is just a part of the entire selection process. You need to improvise your profile by working on other aspects also like  essays profile academics extracurricular activities Academics: Your 12th class marks graduation grades, post-graduation, and certification scores along with the GMAT cutoff is considered in your academic profile. Leadership: The leadership skills of the aspirants are tested on the basis of their prior achievements and roles. Personal attributes: This comprises your personal qualities like hobbies, talents, and extracurricular skills. Aspirants from diverse work experiences, cultures, and educational backgrounds are welcomed at IBS Hyderabad. So along with preparing well for GMAT, give importance to these parameters as well to increase your chances of admission. Read more

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    • Top Answer By Akanksha Sharma on 30-Jan-2023

    Ans. In case you are enquiring about the CAT percentile let me clarify that ISB Hyderabad does not take into consideration CAT scores. It accepts GMAT/GRE scores only. Most importantly, the ISB Shortlisting process is profile-based. This means even with a lower percentile you can manage to get shortlisted provided you have an excellent profile. There is no fixed cutoff for GMAT. However, a 700+ GMAT score isn't a must-have for ISB if your application is strong in other areas. According to an ISB spokesperson, candidates were admitted to the 2021 cohort with scores as low as 580, and as high as 780. So the GMAT score range for ISB is 580-780. Read more

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    • Top Answer By Yash Bhati on 30-Jan-2023

    Ans. Yes, it certainly is worth paying a hefty fee of 30k for GMAT coaching at Crack ISB Hyderabad. The quality of trainers and the certainty of admission is what draw the candidates here. While there are many institutes that specialize in training for the CAT, very few institutes offer training for GMAT.  Crack ISB Hyderabad has many features that have made it so popular and demanding among GMAT aspirants The peer group is a productive and effective group discussion is possible The institute gives the admission essay reviews free of cost while most institutes charge around 20-25k The quality of editing is much better at this Institute mainly because the faculty comprises alumni of top B Schools  So it’s better to pay more for quality education than pay less or the same for substandard education. But remember an Institute can just prepare you for your entrance exam. It’s upon you to put in maximum effort and achieve your goals. Read more

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    • Top Answer By Nia Malhotra on 17-May-2021

    Ans. There is hardly any B-school in India that accepts GMAT scores for full-time MBA. IIMs, FMS, XLRI, JBIMS, IIFT, MDI, etc. are some of the institutions that accept GMAT scores.  However, students applying through a foreign national quota or NRI quota are eligible for GMAT score. ISB on the other hand accepts the GMAT for its full-time program MBA program. Here is the list of some B-Schools that accepts GMAT scores in India XLRI, Jamshedpur XIM, Bhubaneswar VIT Business School TISS, Mumbai TERI School of Advanced Sciences, TERI University TASMAC, Pune TAPMI, Manipal School of Management, Udaipur School of Management, NMIMS, Mumbai School of Management, International Institute of Management This is why most students go for CAT, XAT, SNAP, and other management exams for admission in MBA. Only foreign nationals or students with NRI Quota can apply through GMAT. Read more

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    • Top Answer By Bejoy John on 30-Jan-2023

    Ans. Yes, ISB Hyderabad’s PGP program requires a minimum of 2 years of full-time paid work experience. This criteria came into force on 31st March 2016 and is still a necessity. For candidates who lack in this aspect, there is a back door entry called the Early Entry Option or the EEOs. Under this, you can apply right away, go through the selection process, and receive the admission offer but join only after working for 2 years. This can also be referred to as Deferred admission.   Read more

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    • Top Answer By Mahak Nigam on 30-Jun-2022

    Ans. More than 140 Business Schools in India accept GMAT scores. Here is a list of popular B-School that accept GMAT scores. IIM Ahmedabad (PGPX) IIM Bangalore (EPGP) IIM Calcutta (PGPEx) IIM Indore (EPGP) IIM Kozhikode (EPGP) IIM Lucknow (IPMAX) XLRI Jamshedpur MDI Gurgaon IMT Ghaziabad IIFT Delhi FMS Deli ISB Hyderabad/Mohali Many other reputed B-School across the country also accept GMAT scores. Read more

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    • Top Answer By Debadrita Sinha on 10-Feb-2022

    Ans. Very few universities in Canada offer MBA without GMAT scores. They will consider other factors as eligibility criteria such as work experience for selection.  York University’s Schulich of School of Business, McMaster University’s Degroote School of Business are some of the most reputed business schools in Canada that offer MBA without GMAT. Other than these, other universities offering MBA without GMAT are New York Institute of Technology, Thompson Rivers University, Lakehead University, Wilfrid Laurier University.  You have the option to apply for executive MBAs without a GMAT score, too. Read more

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    • Top Answer By Nishant Shouri on 16-Jan-2023

    Ans. IIM Shillong accepts GMAT scores of only for International students for the PGP flagship program The Executive PGP program For International students who are targeting the PGP flagship program, the cutoff is as follows Category  SSC Percentage  HSC percentage  General  80 80 EWS 80 80 DA 50 50 ST 50 50 SC 55 55 So a good GMAT score for an International student is anything above 700. For the Executive program too, a GMAT score of 700+ is a good target. If your profile is average you can target a higher GMAT score. Read more

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    • Top Answer By Aditi Sen on 12-May-2021

    Ans. There are many business schools in India that require GMAT scores at the time of admission. Some of the top business schools with requiring GMAT scores in India are: Institute Name GMAT Score ISB, Hyderabad & Mohali 730 or higher S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai 550 IIM Ahmedabad 711 School of Management, NMIMS Mumbai 600 IIM Bangalore 710 Great Lakes Institute of Management 600 IIM Calcutta 701 XLRI Jamshedpur 710 IIM Lucknow 680 IMT (All campuses) 720 IIM Indore 700 ICFAI Business School (Hyderabad & Mumbai) 700 IIM Kozhikode 700 A few other institutes include - MDI Gurgaon, FMS Delhi, Sunstone Business School Noida, ISB Indore, and more. Read more

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    • Top Answer By Aditya Mahatha on 06-Jan-2023

    Ans. I know this decision is a bit difficult to make. What you need to keep in mind is that these two colleges should not be compared to other great IIMs or even ISBs. Those B Schools are at another level and cannot be on par with Kashipur or Raipur. To facilitate a better decision, I will mention the circumstances of these B Schools then you can choose after considering all options. IIM Indore and IIM Kashipur: Both these colleges are not worth a year drop as they will help you earn only an extra 1.5-2 LPA. Moreover, in the coming years, Kashipur and Raipur will have almost the same brand value as that Indore and Kozhikode. IIM Ahmedabad, Calcutta, Lucknow and Bangalore: All these top IIMs are definitely worth a year's drop provided that you are confident enough to cope with the cutoff. All these IIMs consider your academics while selecting so if that is your reason for the year drop I don’t think it will help. There is no surety of admission even after a percentile of 100.  ISB: This one is at a whole different level and is in the category of elite B Schools like UCB, NYU, HBS, etc. The top-notch faculty offers amazing pedagogy at relatively low fees. CAT is sufficient for IIMs. But if you want to go for ISB, a work experience of 4+ years and a GMAT are a must.  Read more

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