GMAT Results: What is a Good GMAT Score for 2024

The GMAT scores can decide a student's future regarding admission to top international universities. A good GMAT result is a gateway to management programs at leading global business schools. You must remember the GMAT Focus Edition is the only accepted version of GMAT worldwide from February 1, 2024. Read on to know what a good GMAT score is and set your 2024 GMAT score goal accordingly.

GMAT Result Dates

The GMAT Focus Edition results and scores are announced by GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council), the body organizing the entrance test. 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 can be viewed online. Students will receive their official GMAT Focus Edition scores within three to five days (may sometimes take up to 20 days) after the examination. The GMAT scores are valid for five years from the exam date. If an aspirant is dissatisfied with their scores, they may reappear for the test. The GMAT can be attempted five times a year.

The 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. 

How is GMAT Exam Scored

The GMAT Focus Edition scores are calculated on a fixed scale and give equal weightage to all three sections. This implies scores of the Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights sections contribute to your final score. The final score breakdown is visible on the GMAT Score Report for your perusal. Hence, you must have a fair understanding of the details of the score reports. Here is a GMAT score chart for an easy reference:

The GMAT Focus Edition intends to focus more on the higher-order reasoning and data literacy skills significant for graduate business and management students.

Average GMAT Scores

The minimum and maximum scores for GMAT Focus Edition are 205 and 805, 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 between 2019 and 2022 are as follows:

Source: e-gmat

It is to be noted that the GMAT Focus Edition scores cannot be directly compared to scores from the previous version of the exam as there is no common scale for their scores. While the scores with similar numbers (for instance, 680 and 685) may appear to have the same impact, they may represent different performance levels on both tests basis the difference in their score calculations. The scores mentioned in the above table represent approximate translated and concorded values.

More Information About GMAT Scores

The GMAT Focus Edition official Score Report is made available usually between three to five days of completing the exam. This may occasionally take up to a maximum of 20 days in some cases. The unofficial scores are displayed immediately after the exam, but are not allowed to be documented. You must wait to receive the official GMAT scores within the mentioned time period.

The official Score Report includes your section and total scores along with percentile rankings and detailed performance insights report. The insights include important aspects like performance by section, question type, and content domain, details on your time management, and data on how you performed compared to others that applied to the same program. 

It also contains previous GMAT scores and percentile rankings. You can choose up to five schools for sending the official score reports for free within 48 hours of the result. More schools can be added to the list by paying a fee. 

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