The GMAT Exam: Scoring and Official Prep
Used by business schools for MBA and business master's admission. Requirements vary by program.
Scoring, from the test maker
- Total score ranges from 205 to 805, in 10-point intervals; all totals end in 5.
- Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning and Data Insights are each scored 60–90, and each counts equally.
- Scores are valid for five years.
- If you test more than once, you automatically receive a GMAT Superscore from your highest section scores.
Official preparation
Test fees, dates and rules change; confirm them with the test maker when you register.
Using your score
For paying for a graduate degree, see funding for international graduate students.
Official sources
- mba.com: GMAT scores (checked Oct 23, 2026)