GMAT Results: How to Check

After you complete the GMAT, your next step is to check your score. You’ll see an unofficial score on the screen immediately after finishing the test. The official GMAT results are usually released within 3 to 5 business days, and they’re available in your mba.com account.

This guide explains:

• When GMAT results are released and where to find them
• What’s considered a good GMAT score depending on your target schools
• How the GMAT score is structured, including total score, section scores, and percentile ranks

If you’re planning your applications or comparing your performance to other candidates, understanding your GMAT results is an important step in the process.

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How to Check Your GMAT Results

Finished your GMAT? You don’t have to wait long to see how you did. GMAT results are released in two stages—an unofficial score you see right after the test, and an official score report that arrives a few days later.

What You See Right After the Test

As soon as you complete your exam, your unofficial score appears on the screen. This includes

• Total score (out of 805)
• Quantitative Reasoning score
• Verbal Reasoning score
• Data Insights score (for GMAT Focus Edition)

You can either accept or cancel this score immediately. Most test-takers choose to accept it, especially if it looks close to their target.

Tip: Even if you accept the unofficial score, it’s not the final one that gets sent to schools.

Where to Check Your GMAT Results

Once your GMAT results are ready, GMAC will send you an email alert. The official score report is not emailed directly—you’ll need to access it through your mba.com account.

Here’s how to check and download it step by step:

Note: If you don’t receive the email, check your spam or junk folder. You can still access your report directly by logging in.

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What’s Included in the GMAT Score Report?

What’s Inside Your Official GMAT Score Report?

The report includes:

• Your exam appointment details
• The personal data entered during registration
• Section-wise scores: Quant, Verbal, Data Insights
• Your Total Score
• Percentile rankings

You can view and download the report any time within your mba.com account. It remains there as long as the score is valid (5 years).

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Total Performance

Sectional Performance

Can You Access Scores on Mobile?

Yes, but it’s best to use a desktop or laptop for smoother navigation and to download the PDF without display issues.

What If You Don’t See Your GMAT Results?

Sometimes, scores may take a little longer to process. Here's what to do:

• Check your spam or promotions tab for the GMAC email
• Log in to your mba.com dashboard directly to see if your results are posted
• If it’s been more than 7 business days, contact GMAC support with your appointment ID

Can You Cancel or Reinstate Your GMAT Score?

No. There’s no need to cancel your GMAT Focus Edition score.

You are not required to select schools before the exam, and no schools will see your score unless you choose to send it afterwards. That means:

• If you're unhappy with your score, simply don’t send it
• Schools can only access scores you actively share
• Once you send a score to a program, GMAC cannot undo it

GMAC and Pearson VUE reserve the right to cancel your score if they detect a policy violation.

You can cancel under certain conditions.

Note: Most schools only see the scores you choose to send. Cancelled scores won’t appear on your official record.

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GMAT Result Release Timelines

Wondering how soon you’ll get your GMAT score? You’ll receive a notification email once they’re ready to view in your GMAC account.

How Long Do GMAT Results Take?

Some candidates may get scores in 1–2 days, while others might wait a little longer during peak seasons.

You’ll receive an email from GMAC once your scores are ready. After that, you can log into your GMAC account on mba.com and download the official PDF report.

What If Scores Are Delayed?

• Check your spam or promotions folder for the GMAC email
• Log in manually to your GMAC dashboard to see if scores are already posted
• If it’s been more than 7 business days, contact GMAC support with your appointment details

Validity and Re-Marking of GMAT Results

GMAT scores are valid for five years from your test date. You can send them to schools at any time during this period.

Tip: Some schools accept scores as long as they’re valid at the time of application submission—even if they expire before the program starts. Always check with the admissions team.

Can You Request a Re-Marking of Your GMAT Score?

No re-evaluation is available for the GMAT Focus Edition, as it no longer includes the AWA (Analytical Writing Assessment) section.

However, if you took the older version of the GMAT that included AWA, you can request a re-score—but only for that essay section.

AWA re-evaluation requests must be made within 6 months of your exam date. Once submitted, re-marked scores are final.

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What Does the GMAT Score Include?

Each section is equally weighted in your total score. GMAT no longer includes the AWA or IR section in the Focus Edition.

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What Is a Good GMAT Score?

A good GMAT score depends on your target school. Here’s a general guide:

Tip: Always check your target school’s average GMAT score. Many publish this data on their admissions page.

Next Steps After Receiving GMAT Results

Your scores are in—now what? Whether your result met your expectations or fell short, your next steps matter. Use your score report as a tool to move forward strategically.

Step 1: Download and Review Your Score Report

Log in to your GMAC account and download the official PDF. Go through:

• Total score
• Section-wise breakdown
• Percentile rankings
• Score validity (5 years)

Tip: Check if your scores align with your shortlisted schools.

Step 2: Decide Whether to Retake the GMAT

Ask yourself:

• Did I hit the score range required by my target schools?
• Is one section much lower than the others?
• Do I have time to prepare again before deadlines?

If your answer leans toward retaking, you can rebook after a 16-day gap. Use your Enhanced Score Report (ESR) to pinpoint weaknesses before scheduling another attempt.

Step 3: Send Scores to Business Schools

You can send your scores to 5 schools for free, if selected during or within 48 hours after the exam. After that, each additional report costs US$35 (~₹2,900).

Step 4: Start Your Application Process

Once your scores are sent, begin compiling other application materials:

• SOPs and essays
• Letters of recommendation
• Resume/CV
• Academic transcripts

Many schools will already have your GMAT scores by the time they start reviewing applications, as long as you’ve submitted them on time.

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