Enter your Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights section scores (each ranging from 60–90) to estimate your GMAT Total Score on the 205–805 scale. You'll also see the percentile ranking associated with your total score and a breakdown of how each section contributes to your result.
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The GMAT total score ranges from 205 to 805 in 10-point increments and is derived equally from three sections: Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights. Each section is scored from 60 to 90 in 1-point increments, and all three contribute equally to the total score. The conversion from section scores to a total score uses an official GMAC scaling formula.
Each of the three GMAT sections — Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights — is scored on a scale of 60 to 90 in 1-point increments. The total score is reported on a scale of 205 to 805 in 10-point increments.
GMAT score calculators provide a close estimate based on the official GMAC scoring algorithm, but they may not be perfectly exact due to rounding and the adaptive nature of the real exam. They are most useful for setting score targets and understanding how section-level performance translates to a total score. Use them as a planning guide rather than a guaranteed prediction.
A score of 655 or higher is generally considered competitive for top MBA programs, and scores of 715 or above place candidates in approximately the top 10% of all test-takers. The average GMAT score is around 565–580. What counts as 'good' depends on the specific programs you're targeting, so check the median scores reported by your target schools.
The mean GMAT total score is approximately 565–580. Section mean scores hover around 78 for each of the three sections. Scores above 600 are above average, while scores above 700 put you in roughly the top 13% of test-takers.
Approximately 25% of all GMAT test-takers achieve a total score of 655 or higher. This score range is generally the minimum threshold considered competitive for many top-ranked MBA programs.
Not necessarily. While all three sections contribute equally to the total score mathematically, business schools may place extra emphasis on the Quantitative or Verbal sections depending on the program. A balanced profile across all three sections is generally viewed more favorably than a highly uneven one, even if total scores are the same.
Yes. Identifying your weakest section score is the first step. Targeted preparation — focusing on question types where you underperform — can lead to meaningful improvements. Most test-takers see gains of 30–100 points with structured study, and the GMAT Focus Edition allows retakes with score choice so you can submit your best result.