How long does it take for GMAT results to be published after the exam date?
Your official GMAT score report is usually published within three to five business days of your exam. At a test centre you see unofficial scores immediately and must accept or cancel them on the spot. In rare review cases, official results can take up to 20 business days.
When you are racing an application deadline, knowing exactly when your GMAT scores land is essential. At a test centre you see unofficial results the moment you finish, but the verified official report follows a few days later. Plan your test date so the official score reaches your schools with room to spare.
GMAT Result Timeline
| Stage | Timing |
|---|---|
| Unofficial scores at test centre | Immediately after the exam |
| Official score report | Within 3 to 5 business days |
| Delayed cases (security or QC review) | Up to 20 business days |
Sending Scores To Business Schools
| Action | Detail |
|---|---|
| Free score reports | Send up to five within a 48-hour window after official scores post |
| School delivery | Schools usually receive digital reports within 8 hours of submission |
| Accept or cancel | Decided on screen right after a test-centre exam |
My Advice
Build a buffer of at least three weeks between your exam date and your earliest deadline, so a rare quality-control review does not derail you. Use the 48-hour free window wisely and pick your five schools before test day, so you are not deciding under pressure. If you have a tight round-one deadline, book your GMAT early rather than gambling on last-minute score delivery.
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