What's the total score range for the GMAT exam?
The GMAT Exam currently scores you on a total range of 205 to 805, replacing the earlier 200 to 800 scale. Your three sections, Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights, are weighted equally, and a total in the 700 to 740 band is generally viewed as strong.
Your total GMAT score falls somewhere between 205 and 805 under the current scoring system. This replaced the older 200 to 800 scale after the exam moved to three equally weighted sections, so a score you may have seen quoted on an older scale will look different today.
Current GMAT Total Score Range
| Scoring Element | Range |
|---|---|
| Total GMAT Score | 205 to 805 |
| Each individual section | 60 to 90 |
| Previous scale (older edition) | 200 to 800 |
What Counts as a Competitive Score
Your total is calculated from three equally weighted sections rather than favoring any single one, and the scoring engine adjusts question difficulty as you answer, which directly affects your final number. A total between 700 and 740 is generally considered good, and anything above 750 stands out as excellent.
My Advice
Do not fixate only on your final number without understanding how each section contributes equally to it. Track your practice scores section by section so you know exactly where to focus your remaining prep time before test day.
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