GMAT Cut Offs for Indian B-Schools

GMAT Exam cut off varies depending on the difficulty level, number of candidates writing the exam, seat vacancies, average scores, and more. The total GMAT score ranges from 200-800, and based on an average estimate, two-thirds of the candidates sitting for GMAT exam obtain a score of 400 to 600. Although GMAT exam's minimum/maximum score isn't set on stone, a candidate with a score of 715 and above is considered a good score for top 10 universities. GMAT score of 760+ ranks a candidate at above 99 percentile.

The table below is a list of some of the top B-schools' minimum cut-off requirement for admission eligibility.

*PGPX- Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives

*IPMX- International Programme in Management for Executives

*PGP- Post Graduate Programme

*PGDM- Post Graduate Diploma in Management

*GPM- General Management Program

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GMAT Cut Off: Accepted GMAT Scores Across World’s Leading Business Schools

GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is a generic management degree-oriented examination which is considered as a pre-requisite in most of the known B-Schools across the globe. Apart from the other needed documents like sop (statement of purpose), rec. Letter, visa application, COE (confirmation of enrolment) and proficiency tests like IELTS/TOEFL, a candidate must submit his/her GMAT scores if he/she is aiming to pursue an MBA program from a globally recognized B-School and at the same time, achieve the cut off percentile to enhance their shortlisting chances.

About 114 nations accept GMAT scores. Ivy league universities like Harvard, Stanford and INSEAD prefer students with 700+ scores. These scores are accepted in more than 2300 business schools for their 7000 programmes as reported by Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC).

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Here is a list of GMAT accepting colleges in the world and the average GMAT cut off that you expect, for admission into MBA/MS/MIM programmes:

The United States of America (USA)

Europe

Europe is one of the most prominent destinations that students opt for the purpose of international education and exposure. Also, Europe welcomes a herd of students every year and cements their reliability by providing them better scope for opportunities. Apart from UK, countries like France, Germany, Ireland, Sweden and Netherlands are becoming prominent among MIM/MS/MBA candidates. If you wish to get a call from a B-School located in any aforementioned locations, you need to make sure you score a weighted average of 600+ on your GMAT, in keeping with your overall academic record and work experience.

Australia

Australia is one of the most sought-after study destinations on account of its excellent education system, laid back nature, friendly natives and a crystal-clear atmosphere. Indian students in the recent years have panned out in Australian universities. According to the GMAC statistics, an average GMAT score of 550-600 can get you into a good business school. Find below the list of some of the best universities in the world accepting the GMAT scores for its business programs. Only Monash University is an exception that asks for IELTS/TOEFL band instead of GMAT scores.

Asia-Pacific

To study management programs anywhere in Asia like Honk Kong, Singapore, Seoul or South Korea, the average GMAT score you need to require is 600+ for e.g. University of Hong Kong.

These cut-off scores help you set a benchmark so that you can start preparing for GMAT accordingly. Over-all GMAT preparation will help you achieve your targeted scores. You set your GMAT target score as per the university or business school you aim to study in.

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