GMAT Cut-offs for Top MBA Colleges in India & Abroad (2026)
Updated on 1st July 2026 | 3:00 PM
The GMAT Focus Edition uses a total score scale of 205-805. Based on GMAC data, the mean GMAT Focus Edition score is approximately 554. Importantly, most top Indian B-schools (IIMs, ISB) do NOT publish a hard minimum GMAT cutoff - selection is holistic, based on GMAT score, academic record, work experience, and interview performance. The scores below reflect reported batch averages and typical competitive ranges, not official minimum cutoffs. Always verify directly on each institution's official website before applying.
GMAT Cut-Off for Top Indian B-Schools
|
Institution |
Programme |
Type & Duration |
Class of 2026 Cut-Off (Estimated) |
|
IIM Ahmedabad |
ePGP (e-Mode Post Graduate Programme) |
2 Year Part Time / Online for Working Professionals |
~648 |
|
IIM Bangalore |
EPGP (Executive Post Graduate Programme) |
1 Year Full Time for Executives (min. 5 years exp.) |
~704 |
|
IIM Kolkata |
MBAEx (MBA for Executives Programme) |
1 Year Full Time for Executives (min. 5 years exp.) |
~645 |
|
IIM Lucknow |
IPMX (International Programme in Management for Executives) |
1 Year Full Time for Executives |
~610 |
|
PGP (Post Graduate Programme in Management) |
1 Year Full Time for Mid-Career Professionals (min. 24 months exp.) |
~670 |
|
|
SP Jain (SPJIMR) |
PGPM (Post Graduate Programme in Management) |
15 Months Full Time for Mid-career Professionals |
~625 |
|
IIM Indore |
EPGP (Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management) |
1 Year Full Time for Professionals |
~600 |
|
IMT Ghaziabad |
PGDM / PGDMEx |
PGDM: 2 Years / PGDMEx: 15 Months |
~605 |
|
XLRI Jamshedpur |
PGDM-GMP (Global Management Programme) |
15 Months Full Time for Professionals |
~645 |
|
IFMR |
MBA / EMBA |
MBA: 2 Years / EMBA: 15 Months |
~525 |
*Note: Online GMAT (at-home) scores are not accepted by IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Kolkata, IIM Lucknow, or ISB. Only test-centre GMAT scores are valid. Sources: respective official admissions pages verified June 2026.
Note: Scores marked ~ are estimates converted from Classic GMAT averages using the official GMAC concordance table, or based on reported competitive ranges from multiple admissions sources. Schools are progressively publishing Focus Edition data. Check official sources for the latest updates.
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The GMAT Focus Edition is the current version of the exam, accepted by over 7,700 programmes at 2,400+ business schools worldwide, as reported by GMAC (gmac.com). The figures below are average GMAT scores for indicative reference. Schools evaluate candidates holistically - a score at or above the class average significantly strengthens an application.
United States of America (USA)
|
S.No |
University |
Avg GMAT Legacy Score |
Avg GMAT Focus Score |
|
1 |
Stanford University |
738 |
689 |
|
2 |
Northwestern University (Kellogg) |
733 |
687 |
|
3 |
740 |
675 |
|
|
4 |
University of Chicago (Booth) |
736 |
670 |
|
5 |
University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) |
735 |
676 |
|
6 |
730 |
685 |
|
|
7 |
Columbia University |
734 |
690 |
|
8 |
Dartmouth College (Tuck) |
727 |
671 |
|
9 |
MIT (Sloan) |
720 |
675 |
|
10 |
UCLA (Anderson) |
703 |
- |
|
11 |
UC Berkeley (Haas) |
730 |
675 |
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.
|
S.No |
University |
Avg GMAT Focus Score |
|
1 |
INSEAD |
~655 |
|
2 |
London Business School |
645 |
|
3 |
LSE |
~655 |
|
4 |
University of Navarra (IESE) |
545-715 (Acceptance Range) |
|
5 |
HEC Paris |
~635 |
|
6 |
University of Cambridge (Judge) |
~650 |
|
7 |
University of Oxford (Saïd) |
~635 |
|
8 |
ESADE Ramon Llull |
615 |
|
9 |
University of Warwick (WBS) |
615 |
|
10 |
Bocconi University |
*595 |
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.
|
S.No |
University |
Avg GMAT Focus Score |
|
1 |
695 |
|
|
2 |
679 |
|
|
3 |
565-615+ |
|
|
4 |
585 |
|
|
5 |
RMIT University |
515-525 (minimum score) |
Asia-Pacific
For most top Asian business schools, a competitive score is 625+. The table below lists average GMAT scores for leading Asia-Pacific schools.
|
S.No |
University |
Avg GMAT Focus Score |
|
1 |
ISB Hyderabad, India |
~670 |
|
2 |
IIM Ahmedabad, India |
~648 |
|
3 |
INSEAD, Singapore |
~655 |
|
4 |
China Europe International Business School, Shanghai |
688 |
|
5 |
NUS Business School, Singapore |
615 |
|
6 |
HKUST Business School, Hong Kong |
~655 |
|
7 |
Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore |
~595-605 |
|
8 |
Chinese University of Hong Kong |
~645-655 |
*Note: Scores marked ~ are estimates converted from Classic GMAT averages using the official GMAC concordance table. Schools are progressively publishing Focus Edition data. Check official sources for the latest updates.
These competitive score ranges help you set a benchmark for GMAT preparation. Set your GMAT target score based on the university or business school you aim to join.