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Security and Integrity of the GMAT® Exam

We administer the GMAT® exam under strict supervision and security measures. Our priority is to ensure that the person whose scores you receive is the same person who arrives for orientation.

Security at Test Facilities

GMAT test security requires each test taker to provide a digital signature and photograph when he/she first checks in to take the exam. A fingerprint and/or palm vein pattern match is required every time he or she enters the testing room. That unique fingerprint or palm vein pattern, along with a digital photograph and signature, becomes a permanent part of a test taker’s record.
GMAT test premises are subject to audio/video recording and other real-time monitoring, and strict rules about materials entering and leaving the test facility are enforced.
For complete details about these policies, please see the GMAT Information Bulletin.

Data Security in Record Keeping

The Council's data security procedures protect the integrity of test information at all times. GMAC® uses security safeguards within an enterprise security program (ESP), which is administered by GMAC officials and incorporates administrative, technical, and physical safeguards over data and GMAC systems. The ESP is incorporated into audit and review processes and employee awareness training. Payments, registration, and all data transfers to third parties on gmac.com are protected by SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption. (Score report downloads are also SSL-protected.)

Data Access, Integrity, and Retention

Schools are permitted to receive individual GMAT scores and personal data only when designated by the test taker. Test takers can access their mba.com profile and score reports at any time to modify personal information, and they are  responsible for the accuracy of that information and for keeping their User ID and password secure.
Otherwise, the only people with access to GMAT data are our key service providers (Pearson VUE and ACT, Inc.) and schools subscribing to the Graduate Management Admission Search Service® (GMASS®).
GMAT scores are maintained for 10 years, along with testing records and necessary personal data.

Questions

We invite you to contact us about any GMAT security concerns. Questions should be directed to our chief privacy official at privacy@gmac.com.