Project Management Institute (PMI)
Scoring Guide
Project Management Professional (PMP)Passing Score
Understand the scoring requirements for the PMP exam. Learn what score you need to pass and how the exam is evaluated.
Minimum Passing Score
Pass/Fail
Scaled score out of 1000 points
Exam Details
Exam Scoring Details
Key information about the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam format
Passing Score
Pass/Fail
Minimum score required to pass
Total Questions
180
Questions on the exam
Time Limit
230 min
To complete the exam
Domains
3
Topic areas covered
Domain Weights
Score by Domain
Questions are distributed across 3 domains
Domain 1People
42%
~76 questions
Domain 2Process
50%
~90 questions
Domain 3Business Environment
8%
~14 questions
Important Notes
- Some questions may be unscored (used for research)
- All questions carry equal weight within their domain
- There is no penalty for wrong answers - always guess
- Results are typically available immediately after the exam
Scoring Tips
- Aim for 80%+ in practice exams before taking the real exam
- Focus on high-weight domains for maximum impact
- Do not spend too long on any single question
- Review flagged questions at the end if time permits
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