SAA-C03
AWS SAA-C03 Passing Score (2026): What You Need to Pass
Sep 25, 2026
You need 720 out of 1000 to pass the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03) exam. It’s a scaled score, not a straight percentage — here’s what that actually means for your prep.
Scaled scoring, explained
Scores range from 100 to 1000 and 720 is the cutoff. Because it’s scaled, 720 doesn’t map cleanly to “72% correct” — questions are weighted and difficulty is normalized across exam versions. Of the 65 questions, 50 are scored and 15 are unscored experimental ones.
What to aim for in practice
The SAA-C03 is a big step up from Cloud Practitioner, so give yourself margin. Target consistent scores in the high 70s to low 80s on realistic full-length practice exams before you book. If you’re hovering right at 72%, you’re not ready yet — the real exam’s scenario wording is tougher than most study questions.
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