GRE

About GRE

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a standardized test that is required to be taken by students seeking admission to graduate schools in United States and other countries. The exam has been developed to evaluate the verbal, analytical and mathematical skills of the candidates. GRE is a computer-based test and has a user-friendly design. Prospective graduate and business school applicants from all around the world who are interested in pursuing a Master’s, MBA, specialized master’s course in business or doctoral degree take the GRE (General Test).

Test Duration and Pattern

Sections Parts and Number of Questions Duration Total Score
Analytical Writing One Task - Analyse an issue
30 Minutes.
0 - 6
Quantitative Reasoning Two Sections
Section 1 (12 Questions)
Section 2 (15 Questions)
Section 1 (21 Minutes)
Section 2 (26 Minutes)
170
Verbal Reasoning Two Sections
Section 1 (12 Questions)
Section 2 (15 Questions)
Section 1 (18 Minutes)
Section 2 (23 Minutes)
170
Test Preparation

About GRE Exam

  • GRE is a Computer based examination. No Negative marking.
  • AW section is subjective and always the first. The order of the rest can be either AW – Q1 – V1 – Q2 – V2 or AW – V1 – Q1 – V2 – Q2
  • GRE is a Sectional Adaptive Test.
  • Total GRE Score is out of 340 (AW Section is scored separately on a scale of 0-6. The total duration of the test will be about 1 hours 58 minutes.
  • The scores are made available immediately after the exam is over. However, the grades of Analytical writing are available only after a week’s period (approx.)
  • At the end of the test, one can send the scores to 4 universities for free.
Eligibility

Eligibility

There are no specific eligibility criteria for the GRE. Anyone can register for this exam, irrespective of age or qualifications. The only thing you need to keep in mind is the fact that you will be required to produce your original passport as proof of identity at the exam center, so make sure that you have a valid passport before you register for the GRE.

Important Facts

Important Facts about the GRE exam

  • The application fee for GRE General Test is INR 22,500 in India.
  • GRE can be taken on any of the 365 days.
  • GRE scores are valid for 5 years.
  • Scores are available immediately after the test.
  • GRE can be taken more than once and the best score can be sent for consideration.
  • GRE is conducted at specified test centers in selected cities.

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