All about GRE
Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is a standardized aptitude test that is an admissions requirement for many graduate schools in the US, Canada, etc.
Key Details
Exam Type
Computer Based Test
Duration
Approximately 2 hours
Cost
₹ 22,550 /-
Overall Pattern
Total 3 sections - Analytical Writing (AWA), Quantitative Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning
Dates
Available round the year to attempt from Prometric test centers, other approved centers or home
Results
Official scores shared with the student in 2 weeks
Score Validity
Valid for 5 years from the date of the exam
Average Score
304
Recommended Score
310+
Analytical Writing (AWA) Section Details
Details
This section tests your critical thinking and analytical writing skills
Pattern
One 30-minute "Analyze an Issue" task
Duration
30 minutes
Score Range
1 - 6 points
Quantitative Reasoning Section Details
Details
This section tests your basic mathematical skills and understanding of elementary mathematical concepts from Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry and Data Analysis
Pattern
Two separately timed scoring sections -
- a 21-minute section with 12 questions
- a 26-minute section with 15 questions
Duration
47 minutes for 2 sections
Score Range
130 - 170 points
Verbal Reasoning Section Details
Details
This section assesses your ability to comprehend graduate level English reading and lexical ability
Pattern
Two separately timed scoring sections -
- a 18-minute section with 12 questions
- a 23-minute section with 15 questions
Duration
41 minutes
Score Range
130 - 170 points
