What is the GRE?
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a standardized test accepted by thousands of graduate and business schools worldwide. Conducted by ETS (Educational Testing Service), it assesses your readiness for graduate-level academic work and is a critical admission requirement for various MS, MBA, and PhD programs globally.
Whether you're aiming for top universities in the US, Canada, Europe, or elsewhere, a strong GRE score can significantly boost your application.
📋 GRE Exam Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | GRE (Graduate Record Examination) |
| Conducting Body | ETS (Educational Testing Service) |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-based (Also available in Paper format in some locations) |
| Frequency | Throughout the year (You can take it once every 21 days, up to 5 times in a year) |
| Official Website | www.ets.org/gre |
| Score Validity | 5 Years |
| Registration Fee | USD 220 (May vary by country) |
| Test Duration | ~1 hour 58 minutes (Revised shorter GRE from Sep 2023) |
| Test Centres in India | Available in major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Indore, etc. |
🧾 GRE Revised Exam Pattern (Effective from September 2023)
| Section | Number of Questions | Time Allotted | Score Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analytical Writing | 1 Task (Issue Essay) | 30 minutes | 0–6 (in 0.5 increments) |
| Verbal Reasoning | 27 Questions | 41 minutes | 130–170 (1-point increments) |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 27 Questions | 47 minutes | 130–170 (1-point increments) |
| Unscored/Research Section | 0 (Removed) | - | - |
| Total Duration | - | ~1 hour 58 minutes | - |
📊 GRE Score Calculation
Verbal + Quant Total Score : 260–340
AWA Score : Reported separately on a scale of 0–6
No Negative Marking : But accuracy and adaptive difficulty affect scaled scores.
🎯 Why Take the GRE?
✅ Required for admissions to MS, MBA, and PhD programs
✅ Widely accepted in USA, Canada, Germany, UK, Australia, etc.
✅ Flexible test dates and at-home option available
✅ Score reporting to 4 universities is included in test fee
📅 GRE Registration Process
Visit www.ets.org/gre
Create an ETS account
Choose a test date and center (or at-home)
Pay the fee and confirm your slot
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