GRE
General Record Examination - General Test
The GRE General Test is a computer-delivered test is an examination designed by the Educational Testing Service. Supporting your journey to the graduate, business or law program of your dreams.
GRE test time: 2 hrs.
There are five sections.
| Measure | Number of Questions | Allotted Time |
| Analytical Writing (One section) | One “Analyze an Issue” task | 30 minutes |
| Verbal Reasoning (Two sections) | Section 1: 12 Questions Section 2: 15 Questions | Section 1: 18 minutes Section 2: 23 minutes |
| Quantitative Reasoning (Two sections) | Section 1: 12 Questions Section 2: 15 Questions | Section 1: 21 minutes Section 2: 26 minutes |
Exam fees
| GRE Test Fees | Indian Price (INR) |
| GRE General Test | ₹ 22,550 |
| Special Handling Request | Fees |
| Rescheduling Fee | ₹ 5,000 |
| Changing test center | ₹ 5,000 |
| Additional score report | ₹ 2,900 |
| Score Review | ₹ 5,900 |
| Score reinstatement | ₹ 5,000 |
| Returned Payment | ₹ 2,900 |
GRE general test result = 8 –10 days
GRE Syllabus
MODULE
Analytical Writing
QUE TYPE
Essay
NO. OF QUE
1
MODULE
Quantitative Reasoning
QUE TYPE
Quantitative comparison
Problem Solving
Numeric entry
NO OF QUE
27
MODULE
Quantitative Reasoning
QUE TYPE
Reading comprehension
Text completion
Sentence equivalence
NO OF QUE
27
GRE General Test Format
It is a section adaptive test meaning the difficulty level changes as the test taker answers them.
The Analytical Writing section will always be first. The Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning sections may appear in any order after the Analytical Writing section.
It lets students skip questions and go back to previous questions in a section.
There is no negative marking in the GRE General exam.
GRE Marking pattern
| Module | Score range | Marking |
| Analytical Writing | 0-6 | 0.5 point increments |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 130 – 170 | 1 point increments |
| Verbal Reasoning | 130-170 | 1 point increments |
GRE score validity: 5 years
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Frequently Asked Questions
The GRE General Test is allowed to be once every 21 days, up to five times within any continuous rolling 12-month period (365 days). This applies even if candidates cancel and reschedule scores on a test taken previously.
The GRE General Test is accepted at thousands of graduate, business and law schools worldwide.
The GRE General Test can be taken at a test centre or at home.
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Anyone can take the GRE General Test, as there are no specific eligibility criteria required.