About GRE
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is the most commonly required admission test for graduate & business schools in the US and some other leading study destinations worldwide.
Admissions authorities of universities use applicants’ GRE test scores, along with their academic credentials, to measure their preparedness for their master’s studies.
GRE is administered by a non-profit organization ETS (Educational Testing Service) and is used to assess an individual’s critical thinking, analytical writing, quantitative reasoning, and verbal reasoning abilities.
Prospective graduate or business school applicants can take GRE once in every 21 days for up to five times within any continuous 12-month period.
GRE Exam Structure
| Exam pattern | |
|---|---|
| 1. Verbal Reasoning (41 minutes) | Two sections with 27 questions each |
| 2. Quantitative Reasoning (47 minutes) | Two sections with 27 questions each |
| 3. Analytical Writing Assessment (30 mins) | One essays based on issue |
| Total Time | 1 hours, 58 minutes |
| Total Scores | GRE scores are out of 340 |
| Other Details | |
|---|---|
| Website | https://www.ets.org/gre |
| Test Fees | ₹ 22500 |
| Nature of Exam | Computer Based Adaptive Test |
| Frequency of Tests | Once every 21 days, up to 5 times within a 12 month period from the date of your first test |
| Score Validity | 5 Years |
| Score Reporting | There is a provision of reporting your GRE test scores to a maximum of four universities of your choice (only available on the test date), the cost of which is built into the GRE test fee you pay |
| Additional Test Score Reporting Fees | INR 2900. |
Commonly Asked Questions
You should book your exam date 15 days in advance from your intended test date. We recommend booking a test date that should allow you sufficient time for preparation.
GRE at a Test Center – You can find the test center in your nearest city by clicking on the link https://ereg.ets.org/ereg/public/workflowmanager/workflow?workflowItemId=tcAvailability GRE at home – If you wish to appear for GRE test at home, you can do so by clicking on the link https://ereg.ets.org/ereg/public/jump?_p=GRI
Yes you can retake the exam after applying for the test online and choosing the desired centre.
