GRE - Graduate Record Examination
The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is a globally recognised standardised test used for admissions to graduate, business, and some professional programmes worldwide. Administered by ETS (Educational Testing Service), the GRE is accepted by thousands of universities across countries such as the USA, Canada, the UK, Europe, and Australia.
The exam evaluates a student’s readiness for advanced academic study by assessing Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing skills. GRE scores help universities assess applicants from diverse academic backgrounds and are often used for admissions, scholarships, and fellowship considerations
What is the GRE?
The GRE is a standardized test used for admissions to graduate, business, and some professional programs worldwide. It is administered by ETS.
Eligibility & Attempts
- Open to anyone applying for graduate or business programs.
- Retakes: Once every 21 days; up to 5 times in a rolling 12 months.
Exam Format (Current)
- Mode: Computer-based
- Total Time: ~1 hour 58 minutes (plus breaks)
- Adaptive: Section-level adaptive
Sections
- Analytical Writing: 1 task (Analyze an Issue) | 30 min | Score 0–6
- Verbal Reasoning: 2 sections (12 + 15 Qs) | 18 + 23 min | 130–170
- Quantitative Reasoning: 2 sections (12 + 15 Qs) | 21 + 26 min | 130–170
Scoring
- Total (Verbal + Quant): 260–340
- AWA: 0–6 (separate)
- Score Validity: 5 years
Fees (Approx.)
- Test fee: ~$220 (varies by region)
- Additional score reports: ~$40 each