The GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) is a standardized test used for grad school admissions, assessing critical thinking, writing, verbal & quantitative reasoning skills. The exam consists of three sections: Analytical Writing, with one "Analyze an Issue" task in 30 minutes; Verbal Reasoning, with two sections (12 questions in 18 minutes and 15 questions in 23 minutes); and Quantitative Reasoning, with two sections (12 questions in 21 minutes and 15 questions in 26 minutes).
Overview
The GRE test, often known as the GRE General test, is administered by ETS and is one of the most widely acknowledged graduate admissions evaluation programs in the world for law or business schools. The GRE is a standardized test used to assess a candidate's overall intellectual preparedness for graduate school. A candidate's analytical writing, numerical aptitude, and verbal reasoning abilities are assessed by the GRE General Test. The GRE Subject Test assesses a candidate's proficiency in a certain subject. Candidates should be aware that only Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology are available as GRE Subject Tests.
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Exam Name | GRE Exam |
GRE full form | Graduate Record Examinations |
Conducted by | ETS (Educational Testing Service) |
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GRE Validity | 5 Years |
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Also accepted for | MBA courses outside India |
Most popular for | MS courses in the USA |
GRE Exam Fees | US $228 |
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GRE Exam Pattern
The three areas of the GRE are verbal reasoning, analytical writing, and quantitative reasoning. While the Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and unscored sections can appear in any order, the Analytical Writing section will always come first. The format of paper-based and online tests varies in addition to the time constraints. The official website for the GRE Exam is where applicants who wish to take the test on paper can do so.
The following GRE parts make up the GRE paper pattern.
Analytical Writing
Verbal Reasoning
Quantitative Reasoning
Exam Pattern for the GRE Paper-based Exam vs. Computer-based Exam
GRE Exam Syllabus
GRE Exam Syllabus For the two GREs—the GRE General Test and GRE Subject Test—the GRE syllabus is different. The standard exam that gauges a student's verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing abilities is the GRE General Test syllabus. Students who are interested in pursuing specialized courses should take the Subject Test, which may be required by the institution or university to which they are applying. The purpose of the Subject Test is to evaluate a candidate's technical proficiency in a particular field.
GRE Analytical Writing Syllabus requires you to
articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively
support ideas with relevant reasons and examples
examine claims and accompanying evidence
sustain a well-focused, coherent discussion
control the elements of standard written English
GRE Verbal Reasoning Syllabus requires you to
analyze and draw conclusions from discourse; reason from incomplete data; identify the author's assumptions and/or perspective; understand multiple levels of meaning, such as literal, figurative, and author's intent
select important points; distinguish major from minor or irrelevant points; summarize text; understand the structure of a text
understand the meaning of individual words, sentences, and entire texts; understand relationships among words and concepts
GRE Quantitative Reasoning Syllabus requires you to
understand, interpret, and analyze quantitative information
solve problems using mathematical models
apply basic skills and elementary concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis
GRE Admit Card
Step 1: Visit the ETS-GRE webpage.
Step 2: Fill out the GRE entrance card after downloading it.
Step 3: The screen will show the hall ticket when you submit it.
Step 4: It is advised that they print out the call letter for their records.
