The GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) is a standardized test required for admission to most graduate programs worldwide, including master's and doctoral degrees. Developed and administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS), the GRE measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing skills developed over a long period of time and not specific to any particular field of study.
The test is designed to assess your readiness for graduate-level academic work. Unlike undergraduate tests that focus on specific subject knowledge, the GRE evaluates critical thinking abilities, analytical skills, and your capacity to articulate complex ideas clearly. ETS conducts the GRE Exam in two formatsGRE General Test at Test Centre ,GRE General Test at Home
| Section | Question Types | Time | Score Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analytical Writing | 2 essays (Issue & Argument tasks) | 60 minutes | 0–6 (0.5-point increments) |
| Verbal Reasoning | Reading comprehension, text completion, sentence equivalence | 60 minutes (2 sections) | 130–170 (1-point increments) |
| Quantitative Reasoning | Problem-solving, quantitative comparison, data interpretation | 70 minutes (2 sections) | 130–170 (1-point increments) |