GRE - 2025

Test Format:

Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning

Mode:

Computer Delivered (at test center or online GRE at Home)

📞 Free Expert Consultation Available

Duration:

1 hour 58 minutes (approx.)

Last updated – 12 September 2025

GRE Overview

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a standardized test accepted by thousands of graduate and business schools worldwide, especially in the USA, Canada, Europe, and Asia. The exam evaluates candidates’ skills in analytical writing, verbal reasoning, and quantitative reasoning.

Students planning for Master’s, MBA, or Doctoral programs abroad often take the GRE. With wide acceptance (over 90+ countries), it is one of the most popular entrance exams for overseas higher education.

Types of GRE Exam

  • 1

    GRE General Test

    Tests overall aptitude in reasoning, writing, and quantitative skills.
    Required for admissions into most graduate and business programs.
    Available year-round at test centers and online (GRE at Home).
  • 2

    GRE Subject Test

    Measures expertise in a specific subject (Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Chemistry, etc.).
    Conducted three times a year (September, October, April).
    Accepted for specialized courses and Ph.D. admissions.
SectionTimeQuestionsDescription
Analytical Writing30 mins per task2 tasksAnalyze an issue & analyze an argument
Verbal Reasoning41 minutes27 questionsReading comprehension, text completion, sentence equivalence

Quantitative Reasoning

47 minutes27 questionsArithmetic, algebra, geometry, data analysis

GRE Syllabus

Analytical Writing

  • Analyze an Issue task
  • Analyze an Argument task

Verbal Reasoning

  • Reading comprehension
  • Text completion
  • Sentence equivalence

Quantitative Reasoning

  • Arithmetic
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Data interpretation

GRE Subject Tests

  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Psychology

GRE Scoring

  • Verbal Reasoning: 130–170
  • Quantitative Reasoning: 130–170
  • Analytical Writing: 0–6
  • Total Score Range: 260–340 (for General Test)
  • Scores valid for 5 years
  • Unlimited score sending with Score Select option

GRE Dates

  • GRE General Test: Offered year-round at Prometric centers and as GRE at Home (available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day).
  • GRE Subject Test: Offered 3 times a year – September, October, April.

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  • Score Validity: 5 years
  • Registration Mode: Online / Authorized center
  • Fees: ~$220 (₹18,500 approx.)
  • Rescheduling Fee: $50
  • Retake Policy: Once every 21 days, up to 5 times in a 12-month period
  • Score Reporting Time: 8–10 calendar days

FAQs

  • Is GRE required for MBA abroad?
    Yes, many global B-schools accept GRE scores for MBA admissions along with GMAT.
  • How many times can I take GRE?
    Up to 5 times a year, with a minimum gap of 21 days.
  • Which countries accept GRE scores?
    USA, Canada, Germany, UK, Australia, and 90+ other countries.
  • Can I prepare for GRE in 3 months?
    Yes, with focused preparation and expert guidance, 3 months is sufficient.

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