All about GRE
- GRE stands for: Graduate Record Examination.
- It is the GRE® revised General Test.
- It is conducted by ETS (www.ets.org).
- Top universities use GRE® scores for admission to MS/ MA/ MBA/ PhD programs.
- It is used as a common measure for comparing candidates world over.
- For admission colleges also consider: UG score, TOEFL/ IELTS score, LORs, SOP & over all profile.
- GRE® tests skills that are necessary for success in a Graduate program.
- ETS also conducts GRE® Subject test which may be required by some universities.
GRE® Test structure:
Measure | Number of Questions | Allotted Time |
---|---|---|
Analytical Writing (One section with two separately timed tasks) | One “Analyze an Issue” task and one “Analyze an Argument” task | 30 minutes per task |
Verbal Reasoning (Two sections) | 20 questions per section | 30 minutes per section |
Quantitative Reasoning (Two sections) | 20 questions per section | 35 minutes per section |
Unscored (Dummy) | Varies | Varies |
Research | Varies | Varies |
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GRE® Scores:
- Scores are valid for 5 years
- AWA score scale: 0 to 6 in increments of 0.5
- VR score scale: 130 to 170 in increments of 1
- QR score scale: 130 to 170 in increments of 1
- Total maximum score: 340
- Good score to get into top university: 300 & above
- Option to cancel scores is also available
- There is no score for DUMMY or RESEARCH section
Important aspects:
- In India – Computer delivered test
- ID requirement – valid passport
- Current fees – Check ets.org
- Online test registration is open round the year
GRE Test Features:
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Can retake after 21 days and 5 times in 365 days
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