GRE (Graduate Record Examination)

The GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) is a globally recognized standardized test commonly required for admission to graduate and business schools, especially in the United States, Canada, and several other countries.

Administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), the GRE evaluates key skills needed for academic success at the graduate level. It measures:

• Verbal Reasoning – understanding and analysing written material
• Quantitative Reasoning – problem-solving using basic mathematical concepts
• Analytical Writing – critical thinking and articulating complex ideas in writing

The GRE is accepted by thousands of universities and programs worldwide, making it a crucial step for students pursuing master’s, MBA, or PhD programs.

Exam fee:

General Test: INR 22,000

Subject Test: INR 14,500

GRE at home: INR 22,550

Pattern of the exam

Verbal Reasoning: 2 sections (20 questions each, 35 minutes each)

Type of Questions: Text completion, sentence equivalence, reading comprehension.

Skills Tested: Vocabulary, understanding context, analyzing passages, and drawing inferences.

Quantitative Reasoning: 2 sections (20 questions each, 35 minutes each)

Type of Questions: Multiple choice, quantitative comparison, data interpretation, problem-solving.

Skills Tested: Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, data analysis, and basic math.

Analytical Writing: 2 tasks (30 minutes each)

Task 1: Issue task (expressing your views on a given issue).

Task 2: Argument task (critically analyzing an argument presented in the prompt).

Duration of the exam:

3 hours 45 minutes