Graduate Record Examinations (GRE)
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The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is the world's largest examination conducted for the assessment of students for graduate-level admissions. It acts as the gateway for admission to the graduate and post-graduate courses offered by various colleges around the world. A GRE score is valid for 5 years and a candidate can attempt the test 5 times within the span of12 months.
Conducting Body: The examination is conducted by the Education Testing Service (ETS). The primary objective of the examination is to test the verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, analytical writing, and critical thinking skills of the test taker which he/she has acquired over a period of learning. GRE is conducted thrice in offline mode in a year and in the online mode throughout the year.
Important Dates:
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Registration Date |
05/08/2022 |
Online & Offline |
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Application Date |
Will be updated soon. |
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Admit Card |
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Exam Date |
20/08/2022 23/08/2022 25/08/2022 30/08/2022 |
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Result Date |
Will be updated soon. |
Note: Computer-delivered test is conducted on all dates except Saturday and Sunday.
Selection Procedure: There are generally two types of GRE tests:
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GRE General Test
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GRE Subject Test
- GRE General Test: It is the most common test taken by the applicants who want to take admissions to the MS in the various fields offered by colleges across the globe, especially the US. The GRE Exam is conducted around the year, and candidates can appear for the GRE General Test as per their convenience
- GRE Subject Test: The GRE Subject Test is conducted to evaluate the competency level of a candidate in a particular subject. This test is generally taken by applicants who seek admissions to specific courses. The Subject Test is conducted for Mathematics, Literature (English), Physics and Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry. this test is conducted only thrice a year in April, September, and October and is available only in paper-delivered format.
Exam Pattern:- GRE is conducted in both the modes, i.e., online and offline, with a different set of patterns.
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Analytical Writing
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Verbal Reasoning
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Quantitative Reasoning
- GRE General Test
Computer-based Pattern: The computer-based pattern of the GRE test has five sections namely Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Unscored Section, and Research Section. The total time duration of the examination is 3 hours and 40 minutes. A break of 10 minutes is allowed after the completion of the third section. The analytical writing section contains 1 question each based on Issue and Argument analysis. The scores of the Unidentified Unscored Section and Identified Research Section are not considered for the final GRE score.
The Exam Pattern is as follows:
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Name of the Section |
No. of sections |
No. of Questions |
Time Duration |
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Analytical Writing |
1 section |
02 |
60 minutes |
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Verbal Reasoning |
2 sections |
40 |
60 minutes |
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Quantitative Reasoning |
2 sections |
40 |
70 minutes |
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Unscored Section |
Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
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Research Section |
Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
Paper-based Pattern: The paper-based pattern of the GRE test has six sections. The total time duration of the examination is 3 hours and 30 minutes. A break of 10 minutes is allowed after the completion of the second section. The exam pattern is as follows:
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Name of the Section |
No. of sections |
No. of Questions |
Time Duration |
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Analytical Writing |
2 sections |
02 |
60 minutes |
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Verbal Reasoning |
2 sections |
50 |
60 minutes |
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Quantitative Reasoning |
2 sections |
50 |
70 minutes |
- GRE Subject Test: The total time duration of the GRE Subject Test is 2 hours and 50 minutes. It is conducted for six different subjects, namely, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Literature(English). The number of questions for each of these subjects varies. Let us have a look at the following table for further details:
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Subject |
No. of Question |
Time Duration |
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Biology |
190 |
2 hours and 50 minutes |
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Mathematics |
66 |
2 hours and 50 minutes |
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Physics |
100 |
2 hours and 50 minutes |
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Chemistry |
130 |
2 hours and 50 minutes |
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Literature (English) |
230 |
2 hours and 50 minutes |
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Psychology |
205 |
2 hours and 50 minutes |
Eligibility:
- Age Limit:- No Age Limit.
- Educational Qualification:- are expected to have a Graduation degree.
- The requirement of Passport: The candidate have to show his/her passport at the examination centre.
Syllabus:
- Analytical Writing:
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ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively
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support ideas with relevant reasons and examples
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examine claims and accompanying evidence
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sustain a well-focused, coherent discussion
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control the elements of standard written English
- Verbal Reasoning:
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Basic Sentence structure: Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives
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Verb Tense
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Idioms & Idiomatic Expressions
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Pronoun Agreement
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Subject-Verb Agreement
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Modifiers
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Parallelism
- Quantitative Reasoning:
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Coordinate geometry
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Linear equations
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Lines and angles
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Permutation & combination
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Profit and loss
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Powers and roots
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Probability & Percentage
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Pipes, cisterns, work, time
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Ratio and proportion
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Statistics
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Simple and compound interest
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Speed, distance and time
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Triangles, Circles & Quadrilateral
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Quadratic equations
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Volume and surface area
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Number properties
- Biology:
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Cellular and Molecular Biology
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Ecology and Evolution
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Organismal Biology
- Chemistry:
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Analytical Chemistry
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Organic & Inorganic Chemistry
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Physical Chemistry
- Physics:
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Classical Mechanics
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Electromagnetism
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Optics and Wave Phenomena
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Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
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Quantum Mechanics
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Atomic Physics
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Special Relativity
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Laboratory Methods
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Specialized Topics
- English Literature:
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Literary Analysis
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Identification
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Cultural and Historical Contexts
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History and Theory of Literary Criticism
- Mathematics:
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Algebra
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Calculus
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Additional Topics
- Psychology:
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Biological
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Cognitive
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Developmental
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Social
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Clinical
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Measurement & Methodology.
FAQs:
Ques 1. What are the documents required for the exam?
Ans. Candidates are required to produce their original passport as proof of identity at the exam center, so candidates must have a valid passport before they register for the GRE exam
Ques 2. How can a candidate register for the GRE?
Ans. Registration can be done via following ways:
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Phone
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Online
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Mail
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Fax
Ques 3. What are the modes for the fee payment?
Ans. Payment can be made through Credit Card, Debit Card.
Ques 4. When can a candidate select the type of the exam?
Ans. The types, whether GRE General Test or GRE Subject Test, must be selected at the time the candidate is submitting the application for registration.
Ques 5. Can a candidate choose the Centre and Date according to the convenience?
Ans. Yes, candidates are free to choose the date and center as per their suitability.
Ques 6. How long does it take for the result after attempting the test?
Ans. The scores are available on website approx.10-15 days after the test date.
Ques 7. How long are GRE marks valid?
Ans. The marks are valid for 5 years from the exam date.
Ques 8. What is the scoring pattern for GRE tests?
Ans. The scoring pattern is as follows:
- GRE General Test: 260-340
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Verbal Reasoning: 130-170 (with an increment of 1 point)
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Quantitative Reasoning: 130-170 (with an increment of 1 point)
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Analytical Writing: 0-6 (with an increment of half point)
- GRE Subject Test: 200 to 990.
Ques 9. What are the cutoff marks for the test?
Ans. Every college and course accepting GRE scores have their own cut-off listed on the official website.
Ques 10. How many times can a candidate retake the GRE test?
Ans. Candidates can appear for the GRE General Test once every 21 days, up to five times within any continuous rolling 12-month period.
Ques 11. Can a candidate get admission to an MBA program after passing the GRE?
Ans. GRE scores are accepted by worldwide business schools also offering MBA programs. But candidates must check the exact requirements and the eligibility criteria of the college/university/program they want to enroll into.
Ques 12. Can a candidate apply for GRE after 12th?
Ans. No, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.
Ques 13. Can a candidate get a scholarship through GRE?
Ans. GRE scores alone are not enough for scholarships. GRE does not offer any scholarships.
Ques 14. What is the GRE exam eligibility criteria?
Ans. A Bachelor's degree is the minimum requirement for admission in any master's program. Also, the age must be over 18 years.
