- The GRE is now only available as a Computer Based Test (Paper based test is in limited scope). The Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning sections are section-level adaptive, meaning that the first section of the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning measures span a range of difficulty levels, from easy to difficult. The first section is assembled such that, overall, the first section is of average difficulty. The second section of each of the measures is administered based on a test taker's overall performance on the first section. The Tough questions have more credit than easier ones.
- You can still earn a very high score even if you answer several questions incorrectly. Correct answers to harder questions lead to higher score as compared to easier questions. To get good score more difficult questions has to be answered.
- Some universities may demand subject GRE.
- After completing your exam (even before with ScoreSelect), you can send your scores (free!) to four universities so be prepared.
- Your GRE scores are valid for 5 years.
- You can take the GRE revised General Test (computer-based) only once every 21 days, and no more than five times within any continuous rolling 12-month period. This applies even if you canceled your scores on a test taken previously. If you take only the paper-based GRE revised General Test, you may take it as often as it is offered.
GRE Test Structure
Total Computer Based Test (CBT) time is up to three hours 45 minutes, not including the research section. The directions at the beginning of each section specify the total number of questions in the section and the time allowed for the section. There are six sections with a 10-minute break following the third section.
The Verbal and Quantitative sections may appear in any order, including an unidentified unscored section. Treat each section presented during your test as if it counts.
| Section | Number of Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Writing | 1 Issue Task* | 30 minutes |
| Analytical Writing | 1 Argument Task* | 30 minutes |
| Verbal (2 sections) | Approximately 20 questions per section | 30 minutes for each section |
| Quantitative (2 sections) | Approximately 20 questions per section | 35 minutes for each section |
| Unscored** | Varies | Varies |
| Research*** | Varies | Varies |
GRE Scoring
| Measure | Verbal Reasoning | Quantitative Reasoning | Analytical Writing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scores Reported | 130 - 170, in 1 point increments | 130 - 170, in 1 point increments | 0 - 6, in half point increments |
Some Facts
- Maximum score for sections Verbal, Quantitative is 170. Analytical writing score will be reported on a 0-6 score scale, in half-point increments.
- GRE is generally required by universities in North America (USA and Canada).
- Most Universities require General GRE for admission to MS and Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences. Many Business schools now accept GRE scores for admission to MBA program.
- Generally for engineering Students score like 160 (q)+ 148 (v) + 4 (a) is considered OK for admission for middle order universities ranked between 40 to 90. There might be some deviation.
- For all engineering Students GRE Q is most important for best results GRE Q must be well above 160 ,GRE A>4.0/6.0), GRE V above 150.
- A high GRE score can considerably improve your chances of admission. TOEFL score must be well above 92. GPA is another major factor in admission.
- Top 50 ranked Universities may require GRE>318(162+,156+,>4/6) and TOEFL>95. For International students Verbal section is quite difficult. So they must prepare hard on vocabulary.
- There is no penalty for wrong answers
- You can review, move forward and edit/change your answers etc. (within a section).
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