GRE
Graduate record examination or GRE is a standardized test, that is part of the admission process for graduate institutions (owned and administered by Educational Testing Service ETS.org).
KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS TESTED:Analytical writing, Quantitative reasoning, Verbal reasoning, Critical thinking.
TEST SECTIONS AND TIMING:There are five sections and the overall test time is about 2 hours.
| MEASURE | NUMBER OF QUESTIONS | ALLOTTED TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical writing | One “analyze and issue” task | 30 minutes |
| VERBAL REASONING | SECTION 1 | |
| 12 questions | 18 minutes | |
| SECTION 2 | ||
| 15 questions | 23 minutes | |
| QUANTITATIVE REASONING | SECTION 1 | |
| 12 questions | 21 minutes | |
| SECTION 2 | ||
| 15 questions | 26 minutes | |
The Analytical Writing Section will always be first. The Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning may appear in any order after the Analytical Writing sections.
FEES:| GRE - | INR 22,550 |
| SUBJECT TEST | INR 14,500 |
| RESCHEDULING | INR 5000 |
| Analytical Writing – | 0 – 6 in half point increments |
| Verbal Reasoning - | 130 – 170 in 1 point increment |
| Quantitative increment - | 130 – 170 in 1 point increments |
| PERCENTILE RANGES: | 1 – 99 |
The results are available within 10 to 15 days after the test is taken and the scores are valid till 5 years following the test.
