The GRE is a standardised test that is part of the admissions process for many graduate schools in the United States and Canada and a few other countries. The GRE is owned and administered by Educational Testing Service.

According to ETS, the GRE aims to measure verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, analytical writing, and critical thinking skills that have been acquired over a long period of learning.

Why take GRE exam

A GRE score may be a required part of your application to a graduate-level program worldwide in Many universities and colleges .
For admission to master's programs at ranked universities in the USA,
GRE scores can enhance your chances of securing scholarships, fellowships, and financial aid, making higher education more affordable.

Modes of GRE exam

The GRE exam has two modes:

GRE Computer-based mode and GRE Paper-based mode.

Paper-based mode is available where there is no accessibility to computers.

However, in India, only computer-based mode is available for all the test-takers.

GRE exam Structure

The GRE new format consists of three main sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. The scoring scale remains the same as the old pattern, ranging from 130 to 170, with 1-point increments for Verbal and Quantitative sections. in one-point increments. The range of scores for the Analytical Writing measure is 0 to 6, in half-point increments.

GRE scores are valid for five years.