GRE Exam
Graduate Record Examinations or GRE is important thing for many graduate schools in the English speaking countries. It is created and administered by Educational Testing Service ( ETS ). The exam focus to measure the candidate's verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, analytical writing, critical thinking skills.
GRE scores varies from college to college and departments within the college.
2 types of GRE tests are available.
1) Computer Based Test.
2) Paper Based Test.
a) It is only available where computer based test is unavailable.
b) 3 times a year. October, November & February
Computer based general test consists of 6 sections.
1) Analytical Reasoning Section
2) 2 Verbal Reasoning Sections
3) 2 Quantitative Reasoning Sections
4) Experimental or research section
Experimental section does not involved in the final score calculation, but it is important for higher steps.
Total exam hour is 3 hours, 45 minutes. 1 minute break after each section & 10 minutes after 3rd section.
Syllabus for Quantitative Reasoning
1) Algebra
2) Arithmetic
3) Geometry
4) Data Analysis
GRE simply act as a common measure for comparing candidate's qualifications . [ Candidate's those who are coming from different universities all over the world ]
Registration
First you have to create a GRE Account in ETS Website. Create an account
You can register for test from here
Fees
| Category | Fees |
| GRE revised test | $175 |
| Later registration ( Paper based test online regn only ) | $25 |
| Stand by Test ( Paper based test ) | $50 |
| Rescheduling Fee | $50 |
| Changing the test center | $50 |
To confirm about new fee structure please click here
Validity
GRE Test Scores are valid for 5 years after the testing year.
Score
As per revised schedule, score for different test are mentioned below.
| Test Type | Score |
| Verbal Reasoning | 130 - 170, in 1 point increments |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 130 - 170, in 1 point increments |
| Analytical Writing | 0 - 6 , in 1/2 point increments |
Score Reporting Date
1) Computer Based Test
Scores will be sent to you approximately 10 - 15 days after the test date.
2) Paper Based Test
Scores will be sent to you 6 weeks after the test date.
View Scores online
-> First Create GRE Account
(a) computer based test
-> View score service available 10 - 15 days after the test date
(b) Paper based test
-> View score online service available 6 weeks after the test date
