GRE
The GRE stands for Graduate Record Examination, which is a standardized test that is often required for admission into graduate school programs in the United States and many other countries. The test is designed to measure a student's readiness for graduate-level academic work.
There are two main types of GRE exams: the General Test and the Subject Test. The General Test is a comprehensive exam that measures a student's abilities in areas such as verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing. The Subject Test is a more specialized exam that measures a student's knowledge and skills in a specific subject area, such as biology, chemistry, literature, or psychology.
The value of the GRE exam can vary depending on the individual student and the graduate school programs they are applying to. In general, a high score on the GRE can help a student stand out in a competitive admissions process and increase their chances of being accepted into a graduate school program. Additionally, some graduate school programs may require a minimum GRE score for admission, so it is important for students to check the specific admissions requirements for the programs they are interested in.
Section Name | Number of Occurrences of Section | Duration | Number of Questions | Score Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Quantitative Reasoning | 2 | 35 Minutes | 20 | 130 - 170 |
Verbal Reasoning | 2 | 30 Minutes | 20 | 130 - 170 |
Analytical Writing | 1 | 60 Minutes (30 Minutes X 2 Sets) | 2 | 0 - 6 |
Query | Response |
|---|---|
Total Test Duration | 3 Hr 7 Mins |
Total Number of Sections | Five |
Number of Experimental Sections | One (This section can be either a Quantitative or a Verbal section which neither indicated to the candidate nor is factored for the scoring process). |
Mode of Examination | Computer delivered |
Cumulative Score Range | 260 - 340 |
Score Validity | 5 years |
Price | US $213 to US $228 |
GRE-Subject Based Test assesses the candidate’s familiarity and skill in the specific subject and is usually based on undergraduate-level knowledge of the said subject.