GRE – Graduate Record Examination

The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is a test taken by prospective students who wish to pursue a master’s or MBA course or applying to business schools. It is a computer based exam that assesses the students aptitude and skills and move a step ahead in career. It is a 3 hour 40 minutes exam.

GRE test pattern and scores

Sections Questions Approximate time

AWA 2 essays – Issue and Argument Writing 60 minutes

Section 1 20 30 – 35 minutes

Break 10 minutes

Section 2 20 30 – 35 minutes

Section 3 20 30 – 35 minutes

Section 4 20 30 – 35 minutes

Section 5 20 30 – 35 minutes

Verbal Reasoning – 170

Quantitative Reasoning – 170

Analytical Writing Assessment – 6 points