GRE Exam Pattern

GRE Exam Pattern

GRE scores are out of 370 and divided into 3 sections as mentioned below:

• Analytical Writing Analysis (AWA) - 0-6 grading
• Verbal Section - 170 marks
• Quant Section - 170 Marks

The GRE or Graduate Record Examinations consists of General Test and Subject Test. The General Test does not test any specific knowledge. The total testing time is from 3 to 4 hours. It includes the following three parts:

Verbal Section

• Reading Comprehension
• Text Completion
• Sentence equivalence

Quantitative Section

• Problem solving & Data Interpretation
• Multiple Choice questions-Select one answer choice
• Multiple Choice questions-Select one or more answer choices
• Numeric Entry questions
• Quantitative Comparison

Analytical Writing

• Analysis of Issue
• Analysis of Argument

Measures	No. Of Questions	Time
Analytical Writing (2 sections)	Section 1: Analyze an Issue Section 2: Analyze an Argument	30 minutes per section
Verbal Reasoning (2 sections)	25 questions per section	35 minutes per section
Quantitative Reasoning (2 sections)	25 questions per section	40 minutes per section

Important Notes

• The first section is always the Analytical Writing Assessment.
• There is a break of 1 minute after each section and of 10 minute optional break will be available after 3rd section.
• Total testing time is over three hours, not including the research section. The research or experimental section can either be verbal or quantitative and the examinee will be allotted 30-35 minutes to answer all questions of this section.