Graduate Record Examination or GRE is an important requisite to seek admission to law, business, and graduate schools worldwide. It is a computer-based standardized exam, designed and developed by the ETS. Most schools consider these scores along with your supporting documents and academic records to assess your capability to pursue a graduate program.
GRE scores have been widely utilized for over 70 years by admissions and fellowship committees in thousands of graduate programs worldwide. These scores are used to supplement an applicant’s undergraduate grades and other qualifications for graduate study. Here are a few quick facts regarding the GRE:
Sections | Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning |
Exam Duration | 1 Hour 58 Minutes |
Total Test Centers in the World | There are more than 1000 authorized test centers across 160+ countries |
Total GRE Test Centers in India | There are 42 test centers in 29 cities. |
Frequency of Exams (GRE General) | Weekdays and weekends year around |
Frequency of Exams (GRE Subject Wise) | Thrice in a year |
Retakes Allowed | Five retakes are allowed with a gap of 21 days in a 12-month period |