GRE EXAM 2024: Highlights, Eligibility, Application Process, Exam Pattern, Preparation Tips, Result

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GRE 2024 Overview

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is an entrance exam administered by ETS for candidates seeking undergraduate and doctoral programs in fields such as engineering, science, humanities, law, business, etc. It is widely taken by Indian students planning to study in the USA, Canada, and other countries.

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GRE Exam 2024 Highlights

Exam Name Graduate Record Examinations
Commonly Known As GRE
Conducting Body Educational Testing Service (ETS)
Exam Format GRE General Test / GRE Subject Tests
Mode Online / Offline
General Test Duration Online – 3h 45m, Paper-based – 3h 30m
Subject Test Duration 2h 50m
Fees – General Test Rs. 22,550
Fees – Subject Test Rs. 14,500
Payment Options Credit/Debit Card, UPI, Bharat QR
Attempts Allowed 5 per year, unrestricted overall

GRE 2024 Eligibility Criteria (India)

  • Any undergraduate degree is eligible.
  • No specific age limit.
  • Valid passport with photo and signature.
  • Government-approved ID (e.g., Aadhaar Card).

GRE 2024 Application Form Steps

  1. Visit ETS official website.
  2. Create a new ETS account.
  3. Choose "Register" for GRE General or Subject Test.
  4. General Test – select Test from Home or Test Center option, choose date and city.
  5. Subject Test – select preferred test, city, and date.
  6. Make payment and complete registration.

GRE 2024 Exam Pattern

Section Number of Questions Allotted Time
Analytical Writing 2 Tasks 60 min (30 min each)
Verbal Reasoning (2 Sections) Section 1: 12, Section 2: 15 Section 1: 18 min, Section 2: 23 min
Quantitative Reasoning (2 Sections) Section 1: 12, Section 2: 15 Section 1: 21 min, Section 2: 26 min
Total Duration 59 Questions 1 hr 58 min

GRE 2024 Syllabus Highlights

  • Analytical Writing: Analyze an Issue, Analyze an Argument.
  • Verbal Reasoning: Reading Comprehension, Text Completion, Sentence Equivalence, Vocabulary, Grammar.
  • Quantitative Reasoning: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Data Analysis, Probability, Statistics.
  • GRE Subject Tests: Mathematics, Physics, Psychology – specific undergraduate topics.

More than 1 lakh students take the GRE every year in India. The GRE is divided into two parts: the GRE General Test and the ETS GRE Subject Test. The ETS GRE will be offered online and offline throughout the year. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a computer-based, multiple-choice exam with standardized questions. GRE scores are an important requirement for admission to graduate and professional schools around the world. The GRE is a popular undergraduate exam for MS or MBA course abroad candidates.

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GRE EXAM 2024 Exam fees

Country GRE Test Fee
China USD 231.30
India USD 228
All other areas USD 220

GRE 2024 Results

The official GRE score report includes information such as the applicant’s name, date of birth, intended major, test date(s), GRE test score(s) and associated percentages, who scored, etc. Official GRE score reports are valid for five years from the date of the test.

Important FAQs on GRE 2024

Check below some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to GRE exam 2024:

Commonly asked questions
What is the GRE exam?
The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is a standardized test used for admissions into graduate and business school programs worldwide. It assesses verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills.
What sections are included in the GRE exam?
The GRE consists of three main sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Analytical Writing
How long is the GRE exam?
The total testing time for the GRE is around 3 hours and 45 minutes. This includes: Verbal Reasoning: Two sections, 30 minutes each. Quantitative Reasoning: Two sections, 35 minutes each. Analytical Writing: One section with two tasks, 30 minutes each.
How is the GRE scored?
Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning: Each section is scored on a scale of 130-170, in one-point increments.
Analytical Writing: Scored on a scale of 0-6, in half-point increments.
How often can I take the GRE?
You can take the GRE once every 21 days, up to five times within any continuous rolling 12-month period. You can retake the test to improve your scores or if a program requires it

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