The GRE General Test is an exam taken by candidates who plan to apply for higher education programs outside their home country. Many universities use this test as part of their admission requirements to compare applicants from different educational backgrounds.

The test checks how candidates perform tasks related to written responses, understanding written material, and solving numerical questions within a fixed time. These tasks are designed to reflect the type of activities students may face during higher studies. The GRE is conducted by Educational Testing Service (ETS) and is accepted by universities in multiple regions.

Test Purpose

The GRE General Test is taken by applicants who plan to pursue higher studies in universities where an entrance exam is required as part of the selection process. Institutions use the test to compare applicants from different academic backgrounds by observing how they respond to reading-based tasks, written responses, and numerical questions within an exam setting. It is commonly requested for admission into a wide range of postgraduate and professional programs.

Test Sections

The GRE General Test has three sections, all taken in one sitting. Each section checks a different skill you’ll need during higher studies.

• Analytical Writing- You’ll write short essays based on given topics. The focus is on how clearly you explain your ideas and how well you support them with reasons or examples.

• Verbal Reasoning- This section is about understanding written content. You’ll read passages, work with sentences, and choose answers that best match the meaning of the text.

• Quantitative Reasoning- Here, you’ll deal with numbers. Questions are based on basic maths, data, and comparisons, testing how comfortably you solve problems under time pressure.

Exam Pattern 

• Used by universities as part of higher-study admissions
• Taken on a computer at an authorised test location
• Completed in one test session
• Includes writing tasks, reading-based questions, and maths problems
• Each section has its own time limit
• Some maths questions allow an on-screen calculator
• Scores are shared digitally after evaluation
• Accepted by universities in multiple countries

Exam Versions

• GRE General Test- Covers writing tasks, language-based questions, and numerical problem solving. Commonly requested for entry into postgraduate and management programs.

• GRE Subject Tests- Focus on a single academic area. Taken only when a university specifically asks for a subject score.

Exam Conducted By

The GRE is developed and administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS), a global leader in educational assessment. GRE scores are accepted by universities, business schools, and institutions across North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions.