The GRE Test is a standardized test that is accepted for admission to various disciplines at many graduate and business schools across the globe. GRE is conducted in two modes; computer-based and paper-based formats. In addition to the GRE general test, there are six GRE subject tests that evaluate candidates’ knowledge in their respective fields. Aspirants interested in pursuing a higher education, especially Master’s degree, specialized Master’s course, MBA or a PhD degree can appear for the GRE.
GRE 2018 Test Pattern
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Paper-Based |
GRE Sections |
Computer-Based |
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Duration |
No. of Sections |
No. of Sections |
Duration |
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| 60 minutes | 2 Sections, 2 tasks |
Analytical Writing |
1 Section, 2 tasks | 60 minutes |
| 70 minutes | 2 Sections, 50 questions |
Verbal reasoning |
2 Sections, 40 questions | 60 minutes |
| 80 minutes | 2 Sections, 50 questions |
Quantitative Reasoning |
2 Sections 40 questions | 70 minutes |
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Unscored |
Varies | Varies | ||
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Research |
Varies | Varies | ||