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The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE )

General Test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and

critical thinking and analytical writing skills.

The GRE® Subject Tests gauge undergraduate achievement in 8

specific fields of study.

General Test Overview:


What Is It?

The GRE General Test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills that are not related to any specific field of study.

Verbal Reasoning — The skills measured include the test taker's ability to

* analyze and evaluate written material and synthesize information obtained from it
* analyze relationships among component parts of sentences
* recognize relationships between words and concepts

Quantitative Reasoning — The skills measured include the test taker's ability to

* understand basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis
* reason quantitatively
* solve problems in a quantitative setting

Analytical Writing — The skills measured include the test taker's ability to

* articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively
* examine claims and accompanying evidence
* support ideas with relevant reasons and examples
* sustain a well-focused, coherent discussion
* control the elements of standard written English

Who Takes It and Why?

Prospective graduate applicants take the General Test. GRE® test scores are used by admissions or fellowship panels to supplement undergraduate records and other qualifications for graduate study. The scores provide common measures for comparing the qualifications of applicants and aid in evaluating grades and recommendations.

Where Do People Take It?

The General Test is offered year-round at computer-based test centers in the U.S., Canada, and many other countries. It is offered at paper-based test centers in areas of the world where computer-based testing is not available. See which format is available in your area.

Who Accepts It?

Any graduate, business or professional school, or any department or division within a school, may require or recommend that its applicants take the General Test, a Subject Test, or both. If approved by the GRE® Board, an institution seeking accreditation can also receive test takers' scores.


Format of the GRE exam :


The GRE General Exam is approximately 3 HOURS Long.
It has 3 Sections:-
1. WRITING -- 2 Questions -- (45+30) -- 75 Minutes
10 Minutes BREAK
2. VERBAL -- 30 Questions -- 30 Minutes
1 Minute BREAK
3. MATHS -- 28 Questions -- 45 Minutes

-The GRE Test Always Begins with the Writing Section.

-The Maths and Verbal Sections can appear in Any Order. Also, the questions within Each Section can appear in Any Order.

-One Extra Section--EXPERIMENTAL (Unidentified or Unscored) Section May Appear in the GRE Exam which may be in Any Order during Exam, after the Analytical Writing Section. For Example, it may appear after Analytical Writing or after Maths Section or even at the End of all the Sections. Experimental Section's Time and Scores are NOT counted in Exam.


Registration:

Register for the GRE Computer-based General Test
Register for the GRE Paper-based General Test
Register for the Split-Test Administration of the GRE General Test in China (including Hong Kong), Korea, and Taiwan
Register for the FREE GRE Search Service
View/Print Admission Ticket (Paper-based Tests Only)
Important Things to Remember When Registering for the General Test
Repeating the General Test
Register for the GRE® Computer-based General Test

The General Test is offered as a computer-based test in the U.S., Canada, and many other countries. Paper-based General Test administrations are offered in areas of the world where computer-based testing is not available. See Register for the Paper-Based General Test.

Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Register early to get your preferred test date, and to receive your test preparation material in time to prepare for the test.
Register to Test in the U.S, U.S. Territory, or Canada

There are three ways you can register for the computer-based General Test.

Web

* Online Registration (credit card only)

Phone

* Use American Express, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, VISA, or a voucher number.
* Call the test center directly or the Prometric® Candidate Services Call Center Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Eastern Time (New York), (excluding U.S. holidays), at 1-443-751-4820 or 1-800-GRE-CALL (1-800-473-2255).
* A confirmation number, reporting time, and the test center address will be given to you when you call.

Mail

* Mail the appropriate payment and voucher request form to the address printed on the voucher, allowing up to four weeks for processing and mail delivery.
* When you receive your voucher, call to schedule an appointment.
* An appointment to test must be made prior to the expiration date on the voucher.
* If you lose your voucher, contact the GRE® Program. Only one replacement will be issued.


Rescheduling or Canceling a Test Appointment in the U.S., U.S. Territory, or Canada

* Contact either the local center where you are scheduled to test or call 1-443-751-4820 or 1-800-GRE-CALL (1-800-473-2255) no later than three full days before your appointment (not including the day of your test or the day of your request).
* The General Test rescheduling fee is $50.

Standby Testing

Available at permanent test centers on a first-come, first-served, space available basis in the U.S., American Samoa, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Canada only.
Register to Test in International Locations

The computer-based General Test is not given every day at all test centers. Contact the appropriate Regional Registration Center (RRC) to verify test dates.

There are four ways you can register for the computer-based General Test.

Web

* Online Registration (credit card only) - Not available in Nigeria.

Phone

* Use American Express, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, VISA, or a voucher number.
* Call the appropriate RRC at least two business days before your preferred test date.
* A confirmation number, reporting time, and the test center address will be given to you when you call.

Fax

* Use American Express, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, VISA, or a voucher number.
* Fax the International Test Scheduling Form (PDF) to the appropriate RRC.
* The form must be received at least seven days before your first-choice test date.
* A confirmation number, reporting time, and the test center address will be faxed or mailed to you.
* If you do not receive a confirmation of your appointment, call the appropriate RRC at least three business days before your first-choice test date. If you missed your appointment and did not call the RRC, your test fee will not be refunded. If you provide an e-mail address, you may receive a confirmation by e-mail.





Test Content:

Computer-Based General Test Content and Structure

Typical Computer-Based General Test

Paper-Based General Test Content and Structure

Typical Paper-Based General Test

Modified Versions of Verbal and Quantitative Questions

Computer-based General Test Content and Structure

The computer-based General Test is composed of Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning and Analytical Writing sections. In addition, one unidentified unscored section may be included, and this section can appear in any position in the test after the Analytical Writing Section. Questions in the unscored section are being tested for possible use in future tests, and answers will not count toward your scores.

Total testing time is up to three hours, not including the research section. The directions at the beginning of each section specify the total number of questions in the section and the time allowed for the section.

The Analytical Writing section is always first. For the Issue task, two topics will be presented and you will choose one. The Argument task does not present a choice of topics; instead, one topic will be presented.

The Verbal and Quantitative sections may appear in any order, including an unidentified unscored section. Treat each section presented during your test as if it counts.
Typical Computer-based GRE® General Test


* For the Issue task, two essay topics are presented and you choose one. The Argument task does not present a choice of topics; instead one topic is presented.
** An unidentified unscored section may be included and may appear in any order after the Analytical Writing section. It is not counted as part of your score.
*** An identified research section that is not scored may be included, and it is always at the end of the test.
Paper-based General Test Content and Structure

The paper-based General Test is composed of Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning and Analytical Writing sections. In addition, one unidentified unscored section may be included, and this section can appear in any position in the test after the Analytical Writing Section. Questions in the unscored section are being tested for possible use in future tests, and answers will not count toward your scores.

Total testing time is up to 3-3/4 hours. The directions at the beginning of each section specify the total number of questions in the section and the time allowed for the section.

The Analytical Writing section is always first. For the Issue task, two topics will be presented and you will choose one. The Argument task does not present a choice of topics; instead one topic will be presented.

The Verbal and Quantitative sections may appear in any order, including an unidentified Verbal or Quantitative unscored section. Treat each section presented during your test as if it counts.
Typical Paper-based General Test



*For the Issue task, two essay topics will be presented and you will choose one. The Argument task does not present a choice of topics; instead, one topic will be presented.
** An unidentified unscored section may be included and may appear in any order after the Analytical Writing section. It is not counted as part of your score.
Modified Versions of Verbal and Quantitative Questions

The test you take may include questions that are modified versions of published questions or of questions you have already seen on an earlier section of the test. Some modifications are substantial; others are less apparent.

Thus, even if a question appears to be similar to a question you have already seen, it may in fact be a different question and may also have a different correct answer. You can be assured of doing your best on the test you take by paying careful attention to the wording of each question as it appears in your test.

The GRE Program is currently investigating the feasibility of reusing questions that have been published in GRE® practice materials. As part of that investigation, you may see questions from these materials on a test you take.