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The GRE General Test measures critical thinking, analytical writing, verbal reasoning, and quantitative reasoning. These are skills that have been acquired over a long period of time and that are not related to any specific field of study.

Each year, more than 600,000 prospective graduate school applicants from approximately 230 countries take the GRE General Test. Applicants come from varying educational backgrounds and countries, and the GRE General Test provides the only common measure for comparing their qualifications.

GRE scores are used by admissions or fellowship panels to supplement undergraduate records, recommendation letters and other qualifications for graduate study.

The GRE tests are your gateway to graduate programs, business schools and fellowships.

Test Structure

Analytical Writing
Question Type	Number of Questions
Issue Task	1
Argument Task	1
Time Allotted: Issue 45 minutes, Argument 30 minutes. Total: 75 minutes.
Verbal
Question Type	Number of Questions
Reading comprehension, sentence analysis	30
Time Allotted: 30 minutes
Quantitative
Question Type	Number of Questions
Quantitative reasoning, problem solving	28
Time Allotted: 45 minutes

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.

Analytical Writing measures 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.

Verbal Reasoning measures the test taker's ability to

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 measures the test taker's ability to

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.

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.

When and where is it conducted?

The GRE Test is offered year-round at computer-based test centers at Mumbai, Ahmadabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Hyderabad, Delhi, Chennai and Trivandrum. You can register for the test by logging on to www.gre.org. Please note that there is a lot of rush to take these tests during July to January period. It is always advantageous to register on time. Passport is necessary on the date of your test.

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2010 (Fees are stated in U.S. dollars)

Standard Test Administration prices
Standard Test Administration
GRE® General Test — United States, U.S. Territories and Puerto Rico	$160
GRE General Test — China (including Hong Kong), Korea and Taiwan	$205
GRE General Test — all other locations	$190