Format of GRE

Would you please give here pattern/ format for Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) ?

GRE General Test is currently a computer-based test. ETS is the authorized body to conduct this exam .

GRE Test Pattern

Total duration :
3 hours 45 minutes.

There are six sections with a 10-minute break.

Test Pattern:
Measure :
Number of Questions:
Allotted Time:

Analytical Writing
(One section with two separately timed tasks)
One "Analyse an Issue" task and one "Analyse an Argument" task
30 minutes per task

Verbal Reasoning
(Two sections)
20 questions per section
30 minutes per section

Quantitative Reasoning
(Two sections)
20 questions per section
35 minutes per section

Unscored
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Research
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Quantitative Reasoning
Measures ability to:
understand, interpret and analyze quantitative information

solve problems using mathematical models

apply basic skills and elementary concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data interpretation

Analytical Writing

Measures ability to:
Articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively

Support ideas with relevant reasons and examples

Examine claims and accompanying evidence

Sustain a well-focused, coherent discussion

Control the elements of standard written English

Verbal Reasoning

Measures ability to:
analyze and draw conclusions from discourse; reason from incomplete data; identify author's assumptions and/or perspective; understand multiple levels of meaning, such as literal, figurative and author's intent
select important points; distinguish major from minor or relevant points; summarize text; understand the structure of a text
understand the meanings of words, sentences and entire texts; understand relationships among words and among concepts

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