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GRE 2026 - Dates, Syllabus, Eligibility, Preparation

The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) General Test is a standardized exam used for admission to graduate and business programs worldwide. It assesses Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing skills required for master’s and doctoral-level study. In India, the GRE is widely taken by students seeking admissions abroad and is conducted throughout the year at ETS-authorized test centers and via the at-home option where available.

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Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) General Test

Conducted by: Educational Testing Service (ETS)

Graduate Admissions (MS/MA/MSc/PhD)Business School Admissions (MBA/PGDM where accepted)
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Key Summary

•GRE is an ETS-conducted international graduate admissions test assessing Verbal, Quant, and Analytical Writing, with a commonly referenced combined Verbal+Quant total of 310.

The GRE General Test is a globally accepted entrance exam for MS, PhD, and many MBA programs, conducted by ETS. It evaluates Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing skills and is offered year-round in India through test centers and approved remote options.
The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) General Test is a standardized exam used for admission to graduate and business programs worldwide. It assesses Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing skills required for master’s and doctoral-level study. In India, the GRE is widely taken by students seeking admissions abroad and is conducted throughout the year at ETS-authorized test centers and via the at-home option where available.

GRE Paper Pattern

exam Mode

Both Based Test

exam Duration

Approximately 3 hours 45 minutes (computer-delivered, including breaks)

total Marks

310 Marks

exam Level

PG

eligibility

There is no specific academic qualification mandated by ETS to take the GRE. Candidates typically take it for admission to graduate (MS/MA/MSc/MBA/PhD) programs; individual universities and programs set their own eligibility, score requirements, and document criteria.

official Website

https://www.ets.org/gre

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