A Beginner's Guide to GRE Exam


Because this is a Beginner's Guide to the GRE, it is aimed squarely at those who are just getting started and have no idea what the GRE is all about.

Nonetheless, this guide contains several unique strategies and tips for anyone looking to conquer the GRE, so it definitely helps even those who are already well-versed in the subject.

WHAT WILL BE ON THE GRE?

The GRE exam assesses your knowledge of basic arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis, as well as your command of college-level vocabulary. More importantly, it assesses your ability to critically think, analyse, and evaluate written material. Find out more about the GRE here.

GRE Exam Fees

GRE Exam Fees in India: The application fee for the GRE General Test is $213 for Indian students registering for the GRE test. The GRE exam fee in Indian rupees is roughly Rs. 15,912 where ($1= Rs 74.70) approximately. GRE Subject Test costs $150 worldwide, which would cost Indian students Rs. 11,205 ($1= Rs 74.70) approximately. Also, if the applicants want to change the centre or reschedule the test, they would be required to pay an extra fee for the same.

GRE Application Fee 2022 and Related Charges

Here is how much GRE registration fee is around:

Location

GRE Fee

GRE Exam Fee in Bangalore

$213.00

GRE Exam Fee in Hyderabad

$213.30

GRE Exam Fee in Chennai

$213.00

GRE Exam Fee in Kolkata

$213.00

GRE Exam Fee in Mumbai

$213.00

GRE General Test Fees in other areas.

$205.00

GRE Subject Test Fees in the world (all locations)

$150.00


GRE Cancellation Fee / GRE Rescheduling Fee

Candidates who must cancel or reschedule their GRE General Test registration are required to do so no later than four days before the test date or the GRE exam fee would be forfeited. Candidates would be required to pay $50 for rescheduling their GRE test. Apart from this, candidates are charged $50 if they want to change a subject in the GRE Subject Test.

WHAT EXACTLY ARE THE GRE SECTIONS?

The following sections generate these scores:

● 1 Analytical Writing Assessment

● 2 Verbal Reasoning

● 2 Quantitative Reasoning


ANALYTICAL WRITING

The Analytical Writing Assessment, also known as the "essay," assesses your ability to articulate your thoughts and responses to complex ideas in a clear and reasoned manner. Forming a well-supported thesis in response to new and unfamiliar topics is essential for succeeding in Analytical Writing.


Number of Questions

Score Range

Time

Two timed tasks:

 

● One for "Analyze an Issue" and

● One for "Analyze an Argument."

0 to 6

30 minutes per task; 60 minutes total


VERBAL REASONING

The GRE Verbal section assesses your ability to analyse written material as well as relationships between sentence component parts such as words and concepts. There are several types of Verbal Reasoning questions:

 

Number of Questions

Score Range

Time

There are:

 

● 6 text completion questions.

● 4 questions about sentence equivalence

● 10 questions about reading comprehension

 

There are a total of 20 questions per section.

 

130 to 170

30 minutes per task; 60 minutes total


QUANTITATIVE REASONING (QUANT)

The GRE Quant section assesses your fundamental quantitative skills as well as your ability to reason and solve problems using quantitative methods. Questions will cover basic arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis. These subjects are usually covered in high school. There will be no trigonometry, calculus, or other advanced math.


Number of Questions

Score Range

Time

Approximately:

 

●  7-8 quantitative comparison questions

● 12-13 questions about problem solving

 

There are a total of 20 questions per section.

 

130 to 170

35 minutes per section.


WHAT EXACTLY IS A GOOD GRE SCORE?

Consider the requirements—or minimums, if applicable—at the graduate or business programmes to which you're applying when determining your GRE score target.

This will provide you with your score baseline. You'll be able to determine what GRE score will make you a competitive applicant if you can find the mean or average GRE score of admitted applicants.


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