{"id":28247,"date":"2026-06-11T00:58:41","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T07:58:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/?p=28247"},"modified":"2026-06-11T07:26:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T14:26:43","slug":"gre-full-form","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/gre-full-form\/","title":{"rendered":"GRE Full Form (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .table-responsive {\n    display: block;\n    width: calc(100vw - 50px);\n    max-width: calc(100vw - 50px);\n    overflow-x: auto;\n    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\n    margin-left: auto;\n    margin-right: auto;\n  }\n  .table-responsive table {\n    min-width: 500px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/files\/2019\/11\/image-gre-header-ArgumentEssay.jpg\" alt=\"students studying for the Graduate Record Examinations, the full form of the GRE\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/files\/2019\/11\/image-gre-header-ArgumentEssay.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/files\/2019\/11\/image-gre-header-ArgumentEssay-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/files\/2019\/11\/image-gre-header-ArgumentEssay-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/files\/2019\/11\/image-gre-header-ArgumentEssay-600x300.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\n\n<p>The GRE full form is <strong>Graduate Record Examinations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p>The Graduate Record Examinations is a standardized test that plays a big role in graduate, business, and even law school admissions around the world. Whether you&#8217;re aiming for an MS in the U.S., an MBA in Europe, or a PhD in Canada, the GRE helps universities assess your readiness for advanced academic work.<\/p>\n\n<p>So, if you&#8217;re an Indian student planning to apply to international universities, understanding the GRE and how to prepare for it can open doors to top-ranked institutions across the globe.<\/p>\n\n<nav id=\"TOC\" role=\"doc-toc\">\n<p style=\"color: #4D2079; font-size:larger\"><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n  <li><a href=\"#more-about-the-full-form-of-the-gre\" id=\"toc-more-about-the-full-form-of-the-gre\">More About the Full Form of the GRE<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#gre-exam-pattern-latest-format\" id=\"toc-gre-exam-pattern-latest-format\">Exam Pattern (Latest Format)<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#gre-syllabus-overview\" id=\"toc-gre-syllabus-overview\">Syllabus Overview<\/a><\/li>\n  <ul>\n  <li><a href=\"#completeguide\"><strong>Complete Guide to the GRE Test eBook PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <li><a href=\"#gre-scores-and-percentiles\" id=\"toc-gre-scores-and-percentiles\">Scores and Percentiles<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#gre-exam-fee-structure\" id=\"toc-gre-exam-fee-structure\">Exam Fee Structure<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#gre-eligibility-criteria-for-indian-students\" id=\"toc-gre-eligibility-criteria-for-indian-students\">GRE Eligibility Criteria for Indian Students<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#gre-registration-process\" id=\"toc-gre-registration-process\">Registration Process<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#gre-test-dates-and-centers\" id=\"toc-gre-test-dates-and-centers\">Test Dates and Test Centers vs. At Home<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#gre-score-validity-and-reporting\" id=\"toc-gre-score-validity-and-reporting\">Score Validity and Reporting<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#gre-preparation-tips\" id=\"toc-gre-preparation-tips\">GRE Preparation Tips<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#gre-faqs-frequently-asked-questions\" id=\"toc-gre-faqs-frequently-asked-questions\">FAQs about the GRE Full Form<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#conclusion-why-the-gre-matters\" id=\"toc-conclusion-why-the-gre-matters\">Next Steps after Learning about the GRE Full Form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav>\n\n<h2 style=\"color: #4D2079; padding: 0;\" id=\"more-about-the-full-form-of-the-gre\">More About the Full Form of the GRE<\/h2>\n\n<p>There are two main types of GRE exams: the GRE General Test and the GRE Subject Test. The full form of both of those is the same: the Graduate Record Examinations General Test and the Graduate Record Examinations Subject Test.<\/p>\n\n<h3 style=\"color: #C5168C;\" id=\"gre-general-test-vs.-gre-subject-test\">GRE General Test vs. GRE Subject Test<\/h3>\n\n<h5 id=\"gre-general-test\">GRE General Test<\/h5>\n\n<p>This is the most common version of the GRE and what is typically referred to when only &#8220;GRE&#8221; is written by itself. It assesses three core skill areas:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Verbal Reasoning<\/strong>: your ability to understand and analyze written material<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quantitative Reasoning<\/strong>: your skills in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data interpretation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Analytical Writing<\/strong>: how well you can articulate and support complex ideas in writing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h5 id=\"gre-subject-test\">GRE Subject Test<\/h5>\n\n<p>This version focuses on one of three specific subjects: Mathematics, Physics, or Psychology. This test is only required for a few specialized programs and schools, and its purpose is to showcase your deep understanding of a subject area. The Physics and Psychology tests each last 2 hours, while the Mathematics test lasts 2 hours and 50 minutes.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote style=\"border-left: 4px solid #4d2079; background: #F9FAFB; padding: 1em 1.2em; margin: 1em 0; border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\">\ud83d\udca1 <\/span>Most Indian students applying for MS or MBA programs abroad will only need the GRE General Test. Always double-check with your target program before signing up for the Subject Test.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3 style=\"color: #C5168C;\" id=\"is-the-gre-general-test-required-for-indian-students\">Is the GRE General Test Required for Indian Students?<\/h3>\n\n<p>The short answer: it depends on the university and program.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re applying from India to top universities abroad&mdash;especially in the U.S. or Canada&mdash;the GRE may be required, particularly for programs in STEM fields, Business, and Social Sciences. However, admissions policies vary, and some schools have made the test optional in recent years. Always check the specific requirements on each university&#8217;s official website.<\/p>\n\n<h3 style=\"color: #C5168C;\" id=\"gre-availability-in-india\">GRE Availability in India<\/h3>\n\n<p>The GRE is <a href=\"#gre-test-centers-in-india\">widely available in India<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>You can take it at physical test centers in major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, and Hyderabad.<\/li>\n<li>Or you can choose the GRE at Home option, which enables you to take the exam just about any day or time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 style=\"color: #C5168C;\" id=\"quick-gre-facts\">Quick GRE Facts<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1em 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #4D2079; color: white;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Trait<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Full Form<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Graduate Record Examinations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Duration<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">1 hour 58 minutes (shorter format introduced in September 2023)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Total Marks<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">260&ndash;340 (Verbal + Quant), 0&ndash;6 (AWA)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Score Validity<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">5 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Administered By<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">ETS (Educational Testing Service)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Number of Indian Test Takers<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">About 34,500 in the 2024&ndash;25 testing year (the third-largest group worldwide, after the U.S. and China)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Averages for Indian Students vs. Overall<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">AWA: 3.3 India vs. 3.5 Overall<br>Quant: 158.6 India vs. 156.9 Overall<br>Verbal: 151.0 India vs. 152.0 Overall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><em>Averages data via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/pdfs\/gre\/snapshot.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ETS&#8217;s Snapshot of the Individuals Who Took the GRE General Test<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2 style=\"color: #4D2079; padding: 0;\" id=\"gre-exam-pattern-latest-format\">Exam Pattern (Latest Format)<\/h2>\n\n<p>In September 2023, the GRE General Test changed significantly, becoming shorter&mdash;its duration is now less than 2 hours&mdash;and more focused. Here&#8217;s a breakdown of the current structure so you know exactly what to expect on test day:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1em 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #4D2079; color: white;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Section<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Number of Questions<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Time Limit<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Analytical Writing<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">1 Essay<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">30 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Verbal Reasoning &ndash; Section 1<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">12 Questions<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">18 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Verbal Reasoning &ndash; Section 2<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">15 Questions<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">23 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Quantitative Reasoning &ndash; Section 1<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">12 Questions<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">21 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Quantitative Reasoning &ndash; Section 2<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">15 Questions<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">26 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>55 Questions<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>1 hour 58 minutes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"color: #C5168C;\" id=\"gre-format-comparison-old-gre-vs-new-gre\">GRE Format Comparison: Old GRE vs New GRE<\/h3>\n\n<p>Though the full form of the GRE has always been Graduate Record Examinations, the test goes by some other nicknames. The GRE today is sometimes called the New GRE or the Shorter GRE. That label isn&#8217;t really important; it just helps to distinguish between the current exam pattern and the old one.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1em 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #4D2079; color: white;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Aspect<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">GRE (Pre-Sept 2023)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">GRE (Present Day)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Total Test Time<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">~3 hours 45 minutes<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">1 hour 58 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Total Questions<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">82<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Analytical Writing<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">2 tasks (Issue + Argument)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">1 task (Issue only)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Verbal Reasoning Sections<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">2 &times; 20 questions<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">12 + 15 questions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Quant Reasoning Sections<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">2 &times; 20 questions<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">12 + 15 questions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Unscored\/Experimental Section<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Yes (random)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Score Range (V\/Q)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">130&ndash;170 (same)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">130&ndash;170 (same)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">AWA Score<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">0&ndash;6<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">0&ndash;6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<blockquote style=\"border-left: 4px solid #4d2079; background: #F9FAFB; padding: 1em 1.2em; margin: 1em 0; border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\">\ud83d\udca1 <\/span>For more details on the current GRE&mdash;including question types and how many you can expect to see on each section&mdash;see our article <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/gre-exam-pattern\/\">GRE Exam Pattern<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2 style=\"color: #4D2079; padding: 0;\" id=\"gre-syllabus-overview\">Syllabus Overview<\/h2>\n\n<p>Knowing the <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/gre-syllabus\">GRE syllabus<\/a> is the first step toward building a smart study plan. The GRE tests skills in three key areas&mdash;each designed to assess how well you think, reason, and communicate. Here&#8217;s what you need to prepare:<\/p>\n\n<h3 style=\"color: #C5168C;\" id=\"verbal-reasoning\">1. Verbal Reasoning<\/h3>\n\n<p>This section checks your understanding of written English, vocabulary, and critical reading. Expect questions in three formats:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reading Comprehension<\/strong>: Analyze short and long academic passages<\/li>\n<li><strong>Text Completion<\/strong>: Fill in blanks using context clues<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sentence Equivalence<\/strong>: Choose two words that complete a sentence with the same meaning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<blockquote style=\"border-left: 4px solid #4d2079; background: #F9FAFB; padding: 1em 1.2em; margin: 1em 0; border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\">\ud83d\udca1 <\/span>Focus on building your vocabulary with <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/gre-vocabulary-word-list-pdf-ebook\/\">GRE word lists<\/a> and daily reading from sources like The Economist or Scientific American. Learn more in our <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/gre-verbal-review\/\">GRE Verbal Review<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3 style=\"color: #C5168C;\" id=\"quantitative-reasoning\">2. Quantitative Reasoning<\/h3>\n\n<p>This part tests basic math and problem-solving. You&#8217;ll need to brush up on:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Arithmetic (fractions, percentages, ratios)<\/li>\n<li>Algebra (equations, inequalities)<\/li>\n<li>Geometry (lines, angles, area, volume)<\/li>\n<li>Data Interpretation (graphs, tables, charts)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<blockquote style=\"border-left: 4px solid #4d2079; background: #F9FAFB; padding: 1em 1.2em; margin: 1em 0; border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\">\ud83d\udca1 <\/span>You don&#8217;t need to know advanced math such as calculus, but accuracy and time management are key! Learn more in our <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/gre-math-review\/\">GRE Math Review<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3 style=\"color: #C5168C;\" id=\"analytical-writing\">3. Analytical Writing<\/h3>\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll write one essay:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Analyze an Issue<\/strong> &ndash; present your view on a topic and support it with logical reasoning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<blockquote style=\"border-left: 4px solid #4d2079; background: #F9FAFB; padding: 1em 1.2em; margin: 1em 0; border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\">\ud83d\udca1 <\/span>Practice structuring your essays clearly. You want an introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion, and&mdash;most importantly, a thesis. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/awa-issue-essay-strategies\/\">GRE Issue Essay Strategies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3 style=\"color: #C5168C;\" id=\"completeguide\">Complete Guide to the GRE Test eBook PDF<\/h3>\n\n<p>Giving each of these sections a full discussion is more than we can do in this article. So, we&#8217;ve put together a comprehensive resource here:<\/p>\n\n<center>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/gre.magoosh.com\/gre-ebook?utm_source=greblog&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=greebook&#038;utm_term=image\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/files\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-18-at-9.55.39\u202fAM-1.png\" alt=\"Magoosh's Complete Guide to the Graduate Record Examinations (the GRE full form) eBook cover\" width=\"300\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19236\" \/><\/a>\n<\/center>\n\n<p>That eBook goes into great detail about each of the sections and all their question types. We discuss recommended strategies and walk through several practice questions for commonly tested concepts and question types. Also included are suggested resources to get the most out of your studies.<\/p>\n\n<center>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/gre.magoosh.com\/gre-ebook?utm_source=greblog&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=greebook&#038;utm_term=button\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/files\/2024\/09\/Group-347-1.png\" alt=\"Button to download Complete Guide to the GRE eBook\" width=\"400\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-27339\" \/><\/a>\n<\/center>\n\n<p>We hope you find this PDF helpful! Print it out, or download it to your phone. Use it as an introduction to the GRE as you&#8217;re starting out, or reference it throughout your GRE journey.<\/p>\n\n<h2 style=\"color: #4D2079; padding: 0;\" id=\"gre-scores-and-percentiles\">Scores and Percentiles<\/h2>\n\n<p>Once you take the GRE, you&#8217;ll receive separate scores from its three sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Here&#8217;s a look at the total marks for each of those sections.<\/p>\n\n<h3 style=\"color: #C5168C;\" id=\"gre-scoring-breakdown\">GRE Scoring Scale<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1em 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #4D2079; color: white;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Section<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Score Range<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Increment<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Verbal Reasoning<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">130&ndash;170<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">1-point steps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Quantitative Reasoning<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">130&ndash;170<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">1-point steps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Analytical Writing (AWA)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">0&ndash;6<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Half-point steps (0.5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>So, the GRE total marks (Verbal + Quant) ranges from 260 to 340. AWA is scored separately from 0 to 6.<\/p>\n\n<h3 style=\"color: #C5168C;\" id=\"how-is-the-gre-scored\">How Is the GRE Scored?<\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Verbal and Quant Scores<\/strong> are based on the number of correct answers and then scaled to account for test difficulty.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Analytical Writing<\/strong> is graded using a combination of a trained human rater and an AI scoring engine. If their scores closely match, the average is taken; otherwise, a second human evaluator is brought in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 style=\"color: #C5168C;\" id=\"gre-score-percentiles\">GRE Score Percentiles<\/h3>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/gre-score-percentiles\/\">Percentiles<\/a> show how your score compares to others. For example, a Verbal score of 159 means you scored better than approximately 80% of test takers.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1em 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #4D2079; color: white;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Competitiveness<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Percentile<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Verbal<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Quantitative<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Average<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">50%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">~152<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">~160<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Above Average<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">50-59%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">152-153<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">160-162<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Good<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">60-69%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">154-155<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">163-165<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Very Good<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">70-79%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">156-158<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">166-167<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Great<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">80-89%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">159-162<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">168-169<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Excellent<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">&gt;90%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">163-170<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">170<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><em>Score data via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/pdfs\/gre\/gre-guide-table-1a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ETS&#8217;s GRE General Test Interpretive Data<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n<blockquote style=\"border-left: 4px solid #4d2079; background: #F9FAFB; padding: 1em 1.2em; margin: 1em 0; border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\">\ud83d\udca1 <\/span>Ultimately, a &#8220;good&#8221; score depends on your target universities and programs. Competitive STEM programs may expect higher Quant scores, while top humanities programs focus more on Verbal and AWA. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/gre-score-range-good-gre-score\/\">what&#8217;s a good GRE score for you<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2 style=\"color: #4D2079; padding: 0;\" id=\"gre-exam-fee-structure\">Exam Fee Structure<\/h2>\n\n<p>Before registering for the GRE, it&#8217;s important to understand the costs involved&mdash;not just for the test itself, but for optional services like rescheduling and sending additional score reports.<\/p>\n\n<p>We cover all of this in full&mdash;and provide a handy calculator for summing up your total cost&mdash;in our <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/gre-exam-fee-and-cost\/\">How Much Does the GRE Cost? article<\/a>, but the quick highlights, per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.ets.org\/gre\/test-takers\/general-test\/register\/fees.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ETS India&#8217;s official fee schedule<\/a>, are:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Exam fee: &#8377;22,550<\/strong> (GRE General Test)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rescheduling fee: &#8377;5,650<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Additional score reports: &#8377;4,150 each<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>GRE Subject Test: &#8377;17,818<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<blockquote style=\"border-left: 4px solid #4d2079; background: #F9FAFB; padding: 1em 1.2em; margin: 1em 0; border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\">\ud83d\udca1 <\/span>You may see &#8377;22,000 listed on other websites; that&#8217;s an outdated figure. The fees above come straight from ETS India&#8217;s current fee schedule, so budget using these numbers.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2 style=\"color: #4D2079; padding: 0;\" id=\"gre-eligibility-criteria-for-indian-students\">GRE Eligibility Criteria for Indian Students<\/h2>\n\n<p>There are no special requirements needed to take the GRE. Students from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds can take the test.<\/p>\n\n<h3 style=\"color: #C5168C;\" id=\"who-can-take-the-gre\">Who Can Take the GRE?<\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>No minimum educational qualification required<\/strong><br>\nYou don&#8217;t need to have completed a specific degree or course to appear for the GRE. While most test takers are pursuing or have completed a bachelor&#8217;s degree, there&#8217;s no formal academic requirement.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>No age limit<\/strong><br>\nWhether you&#8217;re a final-year student or a working professional planning a career change, you&#8217;re eligible to take the GRE at any age.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>No restriction based on stream or background<\/strong><br>\nArts, Science, Engineering, Commerce, Business&mdash;students from any stream can take the GRE.<\/p>\n\n<h3 style=\"color: #C5168C;\" id=\"id-requirement-for-indian-students\">ID Requirement for Indian Students<\/h3>\n\n<p>The only mandatory document you need to take the GRE in India is a valid passport. It must:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Be original (no photocopies)<\/li>\n<li>Be valid (not expired)<\/li>\n<li>Include your full name, photograph, and signature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<blockquote style=\"border-left: 4px solid #4d2079; background: #F9FAFB; padding: 1em 1.2em; margin: 1em 0; border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\">\ud83d\udca1 <\/span>Make sure the name on your passport exactly matches the name you use to register for the test.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2 style=\"color: #4D2079; padding: 0;\" id=\"gre-registration-process\">Registration Process<\/h2>\n\n<p>Registering for the GRE is simple&mdash;but you&#8217;ll want to follow each step carefully to avoid delays or mistakes. Whether you choose to take the exam at a test center or at home, here&#8217;s how to get started:<\/p>\n\n<h3 style=\"color: #C5168C;\" id=\"step-by-step-gre-registration-guide\">Step-by-Step GRE Registration Guide<\/h3>\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Create an ETS Account<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the official GRE website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ets.org\/gre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ets.org\/gre<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Click on &#8220;Sign In&#8221; and create a free ETS account using your email address.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose Your Test Type<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>GRE General Test (most common)<\/li>\n<li>GRE Subject Test (only for specific programs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose Your Test Style<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>At a center<\/li>\n<li>At home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Select Test Date &amp; Location<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Use the calendar tool to pick a convenient test date. If you&#8217;re testing at a center, you&#8217;ll also need to choose a city<\/li>\n<li>For GRE at Home, you can choose a time slot based on availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enter Your ID Details<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>You must enter passport details exactly as they appear on the document.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose Score Recipients<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>You can send your scores to up to 4 universities\/programs for free.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pay the Registration Fee Online Via<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Credit\/Debit Card<\/li>\n<li>UPI<\/li>\n<li>Netbanking<\/li>\n<li>Or digital wallets (Paytm, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h2 style=\"color: #4D2079; padding: 0;\" id=\"gre-test-dates-and-centers\">Test Dates and Test Centers vs. At Home<\/h2>\n\n<h3 style=\"color: #C5168C;\" id=\"gre-test-dates-in-india\">GRE Test Dates in India<\/h3>\n\n<p>Generally, you have a lot of flexibility as far as when you can, <em>in theory<\/em>, take the GRE, especially given that you can choose to take the GRE online at home. <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/gre-test-dates\/\">When you <em>should<\/em> take the GRE<\/a> depends on how much time you plan to study and what your application deadlines are.<\/p>\n\n<p>Lastly, when exactly you&#8217;ll <em>be able to<\/em> take the GRE does depend on various factors. Even if you&#8217;re taking the GRE at a test center, you&#8217;ll likely have many options to choose from given that testing seats are available on many different days, in many different locations throughout big cities.<\/p>\n\n<p>However, popular testing times&mdash;weekends, dates during application seasons&mdash;can fill up quickly, so you may not be able to get your ideal time. Thus, it&#8217;s best to sign up at least a couple months ahead of time to ensure that you get the time and date that works best for you.<\/p>\n\n<h3 style=\"color: #C5168C;\" id=\"gre-test-centers-in-india\">GRE Test Centers in India<\/h3>\n\n<p>ETS partners with several authorized test centers across major Indian cities. Some of the most popular locations include:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>New Delhi<\/li>\n<li>Mumbai<\/li>\n<li>Bangalore<\/li>\n<li>Chennai<\/li>\n<li>Hyderabad<\/li>\n<li>Ahmedabad<\/li>\n<li>Kolkata<\/li>\n<li>Pune<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>To find current information on your nearest available test centers and the dates and seats they have available, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/ereg.ets.org\/ereg\/public\/workflowmanager\/workflow?workflowItemId=tcAvailability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ETS Test Center Locator<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 style=\"color: #C5168C;\" id=\"gre-at-home-option\">GRE at Home Option<\/h3>\n\n<p>Taking the GRE at home is certainly more flexible. However, more responsibility does fall upon you, and as of 2026, ETS has added two new requirements for at-home testing. Here&#8217;s what you will need:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>A quiet, private room<\/li>\n<li>A reliable internet connection (a wired connection is more stable than Wi-Fi)<\/li>\n<li>A desktop or laptop with a camera, microphone, and speakers (tablets and Chromebooks are not allowed)<\/li>\n<li>The ETS Secure Browser, downloaded and installed in Chrome before test day<\/li>\n<li><strong>A second camera<\/strong> (your smartphone or tablet on a stand works), positioned to show your testing area from a different angle. This became required in January 2026.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Completed identity verification.<\/strong> Since March 2026, ETS requires you to verify your identity through its IDVaaS app: you scan your passport and complete the verification at least 72 hours before your test appointment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>It really comes down to your personal preferences. If you prefer convenience, testing at home is likely the way to go. But if you prefer not having to worry about setting up a controlled environment (or the extra camera and ID verification steps), then testing at a test center may be simplest.<\/p>\n\n<h2 style=\"color: #4D2079; padding: 0;\" id=\"gre-score-validity-and-reporting\">Score Validity and Reporting<\/h2>\n\n<p>Your GRE scores are valid for 5 years from the date you took the test. For example, if you took the GRE on July 1, 2026, your scores will be valid until July 1, 2031. This gives you flexibility if you want to take a gap year, gain work experience, or apply to multiple universities over time.<\/p>\n\n<p>As far as sending your scores, on test day, you can choose to send the scores from your current test (or a previous test of your choosing) for free to up to 4 schools.<\/p>\n\n<p>After your test day (or if you wish to send more than 4 score reports), you&#8217;ll have to pay <a href=\"#gre-exam-fee-structure\">an additional fee<\/a>. You&#8217;ll also have the option to send the test scores from any GRE that you&#8217;ve taken in the past 5 years.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote style=\"border-left: 4px solid #4d2079; background: #F9FAFB; padding: 1em 1.2em; margin: 1em 0; border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\">\ud83d\udca1 <\/span>Your official scores appear in your ETS account about 8&ndash;10 days after your test date, and the universities you selected receive them electronically soon after that. For more on that as well as other important dates, please see <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/how-long-is-the-gre\/\">Your Full GRE Timeline<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2 style=\"color: #4D2079; padding: 0;\" id=\"gre-preparation-tips\">GRE Preparation Tips<\/h2>\n\n<p>Success on the GRE isn&#8217;t just about studying hard; it&#8217;s about studying prudently and efficiently. With the right plan, tools, and mindset, you can hit your target score and make your study-abroad dream a reality.<\/p>\n\n<p>In broad terms, your preparation will involve a steady cycle of:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Studying content and strategies (such as through <a href=\"https:\/\/gre.magoosh.com\/lessons\">lessons<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Doing <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/gre-question-of-the-day\/\">practice questions<\/a> and taking <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/gre-practice-test\">practice tests<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/gre-error-log-template\/\">Learning from your mistakes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>For more specific advice, be sure to look at:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/how-to-study-for-the-gre\/\">How to Study for the GRE<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/how-long-should-i-study-for-the-gre\/\">How Long to Study for the GRE<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/gre-study-plans-and-guides\/\">GRE Study Schedules<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<blockquote style=\"border-left: 4px solid #4d2079; background: #F9FAFB; padding: 1em 1.2em; margin: 1em 0; border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\">\ud83d\udca1 <\/span>One key thing is to start your prep early. Preparing for at least 2-3 months often yields the best results.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2 style=\"color: #4D2079; padding: 0;\" id=\"gre-faqs-frequently-asked-questions\">FAQs about the GRE Full Form<\/h2>\n\n<p>Have more questions about the GRE? 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If you&#8217;re only applying to business schools, then you&#8217;ll want to examine both tests (or even take a practice test in both) to see which fits better with your test-taking style and your abilities.<\/p>\n<p>Learn about all the different factors to consider in our article <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/gmat-vs-gre\/\">GMAT vs GRE: Which Should I Take<\/a>.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details class=\"faq-item\">\n    <summary>How long should I prepare for the GRE?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"answer\">\n<p>Most students spend <strong>2 to 4 months<\/strong> <a href=\"#gre-preparation-tips\">preparing<\/a>, depending on their schedule and target score. If you\u2019re working or in college, you can expect around 1\u20132 hours of studying daily.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details class=\"faq-item\">\n    <summary>Can I retake the GRE? How often?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"answer\">\n<p>Yes, you can take the GRE <strong>once every 21 days<\/strong>, up to <strong>5 times in a 12-month period<\/strong>.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details class=\"faq-item\">\n    <summary>What is the minimum GRE score for top universities?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"answer\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gre\/gre-scores-for-top-universities\/\">Top universities<\/a> don\u2019t usually list \u201cminimum\u201d scores, but they do provide ranges of scores that they accept.  It greatly varies by school and program, so be sure to visit your specific schools&#8217; websites.<\/p>\n<p>With that said, in general, if you score in the low 160&#8217;s in Verbal and the high 160&#8217;s in Quant, you have a very competitive score.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details class=\"faq-item\">\n    <summary>GRE vs. GATE vs. CAT \u2013 Which one should I take?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"answer\">\n<p>Take the GRE if you plan to study abroad outside of India (MS\/MBA\/PhD).  Take the GATE for Indian MTech\/PSUs.  And take the CAT for Indian MBA programs (IIMs, etc.).<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details class=\"faq-item\">\n    <summary>Does GRE have any other full forms?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"answer\">\n<p>Yes, but they&#8217;re unrelated to the exam. In hotels and restaurants, GRE stands for Guest Relations Executive, a front-office role in the hospitality industry. In medical imaging, GRE stands for gradient-recalled echo, an MRI technique. 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