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GermanyGRE - 2025
Test Format :
AWA, Quantitative and Verbal Reasoning
Duration :
2 Hours (Approximately)
Mode :
Computer Based Test
Last updated - 19 October '24
GRE Overview
GRE or the Graduate Record Examination is a world-renowned admission test. The GRE exam preparation is undertaken by those candidates who wish to seek admission to graduate programs primarily in the areas of Engineering and Sciences, primarily in the USA. Sometimes used as a substitute for GMAT.
GRE exam scores are used by more than 3,000 graduate programs throughout the world. It assesses test takers verbal reasoning, numeric reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing abilities, which have been built over time and are unrelated to a specific subject of study but are relevant for everyone.
Ways to take GRE exam
- The GRE General Test can be taken from over 1000 ETS-authorized test centres across the world.
- The GRE General Test – Home edition can be taken online, monitored by a human proctor. Available 24/7
PTE Pattern
| Sections | Number of Questions | Time alloted |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Writing | 1 question | 30 minutes |
| Analyze an issue | 1 question | 30 minutes |
| Quantitative Reasoning (2 sections) | Total 27 questions | 47 minutes |
| Verbal Reasoning (2 sections) | Total 27 questions | 41 minutes |
| Total Time | 2 hours | |
GRE Syllabus
| Section | Type | Types of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Writing | 1 | Analyse an issue |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 2 sets with 20 questions each |
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| Verbal Reasoning | 2 sets with 20 questions each |
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Section Adaptive Test Format
- The GRE is a section adaptive test meaning it changes the difficulty level of the questions as you answer them.
- The GRE also allows students to skip questions and go back to previous questions.