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260–340
Score scale
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~1h 58m
Shorter GRE
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Quick Facts
GRE — everything at a glance
⚡ Quick answer
The GRE General Test scores Verbal and Quant 130–170 each (total 260–340) plus Analytical Writing 0–6. The shorter GRE runs ~1h 58m. It costs about US$228 (≈₹22,550) in India and scores are valid 5 years. Competitive scores are typically 315–330.
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Analytical Writing
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Verbal
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2 sec
Quant
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260–340
Total scale
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₹22.5K
Exam fee
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~2 hr
Shorter GRE
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5 yr
Validity
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MS/PhD
Focus
About the Test
What the GRE is — and why it matters
The GRE General Test is the most widely accepted graduate-admissions test, used for MS, PhD and many business programmes worldwide.
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MS & PhD admissions
Accepted by thousands of graduate programmes, especially in the USA, plus many in Europe and Asia.
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Shorter & faster
The updated GRE runs under two hours with no unscored/experimental section.
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Section-adaptive
The test adapts by section — performance in the first Verbal/Quant section shapes the second.
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On-screen calculator
An on-screen calculator is provided for the Quant sections.
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Also for business
Many MBA and business master’s programmes now accept the GRE alongside the GMAT.
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Five-year validity
GRE scores stay valid for five years — plan applications flexibly.
Exam Pattern
GRE format & structure
Three measures — Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning.
| Section | Time | Content | Scoring |
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| Analytical Writing | 30 min | One "Analyze an Issue" essay assessing your ability to argue clearly with evidence. | 0–6 |
| Verbal Reasoning | ~41 min | Reading comprehension, text completion and sentence equivalence. | 130–170 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | ~47 min | Arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis with an on-screen calculator. | 130–170 |
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Scoring Explained
How GRE scoring works
Verbal and Quant are each scored 130–170 (total 260–340); Analytical Writing is scored 0–6 separately.
What your GRE total means
325–340
Excellent — top-30 programmes & funding.
315–324
Strong — competitive for most ranked programmes.
305–314
Good — meets many solid programmes’ expectations.
295–304
Fair — target accessible programmes or retake.
Below 295
Developing — more preparation recommended.
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Weeks until your test8 weeks
Study hours per day2 hrs/day
Total study time
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Estimated total
₹17,000
Note: The GRE fee in India is about US$228 (≈₹22,550). Four free score reports are included on test day; extra reports cost more. Scores are valid five years.
Scores by Program Tier
GRE scores by program tier
Typical totals programmes expect — use the finder above for your target tier.
| Program tier | Competitive total | Minimum | Section focus |
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| Top-tier (top-30) | 325+ | 320 | STEM: Quant 165+ |
| Strong / ranked | 315–322 | 310 | Quant 160+ for STEM |
| Solid programmes | 308–315 | 300 | Balanced V & Q |
| Accessible | 300–308 | 290 | Balanced V & Q |
| AWA (all tiers) | 4.0–4.5 | 3.5 | Clear argument essay |
Indicative scores. Requirements vary widely by university, department and field; confirm on the programme page and aim higher for scholarships.
Preparation Strategy
How to score high on GRE
GRE success is about vocabulary depth, quant accuracy under time, and lots of full-length practice.
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Build vocabulary systematically
Learn high-frequency GRE words in context and review with spaced repetition daily.
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Master quant fundamentals
Nail arithmetic, algebra and data analysis; learn to use the calculator wisely, not always.
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Practise section timing
The section-adaptive format rewards a strong first section — practise pacing carefully.
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Template the AWA essay
Use a clear issue-essay structure with strong examples; 4.0+ is enough for most schools.
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Take full-length mocks
Simulate the whole test regularly with official ETS materials to build stamina.
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Fix weak areas
Analyse every mock: drill the specific question types you get wrong.
△ Common mistakes to avoid
- Cramming vocabulary without context or review
- Over-relying on the calculator and losing time
- Neglecting Analytical Writing until the last minute
- Not practising the section-adaptive format
- Ignoring official ETS practice material
- Skipping full-length timed mocks
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Success Stories
Students who aced GRE with Avron
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Structured mocks built my stamina — 330 on my second attempt.
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FAQs
GRE — your questions answered
The GRE General Test fee in India is about US$228 (≈₹22,550) for 2025. Extra score reports and special services cost more; check the ETS site for the current fee.
Top-30 programmes are competitive around 325+, strong programmes 315+, and many solid programmes accept 305–315 — with STEM valuing a high Quant. Use the target-score finder for your tier.
The updated GRE runs about 1 hour 58 minutes, with no unscored/experimental section.
GRE scores are valid for five years from the test date.
Most MBA programmes now accept both. Choose the GRE if you’re also considering non-MBA master’s, or if its quant style suits you better; choose the GMAT if you’re fully committed to business school.
Yes — ScoreSelect lets you choose which test dates’ scores to send to programmes.
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