Graduate Admissions Test

GRE — Graduate Record Examination

The gateway test for master's and PhD programs worldwide

The GRE General Test is accepted by thousands of graduate and business schools worldwide, especially in the USA. A strong GRE score strengthens your application for master's, MS and PhD programs — and Vibedu helps you achieve it.

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GRE Exam Overview

Conducted ByETS (Educational Testing Service)

Test FormatComputer-based

Score Range260 – 340

SectionsVerbal, Quantitative, Analytical Writing

Total DurationApprox. 1 hour 58 minutes

ModesTest centre & Home edition

Validity5 years

Fee (India)$220 (approx.)

Why Take the GRE?

Required or recommended for most MS and many master's programs in the USA.
Accepted by thousands of universities worldwide, including the UK, Canada and Europe.
A strong score offsets a modest GPA and boosts funding and assistantship chances.
The shorter GRE (under 2 hours) is faster and less tiring than before.
Valid for 5 years — plan your applications with flexibility.

GRE Exam Pattern & Sections

Verbal Reasoning

~41 minutes 2 sections · 27 questions

Reading comprehension, text completion and sentence equivalence — testing vocabulary and analysis of written material.

Quantitative Reasoning

~47 minutes 2 sections · 27 questions

Arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis problems, including quantitative comparisons and word problems.

Analytical Writing

30 minutes 1 task

The "Analyze an Issue" essay, where you build and support an argument on a given topic.

GRE Scoring System & How It Is Calculated

The GRE gives a Verbal score and a Quantitative score, each from 130 to 170 (combining to 260–340), plus an Analytical Writing score from 0 to 6.

Score	Level	What It Means
325 – 340	Excellent	Top percentile — competitive for the most selective universities.
315 – 324	Very Good	Strong score accepted by most top-ranked programs.
305 – 314	Good	Meets the requirement of many good universities.
300 – 304	Average	Accepted by a range of universities; aim higher for funding.
AWA 4.0+	Strong Writing	A 4.0+ Analytical Writing score is expected by most programs.

Overall Score Calculation

Your total GRE score (260–340) is the sum of your Verbal (130–170) and Quantitative (130–170) scaled scores. Analytical Writing is reported separately on a 0–6 scale. Scores are based on the number of correct answers, converted to a scaled score. Most competitive programs look for 310–325+, with STEM courses weighting the Quant score heavily.

GRE Exam Dates, Registration & Fees

The GRE is held throughout the year, so you can choose a date that fits your application timeline. Registration is done online through the official test provider, and seats fill quickly in peak intake months — so book early. The GRE fee in India is approximately $220 (approx.).

Vibedu helps you pick the best test date, register correctly, and prepare a study plan that works backward from your university deadlines — completely free.

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GRE Global Recognition

1,000s of graduate & business schools accept GRE

5 years score validity

#1 graduate admissions test

160+ countries with test access

Countries That Accept the GRE

USA

Canada

United Kingdom

Germany

Australia

Singapore

Top Universities Accepting the GRE

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Stanford University

University of California Berkeley

Columbia University

University of Toronto

ETH Zurich

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GRE & Scholarship Opportunities

A high GRE score is a major factor in graduate funding, assistantships and merit scholarships, especially in the USA. Vibedu helps you target funded programs.

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How to Prepare for the GRE

GRE success comes from vocabulary depth, quant accuracy and timing. Vibedu's coaches build your fundamentals and test strategy, with free section-wise mock tests.

Take a diagnostic mock test to see your Verbal and Quant baseline.
Build a strong GRE vocabulary using high-frequency word lists.
Master quant fundamentals, then practise data analysis and word problems.
Learn the Analyze an Issue essay structure and practise under 30 minutes.
Use the on-screen calculator wisely and manage time per question.
Sit full-length adaptive mocks to build pacing and stamina.

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GRE — Frequently Asked Questions

Many MS and master's programs in the USA require or recommend the GRE, though a growing number are GRE-optional. Vibedu confirms the exact requirement for each university on your shortlist.

A total of 310–325 is competitive for most good universities; top programs often look for 325+. STEM courses focus on a high Quant score (165+). We set a target based on your goals.

GRE scores are valid for 5 years from the test date, giving you flexibility to apply across multiple intakes.

Yes. The GRE General Test at Home is available in India with the same format and scoring as the test-centre version.

Yes — Vibedu offers GRE strategy, Verbal and Quant training, and free mock tests to help you maximise your score.