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Verbal reasoning · Quantitative reasoning · Analytical writing
UNDERSTAND. PRACTISE. REVIEW.Your starting point. A considered plan.Build confidence through understanding.
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Programme firstConfirm the policy for your intake.
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Section by sectionIdentify the skills to work on.
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Progress with purposePractise, review and adjust.
Before you prepare
Let your programme guide the decision.
GRE policies differ by department and intake. Check the current admissions requirements before booking a test or setting your preparation target.
General Test or a Subject Test?
This page covers the GRE General Test. If a programme asks for a GRE Subject Test, check that separate requirement and format.
GRE and English tests serve different purposes.
Do not assume a GRE score replaces IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or another English requirement. Confirm any documented exemption separately.
GRE General Test syllabus
Three measures.
A balanced approach.
Build understanding before adding speed. Review the reasoning behind each answer and practise writing an argument you can support.
01 / Verbal Reasoning130–170 · one-point steps
Read closely. Reason with evidence.
Develop comprehension and vocabulary in context, then practise choosing answers that fit the passage and question.
- Reading comprehension: main ideas, inference and the author’s reasoning
- Text Completion: use the sentence’s logic and context
- Sentence Equivalence: find two answers that preserve meaning
- Review why each distractor fails, then revisit recurring errors
02 / Quantitative Reasoning130–170 · one-point steps
Build the concept. Choose the method.
Strengthen mathematical understanding before adding timed practice. Check the question’s constraints and what the answer must represent.
- Arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis
- Quantitative Comparison and problem-solving formats
- Interpret tables, graphs and quantitative information
- Practise estimation and appropriate use of the on-screen calculator
03 / Analytical Writing0–6 · half-point steps
Take a position. Develop the argument.
Practise one Analyze an Issue response: a clear position supported by relevant reasoning and examples.
- Read the specific task instructions before planning
- Organise ideas, examples and qualifications to your position
- Build coherent paragraphs and clear transitions
- Review language accuracy and argument development under time limits
The current format, at a glance.
About 1 hour and 58 minutes · five sections
| Measure | Questions / tasks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Writing | 1 Analyze an Issue task | 30 minutes |
| Verbal Reasoning | 12 questions + 15 questions | 18 + 23 minutes |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 12 questions + 15 questions | 21 + 26 minutes |
Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning are section-level adaptive. You can review and change answers within the current section; an on-screen calculator is available for Quantitative Reasoning.
Reference: ETS GRE General Test structure and content guidance; reviewed October 18, 2026. Use preparation materials for the current format.
GRE score calculator
See the sum.
Keep the detail.
Add Verbal and Quantitative scores for a convenient 260–340 sum. Keep each measure in view when checking programme expectations; Analytical Writing stays separate.
Enter scaled section scores, not numbers of correct answers. This tool does not estimate percentiles or admission chances.
Verbal + Quantitative total—
Select both reasoning scores to see their sum.
Analytical Writing · reported separatelyNot entered
Convenience sum: ETS reports Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical Writing separately. Writing is never added to the sum.Independent arithmetic tool using the scores you enter. It does not assess responses or convert raw marks into ETS scaled scores. Reference: ETS GRE score-reporting guidance.
Your GRE study plan
Prepare with a target.
Improve with a process.
Use these checkpoints to organise your preparation. Your starting skills, weekly availability and application deadline determine the pace.
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Check the programme policy
Confirm whether GRE scores are required, optional or not considered, and whether a Subject Test or English evidence is needed separately.
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Establish a starting point
Review a diagnostic attempt by skill and question type. Separate concept gaps, reading errors and timing problems.
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Practise, then analyse
Combine concept work, vocabulary in context, timed sections and issue essays. Keep an error log and revisit weak areas.
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Review readiness and deadlines
Use current-format practice and review all three measures. Allow for score reporting, recipient processing and any retake before deadlines.
Before you enrol
Agree what your preparation includes.
Confirm current fees, batch timing, delivery format, writing feedback and practice-test access. Ask how mock tests reflect the current format and how your progress will be reviewed.
Your questions, answered
Before your GRE preparation begins.
Do all graduate programmes require the GRE?
No. Check the current policy of each programme and intake: scores may be required, optional or not considered. The GRE General Test, GRE Subject Tests and English-language tests serve different purposes. Do not infer a department’s policy from a university-wide statement alone.
What GRE score should I aim for?
Use your programme’s published requirements and guidance where available, including any section-specific expectations. There is no universal 320+ admission threshold. Scores are one part of an application, and a high score does not guarantee admission, funding or a visa.
What is the current GRE General Test format?
ETS lists about 1 hour and 58 minutes: one 30-minute Analyze an Issue task, two Verbal Reasoning sections of 18 and 23 minutes, and two Quantitative Reasoning sections of 21 and 26 minutes. Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning are section-level adaptive.
How does the GRE score calculator work?
It adds the Verbal and Quantitative scores you enter, each between 130 and 170, to show a convenience sum between 260 and 340. ETS reports these measures separately. Analytical Writing is reported separately on a 0–6 scale and is never added to that sum. The tool does not predict scaled scores from raw answers or calculate percentiles.
Does the GRE replace IELTS, TOEFL or another English test?
No. GRE assesses different skills and is separate from English-proficiency evidence. Check your programme’s language requirements and any documented exemptions even when you plan to submit GRE scores.
When are GRE scores available and how long are they reportable?
ETS says official General Test scores are available 8–10 days after the test and reportable for five years following the test date. Allow for the receiving institution’s processing and check whether it requires a more recent result.
How often can I retake the GRE General Test?
ETS permits one attempt every 21 days, up to five times in a continuous rolling 12-month period of 365 days. The rule also applies when earlier scores were cancelled. Check the current booking policy and availability before making a retake plan.
How long does GRE coaching take?
The right pace depends on your starting level, programme requirements, weekly study time and progress. Confirm current batch schedules, fees, delivery formats, practice access and feedback with the team. A fixed preparation period cannot guarantee a particular score.
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