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What is the GRE?

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test is a multiple-choice test for applicants who want to pursue their higher education overseas. The test intends to aid graduate schools in assessing an applicant’s potential for advanced study.

GRE 2025 Key points

Exam name	Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Conducted by	Educational Testing Service (ETS)
GRE Scoring	Analytical writing assessment (AWA) score 0-6; Quantitative reasoning 130-170, Verbal reasoning 130-170; Total GRE score 260 - 340
GRE Score Validity	5 years
Exam dates available	Multiple GRE 2025 dates are available across 47 cities in India with various slots available in a day to choose from. Check the latest GRE dates and register for the exam
GRE fees	Rs 22,500/-
Number of attempts	Students can write the exam upto 5 times in 365 days.
Question type	Multiple choice questions for Quantitative and Verbal sections and 1 essay for Analytical Writing Assessment section

GRE Exam Pattern 2025:

Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA)	Task - “Analyze an Issue”	30 min
Quantitative reasoning	Section 1: 12 questions	21 min
Quantitative reasoning	Section 2: 15 questions	26 min
Verbal reasoning	Section 1: 12 questions	18 min
Verbal reasoning	Section 2: 15 questions	23 min

What is the GRE for: MS in USA , Canada, UK, Singapore, PhD in USA, and other management related courses like MS in Finance.

Students who want to pursue master’s or Ph.D. courses in the US universities in the fields like Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Biological Science, English, Mass Communication, Public Health, Physics, Maths, History, etc., are required to take the GRE. Some of the most common courses that Indian students apply for are- MS in Computer Science in USA, MS in data science in USA, MS in Finance in USA, MS in Public Health in USA, MS in Finance, MS in Business Analytics.

GRE is also required for admission in MSc and Ph.D. programs in a few top colleges such as London School of Economics, Oxford, Cambridge, HEC Paris, RWTH Aachen, National University of Singapore, etc.

So, if you’re aiming for any of the aforementioned colleges or courses, you might want to consider enrolling in a GRE course. Jamboree is the best institute for GRE preparation with multiple prep centres and various locations near you.

Why Choose Jamboree for GRE Test Prep?

Best GRE coaching delivering the highest number of 320+ GRE scorers since 1993

Smart Analytics help you track and evaluate your GRE preparation online

Flexibility to move between online and offline mode of learning as per your convenience & availability

Sectional & full-length GRE practice tests to maximise speed and accuracy

GRE coaching and mentoring by the best and most experienced faculty

Personalised attention through unlimited doubt-clearing sessions & targeted GRE study plan

New Shorter GRE Exam Structure

Section 1: 12 questions, 21 minutes
Section 2: 15 questions, 26 minutes

Section 1: 12 questions, 18 minutes
Section 2: 15 questions, 23 minutes

One essay task:
30 minutes
Analyze an Issue

GRE Prep Modes Comparison

GRE Prep Mode	Class Recordings & Concept Videos	Study Material	Mock Tests & Discussion Sessions	Doubt-Clearing Sessions	Access to 100+ Hours of Webinars	Session with Admissions Experts	Course Validity
Classroom Training 48 hours	✖	✔	✔	Unlimited	✔	✔	1 year
Live Online Training 48 hours	✔	✔	✔	Unlimited	✔	✔	1 year
Self-Paced 48 hours (pre-recorded HD videos)	✔	Available online	✖	5 hours	✔	✔	2 months OR 6 months
Private Tutoring Customised	✔	✔	✔	✖	✔	✔	40 hrs of classes over 3 months + 6 months of portal access

GRE Prep Essentials

Advanced Analytics

Track your GRE test preparation with advanced analytics. Understand your progress with a performance matrix, accuracy chart, progress report & test-wise analysis.

Score Predictor

For every full-length GRE online practice test, you will get a score out of 340, so you know where you stand. The accuracy of our GRE score predictor is +/- 5 points.

Doubt Clearing Sessions

The GRE online portal makes it easy to schedule unlimited doubt clearing sessions (general or 1-on-1) at your convenience for a seamless GRE prep.

GRE-Like Testing Portal

Jamboree’s testing portal stimulates the actual GRE online test to familiarise you with the testing conditions.

Customized Study Plan

Keep your GRE exam preparation on track with a customised GRE study plan based on your target test date.

What Our GRE Prep Achievers Say

Arjun Shah

GRE Score 340

"I signed up for coaching at Jamboree, and it helped me manage my time and balance my studies. Also, the reference material provided by my coaching center was very helpful."

Arush Gupta

GRE Score 338

"I'm really thankful to you for all your efforts, and most importantly, the patience Jamboree's faculty has shown with me!"

Anubhav Jain

GRE Score 337

"I did the 10-week course from Jamboree for GRE preparation and was impressed by the faculty and study material they provide. I ended up scoring 337/340 and I couldn't have done it without them."

A.Brindha

GRE Score 327

"I'm very happy I chose to take my GRE coaching from Jamboree. The faculty are very proficient and friendly. They have command over what they are teaching. The training material is excellent. The center helped me with a lot of practice tests also. I would recommend Jamboree to anyone who's looking to give the GRE."

Avdhesh Bansal

GRE Score 327

"There is a huge difference between finishing one's "job" and taking a student's responsibility. I constantly pestered Jamboree with my doubts, but they took care of it with the same composure & concern. They even allowed me to attend some classes after my registration had expired, considering some problems I had to go through. I am grateful to the faculty & staff at Jamboree for my score. I owe it all to them."

Free GRE Prep Resources

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GRE Study Plan

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GRE Syllabus Download

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GRE Sample Test

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FAQs: GRE Preparation

In the post Covid world, some universities have started to consider applications without GRE, however, it is near impossible to secure scholarships for such programs. GRE scores not only give students a chance to compensate for their academic performance but also to highlight their capacity to handle rigor through the higher studies program they are going for.

Universities in the US have started to accept both GRE and GMAT for their management programs. Students should write a mock test to see which of these two exams is better suited to get the best score possible. At Jamboree, we offer practice classes for both to guide you on your study abroad journey.

It is one of the various criteria that the admissions committee looks at. However, a good GRE score does improve your chances of getting admission and financial aid.

Anybody can take the GRE exam irrespective of their educational qualification. But you have to be a graduate to start your masters program.

The registration fee for taking GRE® is USD 220.

You can register online or by phone or mail. The detailed information about registering for the GRE can be found at www.gre.org.

GRE is offered usually on all working days in India (i.e., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday). The test schedule can be obtained from www.gre.org

GRE can be taken an unlimited number of times with a gap of a minimum of 21 calendar days between 2 tests. However, you can take the test only 5 times in a calendar year.

Your GRE score will be valid for 5 years from the date the test was taken.

You will see your score for the math and verbal sections the moment you finish the exam, but official scores (with scores for AWA) will take about 7-10 days to reach you.

Universities only accept official scores sent directly by the ETS. Scores to four colleges can be sent free of cost while taking the exam. Subsequently, for each score report sent to a college, you would have to pay USD 30.

Almost all the universities take the best score. If you have taken the GRE multiple times, you can choose the score that you want to send to the university.

Yes, you need to have the GRE score with you at the time of applying. However, you need not have the AWA score.

If the test registration is cancelled till 4 days ahead of the test, 50% of the fees will be refunded. After that, there will be no refunds. So, it’s advisable for students to reschedule rather to cancel.

The test date and the test centre can be changed to 4 days ahead of the test date by paying a fee of USD 50.

Cancellation
After the GRE exam, you will see your scores. You will be given the option to cancel the score. Cancelled scores will not appear on your score report. Universities will not know that you had cancelled a score earlier.

Reinstatement
Cancelled scores can be reinstated within 60 days by paying a fee of USD 50. If you take the GRE and don’t get a good score, you can cancel the score and retake the exam after 21 days. If this second score is lower than the previous one that you had cancelled, you can reinstate the previous one.

GRE is a standardised test used by top universities across the USA and Canada and some other countries to test applicants for their academic readiness of a graduate program.

The GRE exam score is a requirement for admission to graduate programs of several top universities across the world. With the right GRE preparation, a good GRE score gives you an edge over other applicants in the application pool.

ETS conducts two types of GRE exams - The GRE General Test, which is used as the primary criteria for your admission into any master’s program. And the GRE Subject Tests, which are taken by students choosing to specialise in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology.

Anyone can take the GRE. ETS has specified no age limit or minimum qualification to take the GRE. In total honesty, there will be a range of eligibility criteria set by the universities that accept GRE scores.

The GRE exam fee in India is $220.

There are no specific dates announced for the GRE, you can practically take the test whenever you feel your GRE prep is on point. There is also no lifetime limit on the number of times you can take the GRE exam, but you can only take five attempts within any continuous rolling 12-month period.

If you have to retake the GRE exam due to any reason, you will have to wait for a minimum of 21 days before you can take your next attempt. This is just ETS's way of saying that you should take some time to really outdo your last GRE score with a more robust GRE prep, and we agree!

Yes, ETS allows you to reschedule your GRE exam. Here is a step-by-step guide to rescheduling the GRE exam - How To Reschedule GRE Exam at Home? (jamboreeindia.com)

GRE is a 1 hours and 58 minutes exam. Your GRE prep also prepares you to sit for this long exam. Here’s the breakdown of the duration of the test and sections on the GRE exam:

SECTION

QUESTIONS

TIME IN MINUTES

Analytical Writing

1 Essay Task

Verbal Reasoning

2 Sections (27 Questions)

Quantitative Reasoning

2 Sections (27 Questions)

The GRE exam is changing from September 22, 2023. Here's everything you need to know about the new GRE exam duration, questions, scoring and more- New GRE Exam.

GRE’s Analytical Writing section doesn’t assess specific content knowledge rather, it tests your analytical writing skills through different tasks. These writing tasks test your ability to articulate and evaluate complex ideas while simultaneously judging your ability to sustain a focused and coherent discussion.

GRE is a 1 hours and 58 minutes exam. Your GRE prep also prepares you to sit for this long exam. Here’s the breakdown of the duration of the test and sections on the GRE exam:

SECTION

QUESTIONS

TIME IN MINUTES

Analytical Writing

1 Essay Task

Verbal Reasoning

2 Sections (27 Questions)

Quantitative Reasoning

2 Sections (27 Questions)

The GRE exam is changing from September 22, 2023. Here's everything you need to know about the new GRE exam duration, questions, scoring and more- New GRE Exam.

The highest possible score on the GRE is 340, and the Quantitative and Verbal Sections make up for 170 points each. The Analytical Writing Section, however, is scored on an independent scale where you can get a score from 0 to 6, with 6 being the highest and 0 being the lowest.

A good GRE score is subjective, and depends on the program and university you are applying to. Let’s check out the expected GRE scores of some of the top grad schools in the world.

University accepting GRE Scores	Verbal	Quantitative	Writing
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)	158	159	5.3
Stanford University	159	158	4.8
University of California, Berkeley	153 – 156	167	4.5
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)	155	167	5.0
Johns Hopkins University	163	164	4.8
Rice University	160	167	5.0

If you are opting for online GRE preparation, you can choose from one of the best GRE online coaching options and enrol in a GRE course online that teaches you through live classes. Sign up for an online GRE preparation demo class here. Students can even opt for classroom coaching from a nearby GRE centre.

Depending on an individual student’s schedule and time dedication, GRE prep can take anywhere from 2-6 months. You can opt for GRE preparation online or training in GRE coaching centres. For more personalised insights on your GRE prep, get in touch with our counsellor. Book a free expert session now!

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What is the GRE?

Why Choose Jamboree for GRE Test Prep?

New Shorter GRE Exam Structure

GRE Prep Modes Comparison

GRE Prep Essentials

What Our GRE Prep Achievers Say

"I signed up for coaching at Jamboree, and it helped me manage my time and balance my studies. Also, the reference material provided by my coaching center was very helpful."

"I'm really thankful to you for all your efforts, and most importantly, the patience Jamboree's faculty has shown with me!"

"I did the 10-week course from Jamboree for GRE preparation and was impressed by the faculty and study material they provide. I ended up scoring 337/340 and I couldn't have done it without them."

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