The GRE or Graduate Record Examinations, managed by ETS, is a standardized exam designed to assess a candidate's academic preparedness for graduate school. This test evaluates a candidate's proficiency in analytical writing, quantitative reasoning, and verbal reasoning. There are two types of GRE tests – General and Subject test. The GRE General Test is accepted by many graduate and business schools worldwide and is a standardized computer-based exam with multiple-choice questions. On the other hand, the GRE Subject test is a paper-based test and its scores can be used by fellowship panels or admissions to supplement your undergraduate records, other qualifications, and recommendation letters.
| GRE Full Form | Graduate Record Examinations |
| Official Website | https://www.ets.org/gre |
| Conducted by | ETS – Educational Testing Service |
| Types of Format | Computer-delivered and Paper-Delivered |
| Types of GRE | General and subject test |
| GRE Fees | $ 205 worldwide for the general test. Except for a few places including India. The fee for the GRE subject test is $150. |
| GRE Validity | 5 years |
| GRE Sections | Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing section. There are no sections for the GRE subject test. |
| Scores/grades used by |
Most graduate schools in the USA, UK and few in other countries |
