New GRE Format Introduced: What Indian Students Must Know

by MalatiMajhi

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The GRE (Graduate Record Examination), widely accepted for Master’s, MBA, and select PhD admissions primarily in the US and Canada, has introduced a new, shorter format designed to reduce test fatigue and streamline the experience for Indian students.

Key Changes

Duration: Reduced to approximately 2 hours.

Analytical Writing: Only one essay task now, “Analyze an Issue” (30 minutes). The “Analyze an Argument” task is removed.

Verbal & Quant Sections: Both now have fewer questions, 27 questions each (Verbal: 41 mins, Quant: 47 mins).

No Breaks: The previous 10-minute scheduled break and experimental section have been eliminated.

Scoring: Remains unchanged (Verbal and Quant: 130–170; Writing: 0–6).

Score Reporting: Faster results within 8–10 days.

Advantages for Indian Students

Shorter test suits students accustomed to 2-hour exam durations.

Reduced fatigue, maintaining better focus.

Faster application decisions with quicker score reports.

Challenges & Tips

Each question now has greater importance, with a focus on accuracy.

Practice mock tests regularly to build stamina.

Strengthen analytical writing and critical reasoning skills.

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Source: The Indian Express