Shorter Format (1h 58m) Benchmarks
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| Section | Questions | Time Limit | Avg Time / Q | Section Score | Key Topics Tested |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analytical Writing (AWA) | 1 Qs | 30 Minutes | 30 minutes total | 0.0 โ 6.0 (0.5 increments) | One 'Analyze an Issue' task. Evaluates critical thinking, reasoned argument construction, and persuasive English prose. |
| Verbal Reasoning (2 Sections) | 27 Qs | 41 Minutes (18m + 23m) | 1 min 31 sec | 130 โ 170 | Section 1: 12 Qs in 18 min. Section 2: 15 Qs in 23 min. Text Completion, Sentence Equivalence, and Reading Comprehension. |
| Quantitative Reasoning (2 Sections) | 27 Qs | 47 Minutes (21m + 26m) | 1 min 44 sec | 130 โ 170 | Section 1: 12 Qs in 21 min. Section 2: 15 Qs in 26 min. Quantitative Comparison, Problem Solving, and Data Interpretation. On-screen calculator available. |
Overview of the official ETS shorter GRE format currently administered globally.
| Section | Questions | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Reasoning | 27 questions | 47 minutes | Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis shortcuts |
| Verbal Reasoning | 27 questions | 41 minutes | Reading comprehension, high-yield vocabulary & critical reasoning |
| Analytical Writing (AWA) | 1 task | 30 minutes | โAnalyze an Issueโ essay assessing logic, structure, and clarity |
| Total Duration | 55 questions + 1 essay | ~1 hr 58 min | Shorter, streamlined format (revised ETS GRE format) |
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Over 90% of top business schools worldwide (including Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, INSEAD, and ISB) officially accept the GRE equally. Admissions deans emphasize that neither test provides an unfair advantage.
Both tests are equally accepted by top business schools worldwide. Compare criteria to determine which aligns better with your skills.
| Criteria | GRE | GMAT |
|---|---|---|
| Accepted By | MS, MBA, PhD programs globally (1,300+ B-Schools) | Exclusively Business & Management programs |
| Verbal Emphasis | Advanced vocabulary (Text Completion & Sentence Equiv.) | Critical Reasoning & Reading Comprehension logic |
| Quant Difficulty | Standard math foundations, mental calculation shortcuts | Data Insights & logic-intensive problem solving |
| Score Scale | 260โ340 (130โ170 each in Verbal & Quant) + AWA | 205โ805 (Focus Edition 3-section aggregate) |
| Test Adaptivity | Section-level adaptive (Section 2 difficulty adapts) | Question-by-question computer adaptive |
| B-School Preference | Equal consideration at Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, INSEAD, ISB | Equal consideration across global B-Schools |
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The streamlined GRE test under 2 hours has achieved record candidate completion rates. Eliminating the unscored section reduced exam fatigue substantially without altering scoring validity.
Over 1,300 global MBA programs โ including Harvard, Stanford GSB, Wharton, MIT Sloan, and Columbia โ officially accept GRE on equal footing with GMAT.
Enhanced live remote proctoring allows candidates to schedule their exam at home with 24 hours advance notice, ideal for working professionals and international applicants.
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Leading US institutions have opened Fall 2027 admissions portals with merit-based assistantships and fellowships tied to 325+ GRE scores.
Expanded financial assistance and fee reduction vouchers are actively available for eligible graduate school aspirants in India through official ETS channels.
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Key insights about GRE score competitiveness, exam format changes, and admissions recognition.
No. Over 1,300 business schools worldwide, including Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, INSEAD, LBS, and ISB, have stated explicitly that they evaluate GMAT and GRE scores with zero preference. Choose the test that best showcases your individual strengths.
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