G.R.E
GRE is an entrance test required for:
• Admissions in graduate schools in US, and in
other English-speaking countries.
• Postgraduate admissions world-wide.
The exam aims to measure verbal reasoning,
quantitative reasoning, analytical writing and critical thinking skills. The
GRE General Test is a computer-based exam administered by selected qualified
testing centers. The test scores for admission into US Graduate programs is
valid for five years from the date of test.
The Pattern:
The computer-based GRE General Test consists of
six sections.
·
The first section is
always the analytical writing section
(One issue task for 45 min. & one argument task for 30 min.).
·
The next sections
consist of two verbal reasoning sections
(for 30 min. each).
·
Two
quantitative reasoning sections (for
30 min, each).
The above sections may occur in any order. The
entire test duration is 3 hours 45 minutes.
One-minute breaks are offered after each section
and a 10 minute break after the third section.
In addition to the General Test, there are also
eight GRE Subject Tests, testing knowledge in the specific areas of Biochemistry,
Cell and Molecular Biology; Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Literature in
English; Mathematics; Physics; and Psychology. The length of each exam is 170
minutes.
Eligibility
Criteria:
There is no eligibility criteria to take this
test but students who have completed their bachelor's degree which is
recognized and is equivalent to a degree program in US (16 years), can seek
admission for post graduate courses in US Universities. Previously, students
from India were required to complete graduation (10+2+3) plus one year of post
graduation to be eligible for post graduate degree in US. However, at present,
many universities in US do not insist on such requirements.
The importance of the test in admission process
varies across different Universities, departments of a same University and
across different programs or courses. At times GRE scores are just a formality in the
admission process and at times an important factor for your admission decision.
There
are several local centres that offer aid in registering and preparing for GRE
exams.
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