Time Allotted For The GRE General Test Has Been Shortened

The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) General Test is a standardized test commonly required for admission into graduate and business schools worldwide. It assesses verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills. Most importantly GRE test is the basic requirement to achieve fully funded Fulbright US Postgraduate Scholarship.

GRE New Format 2023

The Graduate Record Exam (GRE®) will be shortened in 2023, according to a recent announcement from the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Examiners will be given a condensed exam, which will take less than two hours to complete, or roughly half the time of the current test, in place of the 4-hour exam. Here in this article, you will get all the information related to GRE new format implementation, scoring, division of its sections and its effects on students.

Why Is There A Shorter GRE?

• The goal of all these GRE modifications is to make it simpler for students to take the exam and submit their results to educational institutions.

• In a press release issued by ETS, CEO Amit Sevak stated, "The changes we're announcing today underscore the emphasis we place on keeping our customers at the center of all that we do." "We're committed to striking a balance between upholding validity and rigor and enhancing the test-taker experience as we continue to introduce new product innovations."

• This abbreviated GRE will be the quickest general skills exam for graduate and professional program admissions, clocking in at just under two hours.

• These modifications will make the GRE easier, shorter, and less mentally and physically challenging.

What Is Changing In Newly Revised GRE Test

Even though the GRE test is shorter in 2023, all of the topics covered in the test remain the same. To cut down on exam length, ETS has, however, eliminated certain sections and lowered the number of questions in others. We explain the changes to the GRE below.

Changes In GRE Test Length

The length of the exam is the biggest modification to the GRE in 2023. Now the shorter GRE will be one hour, 58 minutes long instead of the previous three hours, 45 minutes.

Changes In GRE Test Structure

To shorter the time of the GRE test, ETS has removed and condensed some of the test sections. Here are the latest modifications done in GRE test by ETS

• No 10 minutes break in GRE test

• ETS has removed experimental (unscored) section from the test

• Removal of “Analyze an argument” section

• Reduction in no of questions from 40 to 27 in Quantitative sections

• Reduction in number of questions from 40 to 27 in Verbal sections

Changes In GRE Test Results Timing

Newly revised GRE test declare its results within 8 -10 days instead of 10-15 days as before.

Comparison Of Old And New GRE Test

Here is an overview of old and new GRE test structure, have a look 

What Is Still Same In GRE Test

• The new GRE is essentially the same as the old one; it's just shorter. The GRE's content won't alter in any way.

• In order to assess your preparedness for graduate study, the shortened GRE will definitely assess your verbal and quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing abilities.

• There are no differences in the GRE preparation, costs, or test-taking experience between the old and shortened versions.

Changing In GRE Score Scaling

Some test-takers might be wondering if the GRE's score scale will change as well, given the exam's significant shortening. So the answer is no, the score scale won't alter for the shortened GRE. Taking the shortened GRE will not lower your score.

How Shorter GRE Test Can Effect Students

Remember that the exam's duration is the only change; the content is staying the same. You won't get a better score if you take the previous (longer) GRE. It depends on your preparation.