The Graduate Research examination is the assessment of qualitative and verbal abilities of the Pakistani student. After giving the examination the student can opt for higher studies abroad. The student can take up MS, MIS and MBA after giving the GRE test in Pakistan. The examination level is international for the GRE examination.

ETS: The Offocial Site For GRE 

The GRE exam is more of an aptitude test that’s assess the Pakistani student’s ability of reasoning. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a standardized test that is required to get admission for graduate level in the United. It was Created and administered by Educational Testing Service (or ETS) in 1936. The aim of this test is basically to measure the verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills of a student. The GRE scores are put to use for admission to various universities in United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada and many other countries.

What Is GRE Test?

The GRE stands for Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a standardized test that is required for admission to many graduate and business school programs. The test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing skills, and is designed to assess a candidate's readiness for graduate-level work. The test is administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS) and is offered in both computer-based and paper-based formats. The GRE test is considered as one of the most important tests for graduate school admissions worldwide.

The GRE exam prep is considered to be the entry test for most of the Universities abroad therefore mugging up the concepts wouldn’t be of any help in this case, Graduate Record Examination requires vigorous preparation.

GRE Examination Format In Pakistan

The GRE General Test is offered in both a computer-delivered format and a paper-delivered format

The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) can be taken either at a test center or at home.

GRE Test At Test Center

The GRE General Test at a test center is a version of the GRE General Test that is offered in a traditional testing environment.

• The test is delivered at a designated test center and is proctored by a test administrator.

• This version of the test is offered in both computer-based and paper-based format, depending on the availability in the location.

GRE Test At Home

The GRE General Test at home is a version of the GRE General Test that can be taken from the comfort of your own home.

• The test is delivered via the internet, and is proctored by an online proctoring service.

• This version of the test is designed for test takers who are unable to take the test in-person due to the pandemic or other reasons.

• The format of the GRE at home test is the same as the standard GRE test

• It includes the same Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing sections.

• The test taker will need a computer or laptop with a camera and a microphone, a stable internet connection, and a quiet room to take the test.

• GRE home test fee is same as for the GRE test at test centers 221$.

GRE Duration

The GRE General Test now has a reduced time limit of one hour and fifty-eight minutes. There are now only one Analytical Writing essayand 46 Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning question on the exam. The computer-delivered GRE General test is about 1 hour and 58 minutes long.

Time Limit For Verbal Reasoning Section

• Two 41-minute sections with a total of 27 questions.

Time Limit For Quantitative Reasoning Section

• Two 47-minute sections with a total of 27 questions.

Time Limit For Analytical Writing Section

• One section with a single, 30-minute writing essay

GRE General Test Content/ GRE Test Sections

In Pakistan, the GRE test is offered in a computer-delivered format. The test is administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS), and is offered at designated test centers in major cities such as Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, and others. The GRE test is divided into three sections:

GRE Verbal Reasoning

The Verbal Reasoning section measures a candidate's ability to understand and analyze written material, and to evaluate arguments. It includes two types of questions

• Reading comprehension questions: Reading comprehension questions test a candidate's ability to understand the main idea, tone, and purpose of a passage, as well as the relationship between different parts of the passage. These questions may require the test taker to identify the main idea of a passage, understand the author's tone and purpose, or identify the relationships between different parts of a passage.

• Text completion questions: Text completion questions test a candidate's ability to use context clues to fill in missing words in a passage. These questions include a sentence or a passage with one or more blank spaces. The test taker is required to fill in the blank spaces with the most appropriate word or phrase based on the context of the passage.

The questions on the Verbal Reasoning section are designed to be of graduate-level difficulty, and are intended to test a candidate's ability to understand and analyze complex written material, and to evaluate arguments. The section may include passages from a variety of sources such as literature, social science, and natural science.

GRE Quantitative Reasoning

The Quantitative Reasoning section measures a candidate's ability to understand and analyze quantitative information, and to solve problems using mathematical concepts. It includes two types of questions:

• Quantitative comparison questions: Quantitative Comparison questions present two quantities, labeled Quantity A and Quantity B, and ask the test taker to compare the two quantities and determine which is greater, which is smaller or if they are equal. These questions require the test taker to have a good understanding of mathematical concepts, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis.

• Problem-solving questions: Problem-solving questions require the test taker to use mathematical concepts and techniques to solve problems. These questions test a candidate's ability to understand mathematical concepts, to reason abstractly, and to apply mathematical concepts to solve problems. The questions may include concepts such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis.

The questions on the Quantitative Reasoning section are designed to be of graduate-level difficulty, and are intended to test a candidate's ability to think critically and to solve problems using mathematical concepts.

GRE Analytical Writing

The Analytical Writing section measures a candidate's ability to understand and analyze complex issues, and to articulate clear and well-supported arguments. It includes two tasks:

• “Analyze an Issue” Task: The "Analyze an Issue" task presents an issue and requires the test taker to write a well-organized, well-supported essay that takes a position on the issue. The test taker is required to analyze the issue and provide evidence and examples to support their position. This task is designed to test a candidate's ability to think critically, to write clearly, and to support their position with relevant examples and evidence.

• “Analyze an Argument” Task: The "Analyze an Argument" task presents an argument and requires the test taker to write a well-organized, well-supported essay that evaluates the argument. The test taker is required to analyze the argument and provide evidence and examples to support their evaluation. This task is designed to test a candidate's ability to think critically, to write clearly, and to evaluate an argument using relevant examples and evidence.

The GRE analytical writing is scored on a scale of 0 to 6, in half-point increments. Two independent graders will evaluate the essay and assign scores, then the scores are combined to get the final score. The scores are based on the quality of the writing, the strength of the argument, and the use of relevant examples and evidence.