GRE test dates, fees and format
The exam itself, in one place: when it runs and when to register, how it is built and scored, what it costs, what is changing, and the tools and guides for it. Practice lives in the GRE library.
Upcoming GRE dates
No upcoming dates are listed yet. Registration and test dates are published by the exam maker; the official site is linked below.
GRE at a glance
- Delivery
- Computer-based, ~1h58m
- Sections
- Analytical Writing · Verbal Reasoning · Quantitative Reasoning
- Score range
- 130–170 per section, AWA 0–6
What is the GRE?
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a standardized test used by graduate and business schools worldwide to assess readiness for advanced study. It measures Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning — each scored 130–170 for a combined 260–340 — plus Analytical Writing, scored separately from 0.0 to 6.0.
What is the GRE test format?
The current shorter GRE runs about 1 hour 58 minutes in a single sitting with no scheduled break. Verbal and Quant each come as two sections, and the second adapts to how you did on the first.
| Section | Time | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Writing | 30 min | 1 “Analyze an Issue” essay |
| Verbal Reasoning | 41 min | 2 sections, 27 questions |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 47 min | 2 sections, 27 questions |
What is a good GRE score?
A combined Verbal + Quant score of 315–324 is good and competitive for top programs, while 325–340 is excellent — roughly the top 10% of test-takers. Ivy League and top STEM programs typically expect 325+, standard master’s programs 300–314. Estimate yours with our GRE score calculator.
How should I practice for the GRE?
Start with a full-length mock to get a baseline, then use section practice and topic drills to close the gap in your weaker measure. The GRE is computer-based and section-adaptive, so practicing on screen under time — as you do here — builds the accuracy and pacing the real test rewards.