The GRE General Test is currently a computer-based test offered at centers in the US and in most other countries.

GRE Exam test

The GRE General Test has three main divisions:

Analytical Writing;

Verbal Reasoning;

Quantitative Reasoning

A computer-based test starts with the Analytical Writing section (1 hour).

There are 2 sections of Verbal Reasoning each with approximately 20 questions to be completed in 30 minutes.

There are 2 sections of Quantitative Reasoning each with approximately 20 questions to be completed in 35 minutes.

The computer-based GRE takes 3 hours 45 minutes.

Syllabus

Analytical Writing

The analytical writing section has two essay writing tasks: the Issue and the Argument.

The Issue task presents two topics of which the candidate must select one on which to write an essay presenting the writer�s position on the topic.

The Argument task presents a statement of a position.

2. Verbal Reasoning

The verbal reasoning section contains three types of question: sentence equivalence; text completion; reading comprehension.

3. Quantitative Reasoning

The quantitative reasoning section has two types of multiple choice questions: quantitative comparisons and problem solving.

The test also contains Numeric Entry questions where students have to provide their own answers.

The level of math knowledge should be within the grasp of a 10th Grade student.