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

GRE Format:

GRE Three test sections:

Verbal Reasoning,
Quantitative Reasoning and Analytical Writing
Verbal Reasoning

The computer-based GRE takes 3 hours 45 minutes.

Verbal Reasoning

This section tests your comfort level with text and grammar.
The Verbal Reasoning section of the GRE Test Pattern contains three types of questions:

a. Reading Comprehension

b. Text Completion

c. Sentence Equivalence

Quantitative Reasoning

The Quantitative Reasoning section measures your ability to understand quantitative information and apply mathematical skills and elementary mathematical concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data interpretation.

The Quantitative Reasoning section of the GRE Test contains four types of questions:

a. Quantitative Comparison Questions

b. Multiple-choice Questions — Select One Answer Choice

c. Multiple-choice Questions — Select One or More Answer Choices

d. Numeric Entry Questions.

Analytical Writing

The Analytical Writing section measures your ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively.

The Analytical Writing section of the GRE Test consists of two separately timed analytical writing tasks:

a. Analyse an Issue task: This task assesses your ability to think critically about a topic and express your thoughts in writing.

b. Analyse an Argument task: This task assesses your ability to understand, analyse and evaluate arguments and convey your evaluation in writing.