GRE
For the computer-based pattern, each of these sections is further divided into two-sub-sections with forty questions in total (Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning).
Analytical Writing has only one section that contains two tasks with a time duration of one hour. Apart from these main sections, there are two other variable sections included in the computer-based pattern exam. This section is followed by a ten-minute break after the Quantitative Reasoning part is complete. However, these two variable sections- Unscored and Research section- are not included in the final GRE Scores.
While the GRE Pattern may change from time to time generally, the crux of the format remains the same. Currently, the following is the exam pattern which aspirants can look forward to:
| GRE Sections | Paper-based | Computer-based | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Sections | Duration | No. of Sections | Duration | |
| Analytical Writing | 2 sections- 2 tasks | 60 minutes | 1 section- two tasks | 60 minutes |
| Verbal Reasoning | 2 sections- 50 questions | 70 minutes | 2 section- 40 questions | 60 minutes |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 2 sections- 50 questions | 80 minutes | 2 section- 40 questions | 70 minutes |
| Unscored | NA | NA | Varies | Varies |
| Research | NA | NA | Varies | Varies |