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GRE

GRE General Test

The graduate admission test for master's, PhD and many business and law programmes.

Facts checked 21 October 2026

Duration
About 1h 58m
Delivered through
Prometric
Results
Official scores appear in your ETS account 8–10 days after the test date.

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Overview

The GRE General Test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning and analytical writing. Since 22 September 2023 it has been a shorter test of about 1 hour 58 minutes, with no unscored section and no scheduled break. It is taken on computer at a test centre or at home.

Who it is for

  • Graduates applying for master's or doctoral programmes abroad
  • MBA and business master's applicants (many business schools accept the GRE)
  • Scholarship applicants whose programme asks for GRE scores
  • Some law school applicants where the GRE is accepted

Versions

GRE General Test at a test centre

Taken on computer at an authorised centre.

GRE General Test at home

The same test taken at home with an online proctor, where available.

Where it is accepted

  • Graduate admission (master's and PhD) at universities worldwide
  • MBA and business master's admission at schools that accept the GRE
  • Some law schools that accept the GRE
  • Some scholarship and fellowship programmes

Always check the current requirements of the university, employer, regulator or visa authority you are applying to.

Test format

GRE sections
SectionWhat it involves
Analytical WritingOne 'Analyze an Issue' task, 30 minutes. Always first.
Verbal ReasoningTwo sections: 12 questions in 18 minutes, then 15 questions in 23 minutes.
Quantitative ReasoningTwo sections: 12 questions in 21 minutes, then 15 questions in 26 minutes.

Total time: About 1 hour 58 minutes

Scores and validity

Scoring
Verbal Reasoning 130–170 and Quantitative Reasoning 130–170, in 1-point steps. Analytical Writing 0–6, in half-point steps. There is no pass mark.
Validity
Scores can be reported for five years after the test date.

How long results take is shown at the top of this page.

Fees

Fees are set by the test owner, were checked on 21 October 2026, and can change. Confirm the price when you book. GAPICT never takes exam fees.

On test day

Identification

An original, valid, government-issued photo ID with your name, photo and signature, matching your registration. A passport is required if you test outside your country of citizenship. ETS publishes country-specific rules for Pakistan; check them before test day.

Arrive early, bring only what the test owner allows, and expect identity checks and a photo at check-in. Read our test day guide and exam day FAQs.

How to book

Exam seats for GRE are booked and paid on the test owner's own system. Delivered through: Prometric (in Pakistan, centres run by USEFP in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi).

  1. 1

    Register and choose a test centre or at-home appointment through your ETS account on ets.org/gre.

  2. 2

    Create or sign in to your account on the official booking site.

  3. 3

    Choose your exam, then a test centre, date and time.

  4. 4

    Pay the exam fee to the test owner and keep your confirmation email.

  5. 5

    Check the ID rules and arrive early on test day.

Book on official GRE website (opens in a new tab)

You register and pay in your ETS account. ETS sets rescheduling and refund rules.

GAPICT cannot take bookings for this exam. Exam seats are booked and paid on the test owner's system.

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GRE FAQs

Has the GRE changed?
Yes. Since 22 September 2023 the test takes about 1 hour 58 minutes instead of about 3 hours 45 minutes. There is one writing task, shorter verbal and quant sections, and no unscored section or break.
Where can I take the GRE in Pakistan?
At Prometric test centres. USEFP runs Prometric centres in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi. You can also take the GRE at home where available.
How long are my scores valid?
ETS reports scores for five years after your test date.
Can I choose which scores to send?
ETS offers a ScoreSelect option to choose which test dates to send. Check the details in your ETS account.

Sources

Facts on this page were checked against these official sources on 21 October 2026. If anything here differs from the test owner's website, the owner's website is correct.

GRE is a registered trademark of ETS. This website is not endorsed or approved by ETS.

GRE and related names are trademarks of their owners and are used here only to describe the test. GAPICT is independent of ETS (Educational Testing Service), is not endorsed by it, and is not currently an authorised centre for this test.

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