The GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) and GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) are key for getting into grad school. They test skills needed for advanced studies.
GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) contains three sections—Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Verbal tests your reading and vocabulary. Quantitative tests your mathematical skills. Analytical writing tests the quality of your essay.
GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) includes Quantitative, Verbal, Integrated Reasoning, and Analytical Writing Assessment sections. Quantitative tests your math. Verbal focuses on reading and grammar. Integrated Reasoning assesses your ability to analyze data. Analytical writing requires you to analyze an argument.
GRE is accepted by so many graduate programs everywhere. This includes the arts, sciences, and those businesses. GMAT is, for the most part, business colleges only.
While the GRE pays more attention to vocabulary in a wider math field. GMAT focuses on critical thinking and quantitative analysis. Different scoring scales.
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| Section | Score Range | Score Increments | Details |
| Verbal Reasoning | 130 – 170 | 1-point increments | Measures reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical reasoning. |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 130 – 170 | 1-point increments | Tests mathematical skills and problem-solving abilities. |
| Analytical Writing | 0 – 6 | 0.5-point increments | Evaluates critical thinking and essay writing skills. |
| Total Score | 260 – 340 | — | Combined Verbal and Quantitative scores. |
| Score Validity | 5 years | — | GRE scores remain valid for five years. |
The Total Score is derived exclusively from the Verbal and Quantitative sections.
Note: A GRE score of 300 or higher is considered satisfactory, while a score of 310 or above is highly esteemed, especially for competitive programs and top universities.
| Section | Score Range | Score Increments | Details |
| Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) | 0 – 6 | 0.5-point increments | Assesses critical thinking and writing skills through an essay. |
| Integrated Reasoning (IR) | 1 – 8 | 1-point increments | Measures data analysis and interpretation skills. |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 6 – 51 | 1-point increments | Tests mathematical and problem-solving skills. |
| Verbal Reasoning | 6 – 51 | 1-point increments | Assesses reading comprehension, critical reasoning, and grammar. |
| Total Score | 200 – 800 | 10-point increments | Combined score from Quantitative and Verbal sections. |
| Score Validity | 5 years | — | GMAT scores remain valid for five years. |
The Total Score is derived exclusively from the Verbal and Quantitative sections.
Note: A GMAT score of above 650 is generally considered good, while a score of 700 or higher is deemed excellent, particularly for top programs.
| Section | Duration | Number of Questions | Details |
| Analytical Writing | 60 minutes | 2 tasks (30 mins each) | - Issue Task: Present an argument on a given topic - Argument Task: Critique a given argument |
| Verbal Reasoning | 40 minutes | 27 questions | - Reading Comprehension - Text Completion - Sentence Equivalence |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 50 minutes | 27 questions | - Arithmetic - Algebra - Geometry - Data Analysis |
| Unscored/Research Section | Varies | Varies | Appears randomly (does not count toward the final score) |
| Total Test Duration | ~ 2 hours | — | Conducted online with a flexible structure. |
| Section | Duration | Number of Questions | Details |
| Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) | 30 minutes | 1 essay task | - Analyze an argument and write a critique. |
| Integrated Reasoning (IR) | 30 minutes | 12 questions | - Multi-source reasoning - Table analysis - Graphics interpretation - Two-part analysis |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 60 minutes | 31 questions | - Problem-solving - Data sufficiency |
| Verbal Reasoning | 70 minutes | 36 questions | - Reading comprehension - Critical reasoning - Sentence correction |
| Total Test Duration | ~ 3 hours 7 mins | — | Includes optional breaks and instructions. |
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