The Graduate Record Examination, or GRE is a standardized test that is a prerequisite for admission to graduate schools in many foreign countries, including the United States, and Canada.
Educational Testing Service, known as ETS, regulates and conducts the GRE Test. The exam is held multiple times a year.
There are two types of GRE Entrance Tests –
General Test
The GRE assesses the candidate’s ability in Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Critical Thinking, and Analytical Writing. These skills, which are essential and cultivated over an extended duration, are not specific to any particular field of study.
Subject Test
The GRE Subject Tests aim to assess your competency and specialization in a particular academic field. These tests are specifically intended for individuals who have either obtained a bachelor’s degree or gained significant experience in any of the following subjects:
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Psychology
Note: From April 2023, ETS discontinued Chemistry Tests; however, the test scores will remain valid for a duration of five years starting from the test date.
Psychology in Subject Test.
There are now 144 Questions (previously 205 Questions) in the Psychology paper in GRE Subject Test. The question paper consists of six major content categories:
- Biological (30 Questions)
- Cognitive (29 Questions)
- Social (19 Questions)
- Developmental (18 Questions)
- Clinical (23 Questions)
- Measurement, Methodology, and Other (25 Questions)
The test adheres to the terminology, criteria, and classifications referred to in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR).
The Psychology Exam is a 2-hour computer-delivered test that is offered 2 weeks per month in September, October, and April. Candidates can also take the test on certain dates during these three months. There is no negative marking in the GRE Psychology Test.
Candidates can find a test center from here.
GRE Subject Test Dates for 2023-24
The GRE Subject test will be conducted in three sessions for academic year 2023-24.
- September 25, 2023 – October 08, 2023
- October 24, 2023 – November 06, 2023
- April 07, 2024 – April 20, 2024
Candidates can schedule the test from here.
GRE General Exam
Verbal Reasoning measure contains three types of questions – Reading Comprehension, Text Completion, and Sentence Equivalence. Learn More about Verbal Reasoning Measure
Quantitative Reasoning measure covers – Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, and Data Analysis topics. Learn More about Quantitative Measure.
Analytical Writing Measure consists of two separately timed analytical writing tasks, namely Analyze an Issue, and Analyze an Argument. Learn More about Analytical Writing Measure
Top Institutes
There are numerous organizations/institutes that consider GRE scores for Graduate Fellowship. You can find the country-wise list of recipients here.
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