The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) consists of two separate tests: the General Test and the Subject Test.
General Test
The General Test is offered as a computer-based testin the , , and many other countries. Paper-based General Test administrations areoffered in areas of the world where computer-based testing is not available.
The GRE General Test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills that have been acquired over a long period of time and that are not related to any specific field of study.
Subject Test
The Subject Tests are paper-based tests in 8 subject areas. Subject Tests measure achievement in specific subject areas and assume undergraduate majors or extensive background in those disciplines. Testing time is 2 hours and 50 minutes.
