GRE is a multiple-choice test for applicants interested in admission into graduate schools. This is mandatory for the students who wish to pursue a Masters Degree or PHD in the US. The test is administered by The Educational Testing Service (ETS), under the sponsorship of the Graduate Record Examinations board. The GRE is a Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) and consists of three scoring sections :

» Two essays to be written on the computer: 30 minutes - analysis of an argument and 45 minutes - analysis of an issue.     » One 45 minutes, 28 questions in Math section: Problem solving and quantitative comparison.     » One 30 minutes, 30 questions in verbal section: Sentence completions, antonyms, analogies and reading comprehension.

Analytical Writing     The skills measured include the taker's ability to:     » Articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively     » Sustain a well focussed coherent discussion     » Control the element of standard written English     » Examine claims and accompanying evidence     » Support ideas with relevant reasons and examples

Verbal Reasoning     The skills measured include the test taker's ability to :     » Analyze and evaluate written material and synthesize information obtained from it     » Analyze relationships among component parts of sentences     » Recognize relationships between words and concepts

Quantitative Reasoning     The skills measured include the test taker's ability to :

» Understand basic concepts of Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, and Data Analysis     » Reason quantitatively     » Solve problems in a quantitative setting

Scoring Pattern   » Each of the multiple choice sections is scored on scale of 200 to 800     » The Analytical Writing sections is scored on a scale of 0 to 6

GRE Subject Tests     The GRE Subject tests are intended to measure your knowledge of specific subject matter. Subject tests are available in eight disciplines, i.e. Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Literature, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology. This test is paper - pencil based and is administered three times every year in November, December and April.

Course Duration (3 - 6 months)     Total course duration is 6 months. Being a "flexiduration" course, it can be availed by students from a minimum period of 90 days to a maximum of 180 days from the date of enrolment. One additional month of "hand-holding" if required 2 hrs per day / 4 days a week (as per students' choice). Students will be made to take actual Computer Adaptive Tests and practice sessions during the last few weeks of the course, when found ready for them. All study materials, software, paper based courseware, TOEFL materials and TOEFL coaching are also included in the course.