Exciting Updates to the GRE General Test
GRE test is getting shorter and better!
On September 22, 2023, the GRE General Test will be shortened from just under 4 hours to just under 2.
Ets.org also plans to report scores faster, helping you submit your applications sooner!
The shorter test format
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | Less than 2 hours |
| Number of Questions | 46 fewer Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning questions |
| Analytical Writing | Only one essay task (versus two in the current version) |
| Content | Measures the same skills and features the same question types |
Test Overview
| Section | Structure | Estimated Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Writing | 1 section, 1 essay task | 30 minutes |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 2 sections, 27 questions total | 47 minutes |
| Verbal Reasoning | 2 sections, 27 questions total | 41 minutes |
| Total Time | 1 hour, 58 minutes |
GRE Discounts Codes
- $60 off test registration using code GRE602023 through Sept. 20, 2023.
- $50 off a retest using code GRE502023 through Dec. 31,2023.
- Students in India should use code INDTEST2023 for ₹4777 off test registration through Sept. 20, 2023.
- Students in India should use code INDRETEST2023 for ₹3822 off a retest through Dec. 31, 2023.