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GRE (Graduate Record Examination) Preparation at ACHIVIA

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is one of the most widely accepted entrance tests for students aspiring to pursue master’s, MBA, or doctoral programs abroad—especially in the USA, Canada, UK, Europe, and other top study destinations. The GRE measures skills in analytical writing, verbal reasoning, and quantitative reasoning, making it a critical part of your application for graduate programs.

At ACHIVIA, we understand how important a competitive GRE score is for your future. Our expert trainers go beyond just classroom teaching—they analyze your strengths and weaknesses on day one and create a personalized study plan that helps you perform your best in every section of the GRE.

Our training methodology combines interactive sessions, practice-driven learning, and smart test-taking strategies, so that you can confidently aim for top scores.

  • Qualified & Experienced Trainers

Our trainers have years of experience mentoring students for the GRE, ensuring you get the best guidance tailored to your learning style. 

  • Flexible Class Options

Choose from online or in-person training, with batch timings that fit your schedule. 

  • Comprehensive 25+ Hours of Training

 We provide intensive sessions covering the Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing sections, along with doubt-clearing classes. 

  • Personalized Attention in Small Batches

Our small class sizes allow trainers to give individual focus, helping you overcome specific challenges in vocabulary, math concepts, or essay writing. 

  • Regular Mock Tests & Performance Reviews

Full-length simulated GRE tests are conducted to give you a real exam experience. We also provide detailed feedback to track your progress and fine-tune your test-taking strategies. 

  • Updated Study Material & Practice Resources

Students receive official-style GRE prep material, past practice papers, vocabulary resources, and access to a well-stocked library for after-class practice. 

  • Targeted Strategies for High Scores

 From mastering time management in Quant to boosting vocabulary and reading comprehension in Verbal, our result-oriented techniques help you maximize your performance.

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is designed to evaluate a candidate’s verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, analytical writing, and critical thinking skills. The test is accepted by thousands of graduate and business schools worldwide, making it a key step for students aspiring to study abroad.

The GRE can be taken in two formats: GRE General Test and GRE Subject Test.

  • The GRE General Test measures overall academic readiness and is commonly required for master’s, MBA, and doctoral programs.
  • The GRE Subject Test evaluates expertise in specific fields (such as Mathematics, Physics, or Psychology) and is required by some specialized graduate programs.

GRE General Test (computer-delivered) lasts about 1 hour 58 minutes.  Subject Tests are paper-based and last 2 hours 50 minutes.


SECTION  NUMBER OF QUESTIONS  PATTERN / TASK DESCRIPTION  DURATION

Analytical Writing

1 Essay

Analyze an Issue task

30 minutes

Verbal Reasoning

2 Sections (12 questions each)

Reading comprehension, text completion, sentence equivalence

41 minutes (combined)

Quantitative Reasoning

2 Sections (12 questions each)

Problem-solving, quantitative comparison, data interpretation

47 minutes (combined)

Unscored / Research Section (May Appear)

Varies

Not scored, used for ETS research

Varies

Total Test Time

-

Computer-delivered

~1 hour 58 minutes


GRE Subject Tests are offered in:

  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Psychology

Each Subject Test lasts 2 hours and 50 minutes and consists of multiple-choice questions focused on a single field of study.

The GRE General Test evaluates your readiness for graduate-level study by testing your skills in Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. Each section is carefully designed to measure critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills that universities value.

Analytical Writing (AWA)

Duration: 30 minutes (1 Task)

  • In this section, you are asked to write an essay for the “Analyze an Issue” task. 
  • You must present a well-structured argument, support your viewpoint with reasoning/examples, and demonstrate clear written communication. 
  • Essays are evaluated on critical thinking, clarity, coherence, and logical flow rather than grammar alone. 

This section checks your ability to think independently and communicate ideas effectively—skills crucial for graduate school.

Verbal Reasoning

Duration: 41 minutes (2 sections, 12 questions each)

The Verbal Reasoning section measures how well you can analyze written material and evaluate arguments. The questions are designed to test your reading comprehension, vocabulary usage, and reasoning ability.

It includes:

  • Reading Comprehension: Passages from academic and non-academic texts, followed by questions that test your understanding of the main ideas, inferences, and details. 
  • Text Completion: Fill in the blanks with the most suitable words/phrases, requiring strong vocabulary and context understanding. 
  • Sentence Equivalence: Choose two correct answers that create sentences with the same meaning. 

This section focuses on your ability to interpret meaning, understand nuances, and think critically about written content.

Quantitative Reasoning

Duration: 47 minutes (2 sections, 12 questions each)

This section tests your ability to reason and solve problems using basic mathematical concepts. You don’t need advanced math knowledge, but you do need strong fundamentals and logical problem-solving skills.

It includes:

  • Problem-Solving Questions: Based on arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis. 
  • Quantitative Comparison: Compare two values and determine the relationship between them. 
  • Data Interpretation: Work with graphs, tables, and charts to analyze quantitative information.

This section measures your ability to interpret data and apply mathematical concepts to real-world scenarios—a skill valued in research and graduate-level work.

Experimental/Unscored Section (May Appear)

  • Sometimes, an unscored or research section is added to test new questions. 

  • This section looks just like Verbal or Quantitative reasoning, but it does not count toward your final GRE score.