GRE Syllabus and Pattern 2024: Latest Updates
GRE has made several changes to its test to improve the user experience and meet the demands of current business schools.
Here’s what’s new in GRE Syllabus:
- GRE is now shorter. The test will take only 2 hours to complete.
- Removal of the “Analyse an Argument” task in the Analytical Writing section.
- Reduced number of questions in the Quantitative and Verbal Reasoning sections.
- Removal of the unscored section.
GRE Syllabus and Pattern 2024
The GRE Syllabus is split into three sections: Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning.
All the three modules are designed by keeping in mind what is most essential for a business and law programs.
GRE exam is now shortened, and can be completed in 1 hour and 58 minutes. Below is a breakdown of the same.
GRE Syllabus and Pattern 2024
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| GRE Analytical Writing | 30 minutes |
| GRE Quantitative Reasoning |
Section 1: 18 minutes Section 2: 23 minutes |
| GRE Verbal Reasoning |
Section 1: 21 minutes Section 2: 26 minutes |
GRE Syllabus and Pattern 2024: Verbal Reasoning
The verbal reasoning section is designed to understand your skills in:
- Understanding and analysing written material
- Recognising relationships between parts of sentences
- Identifying connections between words and ideas
The verbal reasoning section consists of the following question types: Reading Comprehension, Text Completion and Sentence Equivalence.
Let’s understand them in depth.
GRE Syllabus 2024: Quantitative Reasoning
Math is an integral part of business and law courses.
GRE syllabus includes Quantitative Reasoning to understand:
- How good your basic mathematical skills are
- How well you understand elementary mathematical concepts
- Your ability to reason quantitatively
- How well you can solve problems with quantitative methods
Below is a breakdown of the topics covered in the Quantitative Reasoning section of the GRE syllabus.
GRE Syllabus and Pattern 2024: Quantitative Reasoning Section
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| Arithmetic | Properties of integers (divisibility, prime numbers), arithmetic operations, estimation, percent, ratio, decimal representation |
| Algebra | Exponents, factoring, equations, inequalities, coordinate geometry (graphing functions, equations) |
| Geometry | Lines, circles, triangles (isosceles, equilateral), quadrilaterals, polygons, 3D figures, measurements (area, perimeter, volume) |
| Data Analysis | Descriptive statistics, interpreting data in tables and graphs, probability, random variables, counting methods |
Math scares most, but there’s nothing to worry about here because most of these concepts taught in high school. You just need to brush your knowledge!
GRE Syllabus 2024: Analytical Writing
The Analytical Writing section is designed to understand whether you can weave complex ideas effectively. It evaluates your writing skills based on whether or not you can:
- Articulate and Support Complex Ideas
- Construct Arguments
- Sustain a Focused and Coherent Discussion
This section does not, however, test your content knowledge. This means you don’t have to be a master of the topics given to you. You can simply write based on your understanding of topic.
This section contains only a single task called Analyse an Issue.
You will be given all the instructions required to form your response. All you need to do is break the tasks down into digestible chunks, analyse it, and form your argument. Make sure to support your arguments with reason and evidence.
