Can you provide information about the GRE exam, including subjects covered and exam dates?
The GRE General Test covers Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning, and runs year round on flexible dates. GRE Subject Tests, limited to Mathematics, Physics and Psychology, run only in fixed windows, including September and October 2026 and April 2027.
Your GRE journey depends on which version you need. The General Test is available almost any day of the year, while Subject Tests only open during short, specific windows, so you need to plan your Subject Test timing well ahead.
GRE Format And Dates
| Component | Sections Covered | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| GRE General Test | Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning | Multiple times weekly, all year |
| GRE Subject Test | Mathematics, Physics or Psychology | Fall 2026: 14 to 27 September and 19 October to 1 November; Spring 2027: 19 April to 2 May |
Key Rules To Remember
- The General Test takes about 1 hour 58 minutes across writing, verbal and quantitative sections.
- You can retake the General Test every 21 days, up to 5 times in a rolling 12 month period.
- You can sit the General Test at a Prometric centre or via the secure GRE at Home option.
- At home testing for Subject Tests is unavailable in India, so you must use an official test centre.
My Advice
Lock in your Subject Test window months in advance if your program needs one, since these slots are rare and fixed, and treat your General Test date as flexible only after your Subject Test plan is confirmed.
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