Your 320+ GRE Score.
Structured to Get There.
Live two-way GRE preparation covering Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning — taught by Abhishek Leela Pandey in a cohort of just 27 students. Built for MS, PhD, and global Master's admissions.
- Live two-way sessions with ALP Sir
- Verbal, Quant & AWA full coverage
- 5,000+ word GRE Vocabulary programme
- Official ETS mock tests + analysis
- AWA essay feedback & scoring
- University & programme selection guide
- Recorded session access
- Doubt resolution every session
Seats are limited to 27 per cohort.
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What is the GRE?
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is conducted by ETS and accepted by 1,000+ universities in 160+ countries. It is the primary test for MS, PhD, and Master's programmes abroad — and increasingly accepted for MBA admissions as an alternative to GMAT.
One "Analyze an Issue" essay task. Tests ability to articulate complex ideas clearly, construct well-supported arguments, and demonstrate critical thinking. Scored separately from V+Q on a 0–6 scale in half-point increments. Most universities expect 4.0+.
Two adaptive sections. Tests vocabulary in context, reading comprehension, and logical reasoning. Heavy emphasis on advanced vocabulary — Text Completion and Sentence Equivalence require strong word knowledge. RC passages from social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences.
Two adaptive sections. Tests arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis. Includes Quantitative Comparison — a question type unique to the GRE. An on-screen calculator is provided. CS and engineering programmes typically expect 165+.
GRE Score vs Target Universities
Total V+Q score ranges from 260–340. AWA is scored separately. For competitive MS programmes, aim for 320+. For CS/engineering programmes, Quant 165+ is expected regardless of total score.
GRE Eligibility Criteria
ETS follows an open-door policy — the GRE is one of the most accessible standardised exams in the world. Almost anyone can register.
ETS has no age requirement for the GRE. Students, working professionals, and career-changers of any age can register. Final year undergraduates can also appear.
No specific educational qualification is required to take the GRE. However, since it's a graduate-level test, most test-takers are completing or have completed their undergraduate degree.
Indian candidates must carry their original, valid passport — no photocopies. Aadhaar, PAN, voter ID, and driving licence are not accepted. Your ETS account name must exactly match your passport.
You can take the GRE once every 21 days, up to 5 times in a rolling 12-month period. Unlike GMAT, there is no lifetime cap on GRE attempts.
GRE scores are valid for 5 years from the test date. You can use your score for multiple application cycles across MS, MBA, and PhD programs.
GRE General Test fee in India is approximately ₹22,550 (USD 213). Fee waivers are available for candidates with financial need. Rescheduling costs an additional ₹5,000.
GRE Exam Dates 2026
Like the GMAT, the GRE has no fixed exam date — it is offered year-round at 1,000+ test centres in 160+ countries and online from home.
GRE has no fixed dates. The vocabulary programme alone needs 10–12 weeks — start early. Book on ets.org/gre and plan backwards from your earliest university deadline.
Top Universities — Score & Rankings
GRE scores are accepted by 1,000+ universities across 160 countries for MS, PhD, and MBA admissions. Below are the most targeted by Indian students.
Scores below are typical range of admitted students — not official cutoffs. Universities evaluate GRE alongside GPA, research experience, SOP, and LORs. A 320+ score is competitive for most top programs; 325+ for elite programs.
QS Rankings 2025. GRE score ranges are typical admits — individual programs may have higher requirements. Fees are approximate annual costs for international students. Always verify on the official university website before applying.
GRE General Test — What's Tested
The GRE General Test has three scored sections. Here's exactly what each section tests and how GRADSKOOL prepares you for each.
Analyse an Issue and Analyse an Argument. Tests ability to articulate complex ideas clearly, construct well-supported arguments, and critically evaluate reasoning. Scored separately from V+Q.
Reading Comprehension, Text Completion, and Sentence Equivalence. Heavy emphasis on advanced vocabulary in context and sophisticated argument analysis — very different from CAT or GMAT verbal.
Arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis. Includes Quantitative Comparison questions unique to the GRE. The quant ceiling is lower than GMAT — but perfect scores are harder to achieve than they appear.
Course Curriculum
Structured from foundations to 320+ — every module is sequenced to build both raw ability and exam-specific strategy.
- GRE high-frequency word list — 5,000 words
- Vocabulary in context — not rote memorisation
- RC Lexicon strategy for GRE passages
- Root words, prefixes & suffixes
- Text Completion — 1, 2 and 3-blank questions
- Sentence Equivalence strategy
- GRE RC passage types & structures
- Main idea, inference & application questions
- Author's tone & purpose
- Select-in-passage question type
- Short RC and paragraph argument questions
- Time management across passage types
- Arithmetic & number properties
- Algebra — equations, inequalities, functions
- Geometry — lines, triangles, circles, coordinate
- Data analysis — statistics, probability
- Quantitative Comparison strategy
- Data Interpretation sets
- Hard QC questions — edge cases & traps
- Plugging in & picking numbers efficiently
- Geometry estimation techniques
- Overlapping sets & Venn diagrams
- Combinatorics & probability at 165+ level
- Pacing strategy to maximise Q score
- Analyse an Issue — structure & argument mapping
- Analyse an Argument — flaw identification
- Essay templates & opening frameworks
- Vocabulary for AWA — register & style
- Timed essay writing practice
- Personalised essay feedback & scoring
- Official ETS PowerPrep mocks — full analysis
- Section-adaptive test strategy
- Score prediction & gap analysis
- ScoreSelect strategy — which scores to send
- University shortlisting by score & profile
- SOP & application timeline planning
How a GRADSKOOL GRE Cohort Works
Concept, vocabulary, practice, test — every week follows the same proven rhythm.
Live Session
Two-way live class where you work through reasoning aloud. Concepts are built through structured questioning — particularly important for GRE verbal where logic matters more than memory.
Vocabulary Practice
Daily structured vocabulary work — not flashcard memorisation, but context-based learning. 15–20 words per day, built into passages and question sets to ensure retention.
Mock Test
Official ETS PowerPrep mocks at regular intervals under timed conditions. The adaptive nature of the GRE means pacing and section-level strategy are practiced from day one.
AWA Feedback
Written essay submissions reviewed with detailed feedback — argument structure, vocabulary range, coherence, and scored against ETS rubric. Every student gets individual essay coaching.
GRE — Plans & Pricing
Six plans — from full live preparation to self-paced section modules. All prices exclusive of GST.
- Live two-way GRE sessions with ALP
- Verbal · Quantitative · AWA
- 5,000-word vocabulary programme
- Full-length GRE mocks + AWA essay feedback
- Doubt support every session
- Live two-way GRE sessions with ALP
- Verbal · Quantitative · AWA
- 5,000-word vocabulary programme
- Doubt support every session
- Full-length mocks
- GRE Verbal — self-paced
- GRE Quantitative — self-paced
- Vocabulary programme included
- Live sessions
- Text Completion (1, 2 & 3 blanks)
- Sentence Equivalence
- Reading Comprehension
- Vocabulary programme
- Quantitative section
- Quantitative Comparison
- Problem Solving
- Data Interpretation
- Verbal section
- GRE Verbal Reasoning Tool
- GRE Vocab Forge — 759 words
- RC Lexicon Tool
All prices exclusive of GST. Not sure which plan? WhatsApp us and we'll help you decide.
GRE Course — FAQs
For top US MS programmes (MIT, Stanford, CMU), competitive scores are 165+ Verbal and 167+ Quant (330+ total). For strong programmes in the 320–325 range, scores of 160+ Verbal and 165+ Quant are competitive. Canadian and UK universities generally have lower GRE cutoffs, but Verbal above 158 is recommended for research-oriented programmes.
Most students targeting 320+ need 2–3 months of structured preparation. Quant preparation typically takes 4–6 weeks for strong math backgrounds. Verbal preparation — especially Text Completion, Sentence Equivalence and RC — takes longer to improve and benefits most from guided coaching. GRADSKOOL's GRE programme is designed for the 310–320+ range.
GRE Verbal has three question types: Text Completion (1, 2 and 3 blanks), Sentence Equivalence, and Reading Comprehension. The single biggest lever for score improvement is understanding how each question type works — not vocabulary alone. GRADSKOOL's GRE Verbal approach focuses on eliminating traps, understanding passage structure and applying a systematic process to each question type.
No — the GRE has no negative marking. You should always attempt every question. Within each section, you can skip questions and return to them before time runs out. The GRE also allows you to change your answers within a section. This is fundamentally different from CAT — always guess rather than leave blank.
ISB Hyderabad and ISB Mohali accept GRE for their MBA programmes. Several IITs accept GRE for MS and PhD admissions. Most international Master's and PhD programmes globally require GRE. GRADSKOOL prepares students primarily targeting 315+ for MS/PhD at top international universities.
Self-study works for Quant — the concepts are well-defined. It rarely works for Verbal, where improvement requires understanding the specific logic behind each question type, not just practice volume. GRADSKOOL's live sessions focus on building the thinking process that makes GRE Verbal predictable rather than random.
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