GMAT vs GRE - Which One Should You Choose?

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2024/03/06 10:41 77

What Distinguishes the GMAT from the GRE? Which One Should You Choose?

You may be wondering if you should take the GRE or the GMAT, or both. The GMAT is only for applicants seeking an MBA; the GRE is intended for those applying to graduate school. Understanding the differences between the tests and determining which best suits your goals and talents can help you decide whether to take the GMAT or the GRE.

Synopsis	GRE	GMAT
Who is the test-taker?	Anyone aspiring to a PhD or master's degree, or to enrol in law or business school	individuals seeking admission to business schools. And that's it!
What percentage of business schools take the test?	More than 1,300 colleges and organizations—ask your particular institution!	There are 2,400 colleges worldwide that provide more than 7,700 business programs. The GMAT will fulfil any test requirements that a business school may have.
How long will the test take?	1 hours and 58 minutes	2 hours and 15 minutes
Test Format	Computer adaptive test	Computer adaptive test
Number of sections	5	3
AWA section	1 essay – 30 minutes	NA
Quantitative Section	47 minutes totally and with 27 questions. divided into two sections	One segment, twenty-one questions, forty-five minutes
Verbal Section	41 minutes Totally and 27 questions spread across two sections	One segment, twenty-three questions, forty-five minutes
Data Insights	NA	1 section – 20 questions – 45 minutes
Test Score Range	260 – 340 ( in 1-point increment)	205 – 805 (in 10-point increment)
Quant score range	130 – 170	60 – 90 (scaled score)
Verbal score range	130 – 170	60 – 90 (scaled score)
Data Insights score	NA	60 – 90 (scaled score)
Test fee	$220	$275
Test Validity	Year-round	Year-round
Test dates	Computer-based test	Computer-based test

Main distinctions between the GMAT and the GRE are:

Test fees: The GRE costs Rupees 22,550 in India and $220 in other countries, with the exception of China, where it costs $231. The GMAT costs $275.

Test Length: The GMAT lasts for two hours and fifteen minutes (with an optional ten-minute break), whereas the GRE lasts for one hour and fifty-eight minutes (plus no planned breaks).

Test Design: The GMAT is intended to assess skills related to business and management studies, whereas the GRE is a more comprehensive test covering a broader range of subjects.

The GRE is assessed on a scale of 130-170 for both the verbal and quantitative parts, with an additional score for analytical writing. The GMAT Focus Edition is scored on a scale of 205-805. Thus, the GRE total score would fall between 260 and 340.

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