ETS (Educational Testing Service)
GRE Exam Pattern 2027 — Complete Question Paper Structure
Understand the marking scheme, section weights, question distribution and time strategy for Graduate Record Examination
Exam Pattern at a Glance
Exam Mode
Online (CBT)
Language
English & Hindi
Negative Marking
None
Sections
4
Section-wise Pattern
| Subject / Section | Questions | Marks per Q | Total Marks | Time (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 20 | +1 | 20 | 58 min |
| Mathematics | 20 | +1 | 20 | 58 min |
| Science | 20 | +1 | 20 | 58 min |
| Reading | 22 | +1 | 22 | 58 min |
| Total | 82 | — | 82 | 230 min |
Time is indicative. Candidates can attempt sections in any order in CBT mode.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
+1
marks
Wrong Answer
None
marks
Unattempted
0
marks
Marking Scheme
+1 / 0
Example Calculation:
If you attempt 49 questions, get 37 correct and 12 wrong:
Score = 37 × 1 = 37 marks
Skip questions you're unsure about — negative marking can reduce your score significantly.
Time Management Strategy
You have approximately 168.3 seconds per question on average.
| Phase | Time Budget | Target Questions |
|---|---|---|
| First pass (attempt easy Qs) | 138 min | 57 Qs |
| Second pass (attempt medium) | 69 min | 16 Qs |
| Review & guess | 23 min | Remaining |
Year-wise Pattern Changes
| Year | Questions | Duration | Key Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 82 | 230 min | Current pattern |
| 2024 | 82 | 230 min | No major change |
| 2023 | 80 | 230 min | Section added |
Pattern history is approximate. Always check official notification.
Difficulty Distribution
Approximate question count: ~33 Easy | ~37 Medium | ~12 Hard
Based on difficulty level: easy. Actual distribution may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
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