GRE scores and Cut-off
For the quantitative and verbal reasoning, the results are displayed on the website after the completion of the examination. The results for the analytical writing skills are released approximately after 10-15 days of the test. And for the GRE subject test results, it is declared around 5 weeks after the examination.
- The total scores of verbal and quantitative reasoning are calculated on a scale of 260-340 points.
- The analytical writing score is calculated separately on a point scale of 0-6 with 0.5 point increments.
- These scores are valid for a period of 5 years from the date of examination.
GRE test cut off:
There is no pre-defined cut-off for the GRE test set by ETS. The ETS has not set any particular score cut-offs. More than half-a-million students appear for the examination each year. The test is only conducted to check the verbal, analytical, and quantitative skills of a candidate.
Mean score for GRE test (2016-2019 data)
Verbal reasoning: 1640350 test takers - 150.37 mean score | Quantitative Reasoning: 1643587 test takers - 153.39 mean score | Analytical writing: 1635221 test takers - 3.58 mean score |
Biology: 3644 test takers - 665 mean score | Chemistry: 8897 test takers - 689 mean score | Literature: 3370 test takers - 542 mean score |
Mathematics: 15664 test takers - 664 mean score | Physics: 21065 test takers - 714 mean score | Psychology: 12556 test takers - 619 mean score |