About the GRE exam
Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is one of the better-known exams for study, work or licensing abroad. It is administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS) and attracts a large number of candidates each cycle. The exam is held available year-round by appointment.
Format of the real exam: Computer-based test at test centres or at home. Practising in the same style is the quickest way to remove surprises on exam day, which is exactly why GRE mock tests matter.
GRE eligibility
No formal eligibility; each university sets its own score requirements.
Eligibility rules, age limits and relaxations can change between cycles, so always confirm the details in the latest official notification from Educational Testing Service (ETS) before you apply.
GRE exam pattern and marking scheme
Analytical Writing (one essay task), two Verbal Reasoning sections and two Quantitative Reasoning sections, taking under two hours in total. Verbal and Quant are each scored from 130 to 170 and the test adapts between sections.
- Subjects and sections: Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning.
- Mode of the real exam: Computer-based test at test centres or at home.
- Frequency: Available year-round by appointment.
GRE syllabus: what to study
The GRE syllabus is organised around 3 main areas. Plan your preparation so that every area gets a revision cycle before your first full-length mock test.
- Analytical Writing: revise concepts, practise topic-wise questions, then test yourself under timed conditions.
- Verbal Reasoning: revise concepts, practise topic-wise questions, then test yourself under timed conditions.
- Quantitative Reasoning: revise concepts, practise topic-wise questions, then test yourself under timed conditions.
How to prepare for GRE
A good GRE plan combines concept study, topic-wise practice and regular full-length mock tests. Use the checklist below as a starting point.
- Build vocabulary in context from reading, rather than memorising long word lists.
- Learn the GRE Quant question types, like quantitative comparison, because they follow fixed patterns.
- Practise using the on-screen calculator and the mark-and-review tools.
- Analyse every mock test: separate errors into concept gaps, calculation slips and time pressure, and fix one group at a time.
- Keep a short error notebook and revise it weekly, since repeated mistakes cost more marks than new ones.
Why practise GRE mock tests online
Reading and notes build knowledge, but only timed practice builds exam performance. A GRE mock test trains time management, question selection and stress control. Mock Archive gives you instant scoring, subject-wise accuracy, time spent per question and a full answer review the moment you submit.
- Real CBT interface: question palette, section timers and review marking.
- Instant result with accuracy, attempts and a question-by-question review.
- Works on mobile, tablet and desktop, and can be installed like an app.
- Free forever: no login, no signup and no payment.