GRE is of two types:
1. GRE General Test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking and analytical writing skills.
2. GRE Subject Test gauges undergraduate achievement in 8 specific fields of study-
Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Literature in English
Mathematics
Physics
Psychology
GRE Test Syllabus:
GRE General Test Syllabus
Verbal Reasoning Section comprises
2 essays- Analyze an Issue, Analyze an Argument
GRE Subject Test Syllabus
Physics- 100 questions
CLASSICAL MECHANICS — 20%
ELECTROMAGNETISM — 18%
OPTICS AND WAVE PHENOMENA — 9%
THERMODYNAMICS AND STATISTICAL MECHANICS — 10%
QUANTUM MECHANICS — 12%
ATOMIC PHYSICS — 10%
SPECIAL RELATIVITY — 6%
LABORATORY METHODS — 6%
SPECIALIZED TOPICS — 9%
Nuclear and Particle physics
Condensed Matter
Miscellaneous
Chemistry- 130 questions
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY — 15%
Data Acquisition and Use of Statistics
Solutions and Standardization
Homogeneous Equilibria
Heterogeneous Equilibria
Instrumental Methods
Radiochemical Methods
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY — 25%
General Chemistry
Ionic Substances
Covalent Molecular Substances
Metals and Semiconductors
Concepts of Acids and Bases
Chemistry of the Main Group Elements
Chemistry of the Transition Elements
Special Topics
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY — 30%
Structure, Bonding and Nomenclature
Functional Groups
Reaction Mechanisms
Reactive Intermediates
Special Topics
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY — 30%
Thermodynamics
Quantum Chemistry and Applications to Spectroscopy
Dynamics
Biology- 194 questions
CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (33–34%)
Fundamentals of cellular biology, genetics and molecular biology are addressed. Major topics in cellular structure and function include prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, metabolic pathways and their regulation, membrane dynamics and cell surfaces, organelles, cytoskeleton, and cell cycle. Major areas in genetics and molecular biology include viruses, chromatin and chromosomal structure, genomic organization and maintenance, and the regulation of gene expression. The cellular basis of immunity and the mechanisms of antigen-antibody interactions are included. Attention is also given to experimental methodology.
Cellular Structure and Function (16–17%)
Genetics and Molecular Biology (16–17%)
ORGANISMAL BIOLOGY (33–34%)
The structure, physiology, behavior and development of organisms are addressed. Topics covered include nutrient procurement and processing, gas exchange, internal transport, regulation of fluids, control mechanisms and effectors, and reproduction in autotrophic and heterotrophic organisms. Examples of developmental phenomena range from fertilization through differentiation and morphogenesis. Responses to environmental stimuli are examined as they pertain to organisms. Major distinguishing characteristics and phylogenetic relationships of organisms are also covered.
Animal Structure, Function and Organization (10%)
Plant Structure, Function, and Organization, with Emphasis on Flowering Plants (7%)
Plant Reproduction, Growth, and Development, with Emphasis on Flowering Plants (5%)
Diversity of Life (6%)
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION (33–34%)
The interactions of organisms and their environment, emphasizing biological principles at levels above the individual are addressed. Ecological topics range from physiological adaptations to the functioning of ecosystems. Although principles are emphasized, some questions may consider applications to current environmental problems. Topics in evolution range from genetic foundations through evolutionary processes and to their consequences. Evolution is considered at the molecular, individual, population and higher levels. Some quantitative skills, including the interpretation of simple mathematical models, may be required.
Ecology (16–17%)
Evolution (16–17%)
Mathematics
CALCULUS — 50%
ALGEBRA — 25%
Elementary algebra
Linear algebra
Abstract algebra and number theory
ADDITIONAL TOPICS — 25%
Introductory real analysis
Discrete mathematics
Other topics
Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology- 170 questions
BIOCHEMISTRY - 36%
Chemical and Physical Foundations
Structural Biology: Structure, Assembly, Organization and Dynamics
Catalysis and Binding
Major Metabolic Pathways
Bioenergetics (including respiration and photosynthesis)
Regulation and Integration of Metabolism
Methods
CELL BIOLOGY - 28%
Methods of importance to cellular biology, such as fluorescence probes (e.g., FRAP, FRET, GFP) and imaging, cell sorting and proteomics will be covered as appropriate within the context of the content below.
Cellular Compartments of Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes: Organization, Dynamics and Functions
Cell Surface and Communication (in context of development and adult organisms)
Cytoskeleton, Motility and Shape
Protein, Processing, Targeting and Turnover
Cell Division, Differentiation and Development
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS - 36%
Genetic Foundations
Chromatin and Chromosomes
Genomics
Genome Maintenance
Gene Expression
Gene Regulation
Viruses
Methods
Literature in English Test
Literary Analysis- 40–55%
Identification- 15–20%
Cultural and Historical Contexts- 20–25%
History and Theory of Literary Criticism- 10–15%
Psychology
EXPERIMENTAL SUBSCORE — 40%
Learning (3–5%)
Language (3–4%)
Memory (7–9%)
Thinking (4–6%)
Sensation and Perception (5–7%)
Physiological/Behavioral Neuroscience (12–14%)
SOCIAL SUBSCORE — 43%
Clinical and Abnormal (12–14%)
Lifespan Development (Childhood, Adolescence, Aging) (12–14%)
Personality (3–5%)
Social (12–14%)
OTHER AREAS — 17%
General (4–6%)
Measurement and Methodology (11–13%)
Which countries accept GRE scores?
1. GRE General Test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking and analytical writing skills.
2. GRE Subject Test gauges undergraduate achievement in 8 specific fields of study-
Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Literature in English
Mathematics
Physics
Psychology
GRE Test Syllabus:
GRE General Test Syllabus
Verbal Reasoning Section comprises
- 6 Sentence Completion questions
- 7 Analogy questions
- 8 Reading Comprehension questions
- 9 Antonym questions
- 14 problem solving questions
- 14 quantitative comparison questions
- Some data analysis questions
2 essays- Analyze an Issue, Analyze an Argument
GRE Subject Test Syllabus
Physics- 100 questions
CLASSICAL MECHANICS — 20%
ELECTROMAGNETISM — 18%
OPTICS AND WAVE PHENOMENA — 9%
THERMODYNAMICS AND STATISTICAL MECHANICS — 10%
QUANTUM MECHANICS — 12%
ATOMIC PHYSICS — 10%
SPECIAL RELATIVITY — 6%
LABORATORY METHODS — 6%
SPECIALIZED TOPICS — 9%
Nuclear and Particle physics
Condensed Matter
Miscellaneous
Chemistry- 130 questions
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY — 15%
Data Acquisition and Use of Statistics
Solutions and Standardization
Homogeneous Equilibria
Heterogeneous Equilibria
Instrumental Methods
Radiochemical Methods
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY — 25%
General Chemistry
Ionic Substances
Covalent Molecular Substances
Metals and Semiconductors
Concepts of Acids and Bases
Chemistry of the Main Group Elements
Chemistry of the Transition Elements
Special Topics
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY — 30%
Structure, Bonding and Nomenclature
Functional Groups
Reaction Mechanisms
Reactive Intermediates
Special Topics
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY — 30%
Thermodynamics
Quantum Chemistry and Applications to Spectroscopy
Dynamics
Biology- 194 questions
CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (33–34%)
Fundamentals of cellular biology, genetics and molecular biology are addressed. Major topics in cellular structure and function include prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, metabolic pathways and their regulation, membrane dynamics and cell surfaces, organelles, cytoskeleton, and cell cycle. Major areas in genetics and molecular biology include viruses, chromatin and chromosomal structure, genomic organization and maintenance, and the regulation of gene expression. The cellular basis of immunity and the mechanisms of antigen-antibody interactions are included. Attention is also given to experimental methodology.
Cellular Structure and Function (16–17%)
Genetics and Molecular Biology (16–17%)
ORGANISMAL BIOLOGY (33–34%)
The structure, physiology, behavior and development of organisms are addressed. Topics covered include nutrient procurement and processing, gas exchange, internal transport, regulation of fluids, control mechanisms and effectors, and reproduction in autotrophic and heterotrophic organisms. Examples of developmental phenomena range from fertilization through differentiation and morphogenesis. Responses to environmental stimuli are examined as they pertain to organisms. Major distinguishing characteristics and phylogenetic relationships of organisms are also covered.
Animal Structure, Function and Organization (10%)
Plant Structure, Function, and Organization, with Emphasis on Flowering Plants (7%)
Plant Reproduction, Growth, and Development, with Emphasis on Flowering Plants (5%)
Diversity of Life (6%)
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION (33–34%)
The interactions of organisms and their environment, emphasizing biological principles at levels above the individual are addressed. Ecological topics range from physiological adaptations to the functioning of ecosystems. Although principles are emphasized, some questions may consider applications to current environmental problems. Topics in evolution range from genetic foundations through evolutionary processes and to their consequences. Evolution is considered at the molecular, individual, population and higher levels. Some quantitative skills, including the interpretation of simple mathematical models, may be required.
Ecology (16–17%)
Evolution (16–17%)
Mathematics
CALCULUS — 50%
ALGEBRA — 25%
Elementary algebra
Linear algebra
Abstract algebra and number theory
ADDITIONAL TOPICS — 25%
Introductory real analysis
Discrete mathematics
Other topics
Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology- 170 questions
BIOCHEMISTRY - 36%
Chemical and Physical Foundations
Structural Biology: Structure, Assembly, Organization and Dynamics
Catalysis and Binding
Major Metabolic Pathways
Bioenergetics (including respiration and photosynthesis)
Regulation and Integration of Metabolism
Methods
CELL BIOLOGY - 28%
Methods of importance to cellular biology, such as fluorescence probes (e.g., FRAP, FRET, GFP) and imaging, cell sorting and proteomics will be covered as appropriate within the context of the content below.
Cellular Compartments of Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes: Organization, Dynamics and Functions
Cell Surface and Communication (in context of development and adult organisms)
Cytoskeleton, Motility and Shape
Protein, Processing, Targeting and Turnover
Cell Division, Differentiation and Development
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS - 36%
Genetic Foundations
Chromatin and Chromosomes
Genomics
Genome Maintenance
Gene Expression
Gene Regulation
Viruses
Methods
Literature in English Test
Literary Analysis- 40–55%
Identification- 15–20%
Cultural and Historical Contexts- 20–25%
History and Theory of Literary Criticism- 10–15%
Psychology
EXPERIMENTAL SUBSCORE — 40%
Learning (3–5%)
Language (3–4%)
Memory (7–9%)
Thinking (4–6%)
Sensation and Perception (5–7%)
Physiological/Behavioral Neuroscience (12–14%)
SOCIAL SUBSCORE — 43%
Clinical and Abnormal (12–14%)
Lifespan Development (Childhood, Adolescence, Aging) (12–14%)
Personality (3–5%)
Social (12–14%)
OTHER AREAS — 17%
General (4–6%)
Measurement and Methodology (11–13%)
Which countries accept GRE scores?
- India
- USA
- UK
- Australia
- Canada
- New Zealand
- Singapore
- Spain
- South Africa
- Thailand