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Difference between GRE General Test and GRE Subject Test

The most common question by students, who are planning to study abroad is, “I am in search of Universities and when I check the requirements list, some are mentioning GRE General and some are mentioning GRE Subject test. Are both same?” These questions have started to rise in number, which made me write this article today.

GRE General and Subject Test Preparation – GT Prep

Let us see, the differences between GRE General and GRE Subject tests:

What is GRE General Test?

GRE general test is a standardized test that is accepted worldwide by many universities as an entrance test to get into graduation and business schools as well. And the universities decide whether the person is suitable for the applied course or not based on the GRE General Score.

GRE general tests Quantitative, analytical, critical reasoning, and writing skills of a candidate who is planning to study abroad.  Check out the complete guide of GRE General Test.

What is GRE Subject Test?

GRE Subject is not a common test for many universities. This test will have 6subjects where you need to show your skills in those particular subjects. Mostly, students who have completed graduation and are planning for research domains; can choose GRE Subject to showcase their expertise in a particular subject.

The GRE Subject test syllabus has 6 subjects. They are Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, and English Literature. Click her for full details About the GRE Subject Test.

Difference between GRE General and GRE Subject:

1.      GRE Exam Content:

GRE General has sections like quantitative, reasoning, verbal, and writing. Whereas, GRE Subject test has questions based on different subjects.

2.      GRE Questioning models

GRE General Exam has both multiple-choice and numeric entry required kinds of questions. But, GRE Subject has only multiple-choice questions.

                                                                     [Read more: GRE exam pattern & tips to score 320+]

3.      Options in GRE

GRE General provides two options for the test takers. They can choose either paper-based tests or computer-based tests. But GRE Subject test is available as a paper-based test only.

4.      GRE Exam Duration

GRE General has four sub-sections where the time is also divided as 30-35 minutes for each section. And GRE Subject test has only one section and the exam duration for GRE Subject is 3 hours.

5.      GRE Exam Fee

GRE General Exam fee is around 14,000INR on average for all countries. But this fee is different for Australia, China, and Nigeria. GRE Subject test has a standard fee across the globe which is around 10,500 INR.

Now you understood the difference, choose the appropriate exam for your requirement. If you are an undergraduate, it is recommended to go with GRE General Test. For training or expert guidance, get in touch with our exclusive GRE coaching sessions.

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