ETS · 2026
GRE Exam Guide 2026: Topics and Score Ranges
GRE General Verbal/Quant distribution, 130-170 scaled scoring, and prep plan. AWA is human-rated and not part of this calculator.
- Total questions
- 108
- Duration
- 118'
Topic distribution
Verbal Reasoning
54 total questions- Reading comprehension
- Text completion
- Sentence equivalence
Quantitative Reasoning
54 total questions- Arithmetic
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Data analysis
Score formula
GRE General scaled scores: Verbal Reasoning 130-170, Quantitative Reasoning 130-170, Analytical Writing 0-6. The estimator counts raw correct in V/Q (no penalty); AWA is human-rated and not estimated here.
Pass note: Q160+ is competitive for STEM grad programs; V160+ for humanities. Always check program-specific thresholds.
Source: ETS GRE General Test Content
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions and how long is GRE?
108 questions in 118 minutes. Distribution: Verbal Reasoning: 54, Quantitative Reasoning: 54.
How is the GRE score calculated?
GRE General scaled scores: Verbal Reasoning 130-170, Quantitative Reasoning 130-170, Analytical Writing 0-6. The estimator counts raw correct in V/Q (no penalty); AWA is human-rated and not estimated here. The on-page calculator lets you input nets and produces an estimate using the 2026 formula.
Which year does the formula apply to?
Sourced from the 2026 ETS guideline (ETS GRE General Test Content). The calculator is updated whenever changes are published.
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