GRE vs.

GMAT
A good number of students appear for both GRE and GMAT and you might be in a
dilemma as to how they differ from each other, what their exact corresponding
natures are which one you should opt for. So here are a few tidbits to guide you
through.

Test Takers

Graduate Record Examination or GRE witnesses more than six lakhs fifty five
thousand examinees each year while Graduate Management Admissions Test
or GMAT experiences around two lakhs fifty thousand annually.

Who Are These Aspirants

Students vying for masters degree or entrance in business schools take the
GRE while GMAT aspirants are specifically business school hopefuls.

Target Institutions

More than 1100 institutes and universities accept GRE score for their
business programs. More than 1700 institutions and universities globally
accept GMAT score for more than 5600 business related courses. GMAT has
an upper hand on this since it is an ultimatum in the case of admission
requirements.

Expenses

GRE and GMAT punch holes in the pocket worth $195 and $250 respectively.

Timing

Both the exams are conducted all round the year

Ambience

Both the exams are conducted in secure testing environment.

Nature

The exams are conducted in computer based examination centers all globally.
However, GRE has an advantage over GMAT since it offers paper based test
facilities almost thrice a year in parts of the world where computer based
testing facilities are not available.

Verbal Section

GRE verbal section comprises of text completion, sentence equivalence,

critical reasoning and reading comprehension. GMAT verbal section
comprises of reading comprehension, sentence correction and critical
reasoning.
GRE emphasizes on vocabulary while GMAT harps on grammatical
efficiency.
The types of questions for GRE include multiple-choice among which you may
have to select all answers that apply and selecting one particular sentence
from any given passage. GMAT features multiple-choice questions alone.
For GRE you must comprehend audacious and intricate vocabulary and
understand how they work in a given context. Reading extensive books,
journals and newspapers is the best way to practice for GRE verbal section.
GMAT English requires adroit grammatical knowledge and skill so start by
practicing from a quality grammar book.

Quantitative Section

You may be rather glad to know that for the Quantitative Section, GRE is
simpler than GMAT.
Both GRE and GMAT quantitative sections are similar consisting of algebra,
arithmetic, geometry, word problems and data interpretation.
The nature of questions for GRE is multiple choice, multiple answer, numeric
entry and quantitative comparisons. The nature of questions for GRE takes in
problem solving and data sufficiency.
GRE allows the use of calculators though complete dependence often proves
to be hindrance since most of the calculations can be performed manually in
lesser time. GMAT however totally forbids the use of calculator and thus
demands high calculative skills. So be prepared with mental mathematics.

Time Trouble

The duration of GRE is 3 hrs 45 minutes and that of GMAT 3 hrs 30 minutes.
Both include brief recesses.

Scoring

GRE- Analytical Writing- on the scale of 0-6

Verbal Aptitude- on the scale of 130-170
Quantitative Reasoning- on the scale of 130-170
Combined score- 260-340

GMAT- Integrated Reasoning- on the scale of 1-8

Analytical Writing- on the scale of 0-6
Verbal Aptitude- on the scale of 0-60
Quantitative Reasoning- on the scale of 0-60

Combined score-200-800
For GRE the combined score of 325 and above would be a handsome score.
For GMAT the combined score of 700 and above will get you through your aspired
institution.