GRE TEST
Your key to graduate school admission.
What is the GRE® Test?
The GRE® (Graduate Record Examination) is a standardized test used by thousands of graduate and business schools worldwide as part of their admissions process.
Whether you’re applying for a Master’s, MBA, or Doctoral program, the GRE helps universities assess your readiness for advanced academic work. It measures the key skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive graduate programs.
What Does the GRE® Test Measure?
The GRE® General Test evaluates the core skills you’ll need to succeed in graduate or business school. It focuses on your ability to think critically and solve problems — skills that are essential across all fields of study.
1. Verbal Reasoning
Measures your ability to:
- Understand and analyze written material
- Interpret and evaluate arguments
- Recognize relationships between words and concepts
- Draw conclusions from complex texts
2. Quantitative Reasoning
Measures your ability to:
- Understand and analyze numerical information
- Solve problems using math concepts (arithmetic, algebra, geometry, data analysis)
- Interpret and work with quantitative data
3. Analytical Writing
Measures your ability to:
- Clearly articulate and support complex ideas
- Evaluate arguments and use evidence effectively
- Write focused, coherent responses in standard English
Test overview
| Section | Structure | Estimated Timing |
| Analytical Writing | 1 section, 1 essay task | 30 minutes |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 2 sections, 27 questions total | 47 minutes |
| Verbal Reasoning | 2 sections, 27 questions total | 41 minutes |
| Total Time | 1 hour, 58 minutes | |
GRE Test Fees & Registration in Kenya
Standard Registration Fee: KES 35,000
Registration Deadlines:
- Standard Registration: Closes 7 days before the test date.
- Late Registration: Available until 2 days before the test for an additional KES 8,000 fee.
Rescheduling:
The fee to change your test date is KES 10,700.
GRE Test Dates and Registration
The GRE® General Test offers exceptional flexibility for your schedule and preparation:
- Year-Round Testing: Available continuously throughout the year.
- Flexible Scheduling: Choose a test date that fits your prep timeline and application deadlines.
Important Registration Note:
- Register early to secure your preferred date and avoid last-minute unavailability.
- Registration closes 7 days before your chosen test date (subject to seat availability).