TL;DR: ISB does not publish a GRE cutoff. The Class of 2026 average GRE is 327 (range 306-336). A score of 320+ is considered competitive; 325+ puts you in a strong position. Verbal 160+ and Quant 165+ are the section-level targets. ISB accepts GMAT and GRE equally, requires test-centre scores only, and evaluates applications holistically. […]
TL;DR: No top MBA program officially prefers one test over the other. All accept both equally. GMAT submissions at top 25 US programs fell from 54.2% (2022) to 42.7% (2024). GRE submissions rose from 29.6% to 32.6% in the same period. Berkeley Haas is now majority GRE (58%). Harvard and Stanford each see 39-42% GRE […]
TL;DR: GRE is now accepted at virtually every top MBA program globally. For US M7 schools, average GRE scores range from 324 (Wharton, MIT) to 330 (Yale). For Indian 1-year MBA programs, ISB targets 320+, IIM-A PGPX and IIM-B ePGP target 324-325+. GRE submission rates have reached 41-58% at several top schools, including Harvard (41%) […]
TL;DR: The GRE on-screen calculator is a basic 4-function tool available for all Quant questions. It is slower than mental arithmetic for most GRE problems and is best reserved for multi-step arithmetic with large numbers, decimal operations, and final verification of answers. Over-relying on it costs time and hurts your score. The goal in prep […]
TL;DR: GRE Quantitative Reasoning tests high-school level math across four topic areas: Arithmetic (40-50%), Algebra (15-20%), Data Analysis (15-20%), and Geometry (10-20%). The section has 27 questions, 47 minutes, and a scoring range of 130-170. A 165 represents the 89th percentile. The four question types are Quantitative Comparison, Multiple Choice (single), Multiple Choice (multiple), and […]
TL;DR: English has approximately 200 Greek and Latin roots that generate a large share of GRE high-frequency vocabulary. Learning a root gives you a structural key to an entire word family rather than isolated definitions. This guide covers 15 of the highest-return roots for GRE Verbal preparation, with word families, meanings, and anchor words for […]
TL;DR: Mnemonics are memory anchors that link a new word to something you already know, making recall faster and more durable than rote repetition. The three most effective techniques for GRE vocabulary are sound-association mnemonics (linking the word’s pronunciation to a familiar word or image), word-root analysis (learning the Latin/Greek root so one root covers […]
TL;DR: GRE vocabulary is tested through nuance and context, not raw definitions. Memorising word lists fails because the GRE tests how words behave in sentences, not what they mean in isolation. The three most effective build strategies are: learning words in semantic groups (by theme, origin, or intensity spectrum), learning through Latin and Greek roots […]
TL;DR: GRE Reading Comprehension makes up roughly half the Verbal section. The core strategy is to read for structure on the first pass (main point, author’s position, argument flow, contrast signals) and return to the passage for specific details only when questions require them. The six question types each have a distinct approach. The most […]
TL;DR: GRE Reading Comprehension appears in the Verbal section as short passages (1-2 questions) and long passages (3-4 questions). The six question types are: main idea, detail, inference, author function, author attitude, and EXCEPT questions. The core strategy is to read for structure and argument rather than detail, identify the main point and author’s position […]
TL;DR: The GRE General Test is available year-round at test centres across India. The fee is INR 22,000 (approx. USD 220). The test runs 1 hour 58 minutes across Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. You need a valid passport for ID at Indian test centres. Scores are available in 8-10 days. Book 2-3 […]
TL;DR: ISB accepts both GMAT and GRE scores — with no published preference, no separate evaluation rules, and no penalty for GRE applicants. The test gets you into the evaluation process. After that, your work experience, academic background, and clarity of goals determine the outcome. GRE for ISB is a legitimate strategic choice, not a […]
TL;DR: GRE Quant Geometry covers four topic areas: Lines and Angles, Polygons (triangles and quadrilaterals), Circles and 3D, and Coordinate Geometry. Together they account for roughly 15-20% of the Quant section (about 3-4 questions per section). This guide covers every tested formula, rule, and concept with worked examples and practice questions for each topic. Geometry […]
TL;DR: A significant portion of GRE vocabulary has direct roots in Greek and Roman mythology. Learning the stories behind words like procrustean, narcissistic, mercurial, and laconic gives you a durable memory anchor that is far more reliable than a definition alone. This guide covers 20 mythology-derived GRE words with their origin stories, current meanings, usage […]
