The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) has two types of tests: GRE General Test and GRE Subject Test. The Subject test is taken by students who wish to show their competency in a particular field or subject and want to showcase their subject-specific knowledge and gain admission into a specialised graduate or doctoral program. The test helps the applicant to stand out from others by emphasizing on the core subject knowledge in a specific branch of education.
The subject test is available in the following six disciplines:
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Literature in English
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Mathematics
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Physics
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Psychology
Test Fee
The cost of the exam is US $150 which comes to approximately INR. 11350in terms of Indian Rupees. (Conversion rates as of 2 July 2020, 1 USD = 75.5 INR)
Test Dates
The GRE Subject Test is a paper-delivered test, and one can take this test in paper delivered centers worldwide up to three times out of twelve months:
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April
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October
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September
Test duration & Score Validity
The GRE Subject test is a multiple-choice test which lasts for two hours and 30 minutes, it has no time-limited sections. The GRE Subject Test is scored between 200-900 marks with 10 mark increments for correct answers. The final score is delivered within five to six weeks after the exam is taken. The score will be valid for the next five years.
Test Syllabus
Biology
There are a total of 190 questions. Click here to get the Biology Syllabus.
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Chapter |
Percentage of Questions |
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Cellular and Molecular Biology |
33-34 % |
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Organismal Biology |
33-34% |
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Ecology and Evolution |
33-34% |
Chemistry
The test consists of approximately 130 questions. The detailed Chemistry Syllabus is available here.
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Chapter |
Percentage of Questions |
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Analytical Chemistry |
15 % |
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Inorganic Chemistry |
25% |
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Organic Chemistry |
30% |
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Physical Chemistry |
30% |
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Literature in English
The test consists of approximately 230 questions. The detailed Literature in English Syllabus is available here.
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Chapter |
Percentage of Questions |
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Literary Analysis |
40-55 % |
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Identification |
15-20% |
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Cultural and Historical Contexts |
20-25% |
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History and Theory of Literary Criticism |
10-15% |
Mathematics
The test consists of 66 questions. The detailed Mathematics syllabus is available here.
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Chapter |
Percentage of Questions |
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Calculus |
50 % |
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Algebra |
25% |
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Additional Topics |
25% |
Physics
The test consists of approximately 100 multiple-choice questions. The detailed Physics Syllabus is available here.
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Chapter |
Percentage of Questions |
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Classical Mechanics |
20% |
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Electromagnetism |
18% |
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Optics and Wave Phenomena |
9% |
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Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics |
10% |
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Quantum Mechanics |
12% |
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Atomic Physics |
10% |
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Special Relativity |
6% |
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Laboratory Methods |
6% |
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Specialized Topics |
9% |
Psychology
There are approximately 205 questions. The detailed Psychology Syllabus is available here.
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Chapter |
Percentage of Questions |
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Biological |
17-21% |
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Cognitive |
17-24% |
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Social |
12-14% |
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Developmental |
12-14% |
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Clinical |
15-19% |
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Measurement/Methodology/Others |
15-19% |
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