GMAT Focus or GRE: Which is better?

By Abhinav Jain, Founder & Director, Gateway International | IIT Delhi Alumni | 17+ Years Experience | 50,000+ Students Placed
Published: January 3, 2025 | 12 min read | ✓ Verified Expert

Introduction

So here you’re at that crucial crossroads of your career. The Suppose, in 2025, you’re a student, aspired for a B-school or a master’s degree abroad. You’ve no particular choice. The question: GMAT or GRE? Is now as pertinent as ever. As GMAT has been rechristened GMAT Focus, and the GRE keeps abreast of new trends in admissions, there’s bound to be a sharpening of opinion.

I’ll tell the truth. I haven’t made this decision just let’s first of all see how the different tests relate to our strengths, our chosen – well, actually, subjects of study, and our future career A large number of Indians are studying in foreign countries. Speaking of which, as these requirements are changing, the GRE is replacing the GMAT in the eyes of the business schools.

In this article, we’ll delve into this dilemma: GMAT or GRE? Which is more advisable? We’ll go through the respective curricula and provide some practical tips for GMAT – or should I say, vs GRE Preparation. In this column you’ll find news, expert comment, and case histories of students, all of which are meant to help We shall see how to make the most sensible and strategic decision for your future!

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GMAT Focus or GRE: The 2025 Landscape

Let’s recommence. The new GMAT is shorter than the previous version. It’s more focused on skills and closer to what business schools really want, but but the GRE is the more flexible. It will count for students who wish to study for an MBA. Come to think of it, an M. Sc. A doctorate or a But here’s the thing: by 2025, virtually all the leading business schools in the United States, Canada, England, and Europe accept either the GMAT or the GRE. Many no longer claim any preference for either.

So for the students of the Indian sub-continent that meant there would no longer be only The decision as to whether GMAT or GRE is better is then left to the individual. In a word, we were talking about Business schools are looking for students who can reason, think, and talk. They want to know Both the test of English and that of German are examinations.

• Review 2019: GRE Focus, designed for business leaders. A new section, Data Insights, was added. A redesigned format.
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) – a broader, more general examination, accepted by many graduate schools.
• GRE – Testimonium, which I don’t wish to go into here, is already being used by about one-third of American businessmen to.
• The test most commonly used by Indians is the GMAT for admission to a business school. GRE is becoming popular for applicants seeking an M. S./MBA combination.

What’s better? Now that I mention it, it depends on the ability of the individual, the objective he sets for himself, and the Break it down again.

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GMAT Focus or GRE Syllabus: What’s Changed?

Well, now it’s time to talk about the GMAT Focus or GRE syllabus. The GMAT Focus Edition had been remodeled for 2025. The days of the Analysing the Writing Exercise and the Sentence Correction are over. The dummy isn’t intended for use in the Verbal or Mathematical Sections. The GRE, on the other hand, sticks with its tried and tested trio of Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing.

Here’s a summary:

The GMAT syllabus is designed to be more focused and more skill-driven than ever before. GRE is a general test, whereas GMAT specializes in mathematics and business decision-making. Thing is, the choice of test should depend on what format and content best suit your particular strengths.

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GMAT Focus Vs GRE Preparation: What Works for Indian Students?

In all fairness, it must be admitted that there’s no comparable process in the preparation for the standardized tests of GRE or The GRE is a knowledge test aimed at graduate schools of higher learning, which are essentially verbal and logical in their requirements. How do I choose the best education for myself?

Here’s the thing:

• If you’re strong in mathematics, logic and data interpretation, the CAT will be more suited to your style. The quant section is tough, but not formula-based, and the IR section is unique to the GMAT.
• If you’re good at language, if you’ve a good memory for words, the verbal section is the place for you. The Analytical Writing section rewards well-constructed, academic essays.
• By the way, the GMAT is a timed, question-based exam, so you need to be quick and accurate-there’s no time for hesitation. GRE lets you review and change answers within each section.
• GRE is a test of advanced English and a more thorough understanding of the English language, while the verbal section of the GMAT is more logically structured, requiring a greater mastery of.

Take a timed, full-length test of each of the examinations. Which test is most natural for you? What do you excel in? This is your answer to the GMAT versus GRE problem.

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Admissions, Scholarships & Career Outcomes: Which is Better?

What test should I take, then, in order to gain entry to college and scholarships, and to find By 2025, the number of students in India is expected to decline, with this prediction:

• Admissions: Most of the best business schools in the United Kingdom, Canada and Europe accept the GRE or the GMAT. Although the average GMAT score has been dropping, the GRE score is still the “gold standard” for MBA admissions, particularly at Harvard, Stanford, Wharton and INSEAD.
• The scholarships available to the Indian students I mean, are based on the GMAT scores. Only those who score above the cut-off points get them. The GRE test is a better one to take than the GMAT test. The GMAT has.
• Career Progression: Your career as a consultant, financier or technical advisor will depend on how well you perform in the GMAT exam. A GRE is usually required for dual-degree and master’s degrees.
• If you’re considering both MBA and non-MBA programs, the GRE is more flexible than the GMAT. If you’re concentrating on the GMAT, our GMAT® Focus Course is your best option.

In conclusion, for an Indian student, the you know, GMAT exam is generally a better bet than the GRE. For the highest degree of flexibility, or if you’ve more vocabulary strength, think of taking the GRE.

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Exam Experience: Structure, Scoring & Flexibility

We’ve to be honest: test-day experience matters. The GRE and the GMAT have their own formats, scoring systems and flexibility options. All the information you need is given here:

• In fact, this is one of the most popular examinations, and it’s – well, actually, easy to see why. The GMAT is a two-hour and fifteen-minute test that includes sixty-four multiple-choice questions and no essay. Look, the exam is scored instantly, and – or should I say, you’ll get detailed scores immediately.
• GRE: two hours, eighty questions, plus two essays, a scaled-down exam, each section is different, allows you to change your answers, uses a calculator in the quantitative section, – well, actually, analytical writing is compulsory.
• The score on the Graduate Record Examinations is Both I mean, have been valid for five years.
• Both tests are offered at test centers as well as in cyber format and have many test dates with quick scoring.

The shorter and more specialized test is the GMAT FOCUS. If you like to see your answers again and you’re very good at writing essays, you’d be better off with the GRE.

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Cost, Timelines & Score Validity

Well, let’s talk numbers. It cost the same in India for GMAT or GRE, about $22 or $23 per attempt. Actually, you know what? Both of these results are good for five years, and it’s possible to retake them at any time (subject to certain conditions.

It’s a similar process. Look, you book the timetable on the Internet, you take the test in a local centre – correction: or at home and you get your score back within a week. Both exams allow the possibility – hmm, how do I put this – of transferring your score to several universities for free (GMAT – 5 institutions. GRE – 4 institutions with an extra charge for each one you add after that).

• GMAT: up to 5 free score reports, plus a scoring summary, no extra cost for a more advanced version of the score.
• Free scoring, plus charge for additional scores, must’ve an essay.
• Both can be repeated. GMAT is 5 times a year. GRE 5 times yearly.

I’ll say a few words about the test in terms of its cost and logistics. The main consideration should be the test that best.

University Preferences & Latest Trends

This is the latest word: practically all top management schools in the world, including those that accept Indian students, accept both the GMAT and the The schools themselves make no distinction between But the nuance is:

• At the top American business schools, GRE is on the rise. It has risen to 37.2% from 31.1% two years ago, while GMAT has fallen from 55% to 50.7%.
• There are schools for which the GRE is considered to be the “proof” of the business sense, especially for the purpose of an MBA. Graduate Record Examination scores will be accepted for MA, M. Phil and Doctoral programmes.
• A high numerical score is essential for Indians on all aptitude tests. Quantitative rigor is extremely important for Indian and science-related applicants.
• It is always necessary to consider – well, actually, the average and the mean score. Nonetheless, the schools that are still the most selective continue to set the GRE higher than the GMAT, but most of them are also selective.

To conclude: choose the exam in which you’ll shine best. This means that, with the help of the best teachers and teachers, we’ll find out which exam is better for the person who wishes.

Indian Student Perspectives: Real Experiences

But let’s hear from those who were there. To decide between GMAT and GRE, one has to decide on one’s strength in mathematics and how well one scores in English. See, one has to be able to decide on the subject of one’s career in advance.

Look, a candidate whose background is in engineering or commerce, for example, would find the sections on Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation more familiar, while someone with a law or humanities background would find the verbal and grammar sections more comfortable. In India, many students who I mean, go for careers in banking and management still – I mean, study for the GMAT exam. Some of these companies ask for their GMAT score as a.

And yet many an Indian student has dominated the grading system and entered the halls of such prestigious institutions as Harvard, Stanford, London Business School and INSEAD. The important thing is to make the most out of one’s vocation and develop it in.

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Expert Tips for Choosing GMAT Focus or GRE

A. Now, you must decide between the GRE and the GMAT. Wait, here’s a thought: from a career that has lasted 17 years and has enrolled over 50,000 students in a foreign country, here are the hints.

• You must also compare the requirements of the schools you wish to Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores are still generally required for graduate and business school scholarships, but not all of the applications.
• Test yourself on the GRE and GMAT. And then try a third, if you like, the same, but more on the subject.
• Consider your academic background: engineers and commercials generally have a better grip of the GMAT’s Quant, while humanities and lawyers do better with the GRE’s Verbal.
• First, it depends on your future plans. If you wish to do master’s or doctorate in future, then GRE is a better option. If you want to do business, GMAT will probably be a safer choice.
• Don’t forget that the scholarships and positions in the company are still – or should I say, in the GMAT.
• Use the SoP Writer and Scholarship Tracker to build up your case for whichever test you choose to take.

Remember that there’s no such thing as “one size fits all.” The best exam is the one that suits your talent best and makes you shine in your application.

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Conclusion

So, GRE or GMAT-which is best? Oh, and another thing – thing is, in twenty-five years’time, these diplomas will be accepted by almost every university and graduate school in the world. Wait, here’s a thought: the GRE-Focus Edition is a shorter, business-oriented test, with more emphasis on skills. It’s meant for those who are preparing for a master’s degree in The Graduate Record Examination is a highly flexible test, especially if one is considering the Master’s, Doctorate, or.

The clever ruse? Play on the advantages of If you’ve a diagnostic test, and you know what your target schools demand, you can build an application around the best score you’ll be assisted in your journey at all times by the 17 years of experience and the 50,ooo jobs placed by Gateway. I’ll drink your health!