There are a few questions that have lately been on the minds of GRE aspirants. ‘Is ETS planning to introduce negative marking system in the GRE? Will the GRE pattern change from next March?’
After all the changes that the GRE has been through over the past couple of years, it is understandable that thousands of students are worried about this news. Many students have despairingly contacted us to find out the truth behind these rumors. To find out the validity of these claims, we decided to get an official confirmation from ETS.
After persistent efforts for over a week, we received a reply from ETS. Here it is:
According to this email reply, ETS has confirmed that these are nothing but rumors, and the GRE test pattern is going to be as is for the next academic year as well. Let us again assure you that none of these changes are going to happen. Well, at least not in the near future. So, there’s no negative marking on the GRE, no change in the number of questions per section, and no change in pretty much anything about the GRE.
It is not very uncommon to hear such rumors, especially on the internet. So, we’d like to advise you to check the official website and blog of ETS for any updates. You can also subscribe to our newsletter for updates and tips on the GRE. If you’d like any clarification, please don’t hesitate to write in to us or to ETS.
Also, share this important piece of information with your friends and lessen their worries! 🙂
Phew! I was very scared when I heard that GRE will be implementing negative marks and was so tensed. Thanks to you! And I’m having my GRE next week, could you please give me some tips on how to prepare for GRE?
Hey Sandhya,
I am glad we helped you cool down 🙂
Since you GRE is just a week from now, you should definitely read this: //crunchprep.com/gre/2014/27-proven-test-day-tips-to-ace-gre
Happy studying! 😀
Hello,
Can anyone confirm whether there will be negative marking for GRE in 2015? I want to take up the exam in 2015 so I really want to know if I need to take the exam this year itself.
Hey Gouri,
The GRE will stay the same next year too 🙂
ETS, the makers of the GRE, have no plans to change the test pattern anytime soon. Are you looking to apply for the Fall 2015 admissions window?
Is gre pattern changing in 2015?
Hey Swetha, we don’t have an official word yet and looking at the past trends, we believe the pattern will remain the same in 2015 too. We requested ETS to speak about this and are awaiting their reply at the moment.
Hi Jitta, thanks for the info. I would like to take the exam in Feb, 2015. I had heard the same rumors and hence if you have any idea, please do update.
Wonderful articles. Thanks once again.
Subod, glad you found the articles helpful. We received word from ETS saying the test format will remain as is through 2015 as well. So, don’t worry about the test format changes and schedule your GRE in February. Happy studying 🙂
Happy to hear from you. Thanks! 🙂
Glad to help, Subod! Good luck! 🙂
Hi ! iam going to take GRE on march 2016 . Is there any change in the pattern or implementation of negative marks from 2016 ??? and i was so tensed on it . It will be more useful if you reply me
Hey Lakshmi, as of now it doesn’t look like any changes will be made as ETS hasn’t announced any changes for 2016. Don’t worry. 🙂
Hi, I’m planning to take GRE before may/june 2016. Will there be any changes?
Hey Aishwarya, as of now it doesn’t look like any changes will be made. We have approached ETS about it, and they have told us there won’t be any changes in 2016. 🙂
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