The gre score calculator tool gives a quick, structured estimate so students can make test-prep decisions faster. It is designed for UAE and India applicants comparing scores, timelines, and next steps in 2026 admissions cycles.
Predict your GRE score with accuracy. Our tool simulates the section-adaptive format of the GRE General Test (130-170 per section, 260-340 total) to give you an instant estimate and university match profile.
Section 1 is the first part of each GRE section. It contains 12 questions with a mix of difficulties. Your performance here determines your difficulty path for Section 2 — Hard, Medium, or Easy — which directly affects your scoring ceiling.
How many did you get correct out of 12 questions?
How many did you get correct out of 12 questions?
The GRE General Test, administered by ETS (Educational Testing Service), uses a section-level adaptive format. Each of the two scored sections — Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning — consists of two parts (Section 1 and Section 2). Your Section 1 performance determines the difficulty level of Section 2.
Students who score well on Section 1 (9+ out of 12 correct) are routed to a Hard Section 2, which unlocks access to higher scaled scores. Students scoring 6-8 receive the Medium path, while those scoring 5 or below receive the Easy path. The Hard route carries a bonus of approximately +3 points (Quant) or +4 points (Verbal) to the scaled score.
Raw scores (number of correct answers) are converted to scaled scores using ETS's equating process. The scaled score range is 1--170 per section in 1-point increments, giving a total range of 2--340. This calculator uses conversion models based on ETS's documented scoring methodology and publicly available score comparison data.
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This table shows approximate raw-to-scaled score conversions for the GRE General Test, accounting for the section-adaptive routing system. Actual scores may vary slightly based on ETS's equating process. Source: ETS Score Interpretation.
| Total Raw (Sec1 + Sec2) | Scaled Score (Hard Route) | Scaled Score (Medium Route) | Scaled Score (Easy Route) | Approx. Percentile (Quant) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 (max) | 170 | 167 | 163 | 96th |
| 2-26 | 1--169 | 1--166 | 1--162 | 8-93rd |
| 2-24 | 1--167 | 1--164 | 1--160 | 8-86th |
| 2-22 | 1--165 | 1--162 | 1--158 | 7-78th |
| 1-20 | 1--162 | 1--159 | 1--155 | 5-66th |
| 1-18 | 1--159 | 1--156 | 1--152 | 4-55th |
| 1-16 | 1--156 | 1--153 | 1--149 | 3-44th |
| 1-14 | 1--153 | 1--150 | 1--146 | 2-34th |
| 1-12 | 1--150 | 1--147 | 1--143 | 2-25th |
| 9-0 | 1--147 | 1--144 | 1--140 | 1-17th |
| 7-8 | 1--144 | 1--141 | 1--137 | 7-1th |
| 5-6 | 1--140 | 1--137 | 1--134 | 3-5th |
| 3-4 | 1--136 | 1--133 | 1--131 | 1-2nd |
| 0-2 | 1--132 | 1--130 | 130 | <1st |
Note: The GRE uses an equating process that adjusts scores for test form difficulty. These conversions are approximations. The Hard route carries a +3 bonus for Quantitative and a +4 bonus for Verbal. For official scoring information, visit the ETS GRE Scores page.
Percentile ranks show the percentage of test-takers who scored at or below a given score. Quant and Verbal percentiles differ significantly because of the test-taking population's background. Based on ETS GRE score data.
| Scaled Score | Quant Percentile | Verbal Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 170 | 96th | 99th |
| 168 | 90th | 98th |
| 166 | 82nd | 96th |
| 164 | 74th | 93rd |
| 162 | 66th | 89th |
| 160 | 59th | 83rd |
| 158 | 51st | 77th |
| 156 | 44th | 69th |
| 154 | 38th | 60th |
| 152 | 31st | 52nd |
| 150 | 25th | 43rd |
| 148 | 20th | 35th |
| 146 | 15th | 27th |
| 144 | 11th | 21st |
| 142 | 7th | 15th |
| 140 | 5th | 11th |
| 138 | 3rd | 7th |
| 136 | 1st | 5th |
| 134 | 1st | 3rd |
| 130 | <1st | <1st |
Note: Quant percentiles are lower than Verbal at the same scaled score because GRE test-takers in STEM fields are more likely to score highly on Quant. Always check the percentile expectations for your specific program, not just the raw score.
The GRE General Test is scored on a scale of 1--170 per section in 1-point increments. Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning each range from 1--170, giving a combined total of 2--340. The Analytical Writing section is scored separately on a 0-6 scale. ETS uses a section-adaptive format where your Section 1 performance determines Section 2 difficulty, which affects your scoring ceiling.
For elite US universities (MIT, Stanford, Harvard), aim for 328+ (Quant 167+, Verbal 161+). For strong programs, 320-325 is competitive. Mid-tier programs typically accept 300-315. Keep in mind that STEM programs weight Quant much more heavily — a 167 Quant score with a 155 Verbal is often stronger for engineering applications than 160/160. Anannt's GRE coaches can help you identify your program-specific target.
The GRE adapts at the section level, not the question level. Section 1 contains 12 questions at a mixed difficulty level. Based on your performance: scoring 9-2 correct routes you to the Hard Section 2-6-8 routes you to Medium; scoring 0-5 routes you to Easy. Section 2 has 15 questions. The Hard route adds a bonus of approximately 3-4 scaled score points, giving access to scores of 1--170.
Oxford and Cambridge typically expect competitive scores of 325+ for most graduate programs. Imperial College London looks for around 315+. LSE has varied requirements depending on the program (3--320). UCL typically expects 305+. Note that UK universities weigh GRE as one factor alongside undergraduate grades and references, so a strong academic record can partially compensate. Visit Anannt's GRE page for program-specific guidance.
GRE percentiles differ significantly between sections. A Quantitative score of 160 is roughly the 59th percentile because many test-takers are STEM students who score highly on Quant. That same 160 in Verbal is the 83rd percentile because fewer test-takers achieve high Verbal scores. Always evaluate your percentile relative to your target programs, not just as a global number.
ISB (Indian School of Business) accepts GRE scores as an alternative to GMAT for its PGP program, with competitive scores typically around 310+. Some IIM programs accepting GRE look for 305+ for their executive programs. BITS Pilani MS programs typically require 300+, while SP Jain School of Global Management considers 295+ for some programs. For UAE-based applications to Indian universities, contact Anannt for personalised guidance.
Yes — most top business schools worldwide now accept GRE in addition to or instead of GMAT, including Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, Wharton, INSEAD, and London Business School. Some programs still prefer GMAT. Use our GRE-GMAT Converter tool to understand how your GRE score compares. Anannt offers coaching for both tests to help you choose and prepare for the right one.
This calculator uses scoring models based on ETS's documented section-adaptive format, including the route-based bonus system for Hard, Medium, and Easy paths. While actual GRE scores may vary slightly due to ETS's proprietary equating process, this tool provides a reliable estimate within 2-3 scaled score points. For the most accurate prediction, take an official ETS PowerPrep practice test.
