The current GRE (Graduate Record Examination) test is about 1 hour and 58 minutes long. This shorter format launched in September 2023 and replaced the previous, longer version which took around 3 hours and 45 minutes. Here is the breakdown of the test timing by section:

• Analytical Writing: 1 section, 30 minutes (one essay task)
• Verbal Reasoning: 2 sections, total 41 minutes (18 minutes for first section with 12 questions, 23 minutes for second section with 15 questions)
• Quantitative Reasoning: 2 sections, total 47 minutes (21 minutes for first section with 12 questions, 26 minutes for second section with 15 questions)

There are no scheduled breaks between sections in this current format, so it is continuous.

For test takers needing accommodations, the testing time can be extended by 25%, 50%, or 100%, meaning the test could last up to 4 hours with breaks allowed during these accommodations.

In summary, the GRE is now just under 2 hours for standard testing without accommodations. This new shortened GRE format makes it one of the shorter standardized tests for graduate admissions.