Graduate Record Examination

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sandhya dubey

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Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is one of the World’s Largest Examinations- For graduate admissions to universities/colleges globally.

It’s among the most standardized tests globally. The test assesses your analytical composition, quantitative aptitude, & verbal reasoning skills.

The GRE test is owned and managed by ETS, Educational Testing Service. Click the button below to go to ETS website.

GRE: Dates, fees, registration, syllabus, pattern, result, & how to prepare

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Table of contents:

1. What is GRE?
2. When should you give the GRE?
   • GRE Score Life
3. Eligibility criteria for GRE
4. GRE exam fee 2023
5. GRE registration 2023
   • How to register for the GRE online?
6. Types of GRE
   • 1. General test
   • 2. Subject test
     • Mode of conducting the GRE Exam
7. GRE at home
8. GRE exam pattern
9. GRE exam syllabus
10. GRE scores 2023
11. GRE cut off
    • What is the Score Select Option for GRE
12. Ending note

What is Graduate Record Examination?

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is for students who’re willing to take admission into Master’s programs. The test is owned & managed by ETS, Educational Testing Service.

• The test scores are accepted by most colleges/universities worldwide. Through this, you can get admissions to Business, Law, Medical, or Tech-based masters programs.
• Moreover, globally renowned business or law schools are accepting GRE scores as alternatives to their traditional tests e.g., GMAT or LSAT.

In August 2011, the exam was mended in a section-wise manner. Earlier, it was in a question-wise manner.

When should you give the GRE?

Here’s a good thing! The GRE is organised throughout the year. So, you can appear whenever you feel confident in your preparation. The exam can be given at GRE Test Centers or at home, whichever one!

Also, the experts say that (generally) you should give the test 60-90 days from your University Application Deadline. This will help you to re-appear for the test (if needed).

Further, you must know about your GRE Scores Life or Validity. The scores are valid for 5 years- from the day of examination.

Let’s understand it in this way! Suppose, I gave this exam on March 10, 2020. I can claim the scores till March 9, 2025.

Simple!

Eligibility Criteria for GRE

In our research, we didn’t find any such eligibility criteria specified by ETS. So, anyone of you can register for this exam.

Also, no age bar or qualifications are set for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). However, it’s presumed that you have a graduate degree in any of the streams from a recognised university.

Further, you only need your Identity i.e., your valid passport- to register for the exam & report at the exam center.

GRE Exam Fee 2023

The GRE General Test fee in India is $213. This is ₹17,629.48 (as per the latest prices when I’m writing this). The GRE Subject Test fee is $150 i.e., ₹12,414.88

Further, there is a set of additional fees for the following. In case, you registered late for the GRE, you need to pay an additional $25 for the same. If you want to change a subject in GRE Subject Test or reschedule the exam, you’ll need to pay an extra $50 for each.

Furthermore, if you want to cancel the exam, you must do it 4 days before the exam or earlier to save your registration fee. Otherwise, it’ll be relinquished!

GRE Registration 2023

Well, there’re 4 ways to register for the GRE, all in all!

• Online registration
• Over a phone call
• Via email or
• Via Fax

For Online registration, you can simply go to the ETS Graduate Record Examination (GRE) official website & register yourself following their guidelines.

You can also register over the phone. You just need to contact their Regional Registration Centre (RRC). If you are in India, their RRC is in Gurugram, Haryana (India). You can get in touch with their officials through this number:

After that, you just need to pay the registration amount through a Credit or Debit Card. Also, you must register yourself at least two days before your (preferred) exam date. The earlier, the better!

Or, just register yourself via email or Fax.

How to register for the GRE online?

As many of you will apply for the GRE online, here’re the step-by-step guide explained below: