GRE Test- Eligibility, Fees and How to Register?

GRE Test- Get here details on GRE Test Eligibility, GRE Fee and the process of how to register for GRE? The Education Testing Service (ETS) administers the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test. Many graduate schools in the United States require GRE scores as part of the admission process. The exam measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, analytical writing and critical thinking skills that are not tied to a specific field of study. Therefore, the scores are successfully used to gauge the level of abstract thinking for all potential graduates on tasks of general academic nature.

In addition to the General Test, there are seven GRE Subject Tests. These subject-specific tests assess undergraduate achievement in the areas of Psychology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Literature, Mathematics, Physics and Cell and Molecular Biology. Subject Tests are paper-delivered tests that are administered worldwide. Testing time is approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes.

GRE Test Eligibility

ETS does not set any age or qualification restrictions for taking the exam although the universities accepting the scores have a range of eligibility criteria. The only eligibility requirement for the exam is a valid passport. Photocopies are not accepted in lieu of the passport.

GRE Registration

Registration for the GRE exam is a simple process. Candidates need to set up an ETS account in order to register, view their test scores, and access other services. Examination centers are located throughout the world. It is important to note that this online registration is available for computer-delivered tests. Other than that, Monday testing is available for those whose religious convictions prevent them from testing on Saturday.

The paper-based test is not popular in the contemporary times and is available mostly in China. Indian test centers are located at Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Cochin, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Gandhinagar, Gurgaon, Gwalior, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata, Mumbai, Nashik, New Delhi, Nizamabad, Patna, Pune, Trivandrum, Vadodara and Vijawada. Candidates are able to find available examination dates and the registration procedure by clicking on https://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/register

Registration for GRE Subject Test

Early registration is recommended for obtaining one’s preferred test location and date. Registrations received after the regular registration deadline incurs a late fee of US$25. Preferred forms of payments include Credit/Debit Cards like the American Express, Discover, JCB, MasterCard or Visa. Testing fees and registrations are not exchangeable between paper-based tests and computer-based tests. Candidates are able to request for supplementary test centers, if they are more than 125 miles from the nearest center. All such request is accompanied with completed registration form and fees.

Test price

The registration fee is set at $195 or approximately Rs. 12000. There are extra charges ($50) for changing the exam center or for rescheduling the date of testing. The GRE Subject Test fee is US$150 worldwide. The Subject Tests are offered in September, October and April.

Rescheduling or Cancellation

Candidates are able to reschedule or cancel their tests no later than 10 days before the actual test date. This is not inclusive of the day of the test and the day of the request. Fees are forfeited if changes are made beyond the permissible time frame. However, candidates receive a refund equivalent to half of the original test fee for cancellations within the permissible time frame. The remainder of the payment is retained to cover expenses for processing registration and holding space at the test center. Refunds are given in U.S. dollars. Cash refunds are not available.

GRE Fee Reduction Program

ETS provides the Fee Reduction Program for people who are able to provide evidence to document financial hardships inclusive of unemployment. Under the needs-based framework, ETS offers a limited number of GRE Fee Reduction Certificates on a first-come, first-served basis. This Fee Reduction Certificate may be used for one GRE General Test and/or one GRE Subject Test. Unfortunately, this program is only available for American citizens and residents.