ETS recently announced changes in GRE fees. Effective January 4, 2016, the GRE exam fee jumped from $195 to $205. For Indian students, this translates to the exam costing from Rs. 13,200 to Rs. 13,900 (approx). The difference is only $10, which translates to Rs. 670-700 depending on the currency exchange rate.
Payment for the computer-based exam can be made through any American Express, MasterCard or VISA Credit/Debit Card. You can also choose to make payment through money order/bank check if registering through mail.
GRE Subject Test continue to cost $150 worldwide, which would translate to Rs. 10,000 to 11,000 approximately.
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Q: What is the GRE registration fee for Indian students?
Indian students appearing for the GRE exam will need to pay approximately INR 22,550 for the GRE General Test and INR 14,500 for a GRE Subject Test. The Educational Testing Service (ETS) reserves the right to change the fee structure. This GRE exam fee excludes the cost of rescheduling, test center changes, score reviews, and other additional expenses.
Q: Is passport required for GRE exam registration?
Yes! As a primary ID proof, ETS ask valid passport of student at the time of GRE test registration. Make sure all the detailes mentioned on passport should be same on your GRE registeration page. Earlier, the ETS was accepting Aadhar Card as primary ID proof but after Arpil 15, 2023, Passport is the only valid and primary ID proof to complete the GRE exam registration.
Q: Where are the GRE test centers in India???How can I register myself there???
Here is the information about city-wise GRE test centers in India. Students living near these locations can choose these centers to appear in the Graduate Record Examinations. At the time of GRE registration, students can select the exam centre, date and time according to their preferences.
Top Indian Cities | GRE Test Centers in India |
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Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad International School 2GM7+P63, Gurukul, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380052 |
Bengaluru | St. Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bangalore 163, Brigade Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025 |
Coimbatore | South India Textile Research Association Civil Aerodrome Post, Nehru Nagar West, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641014 |
Kolkata | Indian Institute of Psychometry Evergreen Plaza, 117, Barrackpore Trunk Rd, Dunlop, Saket Nagar, Bonhooghly Government Colony, Kolkata, West Bengal 700108 |
Mumbai | Mumbai Teacher’s Training College MB Marg, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001 |
New Delhi | St. Michael’s Senior School 3, Pusa Rd, Old Rajinder Nagar, Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110005 |
Q: What is the best time to register for GRE?
The best time for GRE Exam registeration depends on the admission deadlines and your preparations. Ideally, you should register for the Graduate Record Examination at least two weeks before the admission application deadline. Usually, ETS take 8 to 10 days to release the GRE score card. So, at the time of admission, you'll get results.
In other case, the ideal time to make GRE registration is when you are confident about your preparation.
Q: How are the GRE slot booking and GRE Registration different?
At the time of GRE registration, students create their profile and select the test type. At last students pay GRE registration fees to complete the process. On the other hand, students select test centre, preferred date and time in the slot booking process. Slot booking process comes after completing the registration process of Graduate Record Examinations.
Q: How do I register for GRE exam?
Here, is step by step process to submit the GRE application form 2024:
- Visit the official website of ETS GRE Exam and login to your account (First Time test taker register for the exam).
- Select the GRE test type (General Test/Subject Test).
- Pick the test date and location suitable for you.
- Pay the registration fee by using online payment method and confirm your resgitration.
- Take printout slip for future refrences.
Q: How to do offline GRE registration?
No, you can not do GRE registration offline.
However, students who belong to United States, Canada, Guam, and U.S Virgin Islands can do offline registration for Graduate Record Examination. All they need to do is to make a phone call on GRE toll free number and then follow the process suggested on call.
Q: What is GRE registration checklist for Indians?
Here is the checklist for GRE exam registration 2024:
- Personal Information/Docuements: Your Name, DOB, Email ID, and scanned copy of your valid Indian passport or government-issued ID.
- Finance: A credit card with sufficient fund.
- Test Center Preferences: Select the nearest GRE test centre and select the suitable time/date.
- Educational Background: Keep your academic documents handy (scanned copy or soft copy).
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