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This section provides information about GRE.

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations):

GRE : Graduate Record Examinations

ADMINISTERED BY : ETS (Educational Testing Service)

REQUIRED FOR : Candidates seeking admision in a Masters Degree program in fields other than managment are required to take the GRE. Most Universities require GRE for PhD. programs.

WEBSITE : www.gre.com or www.ets.org

VALIDITY : The score is generally valid for 5 years.

REPORTING : The score is sent to 4 universities free of cost at the time of GRE exam. ETS charges fees for scores sent to universities later.

REGISTRATION : By phone, fax or mail.

ADDRESS : PROMETRIC TESTING PRIVATE LIMITED
2nd Floor,DLF Infinity Tower - A,
Sector 25, Phase II,
DLF City Gurgaon,
HARYANA - 122 002.
Phone No.0124-5147700
Fax:0124-5147773 / 0124-5147774.
Email: india.rrc@thomson.com

FORMS : Forms are available at USEFI (U.S. Education Foundation in India) or they can be downloaded from the website.

REQUIREMENTS FOR PHONE / FAX REGISTRATION : Name as in the Passport, Address, Credit Card Number, Name of the Cardholder, Expiry date of the card. (The card has to be an International Card).

CENTRE : Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Trivandrum.

CONFIRMATION : A registration no is given as terms of confirmation.

All the scores and dates are sent to the universities if the test is taken more than once.
Scores can be cancelled before coming out of the test.

(A) GENERAL GRE

Fees: $160 

RESCHEDULING : An intimation is to be given to ETS 7 days prior to the examination date. The necessary rescheduling fee has to be paid. 

CANCELLATION :An intimation is to be given to ETS 7 days prior to the examination date. The necessary cancellation fee is applicable.

MODE : The GRE test is a computer adaptive test (CAT).

NUMBER OF TESTS : Only 1 test can be given in a calender month. A total of 5 tests can be given ina year. However many universities may average the scores if more that 1 test is given.

SCORE : Total score is out of 1600 marks(Verbal=800 & Quantitative=800), Analytical Writing Assessment (Essays) is scaled from 0 - 6.

FORMAT OF GRE
Section
Questions
Time(min.)
Verbal
30
30
Quantitative
28
45
Analytical Writing Assessment
2 Essays
45 + 30
Total
150

(B) SUBJECT GRE

Fees: $150

MODE : Subject test is a paper based test.

NUMBER OF TESTS : The test can be given as often as they are offered.

SUBJECT OFFERED: Biochemistry Cell & Molecular Biology, Biology, Computer Science, Psychology, English Literature, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics.

Benefits of a High GRE Score :

  • A high score will increase the chances of admission in top ranked Universities.
  • Chances of getting Scholarships / Financial Aid are bright with a high GRE score.
  • Visa Officers also give weightage to high GRE scores while considering Visa applications.