GRE Exam Registration 2024: Check GRE Application Process For General and Subject Test
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GRE Exam Registration 2024: Check GRE Application Process For General and Subject Test

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Shubhankar Das

Content Writer - Study Abroad | Updated On - Jun 27, 2024

GRE Registration can be done online, and you can opt for the home-based test or at an exam center. To register for GRE exam first, you need to create an ETS account. There are 15 to 18 exam dates available every month, and you can check the exam dates from the ETS official website. To book your preferred GRE registration dates and test centers, you must complete the registration at least two to three months before your preferred date.

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You can complete GRE examination registration once every 21 days, and up to 5 times within a year. After creating an account, you can opt for GRE general test or subject test, as per your preference. To complete the Graduate Record Examination registration, you must be required to submit a passport as valid ID proof and need to fill in your details. GRE registration dates for the subject test are available throughout the month. 

GRE test registration fees vary between general tests and subject tests. GRE fees for the general test in India are INR 22,550, and INR 14,500 for the subject-wise test. Before booking your slot for the exam dates, you must check the recent updates of the syllabus and start an effective preparation. Most of the candidates need 2 to 3 months of GRE preparation to achieve a higher score. GRE registration dates may vary by which city you are applying, so it is important to check the test centers and dates from the ETS official website.

GRE Registration 2024 for General Test

Sometimes a website's unnecessary details on a single page might make it confusing for students to browse. Screenshots of important pages from the GRE Registration process are available here to make the ETS GRE exam registration process easier. Applicants should know GRE eligibility criteria before initiating GRE registration 2024. Candidates register for GRE can follow the below given steps:

GRE Online Registration

Follow the below steps to register GRE online:

Step 1: Candidates need to have an ETS Account to register online.
On the official website, candidates must either ETS GRE register for a new account or sign in with an existing one. Then candidates would have to thoroughly complete their profiles. When it comes to their admittance or score submission, they would have to include any other relevant information. To create an account, go to www.ets.org/mygre.

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Step 2:Chhose between test center or home edition

Next, candidates would have to choose which GRE exam they wanted to take. the fees for both GRE subject test, and geenral test is the same.

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Step 3: Register at least two calendar days before your preferred test date.

In this step, applicants must choose to take the ETS GRE test registration at centers or the "GRE at Home" version of the exam. Candidates can view their accommodation before booking their test date and GRE exam centers. They get all the available dates and can choose the one that is convenient for them.

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Step 4: For payment options, candidates can pay through credit/debit card or PayPal account.

The revised GRE exam fee for Indian students willing to take the test is INR 22,550. When the payment has been paid, a printout of the acknowledgement receipt is available for candidates. On their account dashboards, they would also have access to the same information.

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GRE Phone Registration(Offline)

ETS offers alternate ways to register for the GRE registration process as accessible and inclusive as possible. In addition to registering online, applicants can use the following ways to sign up for the GRE.

GRE Registration by Mail
The GRE application form 2023 to be printed, filled out, and sent to the following location together with the GRE registration fee.

Prometric
2nd floor, DLF Infinity Tower–A
Sector 25, Phase II,
DLF City, Gurgaon,
Haryana – 122002
India

GRE Registration by Phone
Call the "Prometric" Regional Registration Center (RRC) in Gurgaon, Haryana. Phone number - 91-124-4147700. Candidates need to give them a call at least two working days ahead of your preferred GRE exam date. They will receive information over the phone on the GRE test center address, reporting time, and confirmation number.

GRE Registration by Fax
The GRE application form 2023 to be printed, filled out, and sent to 91-124-4147773 along with the GRE registration fee. The GRE application must be submitted at least seven days prior to the day you first select for the test.

GRE Registration Home-Edition

The GRE at Home version of the test was established by ETS due to pandemic. ETS has introduced the GRE General Test, so candidates can take it from the comfort of your home because the test centers' ability to operate has been constrained owing to lockdowns issued throughout multiple states.

  • Log in to your ETS account
  • Go to My GRE Home Page and then Register/Find Test Centers
  • Select the ‘Find Test Centers and Date’ option then select the ‘At-home option’
  • Then get your email address verified.
  • Confirm the time zone
  • Choose the GRE exam 2023 registration date from the two months GRE slots availability ETS will be displayed
  • Choose the time and register for the GRE test
  • Finally, pay the GRE registration fee
  • Eventually, the candidate will receive a confirmation mail from ETS

GRE Registration 2024 for Subject Test

The graduate record examination registration for subject test 2024 process is broken down into steps that candidates might follow to register for the GRE Subject Test.

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Reschedule GRE test Registration

Candidates who need to reschedule their GRE test registration must do so at least four days before their exam date, or their test fee will be forfeited. The test can be rescheduled for a cost. By calling the relevant Regional Customer Support or logging into their ETS Account, candidates can reschedule their GRE examination registration. Test takers should be cautious, as appointments are non-refundable if they are made more than a year in advance. GRE Subject Tests and GRE General Tests cannot be exchanged for different test prices or registrations.

Cancel GRE Registration

Candidates may get a refund equal to half of the test fee if they cancel their GRE registration no later than four days prior to the exam. For instance, Tuesday is the deadline if you need to cancel your Saturday appointment at the testing center. You have two options for canceling your GRE exam: online or through Regional Customer Support.

Checklist On Test Day

Candidates often enquire “What to Bring to the Test Administration?”

Testing in a Test Center

  • Valid and acceptable identification

Testing at Home

  • Valid and acceptable identification
  • A mirror or mobile phone, to show the proctor your
  • screen during check in, and
  • Note-taking materials: A whiteboard with an erasable marker OR One blank piece of paper inside a transparent sheet protector with an erasable marker (the paper must stay inside the transparent sheet protector)

GRE Exam Registration Fee

Candidates who want to register for the GRE General Test and GRE Subject Test must pay a GRE test registration fee. A GRE registration fee for GRE General test fee of INR 22,550 and Subject test is INR 14,500.

Special Handling Request

Candidates need to pay addition fees for GRE scores reports other than registration. Here are the special handling fees given in the below table:

Special Handling Request Fees
Rescheduling fee ₹ 5,000
Changing test center ₹ 5,000
Changing your Subject Test ₹ 5,000
Additional score report ₹ 2,900
Score review ₹ 5,900
Score reinstatement ₹ 5,000
Returned payment ₹ 2,900

Acceptable Payment Modes

Candidates can pay the GMAT registration fees with the help of below-mentioned modes:

Country Currency / Payment Methods
Indian/ Locally Issued Visa, MasterCard, and Maestro credit and debit cards Rupay credit and debit cards UPI and Bharat QR payments

Documents Required for GRE Registration

The following government-issued GRE ID documents are acceptable for admission to a test center or to the at-home test within your country of citizenship:

  • Passport
  • Driver's license (mobile driver's license not acceptable)
  • State or Province ID card (including those issued by the motor vehicle agencies)
  • National ID card
  • Military ID card If your primary ID does not contain a signature

The computer-based GRE General Test is available all year, although registering early is strongly advised because slots often fill up rapidly. To register for the GRE online, go to ETS (if the candidate is paying with a credit or debit card). After completing the registration process, candidates can instantly print their voucher and reprint it. When you register online, you can check the availability of test centers in real time.

FAQs

Ques. How do I register for GRE exam?

Ans. Candidates can register to take GRE for General Test or Subject Test at a test center either through an ETS account or by phone.

Ques. How do I register for the GRE test at home?

Ans. In order to take the GRE from the comfort of their own home, candidates must first register on the official GRE website and choose the at-home testing option.

Ques. How to apply for GRE exam 2023?

Ans. Candidates can apply for GRE from the ETS official website. They can also book the exam via mail, or phone.

Ques. What is the GRE registration fee?

Ans. GRE Exam Fees in India for General test is INR 22,550. The GRE fee in Indian rupees for Subject test is INR 14,500.

Ques. Is Aadhaar accepted for GRE?

Ans. Yes. Candidates who can use Aadhaar will be recognized as verification in at-home tests and test centers for both general and subject test registration.

Ques. Who is eligible for GRE exam?

Ans. ETS has not set up any official eligibility requirements or qualifications for taking the exam. The exam is open to anyone who needs to present their readiness for admission to a master's degree in the field of analytical writing, critical thinking, verbal reasoning, and quantitative reasoning.

Ques. Is passport compulsory for GRE?

Ans. Yes, a passport is required to take the GRE exam at any GRE testing center in India. The only kind of identification accepted by GRE exam centers is a passport. In India, a driver's license is not valid in testing centers. However, you do not need a Passport number to register for the GRE exam online.

Ques. How many attempts are there for GRE?

Ans. The GRE can be taken five times in a calendar year. A minimum of 21 days should elapse between consecutive tries. So, if a person takes the GRE five times in a year, the next exam date will be after the current year's end.

Ques. Am I required to pay the registration fee every time I appear for the GRE test?

Ans. Yes. Candidates should be aware that a single registration price entitles them to take only one GRE exam. Every fresh attempt will require a registration fee of INR 22,550 registration fee. They must, however, operate from a single test-taker account and are not obliged to form a new account.

Ques. What is the syllabus for GRE?

Ans. The GRE exam syllabus comprises verbal reasoning, critical thinking, analytical writing skills, and quantitative reasoning. The syllabus is broadly divided into three sections – Analytical Writing, Quantitative reasoning, and Verbal Reasoning.

Ques: What is GRE exam eligibility?

Ans: There are no specific age limits for taking GRE, this exam is taken by students for master's admission. You must complete your undergraduate degree for taking GRE.

Ques: What is the highest GRE score?

Ans: The highest GRE score is 340, and candidates in both of the sections Quantitative and Verbal section scores range on a scale of 130 to 170 level. 

Ques: What is the syllabus for GRE?

Ans: GRE syllabus consists of three sections; quantitative reasoning, verbal reasoning, and analytical writing.

Ques: Is The GRE online or offline?

Ans: You can take GRE in both of the formats online and offline. You can choose between the test center or the home edition from the ETS official website.
 

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

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riya gupta
Is the registration fee the same for GRE at home as well?
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rubab

GRE test fees for GRE home testing are the same as GRE test center tests. It means if you want to take GRE at-home test, you need to pay the GRE registration fee of USD 213. GRE registration fee for subject tests is USD150. In case you want to take more than one GRE subject test, you need to pay separately for each of the tests.

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dharshini rajendran
How much is the 2022 GRE registration fee in India?
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rubab

The GRE registration fee is about USD 205. The GRE fee in India Rupees 2022 is about INR 15,256. To register for GRE, you need to create an MY GRE Account on the official website. GRE registration can be done in three ways - Online Registration, Registration over the Phone, and Registration over Mail.

For more details, you can refer to this link: GRE Registration


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