GRE Exam Fees in India 2026: Registration, Rescheduling, & Cancellation Costs

The GRE General Test fee listed on ETS’s global website is US$249 (INR 25,522). The GRE Subject Test fee is US$199 (INR 19,155), effective August 1, 2026 (used for PhD applications in Psychology, Physics, or Mathematics). 18% GST is added at the time of payment.

• In addition to the registration fee, there are additional fees for GRE services, such as rescheduling, cancellation, and sending additional score reports beyond the free limit.
• The fee for these services ranges from INR 2,900 to INR 11,000.

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• GRE Exam 2026: Check How to Register, Fees in India, Test Dates, & Free Practice Papers
• GRE Exam Eligibility 2026

What is the GRE Exam Fee in India for 2026?

The table below gives a breakdown of the GRE registration fee for different types of the exam.

Does ETS provide GRE fee waivers to Indian students?

ETS’s standard GRE fee-reduction programme is not available to Indian students taking the GRE in India. Its eligibility is primarily limited to eligible U.S. citizens and resident aliens.

GRE Exam Fee Payment Methods

The following payment methods are listed by ETS for GRE test takers in India:

• Credit and Debit Cards: Visa, MasterCard, Maestro and RuPay.
• UPI and Bharat QR Payments: FreeCharge, PayZapp, Airtel Money, Google Pay, MobiKwik, JioMoney, Ola Money, PhonePe, Amazon Pay, Paytm, WhatsApp and all BHIM UPI-enabled banking apps.
• Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC): Supported for Visa and MasterCard cards issued outside India.

Note: ETS lists these options specifically for India. Payment options are subject to change.

GRE Rescheduling Fees 2026

The GRE rescheduling fee in India is mentioned below:

• Request Deadline: At least 4 days before the test date.
• Rescheduling Fee: ₹5,000 in India.

GRE Cancellation Fees 2026

Candidates can cancel their GRE registration by the 4-Day Deadline to receive a partial refund. The official ETS policy is:

• Request Deadline: At least 4 days before the GRE test date. For example, if the test is on Saturday, candidates must cancel by Tuesday.
• Refund: 50% of the test fee.
• Refund Exclusions: Additional services, international test site fees, and service fees are not refundable under this policy.

Note: ETS processes refunds to the original payment method.

How many times can I take the GRE?

There is no lifetime limit specified by ETS for taking the GRE General Test. However, candidates can take it once every 21 days, up to 5 times within any continuous rolling 12-month period (365 days). This limit applies even if candidates cancel their scores from a previous test.

GRE Additional Score Report Fee 2026

Here is the official ETS GRE score reporting policy for Indian test takers:

• Free Score Reporting: Up to 4 universities or fellowship sponsors on test day.
• Additional Score Report Fee: INR 2,900 per recipient.
• Score Validity: 5 years.

Note:

• Once submitted, an additional score report order cannot be cancelled, changed, or refunded.
• ETS takes approximately 5 business days to process additional score report requests.
• Students planning to retake the GRE may consider waiting before using their free score reports. However, they should check each university’s score reporting requirements before deciding.

GRE ScoreSelect Advantage:

The GRE ScoreSelect option allows you to choose which GRE scores you want to send to universities.

• You are not required to send all your past attempts (unless a specific university asks for all scores).
• Available for both the GRE General and Subject Tests.

GRE Rechecking Fees 2026

ETS offers a score review service for the Analytical Writing section of the GRE General Test. The fee for Indian test takers is ₹5,900.

• Section eligible for review: Analytical Writing
• Fee: ₹5,900

ETS also provides a free GRE Diagnostic Service for the General Test. It gives candidates insights into their Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning performance, including question types answered correctly or incorrectly, difficulty levels, and time spent on each question. The service becomes available approximately 15 days after the test and remains accessible for six months.

GRE Score Reinstatement Fees 2026

If you cancel your GRE scores at the end of the test and later decide to report them, you can request score reinstatement through your ETS account.

• Request Deadline: Within 60 days of the test date.
• Fee: INR 5,000.
• Free Score Recipients: You can designate up to 4 universities when requesting reinstatement.

Can I cancel the score of a single GRE section?

No. GRE score cancellation applies to the entire test, not an individual section. If you cancel your scores, they will not be available for review or reported to universities.

Also read: GRE unofficial scores

GRE Returned Payment Fee 2026

If a GRE payment is returned, ETS India lists a Returned Payment Fee of INR 2,900. The fee is subject to change without notice.

Tips for Indian Students

Follow the tips below to minimise your GRE exam-taking costs:

• If you are taking the GRE Subject Test, make sure it is required for your target program. Also, plan your travel to the test center early on.
• Refunds are made in USD, so minor forex loss is possible. Therefore, it is advisable to reschedule rather than cancel.
• Use the 4 free GRE score reports wisely, and send them to your top choices.
• Use free resources available widely on platforms like Magoosh, Kaplan, and the Princeton Review. Take advantage of ETS’s free POWERPREP Online Practice Tests.

Free GRE Sample Papers 2026

Check some free GRE practice papers for 2026 below:

The GRE in India for 2026 comes with varying costs depending on the test type and additional services. Students need to plan, make use of the free resources and score reports, and be mindful of fees related to rescheduling, cancellations, and additional score reports to minimise overall expenses.