GRE means Graduate Record Examinations. It is a standardized test organized by Educational Testing Services (ETS). ETS GRE scores are accepted by most of the top graduate level schools for master’s degree programs for MS in USA. GRE exam has gone through a lot of changes over the years. In its newest revision, it is called the GRE revised General Test.
OVERVIEW
| Exam Name | Graduate Record Examination |
| Familiarly known as | GRE |
| Conducted by | ETS (Educational Testing Service) |
| Exam purpose | MS courses in the USA |
| Also accepted by | MBA courses out of India |
| Mode of Exam | Computer and Paper – delivered test |
| GRE Exam Fee | US $213 |
| Score Range | Verbal Reasoning: 130–170
Quantitative Reasoning: 130–170 Analytical Writing: 0–6 |
| GRE Helpline | +91-1244517127 or 000-800-100-4072 |
| Official Website | https://www.ets.org/gre |
ELIGIBILITY
The only eligibility criterion for GRE is the valid document which is required to prove your identity. In India, you will need to have valid passport. You have to get your original passport (not photocopies) which clearly shows your full name, photograph and signature.
Other documents like birth certificate, international driving license and so on can’t be used as an alternate identity proof. They are very strict about this.
Beside from this eligibility requirement, ETS does not fixed any age, qualification, timing related pre-requisites. But, there will be a range of eligibility criteria set by universities that accept GRE scores. For each of their programs, they may have minimum age, experience and qualification related filters.
TYPES OF GRE
There are namely 2 types of GRE tests they are as follows:
- GRE General Test
- GRE Subject Test
OVERVIEW ON GRE GENERAL TEST
Students seeking admission to MS courses in different fields in the US and various other countries mustattend for GRE General Test. From this test, candidate’svarious skills are evaluated like analytical writing, quantitative ability, and verbal reasoning skills. The GRE Exam is conducted around the year, and candidates can appear for the GRE General Test as per their convenience. A large number of students choose this test because majority of universities all over the world accept GRE scores.
OVERVIEW ON GRE SUBJECT TEST
The GRE Subject test assesses the candidates’ grip on a particular subject. The subject tests are conducted in these topics: Mathematics, Literature (English), Physics and Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry (Cell and Molecular Biology). Usually, this test is prerequisite for getting admission into specialized courses. The GRE General Test is offered year-round as a computer based test in many locations throughout the world. The Paper-delivered GRE General Test is offered up to two times a year in areas of the world where computer based test is not available.
GRE EXAM PATTERN
GRE exam pattern comprises3 sections namely, Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. The Analytical Writing section will always be the first section, whereas Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning sections may appear in any order. Apart from time duration variance, the pattern also differs for offline and online exams. Candidates looking to appear for the paper-based format of the GRE Exam can visit the official website of GRE.
The GRE General Test consists of 3 sections
- Analytical Writing
- Verbal Reasoning
- Quantitative Reasoning
GRE 2021 APPLICATION FORM
The GRE Application form 2021 is made available in online mode at the official website of the respective authority. All the candidates are advised to go through Eligibility criteria & the rest of the informationrelated to GRE 2021 from this article before filling up application form. Candidates must read the information carefully before applying.
Step 1: Visit official website of GRE.
Step 2 : Enter all the related information in application form.
Step 3: Upload the scanned copy of photographs, signature, and other documents like category certificate (if applicable), PWD certificate (if applicable).
Step 4: Candidates should check the application status constantly whether their online application form is received, under scrutiny, accepted, defective, status after rectification or Rejected for valid reason.
Step 5: Application fees will be paid through any of the electronic payment modes.
NOTE : The candidate shouldn’t fill up multiple forms.
GRE 2021 APPLICATION FEE
The registration fee for GRE application form 2021 for various courses as given below:
| COUNTRIES | FEES |
| Australia | $230 |
| Nigeria | $220 |
| China | $231.30 |
| Turkey | $255 |
| All other areas of the world | $205 |
ANNOUNCEMENT OF GRE RESULTS
Your official GRE test scores will be available in your account on the GRE website 10-15 days after your test date. They will be sent to the universities of your choice within 3 weeks of your test date. Once the results are out, you will receive an email from ETS that your official GRE result is available in your account.
