GRE Registration 2025: Registration Fees & Dates, How to Register for GRE Exam?

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. 

To apply for ETS GRE exam in India, students have two options. (1) Online Process (2) Offline Process.

• In Online GRE Application process- students need to visit the website of ETS to complete the application process.
• For Offline GRE Registration- Candidates will have three options to complete the ETS GRE exam process; On Call, Via Mail or Via Fax. 

Choose the method suitable for you to apply for the Graduate Record Examination.

Well the answer is Yes! According to GRE Eligibility criteria, students from any education background are eligibile for GRE Registration. However, GRE exam is designed to test a candidate's verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing skills. These skills typically develop during undergraduate studies, often after 3-4 years of university coursework.

The ETS releases the dates for GRE Subject test registeration. According to ETS's official website, registration window for subject test 2025-26 is released.

Applicants can book the desired test type according to available dates in their city.  Students who don't belong to India, Pakistan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and China can opt for GRE Subject test at home. 

ETS has set up test centres in multiple Indian cities for GRE Subject Test. Students can select a center near their preferred location during registration. Always check for slot availability first. Then, make a booking at their desired test center.

The ETS released the dates of exam in July every year. It's highly recommended to register as early as possible, ideally several months in advance. This will help you to secure your slot at your preferred test center on selected date.

Here is a step-by-step process to find the nearest GRE exam centre:

• Visit the official website of ETS.
• Start the GRE registration process.
• Fill up your details and in the next step "Find Test Centers and Dates"
• After completing all these steps, complete the payment process and download the payment receipt. 

To reschedule your GRE exam date, follow these steps:

• Visit the official website of ETS and login to your ETS account.
• Check the "Upcoming Tests" section and select your appointment.
• Choose upcoming GRE date and centre based on availability.
• At last pay the rescheduling fee online for getting confirmation.

Here is the step by step process to cancel the GRE exam:

• Visit the official website of ETS.
• Log in to Your ETS Account.
• Now, visit "My test" section
• Select the Test to Cancel
• Initiate the Cancellation Process
• Review the Cancellation Policy and Refund Information
• and Confirm the cancellation process.

GRE is a tough exam to crack. Not every one can achieve 340 out 340 in GRE or close to that number.  The GRE exam evaluates a candidate's analytical writing, quantitative reasoning, and verbal reasoning skills. The difficulty level can vary based on individual strengths and weaknesses.

Students with a mathematical background may have an advantage when solving quantitative questions. Conversely, students proficient in English language may find it easier to tackle analytical writing questio

Here is the checklist for GRE exam registration 2025:

• Personal Information/Docuements: Your Name, DOB, Email ID, and scanned copy of your valid Indian passport.
• 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 ready in PDF format. 

No, the GRE exam is not conducted exclusively for American universities. Many universities in the world ask students to submit their Graduate Record Examinations score. Some top universities release the GRE cut off score indicating the minimum scores required to apply for admission. 

This is true that GRE is one popular standarzied test but some institutions may not require GRE scores for admission, especially for certain programs or applicants with specific qualifications. However, it can help you in other ways such as getting scholarships and higher chances of getting admission in top universities in the world.

There are multiple reasons behind the expensive fee of GRE exam. We have mentioned some of them below:

• Heavy Maintenance Cost: ETS invest a lot to design and maintain the GRE test.
• Operational Cost: ETS conducts the GRE exam across the world. The conducting body spent for setting up exam centres, hiring proctors and other resources.
• Demanding Exam: The GRE is widely accepted by universities worldwide and the popularity is increasing.

As mentioned to ETS, fee for the GRE General Test is INR 22,000 in India and INR 14,500 for GRE Subject Test. You need to pay additional fee may apply for services like rescheduling, canelling exam and for extra score report.

GRE General Test fee in India is INR 22,000, applicable uniformly across all test centres in the country. For students taking GRE Subject Test, registration fee is INR 14,500.

Candidates looking to reappear for their GRE test can do so once every 21 days, up to five times within any continuous 12-month period (365 days). There is no limit to the number of times a student can appear for the GRE test.

GRE exam dates 2025 for upcoming months are already announced. The dates are not same for every city. It means you need to check the upcoming dates for your the nearest city at the time of slot booking. Visit the official website of ETS and scroll down to upcoming dates.

Yes, you can take GRE Exam at home. For that, you need book a slot of Graduate Record Examination in advance. Also, you need to arrange a desktop or laptop computer, speaker to hear the proctor, a microphone, a webcamera and a working internet connection. GRE at Home Test is launched by the ETS during Covid-19 period. 

To make GRE slot booking, you need to follow these steps

1. Visit the ETS GRE website.
2. Log in to account. Else, create an account (if not an existing user).
3. Select the GRE Test (General Test or Subject Tests).
4. Select the GRE exam centre, dates and time.
5. Complete the register and make the payment using your credit card.

There are multiple GRE exam centres in 46 indian cities including metro cities and tier-2 cities. Students can schedule their GRE exam at any exam centre on the dates announced by the ETS. Students can check the official website of ETS for the city-wise list of GRE exam centres.

Here is the information about city-wise GRE test centers in India. 

Candidates can appear for GRE General Test once every 21 days, up to five times within any continuous rolling 12 months or 365 days period. Other than this, there is no any rule to appear in the Graduate Record Examination.

There is no fixed eligibility criteria announced by ETS for the GRE 2025 exam. Anyone, of any age or educational background, can attempt GRE at their nearest exam center.

There is no official eligibility for GRE Exam. Students of any age with any educational background can appear for the exam. However, the GRE is an assessment test for admission to graduate courses, students should complete their undergraduate courses to go ahead with their GRE test. Note that, there is no predefined cut-off score required in graduation to appear in the Graduate Record Examination.