GRE Test Dates 2026 in India: How and When to Schedule GRE Exam Dates?

ETS conducts the GRE General Test throughout the year. Students can choose a test date that suits them. ETS releases monthly test dates for all exam centres in India. Students do have the option to take the GRE at Home test as well.

You should book your slot at least 2 to 3 months in advance. Seats vanish in September. If you wait, you lose. You might get a bad time like 8 AM. Or a center far away. Don't be lazy.

The ETS conducts GRE Exam throughout the year. The GRE exam dates depends on the exam centre and city. To check the GRE exam dates, students can visit the official ETS GRE login portal. There you can find city-wise and exam centre-wise dates. Also, you'll get information about the available slots on that particular dates.

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 announced by ETS for GRE 2026 exam. Anyone of any age or educational background can attempt GRE at their nearest exam center. There is a limitation on the frequency of appearing in exam.

ETS conducts GRE at home exam around the clock, 7 days a week. You can book your test fro any day you want. You can usually schedule an appointment for the GRE Home Edition as early as 24 hours after registration.

Since, you are taking the test at your home, so there is no issue about slot booking.

According to ETS website, GRE exam fee is INR 22,000 for general test and INR 14,500 for subject test. On the other hand, GMAT exam fee is USD 300 (INR 25,643). 

In short, GMAT is expensive than GRE exam 2025.

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.

The full form of the GRE Exam is the Graduate Record Examination. It is one of the most famous exams to study abroad conducted by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Top universities in the world, ask for GRE scores at the time of offering admission. GRE Exam Fee in India is INR 22,550. To prepare for GRE Exam, you can follow these tips

• Develope understanding of GRE exam pattern and exam related topics.
• Follow a study plan.
• Attempt mock tests for the GRE.
• Practice Regularly and improve your vocubloary.
• Use good GRE Prep Resources and Study Materials.

ETS released the schedule every year in the month of July on their official website. Applicants can check official webpage of ETS GRE subject test to get the exam schedule.

ETS conducts GRE Subject Test three times a year: in September, October, and April. These computer based test is available during specific two week windows within those months. You can take a GRE Subject Test once every 14 days. 

You can book a GRE Subject Test slot for any available day in advance. ETS opens the registration window in July every year. Therefore, you can book in advance to get your desired test center and chosen test date.

Yes, it is possible if you are dedicated. You must study for at least 3 to 4 hours every day. Take a mock test first. See your bad spots. Focus only on weak areas. Use flashcards for words. Cramming is risky but possible.

There is a limit to retaking GRE in a year. You can appear for GRE 5 times within a rolling year. If you want to retake soon after your previous attempt you will have to wait for 21 days and then retake the exam.

The best time for GRE Exam registeration depends on the admission deadlines and your preparations. Ideally, you should register for Graduate Record Examination at least two weeks before 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. 

There is no minimum age required to appear for GRE exam. Students of any age can take Graduate Record Examinations. This exam is for getting admission for Master’s degree programs in various fields. It is suggested that appear for GRE only if you are going pursue PG course abroad.

No, ETS does not accept Adhar card for GRE registration. The only accepted document is to apply for Graduate Record Examination is passport of the Indian candidate. Other than that, no other document is accepted. 

A GRE score in the 90th percentile indicates that the test-taker has scored above 160 in both the Quantitative and Verbal Reasoning sections. A score above the 90th percentile is considered strong and significantly enhances the chances of admission to reputed universities.

If the test centre cancels your GRE booking, then you will get a 100% refund or a free reschedule from ETS. They will inform you about this on your Email.  Check your email for options and act quickly to secure a new preferred date.

Yes, you can reschedule your GRE exam up to four days before the test date. However, it is depends on slot availability. A rescheduling fee applies, and you must complete the process through your ETS account or by phone with GRE services.