GRE exam dates 2026 for Indian students are live now. ETS conducts GRE in 47 Indian cities. Check GRE dates before registering themself for this standardised test. GRE Subject Test dates are available three times a year.
Students who can not appear at the GRE test centres can take the test from the comfort of their homes. Candidates can opt for the GRE at Home test, which is available around the clock (7 Days a week). Almost every day in a month, you can get dates. Also, appointments are available as early as 24 hours after you register.
- As per ETS, GRE Subject Tests dates 2026 are: Yet to be announced.
| Upcoming GRE Dates for Hyderabad (Telangana) and Delhi are: May 2026: 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31 |
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- City Wise GRE Dates
- GRE at Home Dates in India
- How to Cancel or Reschedule GRE Dates?
- How to Check GRE Date Availability?
- When Should You Take The GRE?
- Peak Demand Months for GRE in India
- GRE FAQs
City Wise GRE Dates
GRE Test dates are available throughout the year in India.
- Find your preferred city or test centre from the available list.
- Check the available months and testing slots.
- Select a convenient date and complete the online registration.
The GRE exam fee in India is INR 22,000 for the General Test. Students planning to apply to universities abroad should schedule the exam early to allow enough time for score reporting.
Check the latest dates and register for GRE today!
GRE 2026 Dates for Delhi
Aspirants in the National capital targeting top global universities should secure their preferred GRE test dates 2026 early at centres in Gurgaon and Defence Colony (Delhi) to avoid the rush.
| GRE Test Centres in Delhi NCR | Month | GRE Test Dates 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| COUNCIL FOR AMERICAN EDUCATION - STN14376A A-260 (3RD Floor), Defence Colony, New Delhi, India 110024 GURGAON, 8927 INDIA - APCU-8927 Prometric Testing Private Limited - ITII011A |
May 2026 | 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31 |
| June 2026 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30 |
GRE Test Dates 2026 for Chennai
For Chennai’s ambitious students, booking GRE test dates 2026 at Kodambakkam or Anna Nagar is the first step towards their MS or MBA abroad dreams.
| GRE Test Centres | Month | GRE Dates 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| PROMETRIC TESTING PVT LTD Unit #8,3rd Floor, Centennial Square, No 6A, Dr Ambedkar Road, Kodambakkam, CHENNAI India 600024 D Preston Consulting & EdTech Private Limited - STN20881A GoStudy - Study Abroad, Old No.A-11, New No.6, 1st Floor, 2nd Avenue, Near Anna Nagar East Metro, Chennai, India 600102 |
May 2026 | 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31 |
| June 2026 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30 |
GRE Exam Dates 2026 for Bengaluru
| GRE Test Centres in Bengaluru | Month | GRE Exam Dates 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| IDomain Technologies - ITIIG24A NO 82/1, 2nd Floor, 17th Main Road, K.H.B Colony, Koramangala 5th Block, Behind INFOSYS and TAVANT Technologies Building, Bangalore, India 560095 Prometric Testing Private Limited - ITIILWFB 3rd Floor Tower B Prestige Shantiniketan, Whitefield, ITPL Road, Bangalore, India 560066 BENGALURU, 8918 INDIA - APCU-8918 Prometric Testing Pvt Ltd, 3rd Floor Tower B, Prestige Shantiniketan, White Field ITPL Road, Bengaluru, India 560048 |
May 2026 | 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31 |
| June 2026 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30 |
GRE Exam 2026 Dates for Mumbai
| GRE Test Centres in Mumbai | Month | GRE Test Dates 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Prometric Testing Private Limited - ITIILWB C/O Aruna Manharlal Shah Institute of Management, Maneklal Amulakhrai Mehta Marg, Near Mtnl Telephone Exchange, Mumbai, India 400086 Prometric Testing Private Limited - ITIILWC C/O Aruna Manharlal Shah Institute of Management, Maneklal Amulakhrai Mehta Marg, Off LBS Road, B/H MTNL Telephone Exchange, Mumbai, India 400086 MUMBAI, 8921 INDIA - APCU-892 Prometric Testing Pvt Ltd, 6th Floor,Techniplex1 (Gate No.2),Goregaon(W), Ratnakar Bank Building, Balwa Group,, Mumbai India GRAD-DREAMS EDUCATION CONSULTING PVT LTD - STN14835A 2ND FLOOR, FALCON COURT, HARI OM NAGAR, MULUND EAST, Mumbai, India 400081 |
May 2026 | 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31. |
| June 2026 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 22, 23, 25, 28, 30. |
GRE Exam Dates 2026 for Hyderabad
| GRE Test Centres in Hyderabad | Month | GRE Exam Dates 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Prometric Testing Private Limited - ITII020A 9th Floor, Unit -2, Kapil Towers IT Block, Survey No 115/1, IT Park, Opp ICICI Bank bldg, Hyderabad, India 500032 Prometric Testing Private Limited - ITII015A 9th Floor, Unit-2 Kapil Towers IT Block Survey, IT Park Nanakramguda, Serilingampally Mandal Gachibowli, Hyderabad India 500032 HYDERABAD 8908, INDIA - APCU-8908 Prometric Testing Pvt Ltd, 9th Floor, Unit - 2, Kapil Towers IT Block, Survey No 115/1, IT Park, Opp ICICI bldg, Hyderabad India 500032 ANCONS INTERNATIONAL - WARANGAL - STN15135 G.Floor, behind ICICI Bank, # 1-1-504, Edavelly Complex, Chaitanyapuri Colony Main Rd., Kazipet,, WARANGAL India 506001 ConquerIT Consultancy Services - Nizamabad - STN14634A 5-10-50, Behind Vijay Theatre, Police line, Nizamabad, India 503001 |
May 2026 | 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31. |
| June 2026 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30. |
GRE Dates 2026 for Pune
| GRE Test Centres | Month | GRE Exam Dates 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| GRAD Dreams Education Consulting Pvt LTD. - Pune - STN14539A 330, 3rd Floor, Marvel Vista,, Above PNG Showroom, , Bibwewadi Kondhwa Road,, Pune India 411048 GRAD Dreams Education Consulting Pvt LTD. - Pune - STN14539C 330, 3rd Floor, Marvel Vista, Above PNG Shower, Bibwewadi Kondhwa Road, Kondhwa Chowk, Lulla Nagar, Pune India 411048 Vishwakarma Institute of Technology - STN11863A 666 Upper Indiranagar, Room Number: G-4 Internet Lab, Bibwewadi, Pune India 411037 GRAD Dreams Education Consulting Pvt LTD. - Pune - STN14539B 330, 3rd Floor, Marvel Vista,, Above PNG Showroom, Bibwewadi Kondhwa Road, Pune India 411048 |
May 2026 | 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31. |
| June 2026 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30. |
GRE Dates 2026 for Kolkata
| GRE Test Centre in Kolkata | Month | GRE Exam Dates 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| KOLKATA 8906, INDIA - APCU-8906. Prometric Testing Pvt Ltd, Millennium City,9th Floor, Block DN-62, Sector V, Salt Lake, Kolkata, India 700091 |
May 2026 | 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31. |
| June 2026 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30. |
GRE Dates 2026 for Ahmedabad
| GRE Test Centres | Month | GRE Exam Dates 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| AHMEDABAD 8902, INDIA - APCU-8902 MeritTrac Pvt Ltd - Vadodara co StackWise Technology - STN15412A |
May 2026 | 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31. |
| June 2026 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30. |
GRE Exam Dates 2026 for Chandigarh
| GRE Test Centres | Month | GRE Exam Dates 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Kabir Public School - Chandigarh - STN14925A Sector 26 - Computer Lab, Chandigarh UT India 160019 |
May 2026 | 22, 31 |
| June 2026 | 5, 14, 19, 23, 28 |
GRE Exam Dates 2026 Cochin
| GRE Test Centres | Month | GRE Exam Dates 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart College - STN11183A Sacred Heart College Computer Lab, Thevara, Cochin, India 682013 Sacred Heart College - STN11183D Sacred Heart College Computer Lab, Thevara, Cochin 682013 INDIA, Cochin, India |
May 2026 | 22, 31 |
| June 2026 | 5, 14, 19, 24, 28 |
GRE exam dates are available throughout the year at Prometric test centres in India. But you should book your GRE slot early to avoid last minute inconveniences. If you're taking the GRE at a test centre other than the Prometric network then exam dates may be limited.
GRE at Home Dates in India
GRE at Home Edition offers high flexibility, with testing available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Appointments can be scheduled as quickly as 24 hours after your registration is complete. To use this option, you must comply with the official equipment and environmental standards found on the ETS website.
GRE At Home: What You Need
- A computer with a webcam and a microphone
- A secondary camera to cover your desk.
- Stable internet connection
- Quiet, private test environment
- Meet ETS technical requirements
- Valid passport or ID
Note that, GRE Subject Test at Home is not available for test takers in India.
GRE At Home Dates 2026 in Delhi
| GRE Dates at Home 2026 | |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 |
| June 2026 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 |
GRE At Home Dates 2026 in Mumbai
| GRE Dates at Home 2026 | |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 |
| June 2026 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 |
GRE Exam Dates at Home 2026 in Hyderabad
| GRE Dates at Home 2026 | |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 |
| June 2026 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 |
GRE at Home Dates in Chennai
| GRE Dates at Home 2026 | |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 |
| June 2026 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 |
Commonly asked questions
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.
How to Cancel or Reschedule GRE Dates?
If you cannot attend your GRE test on the scheduled date, ETS allows you to reschedule or cancel the exam online through your ETS account.
Key rules to remember:
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You must reschedule or cancel at least 4 days before the test date.
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Rescheduling requires a fee, and you can choose a new available date and test centre.
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If you cancel the GRE exam, ETS may provide a partial refund of the test fee.
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Changes can be made through the ETS GRE website or your test appointment dashboard.
Always check available slots before rescheduling, as test centre availability may vary across cities in India.
Commonly asked questions
You must reschedule your GRE dates at least four days before testing. Late changes lead to a total loss of fees. Always act early to secure a better slot. This ensures your exam preparation stays on track.
Yes, ETS charges a specific fee for rescheduling. You must pay this online during changes. Rates may vary based on your local region. Always check ETS dashboard for the exact current amount.
If you cancel four days early, you get 50%. No refund is given after this strict deadline. This partial refund helps cover some of your costs. Check your ETS account for the final status.
How to Check GRE Date Availability?
Indian students can check GRE exam date availability online through the official ETS GRE website. Test dates vary by city and test centre, so it is important to check early before booking.
Steps to check GRE dates:
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Visit the official ETS GRE registration portal.
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Create or log in to your ETS account.
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Choose “Find Test Centers and Dates.”
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Enter your country (India) and preferred city.
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View the available GRE test dates and time slots.
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Select a suitable date and continue with online registration and payment.
Booking early helps you get your preferred test centre and exam schedule.
Commonly asked questions
Use the official ETS website for all changes. Log in and find your appointment dashboard easily. Select your new date and pay the fee. This process is the fastest way to update.
If GRE test centre cancels your 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 choose a different city or center. This is done through the rescheduling process online. Availability depends on the local center's current schedule. Check your preferred location for open spots today.
When Should You Take The GRE?
Indian students should plan their GRE exam at least 10 to 12 months before their university intake. This gives enough time for preparation, score reporting, and retakes if needed.
Suggested timeline:
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Fall intake (August to September): Take the GRE between August and November of the previous year.
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Spring intake (January to February): Take the GRE between May and August of the previous year.
The GRE is conducted multiple times throughout the year, so students can choose a convenient test date. It is also possible to retake the GRE after 21 days, up to 5 times in a year. Taking the exam early helps avoid last-minute delays in university applications.
Commonly asked questions
You are permitted to retake GRE every 21 days. With a limit of up to five attempts within any continuous 12 months period.
Exam is available year round. You have flexibility to choose a new date.
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.
Peak Demand Months for GRE in India
GRE test slots in India usually see the highest demand between July and November. During this period, many students prepare to apply for Fall intake admissions in universities abroad. Because of this rush, test centres fill up quickly, especially in major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad.
Key points to know:
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July to November: Highest GRE booking demand
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Students take the test early to meet university application deadlines
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Popular test centres may have limited slots
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Booking the exam 1 to 2 months in advance is recommended
If you plan to apply for Fall 2026 or Spring 2027, try to schedule your GRE exam early to avoid last-minute slot shortages.
GRE FAQs
Here are some common FAQs about GRE Exam Date 2026:
Commonly asked questions
GRE exam dates 2026 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.
90th percentile GRE score means you performed better than 90% of all students. For example, you get a score of roughly 162 in Verbal and 167 in Quant sections. So, you get 329 out of 340. You become part of the top 10% of students.
On this score, almost all top universities can accept your admission.
Yes, an impressive GRE Exam score increases the chances of getting admission in top universitis in the world. GRE scores are proof that basic quantitative, verbal, and analytical reasoning skills are assessed.
If GRE test centre cancels your 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.
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