GRE Preparation

Hello Rahul,
In your first year, you would be studying the basics of physics, chemistry, maths and the other subjects related to your branch.
So you would not be able to prepare for GRE as the questions are highly technical and related to your branch.
It will be ideal to prepare for GRE from the second year.

Hi Harika, 290 is an average GRE score, you may or may not get into a top ranked university and this will depend on your overall profile. Also your IELTS is low. 6.5 band is required generally. You must have completed your Bachelors with good grades too. Your SOP and LORs will also be counted. If the application package is strong then you have a chance.

Hi,
The best books for TOEFL:
The Official Guide to the TOEFL Test by ETS Official TOEFL iBT Tests Volume 1 and Volume 2
Barrons Essential Words for the TOEFL
For GRE, The Official GRE Super Power Pack from ETS is mandatory. Also follow books by
Manhattan and Kaplan.
For GATE books basis subjects.

The right time to start preparing for GRE & TOEFL is actually from the pre final year of your course. Because it helps you to practice more and do good at the time of examination. Also, most of the admission process in foreign universities will start right after the completion of your final academic year. So, you will not get time to prepare for the exam if u start late than this time.

Hi Anila,
Check the 'The Official Guide to the Revised General Test', 2nd Edition by ETS.
Even books by Manhattan and Kaplan (Kaplans GRE Premier 2016) are popular.
You have to be skillful enough to type the names of the books and get them online if you wish or buy it from any physical store or check here for exact names

Hi Pratiksha,
Yes you can. Most of the applicants do a self study. There are plenty of resources online such as online test prep materials, practice test modules etc. Take practice tests, it is the best way to understand your areas of improvement. Some of the best books for GRE include
The Official Guide to the GRE by ETS, Manhattan Series and Barron's GRE Practice Tests. For TOEFL you can check The Official guide to the TOEFL by ETS and Kaplan TOEFL iBT Premier.

Hi,
The best books for TOEF:
The Official Guide to the TOEFL Test by ETSOfficial TOEFL iBT Tests Volume 1 and Volume 2
Barrons Essential Words for the TOEFL
For GRE, The Official GRE Super Power Pack from ETS is mandatory. Also follow books by
Manhattan
Kaplan

Hello,
For doing MS in the US, you need an undergraduate degree preferably an engineering degree or 4 years US equivalent degree in a related discipline. You need strong academics, a good letter of references from your teachers, a strong statement of purpose & a high GRE & IELTS/TOEFL score besides your applications being completed a year in advance before deadlines of respective universities. You may log on to the website: ets.org/gre.org for GRE information & IDP or British Council websites for test registration & for more information on IELTS, please visit:
https://www.ielts.org/

Do you want one book for all exams? Each of these exams are unique and need different preparation for IELTS prefer Cambridge prescribed book or visit Brirish Council Library. For CAT RS Agarwal, Nishit Sinha Sarvesh Varma, Gautam Puri are few recommended books also try tcyonline and other portal. Manhattan, Kaplan, Argo are few of the recommendation for GRE for other competitive there is a lot of definition of other and there are 100+ competitive exam. Be specific with what you want in life and keep.

Hi Viren Singh,
You don't have to take GRE and SAT at the same time because SAT is for UG course and GRE is for PG programs, these tests are mainly for USA. So, first you decide what to study and then appear for the exam.