GRE

Hi Hari,
GRE at University of Toronto is used only as a additional parameter as they don't know the quality of the institutions that we have studied outside of Canada.
So it is important you also have a strong profile and good TOEFL / IELTS exam which are mandatory.
UoToronto is one of the most competitive universities in Canada alongwith UBC and McGill (in general). So it is advised when you are applying, you shortlist 3-4 universities and then apply.
Another university which is strong for your department include Carleton-Ottawa (the programs are designed and offered jointly).
You can write back for any doubts on your application.
Regards
Nithya

Hi,
Please remember in order to pursue masters degree in automotive engineering from universities in Germany you need to take below mentioned tests.
- GRE.
- TOEFL or IELST.
Besides high scores in these tests you also need to have good academic record preferably 60%- 70% plus in graduation.
For your reference find below some of the finest universities in Germany offering masters degree in automotive engineering and related fields:
- FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences (Aachen)
- RWTH Aachen University (Aachen)
- Chemnitz University of Technology (Chemnitz)
- Esslingen University of Applied Sciences (Esslingen)
Please note that the eligibility criteria for admission may differ from university to university.
However please remember since Germany is a non English speaking country, and their national language is German, so it is always advisable for students to pursue some basic level German language course before leaving for Germany.
So as per your query I would suggest you to prepare well for these tests and score well so that you may get admission in good university in Germany.
Regarding preparation of these tests, I would suggest you to join some good coaching institute in your city which offers quality coaching for GRE and TOEFL or IELTS.
These institute offers regular and weekend classes, plus they conduct mock test on regular basis.
For your reference find below some of the finest coaching institutes which offers quality coaching for GRE and TOEFL or IELTS.
- The princeton review.
- TIME.
- IMS.
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All the Best.

Quantitative
The portion for the test is a repeat of the AIEEE , JEE and 12th standard portion. However, the question types asked here are different, with there being three/four distinct types that are always asked. It is best to familiarize yourself with these types by attempting a mixed bag question set. I did two problem sets of 60 questions each (total 120 questions) from Kaplan's Book (Kaplan GRE Premier 2013 (With 5 Computer Adaptive Practice Tests + DVD) - ) (*ahem* copies may be downloaded from internet) . Once you have gotten yourself acquainted with the questions, you might want to focus on specific topics that you might have forgotten, or you need more drill in . Barron's book holds your hand well through all the topics for Quant with lots of basic concepts and solved examples.
Another problem one might face is how to avoid making silly mistakes. The only way to solve it is through timed test practice.
Note: GRE is an adaptable test so the 2nd section's difficulty is determined by how well you perform in the 1st section. Hence if you are aiming for that 170 in Quant and you think Quant is generally very easy , buckle up for your 2nd Quant section because it is going to be a test of your time and skill.
Verbal
If you are an Indian Engineering student, this is where you are going to be spending most of your prep time.
There are two components to your verbal prep :
1) Improving your vocabulary
2) Practicing specific question types.
There are three main question types:
1) Sentence Completion 2) Sentence Equivalence 3) Reading Comprehension and Logical Reasoning
The first and second type can be handled by just mugging up words and learning how they are used in context.

Hi Chintana,
Yes as suggested in the previous answer, coaching institutions and official exam guides will help a lot and also get to interact with other students, share common difficulties and also see how you are performing in comparison to your batch mates.
Personally, there is one thing you have to keep in mind during your preparation, which is to track your performance across different strengths such as quant and English for GRE and 4 individual modules for the IELTS/ TOEFL to make sure that you get a good score in all the sections.
Time is of essence in these exams, so as you progress with your preparation, start timing your responses and build on it.
The GRE also has the AWA that tests your analytical writing skills, so you should try and practice writing as and when you get free time on varied topics.
Last but not the least. Try and take one at a time. That is, prepare dedicatedly for one exam closer to the exam date to maximise preparation time and ensuring better scores. So time your exam dates in such a way that it has at least 15 days to a month gap - to help you focus on individual exams better.
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All the best for your preparation.
Regards
Nithya

Hi,
As per your query it seems that you wish to pursue masters degree in engineering from universities abroad.
So for your reference find below some of the finest study destination to pursue masters degree:
- US.
- UK.
- Canada.
- Germany.
- Australia.
Please remember every university has its own course specific eligibility criteria for admission, in order to know the exact eligibility criteria it would be always advisable to browse through the university's website you wish to apply.
Overall, in order to pursue masters degree from universities in the countries mentioned above, you need to have relevant undergraduate degree from recognized university with good academic record preferably 60%-70% plus in graduation, plus you need to take below mentioned tests:
1. GRE.
2. TOEFL or IELTS.
Please note that universities in UK and Australia do not requires GRE scores.
Regarding preparation of these tests, I would suggest you to join some good coaching institute in your city which offers quality coaching for GRE and TOEFL/IELTS.
These institute offers regular and weekend classes, plus they conduct mock test on regular basis.
For your reference find below some of the finest coaching institutes which offers quality coaching for GRE and TOEFL/IELTS.
- The princeton review.
- TIME.
- IMS.
Please browse through the link mentioned below to get detailed information regarding various institutes in Pune offering quality coaching for GRE and TOEFL/IELTS.
Link: https://testprep.shiksha.com/study-abroad-classes-in-pune-categorypage-14-51-1-0-0-174-114-2-0-none-1-0
Feel free to raise more questions. Appreciate by giving it thumbs up or marking as best.
All the Best.