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Praadis Classes for Graduate Record Examination (GRE) 2023


GRE is a Graduate Record Examination conducted by Educational Testing Service (ETS). This exam is given by students who want to take admissions in Top MBA colleges and other universities and top B-school. It is basically attempted by candidates aspiring to complete their masters and doctoral degree programs in various universities at US, Canada, Australia and other countries required GRE score for granting admissions. The GRE Exam is of 2 types:- 1. GRE General Test & 2. GRE Subject Test. Student can give the General test once every 21 days, up to 5 times within a year. There are more than 1000 test centres across 160 countries where the GRE general test is conducted. The GRE is available up to 3 times per month in Mainland China; Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea and in most of the regions it is available throughout a year.

GRE Exam Notifications


Registration

There are multiple ways to register for the GRE test. Popular ways through which aspirants can register for the GRE exam are online and over the phone. Apart from this, aspirants can also register through mail or even by fax. For booking a slot for the GRE test candidates would require a debit or credit card to pay the registration fee of US $228 and have a valid passport or Aadhar Card during the registration process. Please follow the procedure given below for registration.

1. Visit the GRE Exam.
2. Click on Login / Register.
3. A login window will appear if you are an existing user direct login to an account and if you are a new user, click on Create Account.
4. Create your new account using Email ID and new password.
5. Select the test centres and GRE exam date as per convenience.
6. Fill your personal details and verify them.
7. Register for the test.
8. Proceed with the payment.

Ways to Register for GRE Test

1.  GRE Online Registration,
2. GRE Phone Registration,
3. GRE Mail Registration &
4. GRE Fax Registration.

Candidates can also view test centres, test dates and seat availability as per their convenience. If you have registered for GRE General Test, you can change or cancel your test registration four days before your test date. If you cancel your test on time, you will receive a refund equal to half of your original test fee. There is also an option to reschedule your test date, you will be charged US $50 as a rescheduling fee. For any discrepancy in registering or resetting your password, you can reach out to GRE general services.

GRE Subject Test Registration

The GRE Subject Tests are offered up to three times a year in September, October and April at paper-delivered centers worldwide. You can take only one Subject Test per test date.
GRE subject test registration

Contact Information for Test Takers in India

Email:- GRESupport4India@ets.org

Phone:- +91-1244517127 or 000-800-100-4072 (toll free for test takers in India)
Monday-Friday, 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. India Standard Time (except for local holidays)

Contact Information for Test Takers in Korea

Email:- GRESupport4Korea@ets.org

Phone:- +1-443-455-5415 or 00308131924 (toll free for test takers in Korea)
Monday-Friday, 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Korea Standard Time (except for local holidays)

ETS Disability Services

ETS is committed to serving test takers with disabilities and health-related needs by providing services and reasonable accommodation that are appropriate given the purpose of the test. Test accommodations are available for test takers who meet ETS requirements. Click on the PDF link to get more information to register for the test PDF & view the test centres that administer the GRE General Test and Subject Tests.

Code List

See a list of institutions and fellowship sponsors who have been approved to receive GRE scores. During the registration of the test, the graduate uses the department's code when using designated score recipients and major field codes to answer questions from the undergraduate major field and intended graduate major field. It includes citizenship, country, region codes, state, province and area codes for use during test registration. Native language codes are included for use during test registration.

Contact information for general enquiries regarding ETS Disability Services

Email:- For General Inquiries: stassd@ets.org. For sending forms and documents: disability.reg@ets.org.
Phone:- 1-609-771-7780 & 1-866-387-8602 toll-free for test takers in the United States, U.S. Territories (includes American Samoa, Guam, Puerto                Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) and Canada.
Hours:- Monday-Friday, 8:30 A.M.- 5 P.M. U.S. Eastern Time (except for U.S. holidays).
Fax:- 1-609-771-7165
Mail:- ETS Disability Services; P.O. Box 6054 Princeton, NJ 08541-6054 U.S.A.
Courier Service:- ETS Disability Services; 225 Phillips Boulevard; Ewing, NJ 08618-1426 U.S.A.

GRE Fees Structure

Fees are stated in U.S. dollars, effective November 1, 2022 and are subject to change without notice.

Location Fees

GRE Fees in Australia

$220.00

GRE Fees in China

$231.30

GRE Fees in India

$228.00 (INR 18,874.73)

GRE Fees in Nigeria

$220.00

GRE Fees in Turkey

$220.00

GRE General Test Fees in other areas of the world

$220.00

GRE Subject Test Fees in the world (all locations)

$150.00

GRE Special Handling Requests
GRE Services Fees

GRE Late Registration Fee

$25

GRE Standby Testing Fee

$25

GRE Changing the test centre Fee

$50

GRE Rescheduling fee

$50

GRE Rescheduling fee - China

$53.90

GRE Subject Change Fee

$50

GRE Test Centre Instructions

1.  Dress normal so that candidates can sit at any room temperature.
2. Report at the test centre 30 minutes before the test scheduled time. Late arrival at the test centre may forfeit your test fee, though you will not be     able to enter the test centre.
3. Information related to Test on clothes, shoes, ID documents or any part of the body is prohibited.
4. Unless an inspection is required for the use or possession of unauthorized assistance during the testing session, removing shoes in the testing      room is prohibited.
5. The test administrator will allot the seat.
6. Before leaving the Test centre, test administrator permission is mandatory. If you leave the test centre without the consent of the test      administrator, your test scores may be cancelled and test fees will forfeit.
7. The test session will be closely monitored by test centre staff.

Test Session Instructions

1. Candidates are required to sign a confidential statement before giving the test.
2. Candidates are required to sign the test centre log before entering or leaving the test centre.
3. Scratch paper will be given at the test centre, you cannot use that scratch paper during breaks.
4. The GRE general test uses a standard English-language (QWERTY) computer keyboard.
5. If you have any queries in the middle of the test, raise your hand for test administrator's help.
6. Test premises are under CCTV surveillance.
7. Candidates will get a one-minute break after each session and 10 minutes optional break after 3rd session.
8. Personal calculators are not allowed, candidates will have to access on-screen calculator during the Quantitative Reasoning Test.

Items allowed at the test centre

1. Hall ticket & ID proof.
2. Food, beverages and medications if permitted by test centres.
3. Before the test, the test centre staff will instruct you where to keep your personal items.
4. Only Wedding or engagement ring is permitted.

Items not allowed in GRE test

1. Mobile phones & Any devices, including digital watches that can be used to record and any other electronic, recording, listening, scanning or     photographic tools.
2. Any kind of jewellery, neckties, bowties, hats, scarves, jackets, outwears.
3. Audio players/recorders, tablets, laptops, notebooks, Google Glass, or any other personal computing devices & Any texting devices.
4. Cameras or any other photographic equipment.
5. Separate timers of any type.
6. If the test coordinator found any of the above items with you and even during breaks. Your scores will be cancelled with immediate effects and     your fees will not be refunded.

Exam Dates
Test Centres GRE Exam Dates 2023

New Delhi

April - 03,05,06,08,10,11,12,13,17,18,19,20,22,24,25,26,27, May - 08,15,18,24,28,29 & June - 05,08,13,20,29.

Mumbai

April - 03,04,05,06,08,10,11,12,13,17,18,19,20,22,24,25,26,27, May - 02,08,09,16,23,30 & June - 05,08,13,20,27.

Bangalore

April - 03,04,05,06,08,10,11,12,13,17,18,19,20,22,24,25,26,27, May - 08,11,15,18,24,25,28 & June - 05,06,08,13,20,29.

Kolkata

April - 03,05,06,08,10,12,13,17,19,20,22,24,26,27, May - 08,15,24,28 & June - 05,09,13,20.

Chennai

April - 03,04,05,06,08,10,11,12,13,17,18,19,20,22,24,25,26,27, May - 08,15,18,24,28 & June - 05,08,13,20,29.

Hyderabad

April - 04,05,06,08,10,11,12,13,17,18,19,20,22,24,25,26,27, May - 08,15,18,24,25,28 & June - 05,07,08,13,20,29.

Pune

April - 03,04,05,06,08,10,11,12,13,17,18,19,20,22,24,25,26,27, May - 02,08,09,16,23,30 & June - 05,08,13,20,27.

Ahmedabad

April - 03,04,05,06,10,11,12,13,17,18,19,20,22,24,25,26,27, May - 25 & June - 05.

Chandigarh

April - 08,13,22, May - 18 & June - 29.



Please note: The availability of test dates depends on the test centre and the city where a candidate wants to give the test.

1. Schedule your GRE General Test

2. Schedule your GRE Subject Test



GRE Testing Centres GRE Test Dates Regular Deadlines Last Deadlines

United States & Puerto Rico

April 8, 2023

March 3, 2023

March 10, 2023

All locations including US territories

April 8, 2023

February 24, 2023

March 3, 2023

GRE Eligibility Criteria

1. There are no age and qualification based criteria for the GRE test.
2. But generally, it is taken by those who have completed high school or undergraduate education and moving towards higher education.
3. The admissions committee of most universities looks at several factors before giving admission to candidates. Some of them are - GRE score,     CGPA, LOR, SOP, Internship completed, acquisition of any online certificate, additional activities etc.
4. Each institute has its own set of GRE eligibility criteria and their age eligibility criteria are based on the course they conduct.

GRE Admit Card

Once the applicant has successfully registered and logged in to the ETS-GRE website, he/she has to book the GRE Test by choosing the test centre and the desired test date according to their convenience and availability. The applicant will receive a confirmation email to their registered email id as the acknowledgement of the completion of the application form. This Confirmation Email by the ETS-GRE acts as the GRE Admit Card or call letter.

GRE Exam Pattern
GRE Computer Based vs GRE Paper-Based Pattern

Candidates should note that while the GRE exam pattern is available in both GRE Computer-based mode and GRE Paper-based mode. But, candidates taking the GRE test from India can only appear for the GRE Computer-based module. The GRE paper-based module is only available for those places that have limitations to the use of computers.

Computer-Based GRE Pattern

For the computer-based GRE paper pattern, each of these GRE sections is further divided into two sub-sections with forty questions in total (Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning). Analytical Writing has only one section that contains two tasks with a time duration of one hour. Apart from these main sections, there are two other variable sections included in the computer-based pattern exam. This section is followed by a ten-minute break after the Quantitative Reasoning part is complete. However, these two variable sections - The unscored and Research section - are not included in the final GRE Scores.

GRE Paper Pattern for GRE Computer-Based Test

The GRE test format is as follows:-

Analytical Writing

The GRE test format for GRE Analytical Writing includes two separately timed analytical writing tasks of thirty minutes each:
Analyze an Issue &
Analyze an Argument.

Issue Task

This task is meant to assess the persuasive in writing skills and critical thinking that you have developed through your education.

Argument Task

This task is intended to assess analytical writing and informal reasoning skills.

Verbal Reasoning

The GRE test format for Verbal Reasoning broadly consists of three different categories of questions that are divided into two sections of 30 minutes each and they are:
Reading comprehension
Text completion
Sentence Equivalence.

This section consists of English-Vocab and Passage. If you want to attain a good score in this section, you must be really good with vocabulary part of this section.

Quantitative Reasoning

The GRE test format for GRE Quantitative Reasoning includes two separately timed analytical writing tasks of thirty-five minutes each. The topics covered under GRE Quantitative Reasoning include:
Basic mathematical skills,
Understanding of elementary mathematical concepts,
Ability to solve problems with quantitative methods and
Subjects covered under the GRE Quantitative Reasoning (GRE Math Section) includes :- a) Algebra, b) Arithmetic, c) Data analysis & d) Geometry.

GRE Sections Paper-based GRE Pattern Computer-based GRE Pattern

No. of Sections

Duration

No. of Sections

Duration

Analytical Writing

2 sections - 2 tasks

60 minutes

1 section - two tasks

60 minutes

Verbal Reasoning

2 section - 50 questions

70 minutes

2 section - 40 questions

60 minutes

Quantitative Reasoning

2 section - 50 questions

80 minutes

2 section - 40 questions

70 minutes

The total duration of the GRE test is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

GRE Subject Test - In addition to the general test, it comprises of 6 tests
Subjects Number of Questions Time

Biology

194

170 minutes

Chemistry

130

170 minutes

English Literature

230

170 minutes

Mathematics

66

170 minutes

Physics

100

170 minutes

Psychology

205

170 minutes

GRE Syllabus 2023
GRE Biology Syllabus 2023

In the biology test, there are 194 five-choice questions. Here is the syllabus of the Biology subject for the GRE.
1. Cellular and Molecular Biology,
2. Organism Biology &
3. Ecology and Evolution.

GRE Chemistry Syllabus 2023

In the GRE Chemistry test, there are 130 multiple-choice questions. Here is the syllabus of the Chemistry subject for GRE.
1. Analytical chemistry,
2. Inorganic chemistry,
3. Organic chemistry &
4. Physical chemistry.

GRE Literature in English Syllabus 2023

GRE Literature has approximately 230 questions in poetry, theatre, biography, essay, short story, novel, criticism, literary theory and linguistic history.
1. Literary Analysis,
2. Identification,
3. Cultural & Historical Contexts &
4. History and Theory of Literary Criticism.

GRE Mathematics Syllabus 2023

In the GRE Math test, there are 66 multiple-choice questions. Here is the syllabus of Maths subject for GRE.
1. Algebra,
2. Calculus &
3. Additional Topics.

GRE Physics Syllabus 2023

In the GRE Physics test, there are 100 five-choice questions. Here is the syllabus of Physics subject for the GRE which can be asked in the form of diagrams, graphs, experimental data and descriptions of physical situations.
1. Classical Mechanics,
2. Electromagnetism,
3. Optics and Wave Phenomena,
4. Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics,
5. Quantum Mechanics,
6. Atomic Physics,
7. Special Relativity,
8. Laboratory Methods &
9. Specialized Topics.

GRE Psychological Syllabus 2023

In the GRE Psychology test, there are 205 multiple-choice questions. Here is the syllabus of the Psychology subject for GRE.
1. Biological,
2. Cognitive,
3. Developmental,
4. Social,
5. Clinical &
6. Measurement, Methodology & etc.

GRE 2023 Reference Books

1. GRE Practice Problems by Manhattan Prep's 5 lb,
2. Official GRE Super Power Pack, 2nd Edition,
3. Kalpan's GRE Prep Plus 2023,
4. The Princeton Review's GRE Premium Prep, 2023,
5. GRE Prep by Magoosh,
6. Manhattan Prep's GRE Strategy Guides, 4th Edition,
7. Test Prep Books' GRE Prep 2022-2023 Review,
8. Barron's GRE Essential Words, 5th Edition,
9. The Princeton Review's 1,027 GRE Practice Questions, 5th Edition,
10. Mometrix's GRE Prep 2022 and 2023, 6th Edition.

Notifications and Important updates

Praadis will keep you updated with all the necessary updates regarding GRE Test. Here you will get information about the exam dates, exam patterns, eligibility, reference books, score reports and more. ETS is now offering at-home testing while some test centres are closed. Home testing is available in many locations. Visit the official website of GRE - www.ets.org to see the regions of your country.

GRE Result 2022

ETS sends an email notifying the test takers when the result is released. Educational Testing services provide the Result in the online mode. Candidates can download the Result of GRE 2022 with the help of the official website. This examination will be conducted for admission to various Foreign colleges and universities. The main motive of the Examination is to check the Basic knowledge and skills of the applicant. In the Exam, GRE 2022 consists the Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning and Analytical Writing. The exam will be conducted in the various 160 countries. The paper-based exam will be held in three times a year - October, November, February. Also, Candidates can check the GRE scores by login into their ETS accounts.

GRE Test Centres of India

The institutes and fellowship sponsors listed below are approved to receive GRE scores. Candidates can visit the link for more institutions and their codes :- GRE score accepting colleges in India.

Institutes of India
Code Name Code Name

3860

Apeejay Stya University School of Engineering & Technology

5730

Aegis School Business

6591

Aryans Business School

0338

Amrita School Business

3882

Asia Grad School Business

3868

Anna University

4970

Atria Institute of Technology

2100

Indian Institute of Management Raipur

0059

Bhaktivedanta Institute

4678

Indian Institute of Management Udaipur

6298

Department of Education, Dharamsala

4424

Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam

0337

Global School of Management

7010

Indian School of Business

6935

IIKM Business School

2009

Indian School of Business & Finance

6991

IIMT Gurgaon

7892

Indian School Business PGP

4432

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

7891

Indian School Business YLP

2237

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad PGPX

7839

Indian School Languages & Literature Studies

7385

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore Doctoral Prog/FPM

4123

Indus Business Academy

1675

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore EPGP

7526

Institute of Management & Technology MBA

1681

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore PGPEM

3939

International Institute of Information & Technology Bangalore

7173

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore PGPPM

6562

International School of Management & Excellence

7496

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta PhD

4286

ISBR Business School

4773

Indian Institute of Management Kashipur

4279

ISBR College

4748

Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode

4279

ISBR College

4988

Indian Institute of Management Lucknow IPMX- Noida Campus

4283

ISBR Law School

0788

JECRC University

3861

Lovely Professional University

7536

Malaviya National Institute of Technology

2627

MISB Bocconi

0331

Myra School of Business

7098

National Institute of Industrial Engineering

0493

National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal

0844

NIILM Centre Management Studies

0796

NIIT University

7188

NIT Srinagar

3594

Panjab University

0165

Peoples Education Society

4735

Plasksha University

0353

Praxis Business School

2458

Regional Center of Biotechnology

4267

Shobhit University

4393

SRM University Delhi NCR Sonepat

1721

Srishti Institute of Art, Design & Technology

8297

T. A. Pai Management Institute

5749

TASMAC, Pune

2102

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

8298

Tata Services Limited

0833

University of Bombay

3386

Delhi University

0362

Universal Business School

3858

Varanasi College of Management & Science

GRE FAQs

What is the full form of GRE?

GRE is the Graduate Record Examination.

Why GRE Test?

The Graduate Record Examination, or GRE, is an important step in the graduate school or business school application process. The GRE is a multiple-choice, computer-based, standardized exam that is often required for admission to graduate programs and graduate business programs (MBA) globally.

Who conducts the GRE?

The GRE is administered by ETS and given at Prometric testing centers. Visit ETS to register. The GRE costs $220 in most locations.

Where is the Educational Testing Service (ETS) headquarter located?

Educational Testing Service (ETS) headquarter is located in Princeton, New Jersey, United States.

From where does a student can register for the GRE test?

You can register the test online at The GREŽ General Test or Contacts for GREŽ Test Takers , by phone Call at 1-800-GRE-CALL (1-800-473-2255) to register for the test.

What things does an aspirant need to register for a GRE exam?

For booking a slot for the GRE test candidates would require a debit or credit card to pay the registration fee of US $228 and have a valid passport or Aadhar Card during the registration process.

What is the eligibility criteria for the GRE test?

ETS has set no specific eligibility criteria for the GRE Test. Anyone can register for this test, irrespective of age or qualifications.

What is the age limit for GRE?

There are no age and qualification based criteria for the GRE test.

What is the validity of GRE Test scorecard?

The validity of GRE Test scorecard is 5 years.

From where a student can download the admit card?

Once the applicant has successfully registered and logged in to the ETS-GRE website, he/she has to book the GRE Test by choosing the test centre and the desired test date according to their convenience and availability. The applicant will receive a confirmation email to their registered email id as the acknowledgement of the completion of the application form. This confirmation email by the ETS-GRE acts as the GRE Admit Card or call letter.

Will students get a refund of their application form?

Students will not get a full refund if they cancel their test. The best they can get is a 50% refund by cancelling at least four days before the test.

Is there cancellation charges for GRE test?

No, there is no cancellation charges for the GRE test.

What is the structure of the GRE Test?

The GRE test consists of 3 sections:
1. Analytical Writing,
2. Verbal Reasoning &
3. Quantitative Reasoning.

Is there any negative marking in the GRE Test?

No, there is no negative marking in the GRE Test. To maximize your scores on the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning measures, it's best to answer every question.

When students receive their online score report?

Your official GRE test scores will be available in your account on the GRE website 10-15 days after your test date.

What is the duration of the test?

The total duration of the GRE test is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

What are the fees of the GRE test 2023?

The fees of the GRE test is about US $205. The GRE fee in India is about $228 and is subject to change based on the foreign exchange rates at the time of registration.

When will GRE test be conducted in 2023?

The dates of GRE exam can be checked in "GRE Exam Dates 2023" section.

What is the score range of GRE Test 2023?

The range of scores for the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning measures of the GREŽ General Test is 130 to 170, in one-point increments. The range of scores for the Analytical Writing measure is 0 to 6, in half-point increments. The scoring range for each GRE Subject Test is between 200 and 990, with 10-point increments. The Physics and Psychology Subject Tests have subscores on a 20-99 score scale, with one-point increments.

What if a student wants to reschedule the date, time or location of the GRE test 2023?

If a student wants to reschedule the date, time or location of the test, you have to pay a rescheduling fee of USD $50.

Will student require a passport for GRE Test 2023?

Yes, a student will require a passport for GRE Test. Passport is the only identity proof which GRE test centre accepts.

Can the student wear jeans at the test centre?

Yes, a student is advised to wear normal dresses so that they can sit at any room temperature.