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https://s4.collegedunia.com/exams/gre-updated GRE Registration 2023 is conducted in both online and offline format. Candidates can either register through ETS’s website or through the mail or phone. GRE registration fee is Rs. 15,587 in India. To register for GRE at home, candidates need to adhere to the equipment requirements, select the 'at-home option while choosing the test center option, and pay the fees. GRE registration is done by creating an account, filling out the personal details, selecting the GRE test date and center, and finally paying the GRE registration fee. Paper-delivered GRE General test is conducted in those areas where the computer-delivered test is not available, it is administered up to twice a year in November and February. GRE Subject Tests are offered at paper-delivered test centers worldwide up to three times a year.
GRE Registration 2023
Candidates must know GRE Eligibility Criteria before starting the process. For GRE exam registration, check out the below points:
- In case of any health-related issue, consult the health guide provided by ETS.
- The candidate must bring valid ID proof to the GRE test center used during GRE registration
- Make sufficient time when you choose your test center and time for score reporting to meet the admission deadlines.
- Select the colleges and universities to send the GRE scores during the registration process
- Check out ‘GRE free service’ during registration
- The name in your ID and account should match.
GRE Online Registration
For GRE registration, the candidate is first required to create an ETS GRE account. For a new ETS account, follow the simple steps:
- Go to the website www.ets.org/mygre
- Click on ‘Create an Account’
- Fill in the Information asked. The name you submit in the ETS Account must be the same as that on your passport.
- Select a username a password. Choose a security question and enter an answer that you can easily remember.
- Review the information you have provided. If you need to make any corrections, click on “Back” and make the edits.
- If no edits are required, Click on “Submit”.
- Your account is created.
- Give two dates before your preferred date.
- Now pay for the GRE exam fee.
- Candidates can pay through credit or debit cards branded with the logo of American Express, Discover, JCB, Master Card, or Visa card.
- PayPal and e-check services are also acceptable.
GRE Offline Registration
ETS also offers offline GRE exam registration through phone and mail.
Phone Registration
For registering via phone, follow the given steps:
- Candidates in all other parts of the world can call on the RRC number.
- Candidates need to register at least two business days before their preferred test date.
- Now pay for the GRE exam fee.
- Candidates can pay through credit or debit cards branded with the logo of American Express, Discover, JCB, Master Card or Visa card.
- PayPal and e-check services are also acceptable.
Mail Registration
For registering by mail, you will need an authorization voucher by mail. Follow the steps given below:
- Fill in the computer-delivered GRE general test authorization voucher form and pay for the exam fee via paper check or money order.
- After receiving the voucher, register online at www.ets/org/mygre, call the Prometric numbers to schedule an appointment or call the respective RRC at www.ets.org/gre/rrc to schedule an appointment.
GRE Registration for At-home Exam
GRE registration at home is the same as GRE online registration. Here the candidate has to click on ‘test at-home option.
Before the candidate opts for GRE at-home exam, candidates need to check if they have the following things:
- Desktop or computer: Versions 10 or 8. Tablet or Mobile is not accepted
- MAC®: Mac OS X® 10.5 or higher (10.13 High Sierra is advised).
- Chrome or Firefox Browser
- Successful installation of ETS Secure Test Browser
- Internal or external headphones, earphones, or headsets are not allowed
- An internal or external microphone that is not linked to the headset
- It can be a built-in camera or a separate webcam
- Candidates should be in a room where nobody enters
Method to Register for GRE at-home:
- First, log in to your account
- Go to your My GRE Home Page and then to Register/Find test Centers
- Then go to the ‘Find Test Centers and Date’ option then select the ‘at-home option. During the ETS GRE registration of at-home exam, note that you will get the option if your country is eligible for it
- Then get your email address verified
- Confirm the time zone
- Select the GRE test date from the two-month period
- Select the perfect time and register for the test
- Finally, pay the GRE registration fee
- You will receive a confirmation mail from ETS
Canceling or Rescheduling GRE at-home exam:
- The rescheduling or cancellation needs to be done at least four days prior to the test date
- Candidates need to pay the payment of US$ 50 before they opt for at-home GRE test register
- The cancellation can only be done through a phone or ETS account online
- Candidates need to provide their appointment number and the full-name
After taking GRE at-home test:
Scores:
- Candidates will receive their GRE scores within 10 – 15 days of taking the test
- The selected universities will also receive the GRE scores within 10 – 15 days of taking the test
- Candidates can request additional GRE score reports from the ETS account
Retesting:
- Candidates can retake the at-home GRE exam by following the same procedures
- Candidates can also opt for ETS register for GRE at a test center if there are available dates
- Candidates can take the at-home GRE exam once every 21 days following the available GRE test date
GRE Registration for Paper-Delivered General Test or a Subject Test
The paper-delivered test is offered for GRE General Paper-delivered Test and GRE Subject Test. The GRE subject test is offered thrice in the month of September, October, and April. ETS provides two different ways to register for GRE paper-delivered method - online and through the mail.
Online registration for paper-delivered test: For GRE test registration online, the candidate has to follow the below mentioned simple steps:
- Create an ETS account and select ‘paper-based test’ when searching for the GRE test center
- Now pay for the GRE registration fee.
- Candidates can pay their GRE registration fee through credit or debit cards branded with the logo of American Express, Discover, JCB, Master Card, or Visa card.
- PayPal and e-check services are also acceptable.
Note: GRE Online Registration for GRE Subject Test is not offered to candidates with disabilities.
Mail registration: For GRE test registration by mail, you will need an authorization voucher by mail. For registering via mail, follow the step given below:
- Fill in the computer-delivered GRE general test authorization voucher form and mail it with the GRE exam fee to the address given on the form by the registration deadline
- Pay for the exam fee via paper check or money order.
- After receiving the voucher, register online or call the Prometric numbers to schedule an appointment.
Retaking GRE Subject Tests:
- Candidates can retake the GRE subject test if they feel unsatisfied with their exam
- Candidates can opt for ETS GRE Registration of Subject tests as many times as they are offered
GRE Test Centers 2023
GRE test centers are available in all the major cities of India. Candidates can take the GRE exam once every 21 days, and up to 5 times a year. The following are the GRE test centers in India:
| States | GRE Test Centers |
|---|---|
| GRE Test Centres in New Delhi | Council for American Education - A-260 (3rd Floor), Defence Colony, New Delhi Cyberstation - CPS Global, E-512, 3rd Floor Sector 7, Dwarka (Near Ramphal Chowk), New Delhi Merit - A-9, Qutab Institutional Area, Qutab Institutional Area, Near JNU, U.S.O Road, Shaheed Jit Singh Marg, New Delhi |
| GRE Test Centres in Chandigarh | Saint Kabir Public School - Sector 26 – Computer Lab, Chandigarh |
| GRE Test Centres in Gurugram | ETS Onsite UAS Intl Production Lab - 2nd Floor, DLF Infinity Tower A, Sector 25, Gurgaon Prometric Testing Private Limited - Iris Tech Park, 2nd Floor Tower A, Sector 48, Sohna Road, Gurgaon |
| GRE Test Centres in Bangalore | IDomain Technologies - No 65, First Floor, 2nd A–Cross, KHB Colony, Koramangala, 5th Block, Opposite to Peas Park, Bangalore Prometric Testing Private Limited - 3rd Floor Tower B Prestige Shanti Niketan, Whitefield, ITPL Road, South Taluk, Bangalore |
| GRE Test Centres in Mumbai | Everonn Systems India Limited - Marwah House, Saki Vihar Road, Saki Naka, Andheri East, Mumbai Prometric Testing Private Limited - 6th Floor, Techniplex1, Goregaon (W), Ratnakar Bank Building, Balwa Group, Mumbai |
| GRE Test Centres in Hyderabad | Prometric Testing Private Limited - 9th Floor, Unit -2, Kapil Towers IT Block, Survey No 115/1, IT Park, Nanakramguda |
| GRE Test Centres in Chennai | Everonn Systems India Limited - 15, Jagannathan Road, Nungambakkam, 2nd Floor, Romar House Prometric Testing Private Limited - Unit #8, 3rd Floor, Centennial Square, No 6A, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Kodambakkam |
| GRE Test Centres in Kolkata | Indexpo Corporation - Binary House – 2, Circus Market Place, 2nd Near Our Lady Queen Of The Missions School, Park Circus |
| GRE Test Centres in Pune | GRAD Dreams Education Consulting Private Limited - 205–206, 2nd Floor, Manish Plaza, Opposite Bhramha Majestic, NIBM Road, Kondhwa |
| GRE Test Centres in Trivandrum | Prometric Testing Private Limited - 7th Floor, K.E.K Towers, Maloor Lane, Vazhuthacaud Prometric Testing Private Limited - C/o Hotel Ruby Arena, Kumarapuram Road |
| GRE Test Centres in Ahmedabad | Prometric Testing Private Limited - 5th Floor, Unit 501, Parshwanath Esquare, Prahaladnagar Corporate Road, Prahaladnagar |
| GRE Test Centres in Allahabad | IPEM - 119/25A Mahatama Gandhi Marg, Civil Lines |
| GRE Test Centres in Coimbatore | ANCONS International - #15, Sethuram Bldg, Ground Floor, Sundaresan Layout, Lane adj IOB Race Course Br., Trichy Road |
| GRE Test Centres in Mysore | Exuberant Technologies Private Limited - #19, Block No 8, Diya Complex, Dr Rajkumar Road, JSS Layout |
GRE Exam Dates 2023
From the months of May to December 2023, the GRE test dates are available in 535 test centers across 11 cities in India.
| Months | GRE Test Dates |
|---|---|
| January 2023 | 04, 05, 09, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26. |
| February 2023 | 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28. |
| March 2023 | 01, 02, 06, 07, 09, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30. |
| April 2023 | 03, 05, 06, 08, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27. |
| May 2023 | 08, 15, 18, 24, 28, 29. |
| June 2023 | 05, 08, 13, 20, 29. |
ID Requirements for GRE General and GRE Subject test
While signing up with the ETS GRE account during GRE general test registration, a candidate is required to submit any valid ID proof for the name used in the account. General instructions about GRE ID Requirements are:
- It must be an original document, photocopies will not be accepted.
- It must not be expired and should be valid.
- It should bear the full name of the candidate.
- It must be government-issued identity proof.
- It should have a clear and recent photograph of the candidate.
- It should have the candidate's signature.
Unacceptable Documents:
- Photocopied or expired documents
- Any document that doesn’t bear the candidate’s name as registered.
- International driver's license
- Draft classification card
- International student ID
- Credit/debit card of any kind
- Notary-prepared letter or document
- Birth certificate
- Social security card
- Employee ID card
- Temporary IDs
- Diplomatic, consulate, or embassy ID card
- Any document that is not recognized by a government agency
Testing Arrangements for GRE test
The candidate must choose their GRE test center and GRE registration dates carefully. While registering for GRE test centers, candidates have the following options.
- Candidates can ask for a supplement center if they live more than 125 miles or 201 km from any nearest center.
- Candidates who cannot take tests on Saturdays due to religious convictions have the option to take them on Monday. They need to provide confirmations stating their affiliation with a recognized religious body whose convictions are preventing them from taking the test on Saturday.
- There is standby testing also. It is available if sufficient space for test materials and staff are available at the test center.
GRE Exam Fee
The GRE general test has a different fee and the GRE subject test has a different fee. Also, the GRE test registration fee differs from country to country. Given below is the exam fee in US dollars:
GRE General Test Registration Fee:
The following are the GRE fees charged for registration, rescheduling, and standby testing.
| GRE General Test Fee in India | $213 |
| Late registration fee | $25 |
| Standby Testing | $25 |
| Rescheduling fee in other parts of the world | $50 |
| Fee to change the test center | $50 |
GRE Subject Test Registration Fee:
The following are the details about the GRE subject test fee that include late registration fee, standby testing and also rescheduling:
| GRE subject test fee worldwide | $150 |
| Late registration fee online only | $25 |
| Standby testing | $50 |
| Rescheduling GRE fee charges | $50 |
| Fee to change the test center | $50 |
| Fee to change subject test | $50 |
Mode of payment for GRE Registration Fee
The GRE enables many modes of payment to pay for the GRE exam fee. For GRE general test the preferred modes of payment are given below:
- Credit/debit card: Candidates can pay through credit or debit cards branded with the logo of American Express, Discover, JCB, Master Card, or Visa card.
- PayPal: The candidate can also pay through this mode if suitable.
- E-check service: Candidates have this option to pay as well but the service must be drawn against US banks only.
- Money order/ certified check or voucher.
- Credit/debit card: Candidates can pay through credit or debit cards branded with the logo of American Express, Discover, JCB, Master Card or Visa card.
- PayPal: The candidate can also pay through this mode if suitable.
- E-check service: Candidates have this option to pay as well but the service must be drawn against US banks only.
- Money order/ certified check or voucher.
- Western union quick pay service: candidates can choose PAY TO while completing their form. And then can pay the fee under Company Name: Educational Testing Service; Company Code: GREPROGRAM NJ; Country: the USA in which candidate must include his original Western Union Quick Pay Receipt.
For the GRE Subject test the preferred modes of payment are given below:
- Credit/debit card: Candidates can pay through credit or debit cards branded with the logo of American Express, Discover, JCB, Master Card, or Visa card.
- PayPal: The candidate can also pay through this mode if suitable.
- E-check service: Candidates have this option to pay as well but the service must be drawn against US banks only.
- Money order/ certified check or voucher.
- Western union quick pay service: candidates can choose PAY TO while completing their form. And then can pay the fee under Company Name: Educational Testing Service; Company Code: GREPROGRAM NJ; Country: USA in which candidate must include his original Western Union Quick Pay Receipt.
For those who are unemployed: Candidates who are unemployed and are receiving unemployment compensation can also get the GRE fee reduction certificate.
GRE Registration Fee Payment and Refund Policies
- When you are using the check, you are also authorizing ETS to utilize the information present in your check for a one-time electronic debit for the amount of the check
- In case the candidate doesn't have a proper fund, a cancellation fee of US$20 will be deducted
- If the candidate doesn't have enough amount to cover the registration fee, the scores will be withheld and an additional service fee of US$20 will be added to the account
- There is no facility of refund for additional services
- The refunds are made in US dollar
- If there is any non-payment of fees, services will be withheld
Cancel or Reschedule your GRE Registration
ETS also provides an option if any candidate wants to cancel or change their registration. To reschedule or cancel the GRE registration:
- The reschedule or cancellation should be done no later than four days of the booked date
- Rescheduling requires an additional fee
- Appointments can only be rescheduled up to one year of the booked date
- If the registration is not done according to the above-mentioned rules, the total fee will be forfeited
To change GRE General or Subject test registration:
- Contact GRE services by phone, fax or mail.
- Mention your name, DOB, address, registration number, test date, preferred test center, and new test date.
- Pay the rescheduling fee.
- To change the test center, call GRE Services at 1-609-771-7670 or 1-866-473-4373 by the regular registration deadline.
- Pay the rescheduling fee.
To cancel your GRE General or Subject test registration:
- Contact GRE services by phone, fax, or mail
- Mention your name, date of birth, address, registration number, and test date.
- You will receive a refund equivalent to half of the fee you paid originally.
GRE Registration for Differently Abled
ETS provides some exceptions to its candidates who are differently-abled. So that they can compete with the folks on an equity basis. Candidates who are differently-abled must mention their disability while filling up the GRE form. Some advantages for differently-abled are:
- They are given a 50 per cent extended time in tests.
- In case any documentation is required, they are given 100 per cent extended time.
- The breaks given to them are not included in the testing time.
- In GRE general test, they are provided with an Ergonomic keyboard, intel keyboard, keyboard with touchpad, Screen magnification, Selectable background and foreground colors, trackball
- They are also provided with a reader or scribe if required
- They are also provided with assistance for spoken directions too.
- If they need Braille slate or Perkins brailler, they are provided with that too.
- The differently-abled candidates are also provided with alternate test formats if the normal test format is not understandable to them.
Contact Details
If the candidate faces any kind of problems while filling up the form or in any other process, he can contact:
Email: TSReturns@ets.org
Phone: 1-800-353-8570, 1-800-750-6991, 1-866-473-4373 (US and Canada only)
1-609-406-5430, 1-609-771-7670 (all other locations)
Fax: 1-609-406-9709
OR
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. IST (except for local holidays)
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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