GRE FAQ's

1. What is the price of the General Test? 

The General Test is

• US$140 for individuals testing in the United States, U.S. Territories, and Puerto Rico
• US$195 for individuals testing in China (including Hong Kong), Korea, and Taiwan
• US$170 for individuals testing in all other locations

2. Who conducts GRE?

ETS (Educational Testing Services) authorized owner of GRE.

3. How is the General Test administered?

The General Test is given year-round as a computer-based test in the U.S., Canada, and many other countries. Paper-based General Test administrations are offered in areas of the world where computer-based testing is not available.

4. When are scores reported? 

If you take the computer-based General Test, you can view your unofficial Verbal and Quantitative scores at the test center; however, because of the essay scoring process, you will not be able to view your Analytical Writing scores at that time. Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical Writing scores on the computer-based General Test will be sent to you and the institutions you designate within 10 to 15 days of your test administration.

If you take the paper-based General Test, you will not view any scores at the test center. Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical Writing scores on the paper-based General Test will be sent to you and the institutions you designate within four to six weeks of your test administration.

5. How long is the GRE score valid?

5 years.

6. What is the need to take GRE subject test?

Although GRE subject tests are not mandatory, they test your knowledge in the subjects of your choice and thereby aid in making a profile more competitive. One must however check with their desired Universities about the GRE subject test requirement.