What is GRE^®?

A standardized test, the Graduate Record Examination measures Verbal, Mathematical and Analytical Writing skills. The test intends to primarily aid Graduate Schools (of all fields other than business) to assess the potential of the applicants for advanced study. Most universities in the US, while inviting applications from prospective students, ask for GRE^® scores.

The examination is entirely a Computer-based Test, and no two students get an identical set of questions. The test is scored on a maximum of 1600. The GRE^® Score alone cannot guarantee admission into a school - the test is only one of the major factors taken into consideration in the long process of an applicant getting admitted into a graduate school he/she desires.

ETS..

The US-based "Educational Testing Service"(ETS), which works under the direction of the Graduate Record Examination Board, develops and administers the GRE^®. ETS is responsible for setting questions, conducting the test and sending score reports to each examinee.

What happens if one postpones the exam date?

If you postpone the exam at least seven days before your scheduled date, you would have to pay an additional $48 to reschedule else the entire fees is forfeited.

What happens if I cancel the exam?

After taking the exam you are given the choice of cancelling your score without seeing it. If you do so, the score is lost forever but it gets reported on all subsequent score charts that you had cancelled an exam.

What is the syllabus?

The course consists of Maths, English and Essay Writing with the following pattern:
45 min: Maths section - 25 questions
30 min: verbal section - 30
45 minutes: Analysis of an Issue - 1 topic from the declared list of topics
30 minutes: Analyse an Argument - 1 topic from the declared list of topics
These sections do not appear in any fixed order.
In addition, there is an unidentified verbal or a quantitative section that does not count toward the final score. The total exam is nearly three hours long.

Who can take GRE^®?

Anyone who wants to pursue a master's course in a US university in any stream other than management, law or medicine.

What is the scoring system?

The total marks are 1600, out of which 1300 and above is considered good. Different questions carry different marks, depending on its difficulty level. English and maths carry 800 marks each. Essays carry six marks.

When is the exam held?

The exam is held in different cities across India at Sylvan Prometric Centres on all working days. There are two time slots in the day. For more details log onto www.gre.org

How can one register?

You can register by phone or submit the form physically at their centre. When registering through the phone, keep your passport and international credit card number ready, along with the expiry date.