Test Preparation
GRE : Graduate Record Examinations.
ADMINISTERED BY : ETS (Educational Testing Service)
REQUIRED FOR : Candidates seeking admision in a
Masters Degree program in fields other than managment are
required to take the GRE. Most Universities require GRE for
PhD. programs.
WEBSITE : www.gre.com or www.ets.org
VALIDITY : The score is generally valid for 5 years.
REPORTING : The score is sent to 4 universities free
of cost at the time of GRE exam. ETS charges fees for scores
sent to universities later.
REGISTRATION : By phone, fax or mail.
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PROMETRIC TESTING PRIVATE LIMITED
2nd Floor,DLF Infinity Tower - A,
Sector 25, Phase II,
DLF City Gurgaon,
HARYANA - 122 002.
Phone No.0124-5147700
Fax:0124-5147773 / 0124-5147774.
Email: india.rrc@thomson.com |
FORMS : Forms are available at USEFI (U.S. Education
Foundation in India) or they can be downloaded from the website.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PHONE / FAX REGISTRATION : Name as in
the Passport, Address, Credit Card Number, Name of the
Cardholder, Expiry date of the card. (The card has to be an
International Card).
CENTRE : Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Kolkata,
Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Trivandrum.
CONFIRMATION : A registration no is given as terms of
confirmation.
All the scores and dates are sent to the universities if the
test is taken more than once.
Scores can be cancelled before coming out of the test.
(A) GENERAL GRE |
Fees: $160 |
RESCHEDULING : An intimation is to be given to ETS 7 days
prior to the examination date. The necessary rescheduling fee
has to be paid. |
CANCELLATION :An
intimation is to be given to ETS 7 days prior to the examination
date. The necessary cancellation fee is applicable. |
MODE : The GRE test is a computer adaptive test (CAT). |
NUMBER OF TESTS : Only 1 test can be given in a calender
month. A total of 5 tests can be given ina year. However many
universities may average the scores if more that 1 test is
given. |
SCORE : Total score is out of 1600 marks(Verbal=800 &
Quantitative=800), Analytical Writing Assessment (Essays) is
scaled from 0 - 6. |
Format of GRE |
Section |
Questions |
Time(min.) |
Verbal |
30 |
30 |
Quantitative |
28 |
45 |
Analytical Writing Assessment |
2
Essays |
45+30 |
| Total |
150 |
(B) SUBJECT GRE |
Fees: $150 |
MODE : Subject test is a paper based test. |
NUMBER OF TESTS : The test can be given as often as they
are offered. |
SUBJECT OFFERED: Biochemistry Cell & Molecular Biology, Biology, Computer
Science, Psychology, English Literature, Chemistry, Physics,
Mathematics. |
- A
high score will increase the chances of admission in top
ranked Universities.
- Chances of getting Scholarships / Financial Aid are bright
with a high GRE score.
- Visa Officers also give weightage to high GRE scores while
considering Visa applications.
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