GRE Exam 2024-2025: Dates, Fees, Results, Syllabus & Pattern

• GRE, or Graduate Record Exam, is one of the most common exams required for post-graduate studies. 
• GRE is conducted by the Educational Testing Services (ETS), which also owns the popular TOEFL exam.
• There are two types of GRE: GRE General test & GRE Subject test.
• The GRE General exam tests your Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical skills. 

Why take the GRE?

• GRE scores indicate your readiness for university education
• Therefore, most universities abroad require GRE scores for business and law courses. 

• GRE General Tests are available throughout the year. 
• The dates will vary depending on your test centre.
• You can book the GRE as early as 2-3 months before the test date. 

GRE Exam Dates 2024-2025: City-wise List

GRE Exam Dates 2024 for Hyderabad

Months	GRE Exam Dates 2024
October	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
November	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
December	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

GRE Exam Dates 2024-2025 for Bangalore

Months	GRE Exam Dates 2024-2025
October 2024	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 31
November 2024	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
December 2024	2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 26, 27, 30, 31
January 2025	2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 31
February 2025	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
March 2025	3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30
April 2025	1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30

GRE Exam Fees in India

GRE Test (Category)	GRE Fees in India (INR)
GRE General Test	₹22,550
Rescheduling fee	₹5,000
Changing test centre	₹5,000
Changing your Subject Test	₹5,000
Additional score report	₹2,900
Score review	₹5,900
Score reinstatement	₹5,000

• You can pay GRE fees at the end of the registration process
• You can use credit/debit cards, UPI, and DCC to complete the payment
• Note that additional charges are involved if you must Cancel or Reschedule your GRE.
•  The charges vary depending on when you cancel or reschedule your exam. 

General Test

Results are released 10-15 days from your test date.

• ETS sends an email notification that your results are announced. 
• You can check your results on the ETS website by logging in to your ETS account. 
• ETS also sends your scores to universities within 10-15 days of your result.
• Your GRE results are valid for five years from the test date. 

• GRE Score is awarded based on your performance in the test. 
• GRE also provides a ScoreSelect option to select the best scores to send universities.
• The Quantitative and Verbal sections have a 1-point increment
• Meanwhile, the Analytical section is scored in a range of 0-6, with half-point increments.

In brief: 

GRE Score Distribution

GRE General Section	GRE Score Range	GRE Score Calculation
Verbal Reasoning	130–170	+1 for every correct answer
Quantitative Reasoning	130–170	+1 for every correct answer
Analytical Writing	0–6	+0.5 for every correct answer

Cities with GRE Test Centres

There are over 1000 GRE test centres spread across 160 countries worldwide.

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GRE General Test

Test centres for GRE General are established in all major cities of India.

• There are over 1000 GRE test centres spread across 160 countries worldwide.
• Test centres for GRE General are established in all major cities of India, such as:
  • Ahmedabad
  • Bangalore
  • New Delhi
  • Chennai
  • Hyderabad
  • Mumbai
  • Pune
• You can complete your slot booking by selecting the ideal test location and date.
• GRE is also available at home; however, not all universities accept this testing mode. 

Register Online

You can register for the GRE online on ETS's official website.

• To register, log in/create an ETS account 
• Ensure your details match your ID
• Click the “Find test centres” button on the home page and select the General test.
• Confirm your email address and fill in your details (timezone and country/city) 
• Select your desired date and centre and register for the test
• Complete your payment

Age Limit

GRE is mainly preferred by students pursuing graduate studies.

University Requirement

Universities decide the minimum requirements for admissions.

ID Proof

You will need a valid passport to register for the GRE

• There is no set requirement to apply for the GRE. 
• GRE is mainly preferred by students pursuing graduate studies. 
• Universities decide the minimum requirements for admissions.
• Note that you will need a valid passport to register for the GRE
• Make sure to submit the original copy of your passport, not the photocopy 
• Your passport must display your name, photograph and signature
• The name on your ID must match the name on the registration form 
   

• GRE is divided into three parts: Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Reasoning. 
• The Verbal and Quantitative sections will have 46 fewer questions per the new update.
• Analytical Writing will have just one task instead of two 
• The Verbal Reasoning section evaluates your ability to analyse passages, comprehend their meaning, and interpret the author’s point of view. 
• The Quantitative Reasoning section evaluates your ability to understand quantitative information and solve mathematical problems.
• The Analytical Reasoning section evaluates your ability to express your thoughts and ideas in a logical and structured manner.

• GRE preparation has to be right to achieve the grades you desire. 
• GRE books are some of the best materials to perfect your GRE preparation. 
• Most of these books contain sample papers or practice tests that aid your prep.

Here are our top 5 GRE books:

The Official Guide to the GRE General Test by ETS

Official GRE Super Power Pack - ETS

Official Gre Verbal Reasoning Practice Questions - ETS

Princeton Review GRE Premium Prep, 2023 - Princeton Review

GRE Test Prep - Barron

• GRE sample papers are crucial for self-assessment and tracking your progress. 
• Sample papers are a great way to get the feel of the exam and help you anticipate what you can expect in the real test. 
• GRE sample papers are available on many platforms and can usually be accessed online. 
• We recommend using sample papers from reliable sources such as ETS.