How can an Indian student self-study for the GRE without coaching classes for a Singapore or US master's application?

Self-study for the GRE without coaching is entirely viable and is how many successful applicants prepare. The starting point is the ETS website directly, download the official mock tests and syllabus, which are the most accurate reflection of what appears on the actual exam. Identify which topic areas within the quantitative section need the most work, for most Indian engineering students, the quantitative section is manageable, while the verbal section requires more deliberate preparation because it tests vocabulary and reading comprehension patterns that are different from how English is used in engineering coursework.

• Practice from past papers and official GRE mock tests consistently, focusing on timed conditions rather than untimed review.
• The verbal section benefits from sustained vocabulary building over several months rather than a last-minute cramming approach.
• Khan Academy covers the mathematical concepts tested in the GRE quantitative section comprehensively and for free.
• The key discipline is consistent daily or every-other-day practice rather than intense cramming sessions near the test date.