Websites, coaching, study centres, mentors and so on, yet GRE applicants often do not get all the basic queries clarified. Simple doubts get answered in so many ways that it becomes difficult for them to analyse which one to rely on.
To sort the plan and preparation for GRE examinees, here is summing up 8 basic facts about GRE exam that is sure to help them:
Registration for GRE exam
GRE is conducted over 230 countries with more than six lakhs pupils participating every year. Hence to get your convenient exam centre and location, make sure to register in advance. Registration for GRE is possible both online and over the phone. However, in both cases you will require a credit card in order to pay the requisite registration fees (Rs.12000 approximately).
[Note If you need your GRE score before November in an academic year, you should apply before August in the same year]
Eligibility criteria of GRE exam
In order to apply for GRE exam, a candidate needs to meet two criteria –
a) Citizenship of India
b) A valid passport that reflects the examinee’s correct permanent address, signature and name.
Peak session of GRE application
Every year August to December is considered the peak season of GRE application. Its therefore recommended that you plan for GRE in advance and make sure apply with ample timein hand, as paperwork and other formalities are quite time consuming during GRE.
Indian cities that have GRE exam centres
Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Chandigarh, Cochin, Coimbatore, Dehradun,Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nasik, Navarangpura, New Delhi, Nizamabad, Noida, Patna, Pune, Trivandrum, Vadodora, Vjjaywada, Warangal
Institutions that accept GRE score
GRE score is accepted by both graduate colleges and B-schools.
Students aspiring a career in STEM stream ((Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) should definitely take up GRE exam once before college.
GRE Score
In GRE exam no composite to combined score is summed up. Each candidate’s excellency in each section of the test is marked individually. Ideally a GRE candidate has to answer 3 categories of the question papers that includes Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Analytical Writing.
Validity of GRE Score
GRE score is valid for five years. However, an applicant can take GRE test with a minimum break of 21 days in between.
Time duration of GRE test
Any GRE applicant gets a stipulated time of 3 hours 45 minutes to answer the test.
Start from the scratch with all your dedication and you will surely bag a good score in GRE exam.
