GRE 2018: Study Abroad

Graduate Record Examination is a standardised test conducted by Educational Testing Services.  The test scores in GRE are accepted by top graduate level schools for Masters degree. Master of Science  degree in US is a popular one. 

Eligibility required for GRE

• The ETS has put only mandatory required for GRE is a valid ID proof to prove your identity. An original valid passport is essential and no other alternate ID's are not accepted like Voters ID or a Driving Licence. 
• There is no age limit set for GRE. 
• There is no qualification set for GRE. 
• The universities who accept GRE scores have a range age and qualification  set for the eligibility criteria. 
• For each of the programs alotted by the University they have filters for Age, Qualification and experience etc. 

GRE Exam Time table

GRE exams are unlike the other examinations which is conducted on a specific date by the authority. Its the choice of candidate to take an appointment for the test at the nearest GRE Test centre. 
During a peak season it maybe difficult for the candidate to find appointment at the nearest test centre. So they will be forced to do their test which is far from their city. So care must be taken to plan your test dates and shedules. 

GRE Test Centres in India

Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Cochin, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Gandhinagar, Gurgaon, Gwalior, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata, Mumbai, Nashik, New Delhi, Nizamabad, Patna, Pune, Trivandrum, Vadodara and Vijawada. 

Tests are conducted by Prometric. The tests are conducted both paper based and computer based. You have to find out which centre conducts Computer based and which conducts paper based tests. 

GRE Examination Fee

The registration fee for GRE is $195 and the candidates will have to pay an additional $50 if they wish to change their exam date or reshedule their exam centre. 

Exam pattern for GRE

The GRE is a generalised test that isn’t related to any particular discipline or field. It has been designing to evaluate skills that you’ve already picked up over the years. This allows a wide range of universities to use it to benchmark applicants from diverse backgrounds applying to a big mix of degrees.

If you were to look at the overall GRE exam pattern, it has 3 sections: Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning.

Analytical Writing

This section tests you ability to analyse facts, dissect arguments, judge the presented evidence and put forth your views in the most convincing and structured manner. 

Verbal Reasoning

This section checks your capacity to understand the content author’s perspectives and intentions, prioritise the points made, and connect the dots across various ideas presented, even if they may not necessarily be documented in a coherent manner. This is the tricky section for non-native English speakers. 

Quantitative Reasoning

This is where you comfort level with numbers and quantitative data is tested. You’ll have to understand the problem and use models and mathematical formulas (from geometry, algebra, arithmentic) to solve them. The good news is that you will have access to a calculator. So no complex mental arithmetic to be done.