Points to Remember

There is an option to either take a paper-based or computerized test. The Analytical Writing module is the first section in the test while the others are presented in a random order. There may also be un-scored sections in the tests. The duration of the test is about 3 hours and 45 minutes.

• Registration can be done either online or through phone or mail. The website www.gre.org has more details.
• Top Scores – Verbal: 163 – 170 | Quantitative: 165-170 | Writing: 5.0 – 6.0
• Competitive Scores – Verbal: 158 – 162 | Quantitative: 159-164 | Writing: 4.5
• Good Enough Scores – Verbal: 152-158 | Quantitative: 153-158 | Writing: 4.0
• Below Average Scores – Verbal: 151 or below | Quantitative: 152 or below | Writing: 3.5 or below
• A good GRE score for MBA and MS is Total 315 and AWA Score 4.0
• The GRE score is only one of the various criteria that the admission council in a college or university considers for admitting students. But a good GRE score improves the chances of admission and even financial aid for the student.
• The GRE registration fee is USD 205. You will have to pay an extra amount of USD 50 if you want to reschedule the test or change your center. The amount you pay for registration also covers the cost of sending your scores to 4 colleges that you should specify after taking the test.
• There is no limit to the number of attempts you can make for the GRE test. But there must be a minimum gap of 21 days between two tests. Apart from this you are allowed only 5 attempts in a calendar year.
• You will get your score for the math and verbal reasoning section as soon as you finish the test, but the score for the analytical writing section will take 7 days.
• Your score is valid for five years from the date of taking the test.
• Most universities will only consider your best score. If you have taken the test for multiple times, you can choose to include your best score in your university applications. Our coaching centers in Delhi NCR and Mumbai will provide the required support to achieve your target score and submit it to universities.
• Yes, you will need to submit your test scores at the time of application.
• Since the GRE scores are valid for five years from the date of taking the test, our advice would be to take the test before you start shortlisting the universities you would like to apply for. However, if you have not planned it this way, take the test at least 15 days before the deadline, so that you have your score at the time of application. Contact our coaching centers located across India including Coimbatore for more details.