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GRE General Test current status in India
The GRE General Test is used by graduate, business and some law-school programmes. In India, candidates schedule the computer-delivered test through ETS and select from available appointments. It is not a once-a-year entrance exam, so the relevant test date is the appointment shown in the official scheduling system.
| Item | Current information |
|---|---|
| GRE General Test fee in India | ₹25,522 |
| Rescheduling fee | ₹5,650 |
| Test-centre change | ₹5,650 |
| Additional Score Report | ₹4,150 per recipient |
GRE exam pattern and duration
The current GRE General Test is much shorter than the pre-September-2023 version. It has one Analytical Writing task, two Verbal Reasoning sections and two Quantitative Reasoning sections. The overall testing time is about 1 hour 58 minutes.
| Measure | Questions / task | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Writing | 1 Analyze an Issue task | 30 minutes |
| Verbal Reasoning section 1 | 12 questions | 18 minutes |
| Verbal Reasoning section 2 | 15 questions | 23 minutes |
| Quantitative section 1 | 12 questions | 21 minutes |
| Quantitative section 2 | 15 questions | 26 minutes |
Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning use section-level adaptation. The first section of each measure is of average difficulty; performance helps determine the difficulty of the second section. Within a section, the computer-delivered test allows candidates to move among questions and change answers.
GRE scores, results and validity
| Measure | Score scale |
|---|---|
| Verbal Reasoning | 130–170 in 1-point increments |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 130–170 in 1-point increments |
| Analytical Writing | 0–6 in 0.5-point increments |
ETS currently says official GRE General Test scores are available in the candidate's ETS account about 8–10 days after the test date. GRE scores are reportable for five years after the test date. Programmes decide their own score expectations, so there is no single universal passing score.
How to register and choose a GRE date
- Create or sign in to an ETS accountMake sure your name and identifying information match the current ETS identification rules.
- Choose the GRE General TestDo not confuse it with GRE Subject Tests, which have separate purposes, dates and fees.
- Search available appointmentsSelect a test date and location from the live ETS scheduling system; availability varies.
- Pay and save the confirmationReview the current India fee and any applicable service charges before submitting payment.
GRE preparation checklist
- Check whether each target programme requires, accepts, recommends or does not use GRE scores.
- Take an official practice test to establish a Verbal, Quantitative and Writing baseline.
- Build vocabulary and reading accuracy for Verbal while maintaining timed reasoning practice.
- Review arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis for Quantitative rather than relying only on advanced maths.
- Practise the single Analyze an Issue writing task under the 30-minute limit.
- Schedule early enough for the 8–10 day score-release window and your application deadlines.
Sources & verification
Fee, test structure, scoring and score-release information were checked against current ETS pages. ETS states that fees can change without notice, and appointment availability varies, so candidates should confirm the live registration screen before paying.
Frequently asked questions
What is the GRE General Test fee in India in September 2026?
ETS India currently lists ₹25,522 for the GRE General Test. Fees can change, so confirm the live ETS fee before payment.
How long is the current GRE General Test?
The current computer-delivered GRE General Test takes about 1 hour 58 minutes.
What is the GRE score range?
Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning are each reported from 130 to 170. Analytical Writing is reported from 0 to 6 in half-point increments.
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