GRE Exam Fees in India – The Complete Guide
Updated on 21 January, 2022
Mrinal Mandal
Study Abroad Expert
Before delving deeper into the GRE exam fees, you should know that the examination has two versions, i.e. the General and Subject tests respectively. Scores of the former are readily acceptable throughout leading global universities. The GRE exam fee in India is different as compared to many other countries.
GRE Exam Fee in India
The GRE exam fee in India is around US$213 or INR 15,800 with effect from 1st July 2020. The examination fee in many other countries is US$205 while the GRE exam fee for India is the same as countries like Turkey, Australia, China, and Nigeria. The fee for the GRE exam in India is $150 for the subject test version.
GRE Exam Fee- Cancellation Charges
The cancellation fee for the GRE exam in India is 50% or half of the total exam fee of the GRE that has been paid by the candidate. The official GRE documents should be scrutinized for information on the terms and conditions and refund policies. The approximate refund value will be roughly US$102.5 or slightly more or less.
GRE Rescheduling Fee
The GRE rescheduling fee is US$53.90 for candidates from China (general test) and US$50 for rescheduling the GRE general test for those in other countries. Subject test rescheduling will cost US$50 worldwide. US$50 is the charge for changing the testing center for GRE (both subject and general tests).
What are the important dates of GRE exams?
The important dates for the GRE examination in 2021 are given below for your perusal:
| Exam Dates for GRE | Deadline (Regular) | Deadline (Late) | Deadline (Testing Centre and Monday) | Availability of Online Score |
| 11th September 2021 | 30th July 2021 | 6th August 2021 | 16th July 2021 | 11th October 2021 |
| 23rd October 2021 | 10th September 2021 | 17th September 2021 | 27th August 2021 | 22nd November 2021 |
| 9th April 2022 | 25th February 2022 | 4th March 2022 | 11th February 2022 | 9th May 2022 |
FAQs:
Q. How to register for the GRE exam?
Registration is not that difficult for the GRE examination. You may pay the fees and provide your valid passport copy or relevant Aadhar Card ID. You may register via phone, fax, mail, or online. The online registration procedure is the following:
1. Create your ETS account online.
2. Select the type of GRE examination, i.e., Subject or General Test.
3. Select the date for appearing for the examination while choosing the nearest testing center as well.
4. Give all academic details.
5. Pay the registration charges.
Registration via phone is done via the RRC or regional registration center at 91-124-4147700. The RRC for India is Prometric which is based in Gurgaon, Haryana. The call should be made at least 2 days prior to the selected test date. You will get the confirmation number; the test center address and time of reporting will be intimated to you likewise. You can also pay through debit or with credit cards.
Q. How can I cancel my registration for the GRE exam?
You may cancel GRE examination registration through your online ETS account. You can call Prometric Services at the numbers 1-800-473-2255 or 1-443-751-4820. You should provide the confirmation number for your appointment in this regard.
Q. What are the documents required for the GRE exam?
Indian aspirants for the GRE examination should provide a valid original passport copy as identity proof. They may also use their Aadhar Cards as official ID proof as per the new ETS regulations. At the centre, candidates may have to undertake photo identification, biometric voice identification and fingerprint matching/thumb impression matching procedures. A videotaping procedure may be implemented for verifying the candidate’s signature as well. The comparison will be done prior to admitting the candidate into the examination centre.