GRE Registration and Application Form 2023 - Dates, Fees & Process

GRE Registration Process

The GRE registration process takes place in three ways: one is through the candidate’s ETS account, or via mail or phone. The test is conducted in over 1,000 test centres in over 160 countries and GRE at Home also makes it comfortable to take the test from the convenience of home.

GRE at Home requires meeting the ETS-specific equipment and some specific environment requirements. Both the registration process for GRE at the test centre and GRE at Home are the same. GRE appointments are generally scheduled on a first cum first-serve basis. The candidates must make early registrations to get their preferred test date and test centre.

The Graduate Record Examination or GRE is both a computer-based and paper-based exam that is conducted to measure and assess one’s ability to pursue a graduate programme in a university abroad. 

Go through the page and check out the detailed steps of GRE registration. This will help you in completing your GRE application process without any mistakes.

Online GRE Registration

The online method of GRE registration is completed on the official website of ETS. Here are the steps for the online GRE registration.

The online registration process for GRE can be completed on the ETS website. The following steps must be completed to register for the GRE exam:

Create an Account

• Creating a GRE account depends on the fact that whether you are taking the test for the first time or not. 

• First-time users will have to create an account on the ETS website.

• In case, you have previously opened an account, it is possible to directly login into the account by entering your username and password. 

Enter the Required Information

• Once the account is created on the ETS website, more information needs to be provided.

• Some additional details have to be provided that will prove handy during the time of admission.

Select the GRE Test Centre and Date

• When all the personal details have been entered, you require to select a GRE test centre to suit your convenience.

• A test date as per your preference can also be selected.

• The whole GRE calendar is available on the ETS website which will enable you to make informed choices about selecting the test dates.

Payment

• Once you have selected the GRE test date and test centre, you will be redirected to the payment page. 

• You are required to pay USD 228 through that page.

• Read the exam details before proceeding with the payment.

Acknowledgement Receipt

• A soft copy of the acknowledgement slip is given.

• You will have to print the acknowledgement slip for future use.

• This will confirm your registration for GRE. 

GRE at Home Registration

GRE at Home is an online format of the GRE exam. You can take the test from the comfort of your home, provided you fulfill the requirements and follow the guidelines of ETS for the GRE at Home test.

To register for GRE at Home, you have to follow the same steps as online GRE registration, except for a few adjustments.

Steps to Register for GRE at Home

Step 1: Create an ETS account. The process and requirements shall be the same as that of online GRE registration.

Step 2: Provide the required information, including Id (passport), and any other details as asked. This step is also the same as online GRE registration for GRE at Home registration.

Step 3: Select the GRE test centre and date. In this step, you have to follow same process as online GRE registration, except, to choose the mode of exam as ‘GRE at Home’ and then choose available GRE test centres and GRE test dates.

Step 4: Complete GRE registration fee payment.

Step 5: Acknowledge the payment receipt.

Step 6: After acknowledging the payment receipt, you have to complete an additional step to complete GRE at home registration process. You will receive an email from ProctorU. You have to use the attached link and temporary password to book a slot for your GRE at home test on the chosen test date.

GRE Registration Through Phone

Applying for the GRE through phone is a very simple process. Here are the steps you would need to follow to complete the GRE registration via phone.

Step 1: Call the RRC (Regional Registration Centre).

Step 2: You must make sure to make a call prior to at least two business days from the GRE test date of your preference. 

Step 3: To ensure your registration, you will be given a confirmation number, your test centre address and your GRE reporting time.

Step 4: The RRC (Regional Registration Center), which is ‘Prometric’ is located in Gurugram, Haryana.

GRE Registration Through Mail

Students must follow the steps mentioned below to register for the GRE test via mail.

Step 1: Print an application form for GRE that you can access through the ETS website. 

Step 2: Complete the application form entering all the required details.

Step 3: You can then mail the application along with an application fee to the following address: 

Prometric
2nd floor, DLF Infinity Tower–A
Sector 25, Phase II,
DLF City, Gurgaon,
Haryana – 122002 
India

Step 4: Once your application has been received at the address, you will be either mailed or faxed a confirmation number and address of your exam centre along with the timing of your test. 

Step 5: You must ensure to mail the application at least three weeks before your preferred GRE test date.

Modes of Payment for GRE Registration Fee

ETS accepts the following modes of payment for GRE registration fee:

• Credit Card or Debit Card, with card logos of American Express, Diners Club International, Rupay, Discover, JCB, Visa, Global, UnionPay, and MasterCard.

• PayPal

• E-checks, drawn against US bank accounts.

• Money Order, Certified Cheque, or Voucher.

Although ETS prefers the above modes of payment, Personal Cheques, drawn against US bank accounts, are also accepted, provided:

• Bank name and address are pre-printed on the face of the cheque.

• Cheque number is also preprinted.

• Cheque includes Payee’s name and address.

• Is not older than 90 days.

• Is not a new bank starter cheque, with a missing pre-printed name and address.

Note: ETS can revise, delete, or add existing or other modes of payment anytime at its discretion.

GRE Test Fee Reduction Programme

The GRE fee reduction program is for people who can meet certain financial needs and are unemployed. It is also distributed annually to various programs serving students from diverse groups. These vouchers are distributed to various programs that help students from diverse groups.

For people who are planning on taking the GRE General Test or a Subject Test, a GRE fee reduction voucher can help them save 50% on their test fees. Also, those who receive the voucher can also receive a USD 100 value worth of practice tests and online writing practice. For more information about the GRE fee reduction program, visit ets.org/gre/voucher.