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Last Updated: March 10, 2021

Register for GRE Exam

GRE exams are conducted for students who wish to continue their education with post-graduation studies. The exam mainly focuses on courses like business and law along with other majors that can be chosen. The subject-tests are often extremely specific and hence considered lower than the general test which can provide colleges with a deeper insight into the students’ educational background.

For students applying for post-grad courses abroad, taking the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is mandatory. The exam can be taken multiple times a year until the best score is achieved after which the student can choose to send the scores to the colleges or universities of their choice.

Here is a look at the GRE Registration process that one would need to know.

Things to Know Before Registering for GRE

GRE - General Test at home due to COVID-19.

The registration process of this examination is very straightforward and self-explanatory. The text centers for GRE are available in more than 160 countries making it a total of over 10,000 centers all over the world. One can choose to appear for the examination in either paper mode or computer mode according to the preference and comfort level of the candidate.

Creating an ETS Account

Creating an ETS Account is a required step when it comes to registering for any exam conducted by ETS. This allows the candidate to

Finding a Test Center for GRE General Test

To find a test center for the computer-based GRE General Test,
After fixing the date and test center for the GRE General computer-based test, the candidate may directly apply through the ETS Account without any other hassle.

What is the iBT GRE General Test

ETS has started offering an alternative option for students who wish to take the GRE test within the safe and convenient space of their home. This option has been created due to the pandemic and has become one of the most sought-after methods of the test by students and parents alike.

It is offered in every country the GRE General Test is normally offered except Mainland China and Iran. There is no difference in content, format, or other factors when compared to the test taken at a test center. This method can be opted by students at all times since it is available 24/7 and provides test-dates as early as 24 hours after the candidate registers.

Registering and Finding Test-Dates for iBT GRE General Test

Cancelling or Rescheduling the iBT GRE General Test

Rescheduling the test and canceling the registration must both be done at least 4 days before the test date. For Rescheduling the test, one must pay an additional fee of $50. Both these procedures can only be done using the ETS Account the candidate holds. One should sign in to the account and then move on to cancel the registration or reschedule it.

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