Graduate Record Examinations by ETS
Find out the latest GRE exam fees. Keep yourself updated with exam fees, fees reduction, retake fees, rescheduling fees & other costs for the GRE exam.
The Graduate Record Examination, more commonly known as the GRE, is a standardized test conducted by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) for admission to top universities worldwide. Graduates and final-year undergraduate students from more than 160 countries take the GRE every year, as the test offers a holistic assessment of critical thinking, reasoning, and analytical writing skills.
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Once you take the exam, your GRE score remains valid for five years, giving you the flexibility to apply across multiple intakes and universities. Before you register, it helps to understand the complete GRE exam fee structure in India including the core registration fee and the additional charges for services like rescheduling or extra score reports so there are no surprises during booking.
In India, the GRE General Test fee is INR 22,000, and the GRE Subject Test fee is INR 14,500. This core registration fee already includes sending your scores to up to four institutions for free at the time of the test. Beyond the registration fee, ETS charges separate amounts for optional services, which add to the overall cost of the GRE only if you use them.
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The table below shows the complete GRE fee structure in India, as per the official ETS website:
| GRE Fees and Services | Price (INR) |
|---|---|
|
GRE General Test |
₹22,000 |
|
GRE Subject Test |
₹14,500 |
|
Rescheduling fee |
₹5,000 |
|
Changing test centre |
₹5,000 |
|
Additional score report (per recipient) |
₹2,900 |
|
Score review (Analytical Writing) |
₹5,900 |
|
Score reinstatement |
₹5,000 |
|
Returned payment |
₹2,900 |
There may be times when you are unable to take the exam on your scheduled date. In such cases, ETS allows you to reschedule the test for a fee of INR 5,000, provided you do so at least 4 days before your test date. Rescheduling within 4 days of the test is not permitted, and this charge is over and above your original GRE exam fee.
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Even with strong preparation, you may want to improve your score with another attempt. There is no special "retake" fee, retaking the GRE simply means paying the standard registration fee of INR 22,000 again for each new attempt. Remember that you can retake the GRE once every 21 days, up to five times in any rolling 12-month period.
At the time of the test, you can send your GRE scores to up to four institutions for free. If you wish to send your scores to more universities later, each additional score report costs INR 2,900 per recipient. This is a common cost for students applying to several universities, so it is worth factoring into your overall GRE budget.
In India, the GRE exam fee can be paid online while booking your slot through your ETS account. Accepted payment methods include Visa, MasterCard, and Maestro credit and debit cards, RuPay credit and debit cards, and UPI and Bharat QR payments through digital wallets such as Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, Amazon Pay, MobiKwik, and other BHIM UPI-enabled apps.
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Usually, the GRE application fee is fixed at $205, but in few countries like India, Australia, China, Turkey, and Nigeria, the costs vary from $213 to $255.
Yes. A candidate can get a 50% refund if he/she cancels the test four days before the exam date.
In the General Test, the GRE test cost is mentioned above, while in Subject Test, the price is fixed at $150.
After making an ETS Account, one can choose the exam date from a two-month window. And it is confirmed after paying the GRE exam fees.
The GRE General Test fee in India is INR 22,000, and the GRE Subject Test fee is INR 14,500, as per the official ETS website.
If you cancel your test at least 4 days before the test date, you are eligible for a partial refund of the registration fee. Cancellations made within 4 days of the test are not refundable.
Yes. Optional services such as rescheduling (INR 5,000), changing your test centre (INR 5,000), additional score reports (INR 2,900 each), and score review (INR 5,900) carry separate charges, which apply only if you use them.
Yes. The standard GRE fee lets you send your scores to up to four institutions for free at the time of the test. Reports to additional universities cost INR 2,900 each.
You can pay online through your ETS account using credit or debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, RuPay) as well as UPI and supported digital wallets.
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