GRE Exam – A to Z Full Requirements
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A. Age Requirement
* No official minimum or maximum age limit.
* Most test-takers are university graduates or final-year undergraduates.
* Some universities may informally expect applicants to be at least 18+.
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B. Basic Eligibility
* Anyone can register regardless of nationality, age, gender, or background.
* No restrictions on undergraduate major.
* Primary requirement: a valid government-issued ID (passport for international test-takers).
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C. Computer & Paper Formats
* GRE General Test: computer-delivered (most common).
* Paper-based GRE General Test: only where computers are unavailable.
* GRE Subject Tests: paper-delivered only (Math, Physics, Psychology).
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D. Documents Required
1. Valid government-issued ID:
   * Passport (mandatory for most international candidates).
   * Name must exactly match registration.
2. University application requirements may include:
   * GRE score report.
   * Undergraduate transcripts.
   * Recommendation letters.
   * Statement of purpose (handled after the exam, not by ETS).
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E. Eligibility Criteria
* No strict eligibility rules set by ETS.
* Designed mainly for graduate school applicants.
* Candidates should have completed or be near completing undergraduate education.
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F. Fee Structure
* GRE General Test: US$220 (worldwide, standard).
* GRE Subject Test: US$150 each.
* Special handling fees:
   * Rescheduling: US$50.
   * Changing test center: US$50.
   * Additional score reports: US$35 per recipient.
   * Score review (quant/verbal): US$50.
   * Score review (analytical writing): US$60.
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G. GRE Types
1. GRE General Test
   * Verbal Reasoning.
   * Quantitative Reasoning.
   * Analytical Writing.
2. GRE Subject Tests
   * Mathematics.
   * Physics.
   * Psychology.
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H. How Many Times
* GRE can be taken once every 21 days, up to 5 times in a rolling 12-month period.
* Applies even if you cancel a score.
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I. Identification Rules
* ID must:
   * Be original (no photocopies).
   * Be valid (not expired).
   * Contain full name, photo, and signature.
* Most countries: passport required.
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J. Jurisdictions (Availability)
* Offered in over 160 countries.
* More than 1,000 test centers worldwide.
* Subject Tests offered 3 times a year (Sept, Oct, Apr).
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K. Knowledge Tested
1. Verbal Reasoning – vocabulary, reading comprehension, text completion.
2. Quantitative Reasoning – arithmetic, algebra, geometry, data analysis.
3. Analytical Writing – critical thinking, logical argumentation.
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L. Language
* GRE is conducted only in English.
* No translations provided.
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M. Mode of Exam
* Computer-delivered (most locations).
* Paper-delivered only in regions lacking computers.
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N. Nationality Restrictions
* None. Open to all nationalities.
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O. Official Scores
* Available 10–15 days after test (computer-based).
* Subject Test scores released in 5 weeks.
* Official reports sent directly to universities chosen.
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P. Passport Requirement
* Mandatory for all international candidates.
* Must match registration details exactly.
* Name mismatches → disqualification.
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Q. Qualification Requirement
* No strict educational requirement set by ETS.
* But:
   * Most candidates are undergraduate degree holders.
   * Universities typically require GRE scores as part of graduate admissions.
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R. Registration
* Online via ETS account.
* Phone registration available in some regions.
* Advance booking advised (slots fill fast).
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S. Scoring System
* Verbal Reasoning: 130–170 (1-point increments).
* Quantitative Reasoning: 130–170 (1-point increments).
* Analytical Writing: 0–6 (0.5-point increments).
* Subject Tests: scaled 200–990.
* Score validity: 5 years.
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T. Test Duration
* GRE General Test: about 1 hour 58 minutes (new shorter version since Sept 2023).
   * Verbal: 2 sections, ~41 min.
   * Quant: 2 sections, ~47 min.
   * Analytical Writing: 1 section, ~30 min.
* Subject Tests: ~2 hrs 50 min.
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U. Universities Accepting GRE
* Accepted by thousands of universities worldwide, including:
   * US, Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia.
* Some business schools also accept GRE (instead of GMAT).
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V. Validity
* GRE scores are valid for 5 years from test date.
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W. Waivers
* ETS sometimes offers Fee Reduction Program:
   * 50% discount for eligible candidates (low-income or certain programs).
* Some universities waive GRE requirements (but ETS doesn’t control this).
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X. Exam Centers
* Located in all major cities across 160+ countries.
* Candidates must check ETS website for nearest center.
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Y. Year-round Availability
* Computer-based GRE offered year-round.
* Appointments subject to local test center capacity.
* Subject Tests: fixed dates (3 times annually).
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Z. Zero Tolerance Policy
* ETS strictly enforces rules against:
   * Cheating, misconduct, using unauthorized aids.
   * Name/ID mismatches.
   * Any violation may result in cancellation without refund.