The GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATION (GRE) is a standardized test that analyses the verbal, mathematical, and analytical writing skills of scholars who wish to apply for their graduate studies abroad.
A whopping 500,000 students from over 160 countries appear for the GRE each year for an admission to their dream universities.
It’ll take a total of 3 hours 45 minutes to undertake the examination.
The test helps to assess the potential and academic prowess of the applicant for advanced study. The GRE score is employed by graduate schools in numerous countries to select applicants. However, GRE is not the sole criteria that determines the applicant’s admission to a university. The test is one of the factors that is taken into consideration.
The test is conducted at Parametric Testing Centers which are meticulously picked by the concerned faculty located across the country. There is a choice to either take a paper-based or computerized test. Logistically, computer-based tests are the most in use and people tend to appear for Computer-based tests.
It consists of three modules: Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning. As it tests these three, it opens the gate towards your dream university by vouching for your Academic/Mathematical/Language skills.
The highest score for GRE is 340. After receiving the GRE score, the candidate must submit their GRE scores to mobilize their application to further rounds.
However, a candidate is expected to possess a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
There are no specific eligibility criteria for GRE. Anyone can register to take the GRE, irrespective of age. The only GRE exam eligibility that the candidates need to be fulfill is having an undergraduate degree.
In India, a candidate appearing for GRE must possess their passport as the valid ID proof.
A candidate must register for IELTS when they wish to take the test. The test can be taken either online or offline.
The test is conducted around 48 times in a year on pre-defined dates. A candidate can choose the date out of these as per their requirement and availability.
Registering for IELTS is simple. A candidate must-
Step 1: Visit the official website of IELTS
Step 2: Click the ‘Register for Test’ button.
Step 3: Select preferred time, date and location.
Step 4: Submit personal details like name, date of birth, mobile number and email.
Step 5: Provide registration details like the number of years the candidate has been studying English, the country they intend to migrate to, etc.
Step 6: Select the name of the colleges where the test results will be sent.
Step 7: Check the information provided.
Step 8: Make payment using a credit/debit card.
Step 9: Print the acknowledgment receipt.
Note: If a candidate wishes to register offline, they must download and print the application form. The completed form then needs to be submitted at the nearest test centre.