If you’ve decided to take the GRE exam, one of the first questions that will come to your mind will be ‘how expensive will the test be?’ Having a knowledge of what it will cost to take the test is as important as preparing for the GRE. The GRE is offered in two formats – General test and Subject test. The fee structure for the tests are different and it could vary depending on your location. So, what is the registration fee for the GRE tests? How to check if you are eligible to appear for the test? Read on to find out.
GRE Exam Fee Structure
When planning to take the GRE, a lot of aspirants like you might be confused about the overall GRE cost, as people use different names to address the cost such as GRE application fee, GRE entrance exam fee , GRE form cost, etc. All these terms mainly refer to the GRE registration fee. Though the GRE General Test registration cost varies depending on your location, the Subject Test cost is uniform all around the globe.
The Educational Testing Services (ETS) lists the fees in dollars. Having said that, in the majority of countries, the GRE cost is $205, while the cost for the GRE exam in India and China is $213 and $231 respectively. The exact conversion from dollar to INR changes based on the differences in Dollar to Rupee value. The GRE subject test fee is $150, and remains the same in all the countries. The fees can be paid through several modes of payment such as Money Order/Certified Check/Voucher, Paypal, E-cheque service (only drawn against U.S. bank accounts) and Credit cards or debit cards (Only MasterCard, American Express, Rupay Global, Visa etc)
Apart from the registration fee, you have to pay additional fees for any additional services you want to avail score reports, cancellation etc. Given below is a table that will give you an idea of additional GRE fees.
Though you might feel the cost for the GRE exam is expensive, the career options and exposure you’ll get from a master’s abroad is worth it. Besides, ETS offers a fee reduction program for applicants who need financial aid. However, these offers are limited and are given mostly on a first come first serve basis.
Are you Eligible to Take the Exam?
Before moving on with the registration process, and paying the fee, it is important to check if you are eligible for the exam. ETS hasn’t officially stated any eligibility criteria for GRE. Age, educational qualification etc., is not a barrier for taking the GRE. However, you must have a valid proof, if you want to take the exam. Besides, you must carry the same ID that you’ve submitted during registration. Your application will be considered ineligible if those two IDs do not match.
We hope now you have all the information you need about the GRE fee. The application fee varies based on the type of test you give and your exam location. Hence, it is important that you check the official website and then move on with the registration process. Good luck!
