The Graduate Record Examination is a Standardized test that measures
verbal, mathematical and analytical skills. It is intended to help the
graduate schools (other than business schools) assess the potential of
applicants for advanced study. The GRE Test is developed and
administered by the US-based "Educational Testing Service"
(ETS) under the direction of the Graduate Record Examination Board , a
non-profit organization of graduate business schools worldwide.
GRE test is conducted in two categories - General GRE test and Subject
GRE test. General GRE test is conducted all-round-the-year. Unlike other
exams, you can choose your own date and time for taking the GRE Test.
The test is administered in the five-days-a-week (Monday through
Friday), twice-a-day. September to December is the high season for GRE
Test, so in case you intend to take the test during this period, you
need to register very early (say 2-3 months in advance) to get a date of
your choice.
Anyone is eligible to appear in GRE General test. There are no
restrictions based on age or qualifications. The test scores are valid
for five years, i.e., most universities accept scores up to five years
old.
The GRE Subject test is meant to assess candidate's qualification in a
specific field of study. It is required mainly for Doctoral Study in the
US and is also required by some universities for Masters Level programs.
GRE Subject test is a written test and not a computer test like the
General GRE test. It is held thrice a year
The test is available in eight different areas:
1. Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
2. Biology
3. Chemistry
4. Computer Science
5. Literature in English
6. Mathematics
7. Physics
8. Psychology
