GRE Registration 2026 is done entirely online through your ETS account at ets.org, and the GRE is offered year-round in India, so you can choose a date that suits your application deadlines. For an Indian MBA aspirant, the GRE exam fee in India for the General Test is approximately ₹22,550 as listed on the ETS India fee page, with GST or a small online service charge added at checkout. Beyond the test fee, there are additional charges for rescheduling, changing your test centre, cancellation refunds and extra score reports. This guide walks you through the full GRE registration process step by step, gives a complete fee breakdown with every charge, and explains the cancellation, refund and fee-reduction rules. Also read GRE 2026 Exam pattern, syllabus, preparation and colleges accepting GRE.
The GRE General Test is registered and paid for online only. You create an ETS account, choose between a test centre and the GRE at Home option, pick a date, and pay by card or another supported online method. Registration includes four free score reports. Because the GRE has no fixed exam date, slots are booked from a rolling window, and the at-home option can often be scheduled within a day of registering.
ETS sets no fixed academic qualification, minimum percentage or age limit for the GRE General Test. The one strict requirement for Indian candidates is identity: a valid, original passport is the only accepted ID at Indian test centres. Aadhaar, PAN, voter ID and driving licence are not accepted. The name on your ETS account must exactly match your passport. Keep your passport, a payment method and your shortlist of score recipients ready before you start.
Create your ETS account: sign up or log in at ets.org with your name exactly as it appears on your passport.
Choose your test type: select the GRE General Test, then the test-centre or GRE at Home option.
Select date and location: pick a centre and date in your city, or an at-home appointment slot.
Add score recipients (optional): choose up to four institutions for free score reports now or on test day.
Pay online: pay by credit/debit card or another supported method; cash is not accepted.
Confirm: save your confirmation. For the at-home test, complete the equipment and environment check before test day.
The core GRE exam fee in India is the same whether you test at a centre or at home. Understanding the GRE exam fees in full — the base test fee plus every add-on charge — helps you budget accurately. The table below shows the main fees; the final amount payable can be a little higher once taxes or the online service charge are applied at checkout.
Item | Fee in India (indicative) |
|---|---|
GRE General Test (centre or at home) | Approx. ₹22,550 |
GRE Subject Test | Approx. ₹14,500 |
Final payable (with GST / online service charge) | Higher than base — e.g. about ₹23,452 |
Free score reports included | 4 recipients (on test day or registration) |
The ₹22,550 figure is the listed test fee. At checkout, ETS may add a small online service charge (the GRE bulletin references about a 4% online service fee) and applicable taxes, so the final amount deducted can be higher — one commonly cited example is about ₹23,452. Because tax handling can vary, and ETS processes payments internationally, minor exchange-rate differences can also affect the final figure. Budget a little above the base fee.
Beyond the test fee, several services carry separate charges. The GRE rescheduling fee in India is about ₹5,650, charged when you move your General Test to a new date; other common add-ons are shown below. Knowing these in advance helps you avoid surprises and plan your applications efficiently.
Service | Fee in India (indicative) |
|---|---|
Rescheduling the GRE General Test | Approx. ₹5,650 |
Changing the test centre | Approx. ₹5,000 |
Additional Score Report (per recipient) | Approx. ₹2,900 |
Score Review (Analytical Writing only) | Approx. ₹5,900 |
Score Reinstatement | Approx. ₹5,000 |
Returned payment | Approx. ₹2,900 |
The GRE follows a refund-based cancellation model rather than a fixed cancellation fee. If you cancel your registration at least four days before your test date, you receive a refund equal to half of the test fee. If you cancel within four days, or do not appear, you receive no refund. Refunds are processed in US dollars to your original payment method, so a minor forex variance is possible. Because refunds are limited, rescheduling is usually preferable to cancelling when your plans change.
ETS runs a GRE Fee Reduction Programme that gives eligible candidates a 50% discount on the test fee plus access to prep materials. However, eligibility is narrow and largely US-based — it primarily covers college seniors and unenrolled graduates with demonstrated financial need who test in the United States and its territories, along with certain national-programme participants. For most Indian candidates testing in India, the standard ETS Fee Reduction Programme generally does not apply, so check the current eligibility criteria on the ETS site rather than assuming a waiver.
The GRE has no fixed national exam date in India. It is offered year-round through Prometric and authorised test centres in major cities, and you book any available slot when you register. The GRE at Home option — identical in format, scoring and acceptance to the centre-based test — is available around the clock and can often be booked within about a day. Plan to sit the GRE at least two to three months before your first application deadline to allow for the 8–10 day score release and a possible retake. You can take the GRE once every 21 days, up to five times in any rolling 12-month period, and each attempt requires the full fee again. Demand peaks from August to December, so book early.
Online payment only: credit/debit card (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro) or other supported online methods; cash is not accepted.
Match your name to your passport: any mismatch can cause check-in problems on test day.
Use the 4 free reports wisely: if you might retake, wait before sending free score reports.
Prefer rescheduling to cancelling: you recover more of your fee by rescheduling than by cancelling.
Candidates should plan for more than just the base GRE exam fees. A realistic budget starts at the test fee and adds whatever services you are likely to use. For example, if you book the GRE General Test (about ₹22,550), reschedule once (about ₹5,650) and send scores to three universities beyond the four free reports (about ₹2,900 each, or ₹8,700), your total rises to roughly ₹36,900 plus applicable taxes. Most aspirants who plan their dates and score reports carefully spend close to the base fee; the extras add up only when you reschedule or apply very widely. Use the four free score reports for your top choices, and prefer rescheduling to cancelling to recover more of your fee.
GRE Registration 2026 is quick and entirely online at ets.org: create an account, choose a centre or at-home slot, and pay online. The GRE exam fee in India is about ₹22,550 for the General Test (a little more after taxes or the online service charge), with separate charges for rescheduling (~₹5,650), test-centre change (~₹5,000) and additional score reports (~₹2,900). Cancel at least four days before the test for a 50% refund. Carry a valid passport, book two to three months ahead of your deadline, and verify all fees on the live ETS India page. For further details on GRE exam, read GRE 2026 Exam pattern, syllabus, preparation, colleges accepting GRE and registration and fees. If you are preparing for MBA entrance exams in India, read guides to CAT 2026, XAT 2026, NMAT 2026 and SNAP 2026.
