GRE Exam Registration 2026

You do not fill an application form, upload a photo or send marksheets to register for the GRE. GRE exam registration is a booking in your ETS account. You create the account, pick a test date and place, and pay US$249. Your name must match your passport exactly, or you lose the fee and cannot take the test.

Check the GRE 2027 exam dates for how far ahead to book. The GRE 2027 fees page lists every ETS charge. GRE exam registration closes only on the two-day rule, never on a fixed calendar date.

GRE exam registration 2027 has one portal, one fee and no document upload. ETS owns the test and runs every step. You book in your own ETS account. GRE exam registration for Indian candidates is the same as for the rest of the world. The GRE registration cost for India is US$249.

What is the official website for GRE exam registration?

The official website for GRE exam registration is ets.org/gre. You register through the ETS account linked from the ETS registration page. The ETS India site, etsindia.org/gre, repeats the same global rules. GRE registration India is therefore the global ETS process.

Phone registration exists for test centres in most places. At-home tests need online registration.

GRE exam registration dates are open all year, so there is no start date and no GRE registration last date. You register online at least two calendar days before your preferred test date. By phone, you register at least two business days before. The same GRE registration dates rule applies to a test centre and to the at-home test.

What is the GRE registration last date?

There is no single GRE registration last date for 2027. Each booking has its own cut-off, which is two calendar days before the test date you choose. Your real last date comes from your school's application deadline, not from ETS.

Are GRE registration dates 2026 different from 2027?

No. GRE registration 2026 and GRE registration 2027 follow the same ETS process. The 2026-27 Information Bulletin covers tests from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027. ETS has not published the 2027-28 Information Bulletin. So GRE registration dates for tests after 30 June 2027 are not announced. The GRE registration dates for 2027 stay the same as for 2026.

Some ETS India pages still carry the label "Information Bulletin (2024-25)" for GRE registration 2026 rules. The linked PDF is the 2026-27 bulletin, so trust its dates.

When should I register for the GRE?

Start GRE exam registration as soon as your plan is clear. Seats are first-come, first-served. Since there is no GRE registration last date, set your own from your school deadline. An at-home test also needs a 72-hour identity check. If you register within 72 hours of the test, do the check straight away. The GRE dates page shows how to work back from a school deadline.

ETS publishes no minimum age, degree or nationality rule for GRE exam registration. This holds for GRE registration 2027 and GRE registration 2026 alike. The only limits are the retake rule and the ID and name match.

Who can register for the GRE?

Anyone with acceptable ID can complete GRE exam registration. This is based on the 2026-27 Information Bulletin and the ETS web pages. Neither states an age, qualification or nationality condition. A school may set its own conditions, such as work experience. Those apply to admission, not to taking the test.

How many times can I register for the GRE?

You can take the GRE once every 21 days. The limit is five times in any rolling 12-month period (365 days). This applies even if you cancelled your scores on an earlier test. GRE exam registration for a new test must respect that 21-day gap.

Who should check twice before GRE registration in India?

For GRE registration India applicants, three groups need extra care.

• Applicants who need extra time or a reader. Request an accommodation and get approval before you register. ETS says the document review takes about four to six weeks.
• Applicants with a name difference. If your passport name differs from your other records, fix it before you register.
• Applicants who plan to test at home. Your equipment and room must meet the ETS rules.

GRE exam registration 2027 takes nine steps in your ETS account. The steps are the same for a test centre and for the at-home test.

How do I do GRE exam registration step by step?

Follow these steps for GRE exam registration 2027, as per the ETS guide for test takers. Work through them step by step.

1. Check the ID requirements first. Indian candidates need a valid passport.
2. Create an ETS account, or log in if you have one.
3. Select Register or Find Test Centers.
4. Select the GRE General Test.
5. Choose the at-home test, or search for a test centre.
6. Choose the two-month window that holds your date.
7. Pick a date from the calendar.
8. Select Register for this test.
9. Complete the details and pay. A confirmation email follows.

This step by step list is the whole GRE exam registration process for 2027. There is no form to submit later. GRE registration 2027 ends with the confirmation email.

Should I register for a test centre or the at-home test?

Both tests are identical in content, format and on-screen experience. The choice depends on your room, equipment and the schools you target. Some top Indian programmes accept test-centre scores only. Read the GRE colleges page before you pick the at-home test.

GRE exam registration for the at-home test must be online. You need a desktop or laptop, not a tablet or Chromebook. You also need a webcam, a microphone and a second camera, such as a smartphone. The room must be private, quiet and well lit. Use one small whiteboard with an erasable marker, or one sheet in a transparent sleeve.

What happens after GRE exam registration?

ETS sends a confirmation email after GRE exam registration, with your appointment number. For an at-home test, the email has a "Start Your Test" link. Your ETS account also has an "At Home Check-in" link. Keep the appointment number safe, because phone changes need it. The at-home check-in then runs step by step on the test day.

GRE Exam Registration: Frequently Asked Questions

The GRE exam registration fee is US$249 for test takers in India. ETS lists no category-wise fee. GRE registration India falls under the "all other areas" fee, as per the ETS fee page effective 1 August 2026. The ETS India website states the same amount: "$249 worldwide". ETS says all fees can change without notice.

How much is the GRE registration fee in India?

The GRE registration fee in India is US$249. ETS publishes no official rupee amount for the GRE registration fee in India. The ETS fee page tells Indian test takers to visit the ETS India website. That site repeats US$249. The fee includes sending scores to up to four schools.

The GRE registration fee in India is paid at booking. ETS says you may be able to pay in the local currency your card issuer supports, or in USD. Any rupee amount on your card statement is not an ETS figure.

What is the GRE registration cost besides the test fee?

The GRE registration cost can include a few extra charges. Plan for them before GRE exam registration. The final charge includes a non-refundable 4% online service fee. The bulletin does not say whether this is inside the US$249 or on top of it. So the final charge is not stated here.

These charges come from the ETS fee page. India is not on the ETS list of countries where tax is added on top. So the fee is tax-inclusive for India.

What are the GRE registration fee payment modes?

You pay the GRE exam registration fee online by credit or debit card, PayPal, or an authorization voucher. The GRE registration cost is paid in full at booking. Accepted card brands include VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, RuPay Global and UnionPay. ETS does not accept cash, cheques or money orders. For India, ETS points to the ETS India website for payment information. That site shows no separate India page.

Is there a GRE registration fee waiver for India?

No. The ETS fee reduction voucher costs US$100. It is open to listed groups in the US and a few US territories. It does not apply to testing in India.

GRE Registration Fee: Frequently Asked Questions

GRE exam registration 2027 needs no documents to upload. You need one original document on test day: a valid passport. ETS encourages every test taker to carry at least two forms of acceptable ID.

Which ID is accepted for GRE registration in India?

For GRE registration India candidates must use a valid passport with their name, photograph and signature. Any other ID fails the check. If you test outside your country of citizenship, ETS says you must present a valid passport. It adds that there are no exceptions.

ETS lists these as never acceptable:

• Aadhaar card.
• Photocopied or expired documents.
• IDs shown on a phone.
• International driver's licence or international student ID.
• Credit or debit cards, birth certificates and employee IDs.

The full list is on the ETS ID requirements page. Read the GRE admit card page for check-in steps.

What if my name does not match?

Contact the ETS Office of Testing Integrity before GRE exam registration. The email is TSReturns@ets.org. A supplemental ID cannot fix a name mismatch. If you have no acceptable ID, contact them at least seven days before you register.

GRE exam registration has no photo or signature specification, because ETS never asks you to upload either. GRE registration India follows the same steps as elsewhere. ETS takes your photo at the test centre. For the at-home test, it checks your identity in an app.

What are the name rules for GRE registration?

Your first and last name at GRE exam registration must exactly match your ID, excluding accents. Do not use nicknames or an initial in place of a first name. Enter two-part names in full, as on the passport. Leave the middle name field empty unless you have a middle name.

How is identity checked on test day?

At a test centre, staff take your photo, check your ID and may ask for a voice sample. At home, you use the IDVaaS app, and it works step by step. It takes an ID photo, scans the chip in your passport, takes a selfie and records biometric consent. A human proctor and an AI tool then verify you through the test.