How to Book the GRE Exam Slot? 

How to Book the GRE Exam Slot: Candidates aspiring for the GRE exam must book their examination slots by applying for the exam. The GRE slot booking process entails candidates registering for the exam, selecting the desired date for taking the exam, and choosing the desired GRE Exam centre and mode of the exam, i.e., offline or online (GRE at home). It is to be noted that candidates must pay the requisite amount of INR 22,500 to ensure a successful slot booking process (2023). 

Name of the Test	GRE
Full Form	Graduate Record Examinations
Sections	6
Breaks	One
Duration	3 hours 45 minutes (general) 3 hours 40 minutes (paper-based)
Mode	Online (computer-based)  Offline  (paper-based)

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GRE aspirants can undertake the GRE General Test from any of the registered examination centres around the globe. There are over a thousand centres for the exam that have been established and are currently active across more than one-sixty nations. If an individual is not able to physically sit for the exam, he or she can opt for the option of taking the exam from their home, i.e., the GRE at Home Edition Exam. Once the slots are booked, individuals can take the GRE General test once every 21 days. One can take the test up to five times at max.   

GRE Slot Booking 

It is mandatory for GRE aspirants to book their exam slots in order to sit for the said exam. One must pay the requisite amount of registration amount (INR 22,550) to book their slots. The slot booking process entails registration, selection of the preferred exam date/desired exam centre and the mode of exam. Individuals who do not wish to physically attend the exam centre can opt to take the exam from their home, namely ‘GRE at home’.   

The GRE slot booking is done on a first-come, first-served basis. As a result, it is critical that participants schedule their exam seats as soon as possible. Aside from that, students are recommended to schedule their slots early because the exam attracts a large number of candidates each year. This is why, in order to avoid losing their seats to someone else, one must book their slots within the slot booking term.  Refer to the following steps to book slots for the GRE Exam. 

1. During the date selection process, one must ensure that their scores are reported within the timeframe ordained for registration.
2. That being said, individuals who wish to book their ETS GRE Slots must first create their official ETS GRE Accounts (on the official website). 
3. Once done with that, candidates must choose their desired test dates and centres after the registration process. After that, one must select their preferred test centres and time slots. 
4. In the end, one must pay the required amount of INR 22,500 to ensure a successful slot booking process. It is crucial for one to be holding valid passports during the payment of their registration fee. 
5. One must ensure that their passports should match and align with the information they’ve provided in the registration forms. 
6. One must avoid providing false information during the slot booking process. 

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How to Register for the GRE Online 2023?

Those who wish to book slots for their GRE Exam (2023) via online registration mode must do so after going through the following steps. 

1. As stated before, one must first create an official ETS account. 
2. After doing so, one must confirm the type of exam they wish to sit for, i.e., the GRE General or GRE Subject Test.
3. Once done with that, one must select their preferred exam date and centre. 
4. In the end, one must fill in the requisite details and pay the requisite registration fee to complete the slot booking process. 

How to Register for GRE Over the Phone 2023?

Individuals hailing from India who wish to register for the GRE Exam (2023) over the phone can do so by calling the Regional Registration Centre (RRC) situated in Gurgaon (Haryana). It is to be noted that the phone call must be made two days prior to the individual’s preferred test date. 

The registration call will eventually provide candidates with their own: 

1.   Confirmation number
2.  Reporting time
3. Address of their test centre

  The registration payment via phone calls be made through  MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or Visa credit or debit card. 

GRE Exam Dates & Test Centres in India 2023

The GRE Test centres in India eventually determine the availability of the official exam dates. The GRE registration and slot booking process necessitates individuals to first select their GRE test centre and then book their GRE exam date and slot. Refer to the following table to go through the top exam centres for undertaking the GRE Exam in India (2023). 

GRE Test Centre	GRE Exam Date
Council for American Education – STN14376A	August 2023- 01, 02, 03, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 31. September 2023- 02, 04, 05, 06, 08, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28.
GURGAON, 8927 INDIA – APCU-8927	October 2023- 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31.
Prometric Testing Private Limited – ITII011A	November 2023- 01, 02, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30. December 2023- 01, 04, 05, 06, 07, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28.
IDomain Technologies – ITIIG24A	August 2023- 01, 02, 03, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 31.
Prometric Testing Private Limited – ITIILWFB	October 2023-  02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31.
GRAD Dreams Education Consulting Pvt LTD. – Pune – STN14539C	September 2023- 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28.

FAQs

GRE is a specialised exam undertaken by candidates who wish to be admitted into the leading graduate schools across the USA, Canada and other nations. Therefore, it is imperative for one to acquire the minimum score in the GRE to ensure their chances of getting admitted into their dream universities. To know more about the GRE exam, check out the official website of Leverage Edu.