Registering for the GRE exams 2025 is pretty straightforward. It can be done in both online and offline formats. There are three ways to register for GRE exams 2025. These are
- Online Registration - registration for General and Subject Tests
- Phone registration - registration for General Tests
- Mail registration - registration for Subject Tests
In this guide, we list the step-by-step instructions to register for the GRE exams and the fees associated with these exams.
Table of Contents
- Registration checklist
- How to register for the GRE exam
- Registration for the GRE General Test
- Registration for the GRE Subject Test
- GRE Registration Fee – General Test
- GRE Registration Fee – Subject Test
- GRE registration fee payment modes
- Canceling your GRE registration
- Summary of GRE registration fees
- Frequently Asked Questions
Registration checklist
Before beginning the GRE registration process, look at the checklist below to familiarize yourself with the different policies and procedures, available services, and registration options.
- Check the GRE test fees for both General and Subject Tests.
- Read and understand the rescheduling and cancellation policies.
- Know the acceptable identity documents needed for registering for the GRE test.
- Decide the date of the test so that you have sufficient preparation time as well as availability.
- Create your ETS account with the same name as on your identity documents.
- Learn about the free GRE Search Service to connect with different colleges, fellowship sponsors, etc.
How to register for the GRE exam
GRE registration is a pretty straightforward process. Here are the step-by-step instructions on how to register for the GRE exam
Create your ETS account
Before registering for the GRE exam, you should create your ETS account. So, visit the official website of ETS and create your ETS account. Remember that the same first and last names you use for creating an account will be used when you register for your GRE test. So, make sure your first and last names match the names on your ID documents. If the user name does not match your ID documents, you won't be able to take the test, or your test scores will be canceled.
Select your GRE Test
After creating your ETS account, Click on Register/Find test centers, dates under My Test to select the GRE Test you want to take - GRE General Test or the GRE Subject Test. The GRE General Test evaluates analytical writing and verbal and quantitative reasoning, while the GRE Subject Test evaluates a student's proficiency in a particular subject. The GRE Subject tests are available in 4 subjects - Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology.
Select test location
After selecting the test you want to take, select the place where you want to take the test. Select either test at home or find test centers at or near this location. If you select the find test centers at or near this location, enter your preferred location and click on the Continue button.
You can take the GRE General Test at home or any particular test location, but the GRE Subject test can be taken at paper-delivered test centers. The GRE General Test at home is similar to a test taken at a test center and is convenient for candidates preferring taking their test at home. These tests are monitored through ProctorU®, and testing is available seven days a week.
Select GRE test date and time
After clicking on the Continue button, you will be redirected to a page showing available dates for the GRE test and time slot at your specified location. Click your preferred test date, select the time slot, and click on Register.
Review your information
After selecting the date for the GRE Test, you will be asked whether you have a disability or health issue and need testing accommodations. If you need any accommodations, you must request them through ETS before you schedule your appointment. You will then be asked to review your personal information and indicate your agreement with the testing policies.
GRE search service
ETS provides the GRE Search Service to allow candidates to connect with schools, colleges, fellowship sponsors, and other organizations. If you want to opt for this service, select Yes otherwise, select No and click on Next.
Background information
ETS asks you to provide background information such as country of origin, educational status, native language, reasons for taking the GRE test, eventual graduate education objective, intended enrolment date, graduate school enrolment, etc. This information will help graduate schools discover you if you have opted for the GRE Search Service. This information will also be used in analysis samples, score interpretation data, and research studies.
Payment of the GRE registration fee
The final step of the registration process is the payment of the GRE registration fee. After you confirm the ETS GRE registration, pay the GRE registration fee of $213 for the GRE General Test or $150 for the GRE Subject Test. Once you make the payment, you will receive the payment acknowledgment email.
Registration for the GRE General Test
The GRE General Tests are offered throughout the year, with appointments scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. You can register for the GRE General Test through
- ETS account
- Phone
ETS account - You can register for the GRE General Test using your ETS account. To register through your ETS account, follow the above-mentioned steps in the GRE registration process. If you prefer to take the GRE home test, you must register through your ETS account. GRE registration at test centers must be done at least two days before the test date and GRE registration at home must be done at least 24 hours before the test date.
Phone - You can register for the GRE General Test via phone at least two days before your preferred test date. You can call the Regional Registration Center (RRC) to register and pay for your test. After completing the registration and making the payment, you will be provided a confirmation number, reporting time, and test center address.
Registration for the GRE Subject Test
The GRE Subject Tests are offered at paper-delivered test centers three times a year (September, October, and April). You can register for the GRE Subject Test through
- Online registration
- Mail registration
Online registration: You can register for the GRE Subject Test online using your ETS account. Follow the above-mentioned steps in the GRE registration process for online registration. Online registration is unavailable for candidates with disabilities or health-related issues.
Mail registration: You can register for the GRE Subject Test through the mail by completing the registration form and mailing it with payment to the specified address. ETS must receive the completed form before the registration deadline. It takes up to four weeks to process, and you cannot fax the form. Once your application is processed, ETS will send you a confirmation email with your test choice, test date, test center, and score recipients.
GRE Registration Fee – General Test
The GRE registration fee for the General Test is $213, including all taxes. In addition to the GRE registration fee, there are fees for special handling requests.
| Request | Fees |
|---|---|
| GRE General Test Fee | $213 |
| Rescheduling | $50 |
| Test Center Change | $50 |
| Additional Score Reports | $27 |
| Score Reinstatement Fee | $50 |
| Score Review for Analytical Writing measure | $60 |
GRE Registration Fee – Subject Test
The GRE registration fee for Subject Tests is $150, including all taxes. In addition to the GRE registration fee, there are fees for special handling requests.
| Request | Fees |
|---|---|
| GRE Subject Test Fee | $150 |
| Rescheduling | $50 |
| Test Center Change | $50 |
| Late Registration | $25 |
| Standby Testing | $50 |
| Subject Change | $50 |
| Additional Score Reports | $27 |
| Score Review | $50 |
| Score Reinstatement Fee | $50 |
GRE registration fee payment modes
As per ETS, you can pay the GRE registration fee in the following ways:
- Debit or credit cards (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Rupay, Visa, etc.)
- PayPal
- e-Check
- Money order or voucher
Canceling your GRE registration
You can cancel your GRE test registration in two ways - online or by phone. Log in to your ETS account to cancel your GRE test registration online or contact the Regional Registration Center to cancel your GRE test registration by phone.
You must cancel your GRE registration at least four days before the test date to receive half of the original test fee as a refund. If you cancel your registration within four days before your test date, all your test fees will be forfeited.
Summary of GRE registration fees
| Request | Fees |
|---|---|
| GRE Exam Fee (General Test) | $213 |
| GRE Exam Fee (Subject Test) | $150 |
| Late Registration | $25 |
| Rescheduling | $50 |
| Test Center Change | $50 |
| Subject Change | $50 |
| Additional Score Reports | $27 |
| Score Reinstatement Fee | $50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fee for the GRE exams?
The fee for the GRE General Test is $213, and for the GRE Subject Test, it is $150. In addition, there are $25 fees for late registration, $50 each for rescheduling, change in the test center, and subject change.
When are GRE Tests conducted?
The GRE General Tests are offered throughout the year, with appointments scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. The GRE Subject Tests are conducted three times a year - in April, September, and October. These tests are intended for students with a background in chemistry, mathematics, physics, and psychology.
Is it possible to take the GRE General Test at home?
Yes, it is possible to take the GRE General Test at home. You can take the GRE General Test at home if you meet the 3 requirements - availability at your location, a computer with the mandated equipment requirements, and a room with a good test environment.
How do I register for the GRE Tests?
You can register for the GRE General Test through your ETS account and phone, while you can register for the GRE Subject Tests through online registration and mail registration.
