Even though an "I could have done better" feeling is inevitable after any test, taking the GRE Test again may not be helpful. Sometimes it is necessary to take the GRE Test more than once, like when a management school asks you for more recent scores than what you have. However, unless your scores seem unusually low compared to your performance in the practice tests, or if you have not been able to perform well because of a sudden illness or similar exceptional circumstances, it’s advisable not to succumb to the temptation of repeating the test. This is so for given the nature of the test, it is unlikely that your scores can substantially improve, and in fact, your scores may decrease.
If you repeat the test, your scores from the latest test date and the two most recent test administrations in the last five years will be reported to the institutions you designate as recipients. In any case, you cannot take the test more than once in the same calendar month, even if you have taken the test and cancelled your scores.
SUBJECT GRE
The GRE Subject tests are meant to assess your 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.
You need to check the application requirements of universities you are applying to. 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
This test is a written test and not a computer test like the General GRE test. It is held thrice a year at the following cities in India.
Allahabad
Bangalore
Mumbai
Kolkotta
Coimbatore
Hyderabad
Chennai
New Delhi
Pilani
Ranchi
Trivandrum
The Registration Bulletin for the General GRE test has a separate form for the Subject GRE test.
The GRE bulletin can be ordered online from www.ipem.org
The completed application form has to be sent to ETS (The test conducting authority) in USA along with the required fee by the dates mentioned above.
To know more about the GRE Subject test, you could go through the following page on the official GRE site.
http://www.gre.org/pbstest.html
GRE Test Centers - India
GRE is now a computer adaptive test and can be taken all round the year.
To schedule a date to take GRE, contact the Regional Registration Centre at Gurgaon at the given address:
Prometric Testing Private Limited
2nd Floor
DFL InfinityTower - A
Sector 25, Phase ll
DFL City Guraon
Haryana 122002,India
Call: 91-11-2651-1649/26531442(New Delhi, India)
Fax: 91-11-26529741/26523266
GRE Test Centres in India
Ahmedabad (8902)
Prometric Testing (P) Ltd.
301-302, Abhijeet-II, Mitha Kali,
6 Road, Ellisbridge,
Ahmedabad
Allahabad (8903)
Prometric Testing (P) Ltd.
119/25A, Mahatma Gandhi Marg,
Civil Lines, Allahabad – 211001
Bangalore (8904)
Prometric Testing (P) Ltd.
Maini Sadan, 1st Floor,
No 38 Lavelle Road, 7th Cross,
Bangalore – 560001
Calcutta (8906)
Prometric Testing (P) Ltd.
Flat 1/C, 1st Floor, Sukh Sagar Bldg,
Sarat Bose Road,Calcutta – 700020
Chennai (8909)
Prometric Testing (P) Ltd.
No 15, 2nd Floor, Romar House,
Jagannathan Road, Nugambakkam,
Chennai – 600034
Hyderabad (8908)
Prometric Testing (P) Ltd.
Avenue 1, Street 20, Plot 1672,
Road 12, Banjara Hills
Hyderabad – 500034
Mumbai (8921)
Prometric Testing (P) Ltd.
Marwah House, Saki Vihar Road,
Saki Naka, Andheri (E)
Mumbai – 400072
Trivandrum (8912)
Prometric Testing (P) Ltd.
PTC Towers, 2nd Floor,
SS Coil Road, Thampanoor,
Trivandrum – 695001
GRE Test Registration
Obtain the "GRE Information Bulletin" available free with PrometricCenter and USEFI.
You can also request the bulletin from SGi at sgi@sgistudy.com and it will be delivered to your given address.
The Test Scheduling Form comes with the bulletin.
There are four ways to register:
Registering by Phone: You may call up Prometric Delhi office until 12:00 noon to register. Make sure to call at least THREE BUSINESS DAYS before the test date.
Registering Online: You may now also register only from the GRE site: www.gre.org.
Registering by Fax: If registering by fax, you must send your fax at lest SEVEN DAYS prior to your first choice of a test day.
Registering by Mail/Courier: Fill in the form, get the draft made (if you are not paying by credit card), and submit these to the Prometric Centre at New Delhi either by hand or by registered post/courier. You must send the documents at least THREE WEEKS before your choice of a test day.
On receipt of your documents, an appointment will be scheduled for you to test at the PrometricCenter. Confirmation of the date, time and location of the appointment will be sent to you. If you do not receive confirmation at least THREE business days before your first choice of test day, please call the Prometric office to verify your appointment.
Prometric Testing Private Limited
2nd Floor, DLFInfinityTower - A
Sector 25, Phase ll
DLF City, Gurgaon
Haryana 122002
India
Call: 91-11-2651-1649/26531442(New Delhi, India)
Fax: 91-11-26529741/26523266
You will receive an admit card normally within a week of applying. Remember to keep a copy of the form and the draft with you.
GRE Preparation
GRE Test Preparation Books & CDs
* GRE Preparation Books/CDs
* FREE GRE CAT Practice Tests/Questions
* GRE Essay Guides/Grading Services/Sample Essays
GRE Preparation Books/CDs
1. GRE Prep Course with CD
Price: Rs. 1500
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It is a comprehensive book, but pretty expensive. Comes with a CD that has practice tests.
2. 30 Days to the GRE CAT
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Shipping: Rs. 50
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A comprehensive guide available for students preparing to take the GRE.
3. Cracking the GRE
Price: Rs. 275
Shipping: Rs. 50
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The book has techniques and strategies to score high on the GRE. It has over 120 practice questions. Good value for money.
GRE CAT Practice Tests/Questions
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This includes :
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GRE Verbal Tutorial with practice exercises
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GRE Essay Guides/Grading Services/Sample Essays
1. GRE-CAT Answers to The Real Essay Questions
Price: Rs. 495
Postage: Rs. 50
Published by: Arco
Note: Please check availability before ordering
The only book that has sample essays for almost all 180 GRE AWA topics. It is the most exhaustive book available for GRE AWA preparation. Excellent value for money.