GRE Exam Fees 2026: Registration Fee, Additional Charges & Payment Guide

The GRE General Test costs ₹22,522 in India ($249 globally), and the GRE Subject Test costs ₹19,000 ($199 globally). Optional services, rescheduling, extra score reports, and score review cost extra.

This guide breaks down the complete GRE fee structure in India: registration cost, service charges, refund rules, and fee waiver eligibility.

Key Highlights:

• ETS raised the GRE exam fee on 1 August 2026, from $220 to $249 for the General Test and from $150 to $199 for the Subject Test.
• GRE service fees add extra cost: rescheduling is $55 (₹5,650), each additional score report beyond the four free ones is ₹4,150, and a score review is ₹5,900.
• A 50% GRE fee refund is available only when the test is cancelled at least 4 days before the exam date.
• Indian students are not eligible for the ETS GRE Fee Reduction Program. EducationUSA Opportunity Funds and university-level reimbursement schemes can be explored as alternative funding options.

GRE Exam Fee Breakdown 2026 for Indian Students

The GRE exam fees in India for 2026 are ₹22,522 for the General Test and ₹19,000 for the Subject Test.

ETS sets the GRE test fee directly in Indian rupees for India, so the amount stays fixed regardless of daily currency movement, unlike many international exams billed in foreign currency.

The table below shows the applicable GRE exam fees as per the latest update on 1 August 2026:

The base GRE General Test fee in India is ₹25,522. After adding 18% GST of approximately ₹4,594, the total comes to around ₹30,116.

Official source: Check the ETS website for the latest GRE test fees and registration charges before making a payment.

Additional GRE Fees for Indian Students

The GRE registration fee covers only your test booking. If you reschedule your exam, change your test centre, send score reports to more than 4 universities, or request other ETS services, you need to bear additional GRE exam costs. 

Factor in these possible charges when planning your GRE budget. For example, if you reschedule once, send scores to 4 additional universities, and request a score review, your total GRE cost can rise to around ₹52,000, including the ₹25,522 registration fee. 

GRE Rescheduling Fee

The GRE rescheduling fee in India is around ₹5,650 ($55) for each test date change. In China, the rescheduling fee is $53.90. Before changing your exam date, it is important to understand the rules so you can avoid paying more than necessary.

• Rescheduling deadline: You can reschedule your GRE only if you make the request at least 4 days before your scheduled test. After this deadline, you will lose your entire GRE exam fee.
• Test centre or at home: The $55 (₹5,650) fee is the same for both the GRE Test Centre edition and the GRE General Test at Home.

GRE Cancellation Fee & Refund Policy

The GRE cancellation policy allows a 50% refund of the test fee when the registration is cancelled before the applicable deadline. For the current GRE General Test fee of ₹25,522 in India, this means a refund of ₹12,761 when the test is cancelled at least 4 days before the test date.

Please Note: If you paid in a foreign currency, your refund will be calculated using the exchange rate on the refund date, not the rate that applied when you made the payment.

GRE Additional Score Report (ASR) Fee

The GRE Additional Score Report (ASR) costs $40 (around ₹4,150) per university after the four free score reports included with your test registration. On test day, you can send your GRE scores to up to four universities for free. Once the four free reports are used, each additional score report costs $40 (around ₹4,150) per university.

GRE Score Review & Other Services Fees

A GRE Score Review costs $60 (around ₹5,900), while Score Reinstatement costs $50 (around ₹5,000) in India. If you are not satisfied with your Analytical Writing score, you can request a score review, while score reinstatement is useful if you previously cancelled your GRE scores and later want to restore them.

• Score Review (AWA only): Re-scoring your Analytical Writing section costs $60 (around ₹5,900). The review can take up to 4 weeks, and your scores will not be reported during this period.
• Score Reinstatement: If you cancelled your GRE scores and want to restore them later, you can request score reinstatement for $50 (around ₹5,000). This request must be made within 60 days of your test date.
• Q&A Review: The Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning Q&A Review service costs $50, but it is available only to residents of New York State. Indian test-takers are not eligible for this service.

How to Pay the GRE Exam Fees?

You can pay the GRE exam fees in India online while registering for the test through the ETS website. ETS does not accept cash payments, so make sure you have a valid online payment method ready before booking your exam.

• Credit and debit cards: Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, and RuPay cards are accepted. If your payment is processed in USD, ensure international transactions are enabled on your card.
• UPI and digital wallets: You can pay using Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, Amazon Pay, MobiKwik, FreeCharge, PayZapp, Airtel Money, JioMoney, Ola Money, and WhatsApp Pay through UPI or Bharat QR.
• Banking apps: Any BHIM UPI-enabled banking app can also be used for payment.
• International payment methods: Candidates paying from outside India can use PayPal or eCheck, where available.
• Fee reduction vouchers: If you receive an authorised Fee Reduction voucher from a sponsoring organisation, you can apply it during checkout to reduce your payment.

GRE Fee Waiver/Reduction Program

ETS offers a GRE Fee Reduction Program, but it is available only to eligible candidates in the United States. Indian students do not qualify for the ETS Fee Reduction Program, even if they meet financial need requirements.

• Benefits: Eligible candidates pay $100/₹9600 for the GRE General Test and receive a 50% discount on the GRE Subject Test. The programme also includes free POWERPREP practice material.
• Who can apply: The fee reduction is available only to US citizens or residents testing in the US or its territories who meet ETS eligibility criteria, such as financial need, unemployment, Peace Corps service, or participation in approved partner programmes.
• Alternative funding options for Indian Applicants: Instead of relying on the ETS programme, explore the EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program and university-level GRE fee reimbursement schemes, as these are more practical options for Indian applicants.

Tips to Reduce the GRE Exam Cost

The base GRE registration fee of ₹25,522 is only part of your total GRE cost. Planning can help you avoid additional charges and make the most of the services already included with your registration.

• Register as early as possible: Book your preferred GRE exam date well in advance to reduce the chances of paying the rescheduling fee if your plans change or your preferred slot fills up.
• Use all four free score reports wisely: Research and shortlist your universities before test day so you can send your GRE scores to four institutions for free. Sending score reports later costs $40 (around ₹4,150) per university.
• Prepare thoroughly before booking: Retaking the GRE means paying the full registration fee for the second time. Follow a study plan, take full-length mock tests, and book your exam only when you are confident.
• Avoid last-minute changes: Rescheduling, cancelling your test, or requesting additional ETS services all come with extra charges. Planning your test date carefully can help you avoid these unnecessary costs.

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