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GRE Test Dates – How to Book GRE Test Dates

By HSB 

First step towards taking GRE Test is to book GRE Test Dates. If you are an international student planning to register for GRE exam, then you have to get started by booking GRE Test dates. You will need to have passport for GRE Exam registration. [ How to Register for GRE ]

GRE Test Dates

ETS ( Educational Testing Service) offers GRE Exam. GRE Test is offered in two formats

  • Computer Based GRE Test
  • Paper Based GRE Test

So, you will have to decide which exam format you plan to take and then book GRE Test Dates accordingly. Planning is very important while booking GRE Test Dates. You will need to know how well you are prepared and which semester you plan to apply. Based on that you can book your GRE Test Dates.

Usually there will be heavy rush to take GRE exam during the month of November and December. It will be hard to get your required GRE Test Dates, if you don’t book GRE Test dates well in advance.

If you are planning to take GRE exam in test center located close to your place, then try to register for GRE exam well in advance.

GRE Test Dates

  • The General Test is given year-round the year
  • Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • You may take the General Test (computer-based and/or paper-based) only once per calendar month, and no more than five times within any 12-month period.

Since GRE is offered all round the year, reserving GRE test dates few months before actual exam dates will give an sense of urgency to prepare for GRE Exam. GRE test dates can be reserved online or by contacting regional GRE registration centers.There are many students who first reserves GRE testing date, then start preparing for GRE Exam.

GRE Test Dates – 2009/2010

Register early to get your preferred GRE test dates. Some of you might think registering GRE test dates in month of September to December will be hard to score, than, plan accordingly.If you decide to book GRE test date toward end of your senior year, than you may have to appear for GRE Exam in test center that is not located near your place.

To apply for Fall semester, try to complete GRE by November of previous years. So, based on how much preparation time required, book GRE test dates well in advance.  If you need 4 months to study for GRE Exam, then register for GRE sometime before July of that year.

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10 Responses to “GRE Test Dates – How to Book GRE Test Dates”
  1. Narendra says:

    Hi!

    I want to take up the GRE exam in Dec 2009. Can you please help me out with the dates? Can you please give me a link which gives the dates available in Dec 2009?

  2. Rachna says:

    Hi I am planning to get admission in August for doing my MS. So can any one help me out in knowing at wt time I should give my GRE exam and what is the minimum time period required for the preparation?

    • easwaran says:

      @Rachna
      there are many articles written here in this blog
      if you have the patience and time to explore
      every one time is precious.so also yours
      if you want personal answers to your question
      contact the admin
      for paid service
      which will surely guide you to the right information
      take it with zeal
      and you will cherish it as worthy investment of your life time
      cheers
      easwaran

  3. Ddruba Chaudary says:

    Hi

    I want to take GRE date in Jan 2010.I want to know the process and time of booking the date .It would be helpful if you provide the information at earliest.

  4. Ddruba Chaudary says:

    Hi,

    I have read your posts.I want to take GRE test date in Jan 2010.I want to know the process of booking the date.It would be really helpful if you provide me the information.

  5. Benav says:

    Hello ,
    I want to know about the gre test dates.last date 2010

  6. mujtaba shareef says:

    HI i want to take jan 2011 intake will i be getting scholarship from the university
    waiting for your reply

  7. PRATEEK says:

    Hi,

    I have read your posts and and I want to book my GRE test date in a day or two.I don’t know the websites to book the dates.I visited gre.org but that didn’t help me.so,can u suggest me how to book the GRE test dates.It would be really helpful if u do.ty in advance

  8. Sharath says:

    Hello,

    I’ve been reading your posts and have turned very useful for me. I am looking to book my GRE online test in a day or so. Will taking test in mid-october be a problem, will it be too late for August 2010 intake? Please guide me as to how long I can extend.

    Regards
    Sharath

    • HSB says:

      Sharath – You can take GRE in Mid October and you will have lot of time let to send application. SO, no problem, go ahead and book your dates. Good luck with your GRE Exam. You can join Premium Membership and learn additional materials and study tips for GRE.

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