What is GRE exam for?

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Sunil Soni
9 years ago
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a standardized test that is an admission requirement for most graduate schools / universities ( Post graduate in Indian terms) in the United States. Created and administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), the exam aims to measure verbal reasoning,

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a month ago

GRE stands for Graduate Record Examination. It is an entrance examination for students wanting to continue their masters is buisness management or any other graduate buisness programs. 

scores of this examination is accepted widely. Candidates from all educational backgrounds are eligible to give thi

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Raj Vimal
a year ago

GRE or Graduate Record Examination is a standardized computer based exam conducted by the by Educational Testing Service (ETS). Many top business schools in the world offer admission in Business programs on the basis of GRE Score. This test access the aptitude of a student for abstract thinking. Sco

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9 years ago
GRE is an online adaptive test for studying in abroad. There are 2 types of GRE test. One is General GRE test and other one is Subject based GRE Test. General GRE Test is for Masters and Business schools. General GRE Test consists of 3 Sections. Verbal, Quant and AWA. Quant section is similar to th

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Good news for most Indian students:

•     Most German universities — both public and private — do NOT require GRE or GMAT for their master's programs.

•     Some business schools and MBA programs at private universities may ask for GMAT, but it is not universal.

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No, RWTH Aachen University does not really ask for a GMAT or a GRE score for most of the master's courses available here. This university focuses mostly on the factors given below for a successful application to RWTH Aachen. 

Take a look at them below - 

  • A good GPA 
  • Curriculum fit&n

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Yes, Indian students may need to submit GRE or GMAT scores for some PG courses. For courses like the MBA, students may be allowed solely based on a strong score in the UG degree.

Contact one of our Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors to know which courses require a GRE or GMAT and which don't.

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You are permitted to retake GRE every 21 days. With a limit of up to five attempts within any continuous 12 months period. 

Exam is available year round. You have flexibility to choose a new date.

The GRE test center provides it. You must return all sheets before leaving. You can not bring your own pens or paper into the room. So, keep these things in mind.

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