GRE Exam Fees 2026: India Cost, Rescheduling, Score Reports & Subject Test Fees

The GRE General Test fee in India is currently ₹25,522 / US$249 for registrations completed on or after August 1, 2026.

That is only the base registration cost.

Depending on what you do before or after the exam, you may also pay for:

• rescheduling;
• changing your test center;
• sending additional score reports;
• Analytical Writing score review;
• reinstating a score you canceled;
• taking a GRE Subject Test;
• retaking the GRE.

The most useful way to budget for the GRE is therefore not to ask only:

"How much does the GRE cost?"

Ask:

"What could my total GRE cost become once registration, score reporting, changes, and possible retakes are included?"

This guide explains each current fee and shows which costs you can avoid with better planning.

GRE Fees in India: Quick Summary

ETS currently lists the following GRE General Test fees for India:

These figures come from ETS's current GRE General Test fee page.

ETS states that fees are subject to change, so confirm the amount shown at checkout before paying.

How Much Does the GRE Cost in India in 2026?

The current GRE General Test registration fee in India is:

₹25,522 / US$249

The updated fee took effect for registrations completed on or after August 1, 2026.

ETS publishes one General Test registration fee for India rather than separate base prices for:

• test-center GRE;
• at-home GRE.

So the base test fee is the same under the current published fee schedule.

Your practical cost can still differ because at-home testing may require:

• a compatible computer;
• stable internet;
• a compliant testing room;
• other setup costs you may personally incur.

Those are not ETS registration fees.

GRE General Test Fees Worldwide

ETS's current global fee schedule lists:

For many countries, local sales tax, VAT, or similar taxes may be added at checkout.

ETS specifically notes that tax treatment differs by jurisdiction.

So if you are taking the GRE outside India, the safest budgeting rule is:

Use US$249 as the current base fee for most countries, then check the final ETS checkout amount for applicable taxes.

Do not rely on an old country table showing US$220 for the U.S., U.K., Europe, Australia, or other regions. That price is no longer current.

Is the At-Home GRE More Expensive?

Under ETS's current fee schedule, the GRE General Test has one published registration price based on location.

There is no separate higher base registration price listed for taking the GRE at home instead of at a test center.

For India, the published General Test fee is ₹25,522 / US$249.

Choose between test center and at home based on:

• appointment availability;
• testing environment;
• technical requirements;
• personal preference;

rather than expecting a different base GRE fee.

For scheduling differences, see our GRE exam dates guide.

GRE Rescheduling Fee in India

If you need to move your GRE appointment, the current rescheduling fee in India is:

₹5,650 / US$55

ETS requires you to reschedule no later than four days before your test date outside Mainland China.

If you miss the rescheduling deadline, you can forfeit the test fee.

Example

Suppose you paid:

• GRE registration: ₹25,522

and later reschedule once:

• rescheduling fee: ₹5,650

Your total ETS cost becomes:

₹31,172

That is why it is worth choosing your test date only after checking:

• preparation readiness;
• application deadlines;
• work or academic commitments;
• travel;
• retake planning.

GRE Test Center Change Fee

Changing your test center currently costs:

₹5,650 / US$55

This is the same published amount as the rescheduling fee.

Changing the test center and changing the test date should not be treated as two separate automatic charges if you are carrying out one rescheduling transaction; use the fee shown by ETS for the change you are making.

Before registering, search current GRE locations through ETS rather than relying on an old test-center address list.

GRE Cancellation Refund

If you cancel your GRE registration by the current deadline, ETS provides a partial refund.

For India, the current rule is:

• cancel no later than four days before the test date;
• receive 50% of the original test fee back.

Using the current ₹25,522 General Test fee, 50% is approximately:

₹12,761

The actual refund is processed according to ETS's payment and refund rules.

If you cancel too late

If you cancel after the applicable deadline, you generally forfeit the test fee.

Are service fees refunded?

ETS states that refunds generally apply to the test fee, not to:

• test preparation products;
• additional services;
• service fees.

So do not assume every GRE-related charge will be returned when a test is canceled.

What Happens If ETS Cancels the Test?

This is different from you voluntarily canceling.

If ETS or the test administrator cancels or significantly disrupts your test session because of circumstances such as weather or operational issues, ETS may offer:

• a free rescheduled appointment;
• or a full refund of the original test fee.

Follow the instructions ETS provides for the affected appointment.

Additional GRE Score Report Fee

Your GRE General Test fee includes up to four score recipients.

If you want to send scores:

• to more than four recipients;
• or to schools after test day;

you can order an Additional Score Report (ASR).

The current ASR fee is:

₹4,150 / US$40 per recipient

ETS says ASRs can be ordered during the five-year period in which your scores remain reportable.

Once an ASR request is submitted, it cannot normally be:

• canceled;
• changed;
• refunded.

So double-check:

• institution name;
• department;
• score selection

before completing the order.

How the Four Free GRE Score Reports Work

Up to four score recipients are included in your GRE test fee.

That can save a meaningful amount of money.

If four schools would otherwise require paid ASRs at ₹4,150 each, the equivalent paid value would be:

₹16,600

This makes school-list planning before test day worthwhile.

But do not send scores blindly

A free score report is useful only if you actually want that institution to receive the score.

Research your target programs before the exam so you know:

• which schools accept the GRE;
• whether the score is needed;
• which GRE administration you want to report.

GRE ScoreSelect and Cost

ETS's ScoreSelect option allows you to control which GRE scores from your reportable history are sent.

When ordering Additional Score Reports, you can choose eligible scores according to the available ScoreSelect options.

The important cost point is:

ASR pricing is per score recipient, not per individual GRE test administration selected within that report.

That means the fee is based on the destination institution rather than charging separately for every selected test date.

How Long Does an Additional Score Report Take?

ETS says online Additional Score Report requests take approximately five business days to process.

The institution may then require additional time to:

• receive;
• match;
• process

the score.

So ASR timing matters as well as ASR cost.

Avoid leaving paid score reporting until immediately before an application deadline.

Analytical Writing Score Review Fee

If you believe your Analytical Writing score may not accurately reflect your performance, ETS offers an Analytical Writing score review.

The current India fee is:

₹5,900 / US$60

The request must be made within the applicable ETS deadline.

ETS's current GRE Information Bulletin states that Analytical Writing score-review requests must be received within 90 days of the test administration.

Can the score go down?

Yes.

A score review can result in:

• the same score;
• a higher score;
• a lower score.

If the reviewed score changes, the new score becomes the reported result.

Can you request a Quant or Verbal rescore?

ETS does not offer a general paid Verbal or Quant score-review service for India.

A separate Question-and-Answer review service exists only for qualifying New York State residents.

So Indian test takers should not budget for a general Quant/Verbal re-evaluation service.

GRE Score Reinstatement Fee

At the end of a GRE administration, you can choose to cancel your scores.

If you later change your mind, ETS allows canceled GRE scores to be reinstated within 60 days after the test date.

The current India reinstatement fee is:

₹5,000 / US$50

Reinstated General Test scores are normally reported approximately two weeks after ETS receives the request.

Important distinction

Canceling a score does not refund the exam fee.

Score cancellation and registration cancellation are completely different actions.

• Registration cancellation: happens before the exam and may qualify for a refund.
• Score cancellation: happens after taking the exam and does not refund the test fee.

GRE Diagnostic Service Cost

The GRE Diagnostic Service is free.

ETS specifically notes that services not listed on its paid scoring-services table—such as the Diagnostic Service—do not carry an additional fee.

The service provides useful information about your Verbal and Quant performance and can help with retake planning.

GRE Subject Test Fee in 2026

The GRE Subject Test fee changed on August 1, 2026.

The current worldwide price is:

US$199

ETS currently offers Subject Tests in:

• Mathematics;
• Physics;
• Psychology.

The previous US$150 and US$175 prices are outdated.

For the 2026–27 testing year, GRE Subject Tests are computer-delivered during defined testing windows.

At-home GRE Subject Test testing is not available in India under the current ETS schedule.

For Subject Test timing and dates, see our GRE exam dates guide.

GRE Subject Test Additional Fees

Current GRE Subject Test fees include:

The Subject Test registration fee also includes up to four free score recipients.

Is There a GRE Subject Test Late Registration Fee?

ETS's current published Subject Test fee table does not list a separate late-registration fee.

Do not budget using old GRE Subject Test fee tables that include a US$25 late fee unless ETS explicitly shows that charge during your current registration process.

Register within the current Subject Test testing-window deadlines shown by ETS.

How Much Can a GRE Retake Cost?

A second GRE attempt requires another full test registration.

At the current India fee:

• first attempt: ₹25,522
• second attempt: ₹25,522

Total:

₹51,044

That is before:

• rescheduling;
• additional score reports;
• score review;
• other paid services.

The GRE General Test can be retaken once every 21 days, up to five times in a rolling 12-month period.

So retake flexibility exists—but repeated attempts can become expensive.

The strongest financial reason to avoid unnecessary attempts is simple:

Every completed retake normally means paying the full registration fee again.

Example GRE Budget for an Indian Applicant

Consider an applicant who:

• takes the GRE once;
• reschedules once;
• sends four free reports;
• later sends scores to two more programs.

The ETS fees would be:

If the same applicant had avoided the reschedule and finalized all six schools before test day, the cost could still include two paid ASRs—but would be lower by ₹5,650.

The point is not that every applicant will spend ₹39,472.

It is that administrative decisions can materially change the true cost of the GRE.

GRE Fee Reduction Program

ETS offers a GRE Fee Reduction Program, but eligibility needs to be understood carefully.

Under the current program:

• eligible voucher recipients pay US$100 for the GRE General Test;
• eligible Subject Test voucher recipients pay 50% of the regular US$199 fee, or US$99.50.

General Test voucher recipients also receive selected official GRE preparation products at no additional cost.

Is the GRE Fee Reduction Program Available to Indian Test Takers?

Do not assume the standard individual need-based voucher is generally available worldwide.

ETS's standard financial-need and unemployment eligibility is aimed primarily at qualifying:

• U.S. citizens;
• resident aliens;
• candidates testing in the United States and specified U.S. territories.

ETS also provides vouchers through certain partner programs serving:

• underrepresented students;
• first-generation students;
• students with financial need.

One listed program is the EducationUSA Opportunity Fund Program, alongside various U.S.-based fellowship and access programs.

For an applicant in India, the safest approach is:

1. review the current ETS Fee Reduction Program;
2. check whether you participate in an eligible partner program;
3. do not assume a general 50% GRE discount is available simply because of financial need.

GRE Payment Methods

Payment options depend on the ETS checkout system and location.

ETS's GRE bulletin lists online payment methods that can include:

• major credit/debit cards;
• PayPal;
• authorization vouchers;
• selected regional payment options.

For India, ETS directs candidates to the India payment information shown during registration.

The most important practical rule is:

Use the payment options offered in your ETS account at checkout rather than relying on an old list of accepted cards or wallets.

Payment options can change.

Can You Pay the GRE Fee in INR?

Yes—the current ETS India fee page explicitly lists the GRE General Test fee as:

₹25,522 / US$249

So the old statement that Indian candidates "must pay only in USD" is no longer a safe description of the current pricing system.

Your actual checkout flow and card issuer determine:

• available payment currency;
• card processing;
• conversion treatment where applicable.

Use the amount and currency options displayed by ETS when registering.

Taxes and the GRE Fee

ETS notes that tax treatment differs by country.

In some jurisdictions, the displayed base fee excludes:

• sales tax;
• VAT;
• similar taxes;

which are added during the order.

India has its own ETS pricing display and currently shows the General Test fee as ₹25,522 / US$249.

If you are testing in another country, do not assume US$249 will always be the exact final card charge.

Are GRE Prep Materials Included in the Registration Fee?

Standard GRE registration does not automatically include every paid ETS preparation product.

However, ETS provides free official preparation resources, including:

• practice materials;
• sample questions;
• POWERPREP resources.

Paid official prep products can cost extra.

Fee Reduction Program voucher recipients may receive selected paid prep products at no additional charge under the current program.

For preparation strategy, see our GRE preparation guide.

How to Reduce Your Total GRE Cost

The most effective savings come from avoiding unnecessary administrative fees rather than hunting for small discounts.

1. Choose the Test Date Carefully

One reschedule in India costs ₹5,650.

Before paying the base registration fee, check:

• preparation readiness;
• university deadlines;
• work commitments;
• travel;
• retake buffer.

See our GRE exam dates guide for planning.

2. Use the Four Included Score Recipients

If you already know four schools that should receive your score, using the included reports can avoid future ASR charges.

At ₹4,150 per paid ASR, four reports represent a potential ₹16,600 in avoided additional-report fees.

3. Avoid Unnecessary Retakes

A retake costs the full GRE fee again.

Take another attempt when there is a clear reason, such as:

• practice scores materially above the actual result;
• a specific weak section with realistic improvement potential;
• a score below your target program's typical range.

4. Do Not Cancel Scores Impulsively

If you cancel a score and later want it back, reinstatement costs ₹5,000.

Use ScoreSelect and your program requirements carefully before deciding whether score cancellation is actually useful.

5. Use Free Official Prep Before Buying More Materials

ETS provides free preparation resources.

Start there before buying multiple books, courses, and question banks.

6. Check Fee Reduction Eligibility Before Registering

If you may qualify through an eligible U.S. status or partner program, confirm eligibility before paying the full fee.

Fee-reduction vouchers are not something to assume can be applied retroactively after registration.

What Is the Minimum Budget You Should Plan for?

For an Indian candidate taking the GRE General Test once and using only included services:

₹25,522

That covers the base test registration.

A more realistic budget should consider whether you may also need:

• one reschedule: +₹5,650;
• one retake: +₹25,522;
• additional score reports: +₹4,150 each;
• Analytical Writing score review: +₹5,900;
• reinstatement: +₹5,000.

You do not need to budget for all of them automatically.

The goal is to know the financial consequence before making each decision.

Frequently Asked Questions About GRE Fees

What is the GRE exam fee in India in 2026?

The current GRE General Test fee in India is ₹25,522 / US$249 for registrations completed on or after August 1, 2026.

Is the GRE at-home fee different from the test-center fee?

ETS currently publishes one General Test fee by location. In India, the published base fee is ₹25,522 / US$249.

How much does it cost to reschedule the GRE in India?

₹5,650 / US$55.

How much does it cost to change GRE test centers?

₹5,650 / US$55.

How late can I cancel or reschedule?

Under current ETS rules outside Mainland China, you must normally cancel or reschedule no later than four days before the test date to avoid forfeiting the applicable test fee.

How much refund do I get if I cancel GRE?

If you cancel by the applicable deadline in India, ETS provides a refund equal to 50% of the original test fee.

How much is an Additional Score Report?

₹4,150 / US$40 per recipient for the GRE General Test in India.

How many GRE score reports are free?

Up to four score recipients are included with the test fee.

How much is an Analytical Writing score review?

₹5,900 / US$60 in India.

Can I pay to have GRE Quant or Verbal rescored?

There is no general Quantitative or Verbal score-review service for Indian test takers. ETS's Question-and-Answer review service is limited to qualifying New York State residents.

How much does score reinstatement cost?

₹5,000 / US$50 in India.

How long do I have to reinstate a canceled GRE score?

ETS allows canceled scores to be reinstated within 60 days after the test date.

Does canceling a GRE score refund the exam fee?

No. Canceling your score after taking the GRE does not refund your registration fee.

What is the GRE Subject Test fee?

The current GRE Subject Test fee is US$199 worldwide.

How much does it cost to reschedule a GRE Subject Test?

US$55.

How much is an additional GRE Subject Test score report?

US$40 per recipient.

Is there a Subject Test late-registration fee?

ETS's current published Subject Test fee table does not list a separate late-registration fee.

Is the GRE Fee Reduction Program available in India?

The standard individual financial-need/unemployment eligibility is primarily for qualifying U.S. citizens or resident aliens testing in the U.S. and specified territories. Some partner programs may distribute vouchers to eligible participants, so check ETS's current eligibility rules rather than assuming a general India-wide discount.

Can I pay the GRE fee in INR?

ETS currently publishes the India General Test price directly as ₹25,522 / US$249. Use the payment currency and methods available in your ETS registration checkout.

How much does a second GRE attempt cost?

A retake generally requires another full registration payment. At the current India price, two General Test attempts cost ₹51,044 before any other fees.

Final Takeaway

For an Indian GRE candidate in 2026, the core fees are:

• GRE General Test: ₹25,522
• Reschedule: ₹5,650
• Change test center: ₹5,650
• Additional Score Report: ₹4,150 per recipient
• Analytical Writing score review: ₹5,900
• Score reinstatement: ₹5,000
• GRE Subject Test: US$199 worldwide

The biggest cost is still the test itself.

So the best way to control your GRE budget is to avoid unnecessary:

• rescheduling;
• retesting;
• paid score reports;
• score cancellation and reinstatement.

Plan the exam date around your application timeline, use the four included score recipients intelligently, and verify the current ETS fee page before every paid transaction.

That gives you a realistic GRE budget instead of treating the registration fee as the entire cost of the test.