GRE Test Dates 2021

GRE Test Dates 2021 - The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is conducted by Education Testing Services (ETS) around the world and GRE 2021 test dates are scheduled such that candidates can book as per their convenience. ETS conducts two tests - GRE General test and GRE Subject test wherein any person, can check the available GRE test dates and then register to schedule their test dates of GRE 2021 as per their convenience. GRE 2021 test dates vary as per the mode of exam, i.e. date of GRE 2021 computer delivered test will be different from the GRE 2021 dates of the paper delivered test. The computer delivered test can be taken 5 times a year with a gap of at least 21 days between tests. Refer to the article below for better understanding of GRE 2021 test dates before proceeding to GRE registration.

GRE General tests are generally computer based tests except for some locations where there is no provision for them. In such cases, the test is a paper based one. GRE Subject tests are paper delivered tests only.

GRE Test Dates 2021

Candidates planning to appear for GRE 2021 may appear for computer-delivered examination whose dates are available on the ETS website. The slot scheduling of GRE 2021 general test dates is online. Candidates do not have the option to register for paper delivered tests if their location has the provision for computer-delivered test and GRE General test dates are available. Candidates who are residents of locations where the GRE test is not conducted in computer delivered mode have to apply online for the GRE paper-delivered test. It may be noted that the GRE subject test is conducted in paper delivered mode only.

GRE Test Dates 2021- Paper Delivered Tests

Candidates who have to opt for paper delivered tests will have a limitation of a maximum of 3 GRE exam dates 2021 per year (September, October and April). The GRE Test Dates are given below for different regions of the world, as may vary.

Exception to Monday Testing: Candidates who have GRE 2021 test dates for paper delivered exams and are unable to appear on the GRE test date due to religious reasons, can request the authorities for an alternate exam date, provided that they confirm their affiliation with a recognized religious body that has rules to this effect. Given below are test dates of GRE 2021 as per the location.

GRE Test Dates 2020 for US and Puerto Rico

GRE 2020 Test Dates for all other locations including US Territories

How to Check GRE Test Dates Availability for Computer Delivered Test?

Candidates who wish to appear for GRE test in the coming year have to follow the steps as provided below to know the GRE 2021 test dates:

Steps to Check GRE Test Dates for Computer Delivered Test

Step 1: Visit the ETS website at ereg.ets.org.

Step 2: Enter the type of GRE test, two preferred months to appear for the exam and preferred city.

Step 3: Now click on ‘Find available test centres and dates’.

Step 4: The page that opens will show three categories with different colors:

• Seats available (light green)

• No Seats available (Grey)

• Select Date (Orange)

Step 5: Select any of the suitable dates to see if the address of available test centres.

Step 6: Now click on show test times’. The screen that follows will show available time slots for that particular GRE test date and centre.

GRE Exam Date Selection 2021

Those who have searched for the availability of GRE 2021 test dates and their preferred test centres have to follow certain guidelines as given below:

How to Select GRE Test Date?

Step 1: Visit the official website of ETS

Step 2: Register and create a new account on ETS website.

Step 3: Login into ETS account.

Step 4: Now select the preferred exam that has to be taken, i.e. GRE paper delivered test or GRE computer delivered test.

Step 5: Select the GRE 2020 exam date and test centre as per the convenience.

Step 6: Provide all personal and educational details

Step 7: Proceed with payment of GRE 2020 registration fees.

Rescheduling GRE Test Dates 2021

Candidates have the option to reschedule an already selected GRE exam date. One has to pay an additional fee to reschedule the GRE test and this varies for GRE General test and GRE subject test. It may be noted that the dates must be rescheduled within 1 year of original test dates of GRE 2021. The reschedule request has to be made at least 4 days prior to the GRE 2021 test date. While contacting the GRE services for a reschedule request, one should have the following details in hand:

• Candidate’s Name

• Date of Birth

• Address

• Registration Number

• GRE test date 2020

• Candidate’s preferred GRE exam centre

• New GRE test date

GRE Test Cancellation 2021

Candidates who have already booked a GRE test date and time slot for appearing in the GRE exam are provided with the facility to make changes to the schedule or even cancel. All one has to do is to make a request to GRE Services for or cancellation of scheduled examination. This has to be done at least before 4 days prior to the GRE test. For people belonging to Mainland China this timeline is 10 days. This guideline has to be adhered so that 50% GRE test fee can be refunded which is not possible otherwise.

The GRE test cancellation request has to contain the following details:

• Candidate’s name

• Date of Birth

• Candidate’s complete address

• Registration Number

• GRE 2020 test date and test centre

Key Points related to GRE Test Dates 2021

• In order to register for the GRE test, one has to create an ETS account. Those already having an account have to sign in for GRE exam date registration.

• Before starting with the GRE registration, candidates are advised to first go for checking availability of GRE 2021 test dates.

• The GRE test dates 2021 and centres are allotted on a first come- first served basis.

• There is no limit for taking the GRE General test for an aspirant. The computer delivered GRE test can be taken 5 times in a year (in 365 days) with a gap of at least 21 days and the paper delivered test can be taken whenever its offered (thrice a year).

• For GRE subject test, it can be given in paper delivered mode only and has a limit of 3 times a year, i.e. September, October and April.