How to apply for GRE and TOEFL?

Posted On : Apr 15 2012

There are different types of test formats for Graduate Record Examination (GRE). It is preferable to take computer based test format. Initially decide the test date. After finalizing the test date remit the examination fee of 190 US$. For rescheduling the examination date 50 US $ are required. Postponement of the examination creates an additional burden of 50 US$. There are different methods through which you can register for GRE. Online registration can be done through www.ets.org/gre. Registration can also be made through mail or directly at the Regional centers. Test centres in India are Trivandrum, New Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Gurgaon, Ahammadabad and Allahabad.

TOEFL iBT is the preferred format for registering TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). It is an internet based format. Initially decide the test date and test centre. Registration fee is 165 US$. For rescheduling the examination 60 US$ are required. 17US$ each has to be paid for getting score reports. Registration can be made through online/mail. TOEFL includes examination for English Reading (60-80 minutes), listening (60-90 minutes), Speaking (20 minutes) and Writing (50 minutes). Test centers in India are Trivandrum, Kochi, Pune, Cimbatore, Lucknow, Anand, Surat, Gwalior, Warangal, Thiruchirappalli, Jalandhar, Dehradun, Bhopal, Mysore, Mangalore,New Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Gurgaon, Ahammadabad and Allahabad. For more details visit www.ets.org/toefl GRE and TOEFL require minimum two months preparation to get better scores.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Dr.T.P.Sethumadhavan