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The GRE exam dates for the general test are offered year-round in most countries, except Taiwan, Mainland China, Korea, and Hong Kong, where it is being provided up to three times per month. You can take a computer or paper-based general test. On the other hand, GRE subject tests are offered worldwide on fixed dates, three times a year in – September, October, and April.

GRE Exam dates – Subject test – Paper-based GRE

Below are the test locations and dates available for the GRE Subject test starting from 1^st July 2021. For Testing in all locations except the United States and Puerto Rico, here are the test dates available:

GRE Exam Dates	Regular deadline	Late Deadline	Supplementary Test center and Monday administration deadline	Score Available Online
11th September 2021	30th July 2021	6th August 2021	16th July 2021	11th October 2021
23rd October 2021	10th September 2021	17th September 2021	27th August 2021	22nd November 2021
9th April 2022	25th February 2022	4th March 2022	11th February 2022	9th May 2022

For Testing in the United States and Puerto Rico, here are the GRE exam dates for the subject test exam:

GRE Exam Dates	Regular deadline	Late Deadline	Supplementary Test center and Monday administration deadline	Score Available Online
11th September 2021	6th August 2021	13th August 2021	23rd July 2021	11th October 2021
23rd October 2021	17th September 2021	24th September 2021	3rd September 2021	22nd November 2021
9th April 2022	4th March 2022	11th March 2022	18th February 2022	9th May 2022

To register for the exam, you first need to have an ETS Account. Check out how to register for GRE in 2021 here.

GRE Exam dates – General test

GRE General Test is available at more than 1,000 test centers. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the frequency to take the GRE at the center is reduced. From July to December 2021, the slots available for GRE exam dates are 1143 (General test), at 19 test centers in the top 11 locations.

Location	GRE Test Center Open	July	August	September	October	November	December	Total Slots
Ahmedabad	1	8	25	36	28	34	36	167
Bangalore	2	4	34	52	47	55	61	253
Chandigarh	1	0	3	4	7	6	5	25
Chennai	2	3	11	17	18	15	15	79
Cochin	1	1	1	3	5	5	6	21
Delhi	3	11	36	10	9	43	50	159
Indore	1	3	7	5	4	6	4	29
Jaipur	1	0	0	0	1	4	4	9
Kolkata	2	3	11	12	2	29	27	84
Mumbai	4	8	38	51	49	60	57	263
Tirupati	1	2	11	9	10	11	11	54
Total	19	43	177	199	180	268	276	1143

While selecting a test date, you should make sure your scores will be reported in time for your application deadlines. As per our research, you should book your first GRE Exam date 30 days before the application deadline. However, there are other factors that you need to consider, such as – which application round you targeting?

This article highlights available GRE exam dates from July to December 2021. We also discuss factors that you should consider while deciding on your dates.

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GRE Exam dates and location

Over 4,00,000 candidates in the USA attempt GRE (Graduate Record Examination) in a year, and annually, around 80,000 candidates in India and China schedule their GRE exam dates. For such a popular exam, dates to attempt it should be planned for and booked well in advance.

There are two types of GRE you can take:

• General Test: Computer and Paper based
• Subject Test: Paper-based

General Test is offered year-round in most countries on various dates. You need to check the seat availability for the GRE exam dates that you prefer. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many GRE test centers are shut, and the dates available are fewer at the center.

ETS has facilitated GRE at-home options for the students to schedule their tests. The test is identical in format to the one conducted in test centers, and a human proctor will monitor the exam. Except for Mainland China and Iran, the test is available at all the test-offering centers.

Reschedule, cancel, or retake of the test has similar procedures as that of the in-center test. However, eligibility is confirmed after validating the equipment and environment requirements. ProctorU will conduct and monitor the ‘at-home GRE.’ You will need to register yourself on ProctorU to take the ‘at-home GRE.’

If you are planning to take the GRE at the center, we have compiled the GRE Exam dates for Top 11 locations in India for GRE general test.  

There are 19 GRE test centers operating through July to December 2021, in the top 11 locations. The total slot for the GRE exam dates through July-Dec 2021 is 1143. Here are the GRE test center location and exam date slots available in India:

Location	GRE Test Center Open	Total Slots
Ahmedabad	1	167
Bangalore	2	253
Chandigarh	1	25
Chennai	2	79
Cochin	1	21
Delhi	3	159
Indore	1	29
Jaipur	1	9
Kolkata	2	84
Mumbai	4	263
Tirupati	1	54
Total	19	1143

Let’s look into each GRE Exam center.

Ahmedabad

Address

Prometric Testing Pvt Ltd: 5th Floor, Unit 501, Parshwanath Esquare, Prahaladnagar Corporate Road, AHMEDABAD, India 3800051

GRE Exam dates – July to December 2021 – Ahmedabad

Only two testing time slots are available – 8:00 AM and 12:30 PM through July to December 2021. One GMAT test center is open in Ahmedabad with 8 GRE exam dates available for July, 25 for August, 36 for September, 28 for October, 34 for November, and 36 for December. The total slots available from July to December 2021 are 167.

Here are the GRE Exam dates available at Ahmedabad:

GRE exam dates	July	August	September	October	November	December
Ahmedabad Test center	8	25	36	28	34	36

Bangalore

Address

1. Prometric Testing Private Limited: 3rd Floor Tower B Prestige Shanti Niketan, Whitefield, ITPL Road, Bangalore, India 560066
2. Prometric Testing Private Limited: 3rd Floor Tower B Prestige Shanti Niketan, White Field ITPL Road, BENGALURU, India 560048

GRE Exam dates – July to December 2021 – Bangalore

The majority of the slots are available at 8:00 AM and 12:30 PM from July to December 2021. Two test centers are open in Bangalore with 4 GRE exam dates available for April, 34 for August, 52 for September, 47 for October, 55 for November, and 61 for December.  The total slots available from July to December 2021 are 253.

Here are the GRE Exam dates available at Bangalore:

GRE exam dates	July	August	September	October	November	December
Bangalore Test center 1	2	9	13	14	18	16
Bangalore Test center 2	2	25	39	33	37	45
Total	4	34	52	47	55	61

Chandigarh

Address

Saint Kabir Public School: Sector 26 – Computer Lab, Chandigarh UT, India 160019

GRE Exam dates – July to December 2021 – Chandigarh

No exam dates are available in the month of July and three dates are available in August. The majority of the slots are available at 3:00 PM. The total number of slots available from July to December 2021 is 25. Here are the GRE Exam dates available at Chandigarh:

GRE exam dates	July	August	September	October	November	December
Chandigarh Test center	0	3	4	7	6	5

Chennai

Address

1. Prometric Testing Pvt Ltd: Unit #8,3rd Floor, Centennial Square, No 6A, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Kodambakkam, India 600024
2. Prometric Testing Pvt Ltd – Dr. V.P.R Nagar C/o Dhanalakshmi Engineering C: Administrative Block-1st Floor Off Tambaram, Manimangalam Post, India 601301

GRE Exam dates – July to December 2021 – Chennai

Two test centers are open in Chennai with 3 GRE exam dates slots available for July, 11 for August, 17 for September, 18 for October, 15 for November, and 15 for December. The total slots available from July to December 2021 are 79. Here are the GRE Exam dates available at Chennai:

GRE exam dates	July	August	September	October	November	December
Chennai Test center 1	2	3	7	10	5	9
Chennai Test center 2	1	8	10	8	10	6
Total	3	11	17	18	15	15

Cochin

Address

Sacred Heart College Computer Lab, Thevara, Cochin, India 682013

GRE Exam dates – July to December 2021 – Cochin

One GRE test center is open in Cochin. The total number of slots available from July to December 2021 is 21. Here are the GRE Exam dates available at Cochin:

GRE exam dates	July	August	September	October	November	December
Cochin Test center	1	1	3	5	5	6

Delhi

Address

1. Council for American Education: A-260 (3RD Floor), Defence Colony, New Delhi, India 110024
2. Merit: A-9, Qutab Institutional Area, Qutab Institutional Area, Near JNU, USO Road, Shaheed Jit Singh Marg, Near FAI, New Delhi, India 110067
3. PROMETRIC TESTING PVT LTD, Iris Tech Park, 2nd Floor Tower A, Sector 48, Sohna Road, GURGAON, India 122018

GRE Exam dates – July to December 2021 – Delhi

There are three GRE test centers open in Delhi. Although there are many GRE exam dates available in Delhi, very few seats are available for July and October 2021. The total slots available from July to December 2021 is 159. Here are the GRE Exam dates available at Delhi:

GRE exam dates	July	August	September	October	November	December
Delhi Test center 1	1	7	0	1	4	4
Delhi Test center 2	1	1	1	0	0	1
Delhi Test center 3	9	28	9	8	39	45
Total	11	36	10	9	43	50

Indore

Address

Prestige Institute of Management and Research: Scheme No:74 C, Vijay Nagar, Indore, India 452010

GRE Exam dates – July to December 2021 – Indore

The total number of slots available from July to December 2021 is 29. Three GRE exam dates are available for July, seven for August, five for September, four for October, six for November, and four for December 2021. Here are the GRE Exam dates available at Indore:

GRE exam dates	July	August	September	October	November	December
Indore Test center	3	7	5	4	6	4

Jaipur

Address

Kalvi Institute Private Ltd: 2 Katewa Nagar Ext, Gujar Kithari, Near Sri ram School, Metro Pillar 69, New Sanganer Road, Jaipur, India 302019

GRE Exam dates – July to December 2021 – Jaipur

No slots are available for July, August, and September in Jaipur. Post-September only 9 slots are available till December 2021. The total slots available from July to December 2021 is 9. Here are the GRE Exam dates available at Jaipur:

GRE exam dates	July	August	September	October	November	December
Jaipur Test center	0	0	0	1	4	4

Kolkata

Address

1. Prometric Testing Pvt Ltd: Millennium City,9th Floor, Block DN-62, Sector V, Salt Lake, KOLKATA, India 700091
2. Agile Technologies and Solutions, Vasudeva, 4th Floor, 1, Iswar Ganguli Street, Kalighat, Kolkata, India 700026

GRE Exam dates – July to December 2021 – Kolkata

Only three time slots are available for July, 11 for August, 12 for September, 2 for October, 29 for November, and 27 for December 2021. Two test centers are open in Kolkata but only one is operational from July to December 2021. There are no dates available for November and December 2021 at the moment at the second test center in Kolkata. The total number of slots available is 84. Here are the GRE Exam dates available at Kolkata:

GRE exam dates	July	August	September	October	November	December
Kolkata Test center 1	1	4	5	1	29	27
Kolkata Test center 2	2	7	7	1	0	0
Total	3	11	12	2	29	27

Mumbai

Address

1. Prometric testing: Aruna Manharlal Shah Institute of Managem: Maneklal Amulakhrai Mehta Marg, Off LBS. Road, B/H MTNL Telephone Exchange, Mumbai, India 400086
2. Prometric Testing Pvt. Ltd: 6th Floor, Techniplex1 (Gate No.2), Goregaon(W), Ratnakar Bank Building, Balwa Group, Mumbai, India
3. Avon Academy: 304, 3rd Floor. Shiv Centre, Plot No-72. Sector-17. Vashi, Navi Mumbai, India 400706
4. Grad-dreams education consulting: 2ND FLOOR, FALCON COURT, HARI OM NAGAR,, MULUND EAST, Mumbai, India 400081

GRE Exam dates – July to December 2021 – Mumbai

Four GRE test centers are operating in Mumbai. The total number of slots available is 263. Here are the GRE Exam dates slots available at Mumbai:

GRE exam dates	July	August	September	October	November	December
Mumbai Test center 1	0	2	10	8	10	9
Mumbai Test center 2	5	25	35	28	36	36
Mumbai Test center 3	2	7	4	12	13	11
Mumbai Test center 4	1	4	2	1	1	1
Total	8	38	51	49	60	57

Tirupati

Address

ANCONS International: Arch Road, Above Syndicate Bank Bldg, Bairagipatteda, Tirupati, India 517501

GRE Exam Dates: July – December 2021– Tirupati

GRE exam dates	July	August	September	October	November	December
Tirupati Test center	2	11	9	10	11	11

GRE Exam Dates – When should you take the GRE? 

The GRE Exam can be attempted at most five times in a rolling year, with a gap of at least 21 days between the two attempts. You can take the GRE at the test center or at home. There are 1000+ GRE test centers worldwide in more than 160 countries, and you can take the computer-based or paper-delivered exam.

GRE subject test can be taken as many times it is offered and is available in a paper-based format.

To finalize your GRE date, the first step is to know the application deadline for the colleges you wish to apply to. These deadlines would help you decide the latest date before which you need to attempt the GRE.

Know what all topics are covered for the GRE Exam in 2021.

Once you decide the date of your latest attempt, you can accordingly plan for the exam preparation. However, to factor in the uncertainties that could affect your first attempt, you can certainly consider a second attempt in order to plan your GRE Timeline.

As per the ETS data, 62% of people score higher on GRE Quant the second time, and 59% score higher on GRE Quant.

Considering a retake and the fact that there should be a gap of 21 days between 2 attempts, you can book your first GRE date 30 days before the application deadline.

Further ahead, you can give yourself around three months to study for the GRE. This period shouldn’t include any breaks or halts, as it could further delay your exam date.

Know what is a good GRE score for you?

Which MBA Application Round should you apply? 

The average acceptance rates of the first three rounds of top 15 B-Schools stand as follows:

MBA Application Rounds	Average Acceptance Rate
Round 1	20%
Round 2	19%
Round 3	0.13%

From the above data, it seems Round 1 and Round 2 are the ones that you should be aiming for, and choose the GRE Exam dates accordingly. This assessment also gains strength from the recent event where Harvard Business School eliminated Round 3 from its admission process.

However, certain B-Schools like UNC Kenan-Flagler have a higher acceptance rate for Round 3 (around 38%). This Round is competitive as the seats remaining are quite less. But the business schools which get fewer applications in the first two rounds are an excellent prospect to get admission in Round 3.

Check out the list of Business schools with a high acceptance rate in the Final Round.

Round 1 vs. Round 2

To resolve the dilemma between Round 1 vs. Round 2, you should consider the following points:

• If you have a not-so-great application, you might consider applying in Round 2, as the Round 1 forms are populated mostly by the candidates with an exceptional application
• In case you are not so sure about your GRE Score, you might retake the exam. So, if you already had decided to apply for Round 2, the first attempt won’t scare you as much. Learn what is a good GRE score 
• If you are from an over-represented group, you might want to consider applying in Round 1. Since the first Round starts from 0, there is little pressure on the admission committee to factor in diversity
• And if you belong to a non-traditional background, the second Round can give you some advantage as it would help you look separate from the crowd.

After considering all the above factors, it is on you to decide which application deadline is most suitable for you. Once that is selected, you can map your entire GRE Timeline and select your GRE Exam dates. 

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How to cancel or reschedule your GRE Exam date?

Tests can be rescheduled no more than four days before the test date by paying $50 (10 days for candidates in Mainland China). A similar deadline exists for canceling the test.

The refund for canceling is half the registration fees. If you fail to cancel or reschedule the test before the threshold date, it will result in forfeiting the test registration fee.

The rescheduled date cannot be more than one year ahead. You can reschedule the test online by logging into your ETS account (NEEA account for China) and selecting the ‘General Test Date’ under Upcoming tests. You can go through this video to understand the reschedule process.

GRE Test Center: How to Apply for Accommodations?

If you are suffering from any health-related issues or any form of physical disability, you can opt for accommodations during the test.

But for that, you need to submit a request and have your accommodations approved by ETS Disability Services before you schedule your GRE exam dates. 

Once your request is approved, ETS would send you GRE registration instructions over email. Please register for the test only after you receive them.

Go through this Bulletin regarding Accommodations and fill the form in this document. You can then send it along with the documentation to ETS via your ETS account, email, or courier service. Details regarding this are specified in the bulletin.

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