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GRE Graduate Record Examination
GMAT Graduate Management Admission Test
SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language
TSE Test of Spoken English
GRE : Graduate Record Examinations
ADMINISTERED BY : ETS (Educational Testing Service)
REQUIRED FOR : Candidates seeking admission in a Masters Degree program in fields other than management are required to take the GRE. Most Universities require GRE for PhD. programs.
WEBSITE : www.gre.com or www.ets.org
VALIDITY : The score is generally valid for 5 years.
REPORTING : The score is sent to 4 universities free of cost at the time of GRE exam. ETS charges fees for scores sent to universities later.
REGISTRATION : By phone, fax or mail.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PHONE / FAX REGISTRATION : Name as in the Passport, Address, Credit Card Number, Name of the Cardholder, Expiry date of the card. (The card has to be an International Card).
CENTRE : Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Trivandrum.
CONFIRMATION : A registration no is given as terms of confirmation.
All the scores and dates are sent to the universities if the test is taken more than once.
Scores can be cancelled before coming out of the test.
(A) GENERAL GRE
Fees: $140
RESCHEDULING : An intimation is to be given to ETS 7 days prior to the examination date. The necessary rescheduling fee has to be paid.
CANCELLATION : An intimation is to be given to ETS 7 days prior to the examination date. The necessary cancellation fee is applicable.
MODE : The GRE test is a computer adaptive test (CAT).
NUMBER OF TESTS : Only 1 test can be given in a calender month. A total of 5 tests can be given in a year. However many universities may average the scores if more that 1 test is given.
SCORE : Total score is out of 1600 marks(Verbal=800 & Quantitative=800), Analytical Writing Assessment (Essays) is scaled from 0 - 6.
Format of GRE
Format of GRE |
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Section |
Questions |
Time(min.) |
Verbal |
30 |
30 |
Quantitative |
28 |
45 |
Analytical Writing Assessment |
2 Essays |
45+30 |
Total |
150 |
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(B) SUBJECT GRE
Fees: $150
MODE : Subject test is a paper based test.
NUMBER OF TESTS : The test can be given as often as they are offered.
SUBJECT OFFERED: Biochemistry Cell & Molecular Biology, Biology, Computer Science, Psychology, English Literature, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics.
Benefits of a High GRE Score :
Visa Officers also give weightage to high GRE scores while considering Visa applications.
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GMAT : Graduate Management Admission Test
ADMINISTERED BY : ETS (Educational Testing Service)
REQUIRED FOR : Admission into a MBA Program.
WEBSITE : www.gmac.com, www.mba.com or www.ets.org
VALIDITY : The score is generally valid for 5 years.
REPORTING : The score is sent to 5 universities by ETS free of cost at the time of exam. ETS charges additionally for scores sent to universities later.
REGISTRATION : By phone, fax or online (www.mba.com)
FEES : $225
FORMS : Forms are available at USEFI (U.S. Education Foundation in India) or they can be downloaded from the website.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PHONE / FAX REGISTRATION : Name as in the Passport, Address, Credit Card Number, Name of the Cardholder, Expiry date of the card. (The card has to be an International Card).
CONFIRMATION : A registration no is given as terms of confirmation.
RESCHEDULING : An intimation is to be given to ETS 7 days prior to the examination date. The necessary rescheduling fee has to be paid. CANCELLATION : An intimation is to be given to ETS 7 days prior to the examination date. The necessary cancellation fee is applicable.
MODE : The GMAT test is a computer adaptive test (CAT).
NUMBER OF TESTS : Only 1 test can be given in a calender month and no more than 5 times in a year.
SCORE : Total score is out of 800 (Quantitative & Verbal) and Analytical Writing Assessment (Essays) is scaled from 0 - 6.
All the scores and dates are sent to the universities if the test is taken more than once.
Scores can be cancelled before coming out of the test.
Format of GMAT |
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Section |
Questions |
Time(min.) |
Analytical Writing Assessment |
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Rest Break |
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5 |
Quantitative |
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Rest Break |
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5 |
Verbal |
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Total |
4 Hours (approx) |
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SAT: Scholastic Aptitude Test.
ADMINISTERED BY: College Board.
REQUIRED FOR: Admission into any Bachelors Degree Program.
WEBSITE:www.collegeboard.com
REPORTING: The score is sent to four universities free of cost which can be selected at any time of registering for the exam. College Board charges additional for the score to be sent to university later.
REGISTRATION: The registration is either done by fax, mail or online.
FORMS: The forms are available at USEFI. (US Education Foundation in India).
REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION: Name as in Passport, Address, Credit Card Number, Expiry Date of the Card, Name of the Card holder. (The Credit Card has to be International Card.)
FORMS : Forms are available at USEFI (U.S. Education Foundation in India) or they can be downloaded from the website.
CONFORMATION: A registration no is given as terms of conformation along with a hall ticket.
RESCHEDULING: An intimation is to be given seven days prior the Examination date. The necessary rescheduling fee has to be paid.
MODE: The SAT test is a paper based test.
NUMBER OF TESTS: The test can be taken as often as one wants.
SCORES: Total score is out of 1600. All the score and the dates are sent to the universities if the test is taken more than once.
(A) SAT I (REASONING):
FORMAT: Verbal-Anlogies, Sentence Completion, Critical Reading=800 marks. Mathematics-Regular Multiple Choice Quantitative Comparisions, Grid-ins=800 marks
(B) SAT II (SUBJECT):
REQUIRED FOR: SAT II is sometimes a prerequisite for admission into a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Medicine, etc. in top Universities.
SUBJECTS: Math Level I C, Math Level II C, Physics, Chemistry, Biology E/M, Writing, Literature, American History, World History, Languages.
Benefits of a High SAT Score:
A high SAT score will increase the chances of admission in top Business Schools.
There are good chances of getting some kind of financial assistance with a high SAT score.
Visa Officers also give weightage to high SAT scores while considering Visa applications.
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TOEFL : Test of English as a Foreign Language.
ADMINISTERED BY : ETS ( Educational Testing Service )
WEBSITE :www.toefl.org or www.ets.org
VALADITY : The score is valid for 2 years.
FEES : $130
REPORTING : The score is sent to 4 universities by ETS free of cost at the time of exam. ETS charges additionally for scores sent to universities later.
REGISTRATION : By phone, fax or mail.
FORMS : Forms are available at USEFI (US Education Foundation in India) or they can be downloaded from the website.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PHONE / FAX REGISTRATION : Name as in the Passport, Address, Credit Card Number, Name of the Cardholder, Expiry date of the card. (The card has to be an International Card).
CONFIRMATION : A registration no is given as terms of confirmation.
RESCHEDULING : An intimation is to be given to the ETS 3 days prior to the examination date. The necessary rescheduling fee has to be paid.
CANCELLATION : An intimation is to be given to the ETS 3 days prior to the examination date. A cancellation fee is applicable.
MODE : The TOEFL test is a computer adaptive test (CAT) in India.
NUMBER OF TESTS : Only of 1 test can be given in a calender month.
SCORES : Total score is out of 300 (Computer Based). If the test is taken more than once, all the scores and the dates are sent to the universities. Scores can be cancelled before coming out of the test.
Format of TOEFL |
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Section |
Questions |
Time(min.) |
Listening Comprehension |
30-49 |
40-60 |
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REST BREAK |
5 |
Reading Comprehension |
44-55 |
70-90 |
Total |
200 approx |
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TSE : Test of Spoken English
ADMINISTERED BY : ETS (Educational Testing Service)
WEBSITE : www.toefl.org or www.ets.org
VALIDITY : The score is valid for 2 years.
DURATION : 20 minutes.
TEST DAYS : TSE is conducted once in a month.
REPORTING : The score in sent to 2 Universities by ETS free of cost. ETS charges additionally for scores sent to more than 2 Universities.
REGISTRATION : The registration is done by mail.
FORMS : TSE forms are available at USEFI or IPEM.
SCORES : Scale of 20-60.