GRE Exam Fees 2026: Complete Guide to Costs, Extra Charges, Refunds, and Smart Savings

GRE Exam Fees 2026

Planning your GRE in 2026 isn’t just about prep—it’s also about budgeting correctly. The registration fee is only the starting point. Depending on what you do after booking (reschedule, change test center, send extra score reports, reinstate scores, etc.), your total spend can rise quickly.

This guide breaks down official GRE exam fees for 2026, with India + global pricing, extra service charges, refund rules, and practical ways to reduce cost—in a clean, user-friendly format.

GRE exam fees 2026: What you pay (India vs Worldwide)

ETS lists GRE fees (and many related services) with pricing that can vary by location. As of the currently listed ETS fee tables (fees shown as effective July 1, 2024, and “subject to change”), here’s what most students need to know.

Table 1 — GRE registration fees (2026)

Exam	India (INR)	Worldwide (USD)	China (USD)
GRE General Test	₹22,000	$220	$231.30
GRE Subject Test	₹14,500	$175 (worldwide)	—

Key point: In most locations, the GRE General Test is $220, but India and China have different pricing.

What’s included in the GRE fee (and what is not)

Your registration fee typically covers:

• One test attempt (General or Subject)

• The ability to choose score recipients (commonly up to four at registration—policies are managed via ETS score reporting rules)

But these are not included and often surprise students:

• Rescheduling after booking

• Changing your test center

• Sending additional score reports to more universities

• Reinstating scores (if you canceled them)

• Score review (where offered)

So when budgeting for GRE exam fees 2026, think “base fee + your likely extras.”

Extra GRE charges in 2026 (India): reschedule, score reports, reinstatement, and more

If you register through ETS India, the following “special handling” charges are listed in INR.

Table 2 — GRE extra fees in India (INR)

Service / Change	Fee (INR)
Rescheduling fee	₹5,000
Changing test center	₹5,000
Additional score report	₹2,900
Score review	₹5,900
Score reinstatement	₹5,000
Returned payment	₹2,900

What this means in real life: If you book your GRE and later reschedule once + send scores to 3 extra universities, you might add ₹5,000 + (₹2,900 × 3) = ₹13,700 on top of your base fee.

Extra GRE charges in 2026 (Worldwide): same categories, USD pricing

ETS lists a similar set of fees for test takers outside India, priced in USD.

Table 3 — GRE extra fees (USD, outside India)

Service	GRE General Test (USD)	GRE Subject Test (USD)
Rescheduling fee (most locations)	$55	$55
Rescheduling fee (China)	$53.90	—
Change test center	$55	$55
Additional Score Report (per recipient)	$40	$40
Score review (Analytical Writing)	$60	—
Score reinstatement	$50	$50

Refund & cancellation rules (important for your budget)

Refund rules matter because a lot of students assume they’ll get most of the money back if plans change. In reality, refunds are limited.

India cancellation rule (ETS India)

ETS India’s payment/refund terms state:

• You must cancel by the deadline of 4 days before your test date (example: if test is Saturday, cancel by Tuesday)

• If you cancel before that deadline, you receive 50% refund of the test fee paid

So, even if you cancel “early,” you should expect only half back (if you meet the deadline).

Taxes and “final amount” differences in 2026

A common confusion: “Why is my final amount higher than I expected?”

ETS notes that tax handling can vary by jurisdiction—in some places fees are inclusive, and in others taxes may be added at checkout. So for accurate budgeting, always check:

• Your ETS checkout total

• Your card’s foreign transaction charges (if applicable)

• Currency conversion if you’re paying in USD

  
  

How to pay GRE fees in India (2026 payment methods)

ETS India lists multiple payment methods, including:

• International cards (Visa/MasterCard/AmEx)

• Indian cards (Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay)

• UPI and Bharat QR, plus supported wallets/apps (and BHIM UPI-enabled banking apps)

This is helpful for students who prefer UPI-based payments.

GRE Fee Reduction Program (how to pay less legally)

ETS has a Fee Reduction Program for eligible test takers (primarily described for U.S.-based eligibility categories on ETS). Under the program:

• GRE General Test can be $100 with a voucher

• GRE Subject Test can be taken at 50% of the regular test fee 

ETS also provides an official fee reduction request form (2025–26) describing voucher-based reduced pricing.

Important: Eligibility rules are specific—review ETS program requirements carefully before planning around a voucher.

Smart budgeting tips to reduce your GRE costs in 2026

Here are practical, real savings moves that reduce “extra fees” (without cutting corners):

1. Book only when your date is stableRescheduling is one of the most common avoidable costs (₹5,000 in India).

2. Shortlist universities before test dayExtra score reports cost money (₹2,900 each in India; $40 globally).

3. Avoid last-minute changesDeadline rules and partial refunds make late cancellations expensive.

4. Plan attempts strategicallyRetakes mean paying the base fee again—so pair your prep timeline with realistic score goals.

5. Watch taxes/currency conversionYour bank’s conversion rate and charges can change your effective cost.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1) What are GRE exam fees 2026 in India?

For test takers registering through ETS India, the listed fees are ₹22,000 for the GRE General Test and ₹14,500 for the GRE Subject Test.

2) What is the GRE fee worldwide in 2026?

ETS lists the GRE General Test fee as $220 in most areas worldwide, and $231.30 in China. The GRE Subject Test fee is listed as $175 worldwide.

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

ETS India lists the GRE rescheduling fee as ₹5,000.

4) How much refund do I get if I cancel my GRE in India?

If you cancel by the 4-day deadline, you’re eligible for a 50% refund of the test fee (per ETS India payment/refund terms).

5) How much does it cost to send additional GRE score reports?

ETS lists Additional Score Reports as ₹2,900 per recipient in India and $40 per recipient in most other regions.

Final checklist: Estimate your total GRE cost (example budgets)

To make this simple, use this quick planning formula:

Total GRE cost (estimated) = Base test fee + (Reschedule? + Test center change? + Extra score reports? + Reinstatement/Review?)

Example (India):

• Base fee (General): ₹22,000

• Reschedule once: +₹5,000

• 2 extra score reports: +₹5,800Estimated total = ₹32,800 

CTA: Take action (official pages to use right now)

• Check India GRE fees + service charges (official ETS India): 

• Check GRE General Test fees worldwide (official ETS): 

• Check GRE Subject Test fee worldwide (official ETS): 

• Read ETS India payment/refund/cancellation terms (official):