GRE
Registration, Training & Results 2023

There is no age limit set for candidates wanting to appear for their GRE exam in Nigeria.

Edugrade Services currently charge #135000 for GRE General Test registration in Nigeria. Also, if the applicants want to change the center or reschedule the test then they would be required to pay an extra fee for the same.

Candidates who must cancel or reschedule their GRE General Test registration are required to do so no later than 4 days before the test date or the GRE exam fee would be forfeited. Candidates would be required to pay $60 for rescheduling their GRE test.

Candidates wanting to avail additional services would be required to pay an extra fee for the same. Charges for special handling requests for services are mentioned below.

SERVICES	FEE
Late Registration Fee	$40
Standby Testing	$25
Changing the Test Center	$60
Rescheduling fee for rest of the world	$60
GRE Subject Change Fee	$60

Edugrade Services is accepting all Credit/debit cards, electronic bank transfer, Bank Deposit, Cash payment for the payment of Gre Fees. Modes of payment that are NOT accepted are post-dated checks, any currency other than US dollars and Naira.

Registration for GRE can be done via our whatsapp, online, mail or in person at any of our office Nationwide. One can register for the GRE exam throughout the year. There are various test centres available for the GRE application.

Whenever you plan to sit for the GRE exam in Nigeria, just check the appropriate Gre dates and Gre test centers to book your slot. Those who are thinking of pursuing an international Master or MBA degree, giving Gre must be on their priority list. Selecting dates is one of the most crucial factors as it is the first step in getting into your school of choice. It also depends on the college/university you are going to apply, as some universities have a single deadline where the candidates need to submit their Gre score reports before the deadline. Also, there are colleges that have rolling deadlines, here candidates have the option of submitting their Gre scores as per their convenience. So, based on your need, choose the Gre exam dates and the Gre test center and then do Gre Slot Booking. In addition to this, the candidate also needs to have a valid passport for showing as an identity proof.

In Nigeria, Gre is conducted in 4 cities: LAGOS | ABUJA | PORHTHARCOURT | OWERRI . NOTE: Candidates should always check the availability of their exam date and time before booking for the Gre exam in Nigeria.

GRE exam pattern is as follows - three sections, namely, Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. The Analytical Writing section will always be the first, whereas, the Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and unscored sections may appear in any order. Along with the time duration difference, the pattern also differs for paper-based and online exams.

Analytical Writing

Verbal Reasoning

Quantitative Reasoning

Candidates looking to appear for the GRE General Test can find the detailed GRE Exam Pattern mentioned below.

For more details about Gre exam pattern click here

The GRE syllabus is different for both GRE tests, GRE General Test and GRE Subject Test. General Test is the standard exam that tests students' verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing skills. Students who wish to pursue specialized subjects, need to take the Subject Test that might be required by the college/university they are seeking admission to, as Subject Test focuses on judging the candidate's expertise in specific fields.

Candidates who have appeared for their GRE exam in Nigeria can access their GRE scores by logging into their GRE account using their credentials/ Login Details.

Your official GRE test scores will be available in your account on the GRE website 7-10 days after your test date. They will be sent to the universities of your choice within three weeks of your test date. Once the results are out, you will receive an email from ETS that your official GRE result is available in your account.

You need to have some idea about how the scoring pattern works to better understand how your GRE score will be calculated. The GRE Score Report comprises of the following components along with their score range according to the official website.

SECTION	SCORE RANGE	MEAN
Verbal Reasoning	130–170	150
Quantitative Reasoning	130–170	152
Analytical Writing	0–6	3.6
Total	260–340	-

*Source – ETS

GRE Subject Test is calculated on a scale of 200 to 990 with an increment scale variation of 10 points.

The GRE score range can be understood with a section-wise distribution system:
Verbal Reasoning score: On a 130–170 score scale, in 1-point increments

Quantitative Reasoning score: On a 130–170 score scale, in 1-point increments

Analytical Writing score: On a 0–6 score scale, in half-point increments

GRE Total Score: On a 260–340 score scale.

Candidates who have appeared for their GRE exam should be aware that their GRE score is valid for a period of five years from the day of the exam.

GRE is mainly made up of three sections, Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning and students are given a total of 3 hours and 45 minutes to complete the test. While there is no blanket cut-off, every college and course accepting GRE scores would have their own cut-off listed on the official website. Candidates wanting to get admission into top Graduate Colleges are required to lean towards the higher margin.

If you are applying for MS courses in the US in particular, remember that colleges don't have minimum 'cutoff' marks required for admission. However, you still need to have an idea about average GRE scores across Top US universities.

Candidates wondering how their GRE Scores would look like when published can check out the sample GRE Score report below. (courtesy:https://www.ets.org/)

Edugrade Services Provide several means for Gre Test takers in Nigeria to have a good score. We offer free onlines classes for test takers three(3) times a week and give out free practice test books when you registered with us.

Those students who wish to enroll in graduate, business or law schools should opt for the GRE test. It is accepted by thousands of schools across the globe. You can check the list of MBA programs worldwide that accept the GRE General Test. Apart from this, you can check out the complete list of institutions and fellowship programs here.

Check our School Admission page for full list of Schools accepting Gre exam

Candidates who have appeared for their GRE can check out popular Computer Science & Engineering colleges abroad for admissions. GRE scores are widely accepted by engineering colleges across all courses.

Business schools across the globe use GRE scores for giving admission to MBA aspirants. Apart from this, students who want to pursue business programs and other specialized master's courses seeking admission in business schools worldwide also take the GRE test.

Those who are seeking admission in law school can also give the GRE Test. Various law schools across the world are accepting GRE General Test Scores for giving admission. Some of the law schools accepting GRE Scores are:

GRE for Law School
American University Washington College of Law
Brooklyn Law School
Columbia Law School
Florida International University College of Law
John Marshall Law School
Boston University School of Law
Chicago-Kent College of Law
Harvard Law School
Cornell Law School
New York University School of Law

The GRE aspirants must note that ETS, the body that conducts GRE does not provide any scholarship even to the top scorers. There is no such thing as a GRE scholarship. Scholarships are provided by the graduate schools and GRE score is not the sole criterion for granting financial aid. Your academic background, work or research experience or any other achievements are also considered for awarding a scholarship. So, it doesn't mean that GRE scores are not important, they are given equal importance with other factors while applying for a scholarship. For a list of scholarships, visit our page on scholarships page or contact our admission processing department.

Still, got doubts on GRE? Check out our frequently asked questions for more information on the GRE exam in Nigeria.