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More Indians than Americans now sit for the GRE for first time in 80 years

Education
Published on 24 April 2026
More Indians than Americans now sit for the GRE for first time in 80 years

India beat the US in GRE test-takers, finally

For the first time in 80 years, more Indians than Americans are writing the GRE, making India the world’s largest GRE market. GRE scores are accepted by 100 Indian higher education institutions, including business schools, and can also support applications beyond India. The shift signals expanding student demand for global-standard admissions through GRE-based pathways.

  • India has become the largest GRE market, surpassing the US
  • More Indians than Americans took the GRE for the first time in 80 years
  • GRE is recognized by 100 Indian higher education institutions
  • Scores can help students apply both in India and abroad
Read the full story at The Economic Times

This summarization was done by Beige for a story published on The Economic TimesThe Economic Times

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