ETS says the GRE will be redesigned to be shorter and more convenient for test-takers, without sacrificing score validity. The company says the existing score scales remain consistent and section-level adaptability continues to work the same way, aiming to deliver a smoother experience while preserving how results are measured.
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.
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ETS has opened its first dedicated TOEFL and GRE test centre in Kashmir, marking the first such facility by a global assessment organization in the region. The move is expected to reduce travel and access barriers for local students aiming for international higher education, and provides a dedicated venue for major exam preparation and testing.
ETS India has signed a memorandum of understanding with Physics Wallah to support students aiming for top international universities. The collaboration focuses on helping aspirants prepare for the GRE and TOEFL through holistic guidance, including free one-on-one counselling sessions provided to students as part of the agreement.
From September 22, 2023, the GRE will be redesigned with multiple changes, including a key shift that shortens total test time to under two hours. The update is set to make the GRE the shortest standardized admissions test compared with other graduate, business, and law school exams—potentially changing how students plan preparation and pacing.
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