How to Prepare for GRE:

The ideal time to give the exam is when you have a free 2-month period with a light workload. It is not recommended to leave everything aside in order to prepare for the GRE since the exam is not that difficult, a healthy 3-4 hours of preparation every day for about 2 months is enough to prepare one for the test. This estimate of a 2-month period is for someone who can get 300+ without any preparation in a practice test. So I strongly recommend giving a practice test similar to the one offered by Galvanize Test Prep.

You can prepare for the GRE during a semester at college as long as you can invest 2-3 hours a day which you spend on social media or binge-watching TV shows.

However in most cases a majority of Engineering students start their GRE preparation after their 2nd Year is over (4th semester) & take enough time in 5th & 6th semester to prepare and appear for the exam in their 6th semester.

A study plan for the GRE completely depends on the areas you need to improve. This can be assessed by giving a practice test and understanding the areas that need improvement. You can give Studysid’s Profiling Test to be able to determine your strengths & weaknesses.

Based on your assessment you can make a simple study plan which suits your needs and adjust things according to your leisure. You can refer to some of the Magoosh Study Plans for reference and alter it based on the study material you choose to refer. You can also join coaching classes for GRE in your city and leave everything else up to them.

Make sure you incorporate weekly practice tests in your schedule once you are through with the GRE syllabus. These practice tests would help to get an estimate score and build the habit of solving a paper very similar to the GRE in terms of difficulty and time duration.

The most popular GRE Coaching classes in Mumbai are:

GRE Preparation can also be done online through popular test preparation websites like:

Or any of the above sites from Magoosh to Manhattan. These have a slightly lower fee of less than 10k INR for the GRE Prep.

It is possible to prepare for the GRE without any coaching and one can refer free study material available on many platforms to prepare for the GRE and ace it. It can all be done free of cost if one has enough will to study on their own, meticulously plan their studies and arrange the resources online.

Giving practice tests is something that shouldn't be missed at any cost whether one opts for classroom learning or online preparation. Regular practice tests help one understand their weaknesses and areas that need improvement and guide the progress of the student.

For the GRE the counselling part comes in for the college applications which pretty much begin right after you give the GRE. Shortlisting a set of colleges you wish to apply to is a mammoth task and has a huge significance for a student’s career. So counselling from a senior or a family member or a friend or even a paid professional is necessary to understand the complexity of the decisions involved and their long-term dividends.

Counselling services are offered by most GRE coaching classes in Mumbai. Many online platforms like Galvanize also provide counselling at cheaper rates. But some counselors tend to be biassed towards certain colleges or might unintentionally push a person towards a college which he/she does not wish to attend. So it is important to understand your reasons for applying for Masters abroad and doing your own background research before approaching counsellors.