GRE Subject Test Information for Bangladeshi Students

1. What is GRE (Graduate Record Examination) Subject Test?

The GRE® Subject Tests gauge undergraduate achievement in specific fields of study, and can help you more accurately forecast a candidate's potential for success in graduate school. Each Subject Test is intended for students who have majored in or have extensive background in that specific area, including:

1. Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology

2. Biology

3. Chemistry

4. Computer Science

5. Literature in English

6. Mathematics

7. Physics

8. Psychology

Some Subject Tests yield sub-scores that can indicate the strengths and weaknesses of individual students' preparation and may be useful for guidance and placement purposes.

2. Who Should do It & Why?

Not every graduate school or program requires a GRE Subject Test, so check admissions requirements at those schools in which you're interested. But even if it is not required, you should consider taking a subject test if you are prepared and think you can do well. This is especially true if you are applying to graduate programs that are in a different field from your undergraduate major or if some significant weakness elsewhere in your undergraduate major.

3. Who Accepts It?

Any accredited graduate or professional school, or any department or division within a school, may require or recommend that its applicants take the GRE Subject Test.

4. Who administer it?

The ETS authority control GRE Subject Test.

5. Is there any Exam Center in Bangladesh?

No

6. Test Fee

GRE Subject Test fee is $US170.

7. How to Register GRE Subject Test?

A. Smart & Easier System

1. At first you have to visit GRE Subject Test Registration page and follow the instruction. Then, go to the following address with your Session ID information within 24 hours duration.

VarsityAdmission.COM

BSRS Bhaban

Level 9 (West)

12 Karwanbazar

Dhaka 1215

Phone: 9140577, 01819-282014

2. Fill up the GRE Subject Test Registration form available at VarsityAdmission.COM

3. Pay the Service Charge along with ETS Fee of $US170. More information about charge

4. Finally, you will get your exam confirmation at your email address within three days.

B. Conventional System

1. Download GRE Subject Test Registration form from the Internet

2. Print the form and fill up it.

3. Make a Bank Draft in favor of ETS of $US170 from any bank of your choice.

4. Attach the Bank Draft with GRE Subject Test Registration form.

5. Send it to the following address by post mail.

ETS-GRE

Box 382013

Pittsburgh, PA 15251-8013

Note: The form must be received at ETS by the registration deadline. Allow 4 weeks for processing

Please be informed that there is a risk in this conventional method. If your Bank Draft is missing you will not be able to sit for the test.

C. Online Registration

If you have International Credit Card then you have to visit GRE Subject Test Registration page and follow the instruction.

8. How to Send Additional Score Reports (ASRs)?

Smart & Easier System:

1. You have to go to the following address.

VarsityAdmission.COM

BSRS Bhaban

Level 9 (West)

12 Karwanbazar

Dhaka 1215

Phone: 9140577, 01819-282014

2. Fill up the GRE Subject Test Additional Score Report Form available at VarsityAdmission.COM

3. Pay the Service Charge along with ETS Fee of $US15 each. More information about charge.

4. Finally, the ETS will post your requested additional score reports within five business days or two weeks depending on the method you choice.

If you have International Credit Card, you can Fax your ASR requests to 1-610-290-8975. Also you can request by phone to 1-609-771-7290

Conventional System:

1. Download GRE Subject Test Additional Score Report Form from Internet

2. Print the form and fill up it.

3. Make a Bank Draft in favor of ETS of $US15 per university from any bank of your choice.

4. Attach the Bank Draft with GRE Subject Test Registration form.

5. Send it to the following address by post mail.

ETS-GRE

Box 382013

Pittsburgh, PA 15251-8013

6. Finally the ETS will post your requested ASR within two weeks

Please be informed that there is a risk in this conventional method. If your Bank Draft is missing your request will not be honored.

9. How long is Score Valid?

1. GRE General Test scores are valid for five years.

10. Subject Test Score Scales

One total score is reported on a 200-990 score scale, in 10-point increments, although the score range for any particular Subject Test is usually smaller.

Sub scores are reported for the Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology; Biology; and Psychology Tests on a 20-99 score scale, in 1-point increments, although the range for any particular Subject Test sub score is usually smaller.

11. Syllabus/Test Content

GRE Subject Tests are paper-based tests in 8 subject areas. A. Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology; B. Biology; C. Chemistry; D. Computer Science; E. Literature in English; F. Mathematics; G. Physics; H. Psychology.

Testing Time: 2 hours and 50 minutes.

A. Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology

Number of Questions & Types: About 180 questions and is intended for students who are interested in graduate programs in biochemistry, cell biology, and molecular biology, along with related programs such as microbiology and genetics.

Question Areas: a. Biochemistry 36%; b. Cell Biology 28%; c. Genetics 36%

Fore more detail visit Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology page

B. Biology

Number of Questions: The test contains approximately 200 questions

Question Areas: Equally divided among- a. Cellular and Molecular Biology; b. Organism Biology; c. Ecology and Evolution

Fore more detail visit Biology page

C. Chemistry

Number of Questions & Types: The test contains approximately 130 questions designed to cover much of the content of the chemistry courses completed by students before the middle of the senior collegiate year.

Question Areas: a. Analytical chemistry 15%; b. Inorganic chemistry 25%; c. Organic chemistry 30%; d. Physical chemistry 30%

Fore more detail visit Chemistry page

D. Computer Science

Number of Questions & Types: The test consists of about 70 questions and is intended for students who plan to seek a graduate degree in computer science and who have taken courses in computer science at least to the level of an undergraduate major in computer science.

Question Areas: a. Software systems and methodology 40%; b. Computer organization and architecture 15%; c. Theory and mathematical background 40%; d. Other topics like artificial intelligence, cryptography and social issues 5%

Fore more detail visit Computer Science page

E. Literature in English

Number of Questions & Types: The test consists of approximately 130 questions on literature in English from the British Isles, the United States, and other countries. It also contains a few questions on major works, including the Bible, in translation. Factual questions test a student's knowledge of writers typically studied in college courses. Interpretive questions test a student's ability to read passages of poetry, drama, fiction, and nonfiction prose perceptively; such question may address meaning, use of language, form and structure, literary techniques, and various aspects of style.

Question Areas: a. Literary analysis (40-55%); b. Identification (15-20%); c. Cultural and historical contexts (20-25%); d. History and theory of literary criticism (10-15%); e. Continental, Classical and comparative literature through 1925 (5-10%); f. British literature to 1660, including Milton (25-30%); g. British literature 1660-1925 (30-35%); h. American literature through 1925 (15-25%); i. American, British, and World literature after 1925 (20-25%)

Fore more detail visit Literature in English page

F. Mathematics

Number of Questions & Types: The test consists of about 66 questions and in intended to measure both the knowledge of the content of undergraduate mathematics courses for mathematics majors and the mathematical abilities traditionally expected of those who intend to seek a graduate degree in mathematics. In addition to the usual sequence of elementary calculus courses, the examinee should have had mathematics major courses in abstract algebra, linear algebra, and real analysis that require students to demonstrate the ability to prove theorems and create counterexamples.

Question Areas: a. Calculus 50%; b. Algebra 25%; c. Other topics 25%

Fore more detail visit Mathematics page

G. Physics

Number of Questions & Types: The test consists of about 100 questions. Most of which relate to the first 3 years of undergraduate physics.

Question Areas: a. Classical mechanics 20%; b. Fundamentals of electromagnetism 18%; c. Atomic physics 10%; d. Special relativity 6%; e. Laboratory methods 6%; f. The remaining 9% of the test covers advance topics such as nuclear and particle physics, condensed matter physics, and astrophysics.

Fore more detail visit Physics page

H. Psychology

Number of Questions & Types: The test has approximately 205 questions drawn from courses most commonly offered at the undergraduate level.

Question Areas: a. Experimental Psychology 40%; b. Social Psychology 43%; c. The remaining 17% test other topics, such as measurement and methodology.

Fore more detail visit Psychology page

12. Cancel or Change Your Test Appointment

A. Rescheduling Policy

1. You must reschedule your test no later than 3 full days before your appointment (not including the day of your test or the day of your request) or your test fee will be forfeited.

2. For example: Suppose, your test date is 23rd April, you have to reschedule your test on or before 19th April.

3. Payment must be received prior to rescheduling. The reschedule fee is $50. More information about charge

4.The fee for changing your test center is $US50.

B. Cancellation Policy

1. You must reschedule your test no later than 3 full days before your appointment (not including the day of your test or the day of your request) or your test fee will be forfeited.

2. For example: Suppose, your test date is 23rd April, you have to reschedule your test on or before 19th April.

3. If you cancel your test no later than 3 full days prior, you will get a partial refund of $US60. More information about charge

4. You cannot transfer to the next testing year.

13. What to Bring to the Test Center

1. A valid original passport

2. Your registration number. You will get this when you register.

3. Note: If you arrive at the test center without the required documents mentioned above, the test center administrator will not admit you to the test and your test fee will be forfeited.

Last Update: June 09 2007 12:35:44