GRE in Nepal
Graduate Record Examinations
The graduate admission test for masters and PhD programmes, especially in the US.
Score range
260–340
Test fee
NPR 30500
booking from Nepal
Result validity
5.0 yrs
from test date
Accepted by
1+ countries
study, work or migration
Prep centres in Nepal
7
consultancies & institutes
Free prep on Scolar
Not yet
paid classes only
Indicative NPR equivalent of the USD fee.
Good to know
For US admissions
Expected by many US undergraduate and graduate schools.
Valid 5 years
Your score stays valid for five years from the test date.
Sent electronically
Reports go straight to the institutions you choose.
Quant + verbal
Measures the reasoning skills universities actually weigh.
What GRE is
The GRE is the standard entrance test for masters and doctoral study in the United States and is increasingly accepted in Europe and Canada. The shortened test runs just under two hours and reports Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning on 130–170 scales plus one Analytical Writing essay scored 0–6. Nepali applicants to engineering and computing programmes traditionally score well on Quant; Verbal is where preparation time pays off.
Test format
Analytical Writing (one 30-minute "Analyze an Issue" essay), two Verbal Reasoning sections and two Quantitative Reasoning sections. Section-level adaptive: your first section decides the difficulty of the second.
Where to take it
The GRE is offered at Prometric-authorised centres in Kathmandu, and at home through the GRE at Home option where the equipment requirements are met.
Who asks for GRE
| Destination | Typical requirement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 315+ for funded masters | Required by many graduate departments, waived by a growing number. |
How GRE General Test is used in admissions
Schools use the score alongside your academics, essays and recommendations. A strong result offsets a weaker GPA, but it rarely carries an application on its own.
Sending scores to universities
You choose recipients and reports are sent electronically, often free for a limited number of schools. Send to every likely school early so deadlines are never the bottleneck.
What a good score looks like
Research the median score at your target schools. Preparing against that specific target beats chasing a generic top score.
What students say
Preparing for GRE with Scolar's free material gave me the structure I needed. I hit the score my offer required on the first attempt.
Anish K.
Kathmandu · Admitted to a Russell Group university
I compared a few tests and GRE fit my timeline and budget. The practice sets here mirrored the real thing closely.
Sarita T.
Lalitpur · Met her visa language requirement
Scolar Test-Prep Desk
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Frequently asked
1 What GRE score do I need for a funded masters?
Competitive US programmes typically want 320+ overall with a strong Quant score, though the department, GPA and research record matter as much.
2 How long is a GRE score valid?
Five years from the test date.
3 How long are GRE scores valid?
Scores are valid for five years from the test date, so an early attempt still counts when you apply later.
4 How many times can I take it?
Multiple attempts are allowed and many students improve on a second sit. Space them so you can act on practice-test feedback.
5 Do universities see all my scores?
Policy varies. Some superscore (best section across sittings) while others see every attempt. Check each school's policy before booking.
6 When should I take it?
Aim for 6 to 12 months before your intake so results land before deadlines and you have time for a retake if needed.
7 What is a good score?
Aim for the median score at your target schools rather than a generic top score; prepare against that specific target.