ETS (Education Testing Service), the organization that develops the new revised GRE test, has worked hard to ensure that convenient GRE test dates are available in Pakistan in 2016. Unlike other tests like the SAT, ACT or university admissions tests in Pakistan, the GRE can be taken any day of the week from Monday to Thursday throughout the year (except public holidays in Pakistan). Many GRE students in Pakistan are surprised to know this – it is only possible because of the fact that GRE is a computer based test and therefore it is convenient for ETS to administer it any time of the year in Pakistan.

Note: The paper based GRE is no longer offered in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad. However it is offered in Balochistan only.

Prometric is the company that conducts the GRE test in Pakistan in 3 cities; Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad. ETS mentions that GRE test dates are updated on a monthly basis and therefore you must check the most recent test dates for GRE in 2016 regularly. In order to view the GRE test dates for 2016 you should go to the ETS website and make an online account. Once you create your online account, you will be able to view the available GRE test dates in 2016. Many GRE test takers in Pakistan get confused when it comes to checking the GRE test dates. Here is a step by step guide for checking the most recent available GRE test dates for 2016 in Pakistan.

Step 1:

Register yourself for an online account with ETS before you go on to look at the 2016 GRE test dates in Pakistan. You can do this by going here.

Step 2:

Once you have registered for the GRE account on the ETS website, then you need to go to the “Register for a General Test” link.

Step 3:

From the drop down select Pakistan as the country of test and your respective city. As you can see that for 2016 the GRE is only available in Lahore, Islamabad & Karachi. It is offered in the computer based format in these 3 cities and as paper based format in Sindh. However it is only offered up to 3 times a year in the paper based format.

Step 3:

From the drop down select Pakistan as the country of test and your respective city. As you can see that for 2016 the GRE is only available in Lahore, Islamabad & Karachi. It is offered in the computer based format in these 3 cities and as paper based format in Sindh. However it is only offered up to 3 times a year in the paper based format.

Step 4:

Thoroughly read the ETS policy for the GRE general test and then click next.

Step 5:

In the search box, type the name of the city where you want to take the computer based test. In the image attached I have typed Lahore.

Step 6:

Once you search your respective city, then from the desired location where you want to take the test, click “Schedule an appointment”

Step 7:

If you want to check the availability of GRE test date on a specific date, then you can do that on this page. If you are unsure of when to take the test, then you can also find the available GRE test dates in 2016 in a 3 month period. Chose what option suits you the best and then press “Go”.

Step 7:

You will be shown the dates on which the GRE test can be taken in 2016 in Pakistan. You can select the date of your choice and the time at which you want to take the GRE test. The GRE can be taken either in morning (9:00 am) or in the afternoon (1:30 pm) on any day you want. Select your desirable date and press next. Fill in the form that comes next and make sure all the information matches with your passport. Make your online payment and you will be registered instantaneously.

Just a reminder that you must have a valid passport that you must take to the exam center. A passport is not required to register for the GRE test but it is required as an ID on the day. Also please be sure that your name on the registration matches the name on your passport. Good Luck!