About the GRE Subject Tests

Show what you know about a specific subject and graduate schools will take notice.

The GRE Subject Tests are achievement tests that measure your knowledge and skill level in a particular field of study. They’re intended for students who have an undergraduate major or extensive background in one of the following disciplines:

Mathematics
Physics
Psychology

GRE Subject Test scores are used by admissions or fellowship panels to supplement your undergraduate records, recommendation letters and other qualifications for graduate-level study.

Upcoming Subject Test Changes

The GRE Program is excited to announce that the GRE Subject Tests in Mathematics, Physics and Psychology are moving to a computer-delivered format in September 2023. The tests will be offered more often in more locations, including in test centers worldwide and at home in most countries. In addition, the Physics and Psychology Tests will be shortened to 2 hours.

These changes are intended to bring greater accessibility, convenience and options to students around the world who want to stand out and show admissions committees they’re serious about and ready to attend competitive graduate programs.

Additionally, the Chemistry Test was discontinued after the April 2023 administration. Scores on the test will continue to be reportable for 5 years after the test date.

GRE Subject Test Registration

The GRE Subject Tests are offered 2 weeks per month in September, October and April at computer-delivered centers worldwide. The tests can also be taken at home on certain dates during those 3 months. Review the following information carefully before registering.

Registration information and policies

For an in-depth look at all of the GRE Subject Test registration policies and procedures, download the GRE^® Information Bulletin. The Bulletin includes:

Registration Checklist — a list to help you familiarize yourself with the various policies, services and registration options
How to Register — information about how to register online through your ETS account or by mail
Canceling and Rescheduling — the policies related to canceling or rescheduling your test
Testing Arrangements — information about supplementary test centers for those who don’t live near enough to a test center, Monday testing for those whose religious convictions prevent Saturday testing, and standby testing

Download the Bulletin (PDF)

Registration forms and lists

GRE^® Fee Reduction Request Form (PDF)— Use this form if you are requesting a GRE fee reduction voucher based on financial need, a GRE fee reduction voucher for individuals who are unemployed, or if you were approved for a GRE fee reduction voucher within the past year and are applying for a voucher to retest.
GRE^® Test Authorization Voucher Request Form for Test Takers with Disabilities or Health-related Needs (PDF)— Use this form to register for the GRE General Test or a GRE Subject Test with accommodations.

Retaking a GRE Subject Test

You may take a Subject Test every 14 days. If your scores seem unusually low in comparison with other indicators of your preparedness for graduate studies, and you think they don’t reflect your true abilities, you may want to consider taking the test again.

Prepare for a GRE Subject Test

We offer free, official practice books for each GRE Subject Test to help you feel more confident on test day. Each Subject Test practice book contains a full-length test and answer key, test-taking strategies, and information to help you understand how the test is scored.

Mathematics Practice Book

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Physics Practice Book

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Psychology Practice Book

Download PDF

Strategies and Tips

Not sure where to begin? Learn about the different ways you can prepare before test day, and find helpful strategies to make sure you’re prepared for the test-taking experience.

Learn More

If you have a disability or health-related need and require test preparation material in an alternate format, contact ETS Disability Services.

Send only your best scores

Approach test day with more confidence, knowing you can send the scores you feel show your personal best — only with the ScoreSelect^® option. Use it when you register to test or any time you order score reports.

Who accepts GRE Subject Test scores?

GRE Subject Test scores are accepted at thousands of graduate schools, as well as departments and divisions within these schools.

Approved GRE Score Recipients

Score-related policies

To review the GRE score-related policies for test takers, download and review the GRE^® Information Bulletin (PDF). Policies outlined in the bulletin include:

score reports sent to designated score recipients
test fairness and score use
ETS use of personal information

A note about discontinued Subject Test scores

The GRE Chemistry Test was discontinued in May 2023. The GRE Biology Test and the GRE Literature in English Test were discontinued in May 2021. Scores on these tests will continue to be reportable for 5 years per GRE score reporting policy.

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