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GRE Coaching Online: 12-Week Live Course for the GRE General Test

Live online classes with Yastudy’s in-house trainers for Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning and Analytical Writing, with full-length mocks, a question bank and doubt-clearing sessions, in weekday or weekend batches. Below the course details: the exam itself, and the exact GRE scores German universities and business schools ask for, checked in October 2026.

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Yastudy’s GRE course is a 12-week live online course with about 60 hours of classes, full-length mock tests, a question bank and doubt-clearing sessions, in weekday or weekend batches. The GRE General Test takes about 1 hour 58 minutes: one essay, two Verbal and two Quant sections, scored 130–170 per section and 0–6 for writing. It costs US$249 from 1 August 2026, scores can be reported for five years, and you can retake it every 21 days, up to five times in any rolling 12 months. In Germany, TUM’s computer science master’s ask Indian applicants for Quant 164 and Writing 4.0 (or GATE), RWTH asks non-EU applicants for 145/160/3.0 for its mechanical engineering master’s, and business schools such as Mannheim, ESMT and HHL accept the GRE instead of the GMAT.

Exam facts checked on against GMAC and ETS. Sources at the end of the page.

Yastudy GRE course: what you get

A 12-week live online course for the GRE General Test, taught live by Yastudy’s in-house trainers, with separate doubt-clearing sessions.

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12 weeks · about 60 live hours · Weekday evening and weekend (Saturday–Sunday) batches

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  • About 60 hours of live online classes over 12 weeks
  • Full-length timed mock tests with score analysis
  • Study material and an online question bank
  • Doubt-clearing sessions with your trainer
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What we cover

The GRE General Test and what each part tests
PartFormatWhat it tests
Analytical Writing1 task, 30 minutes; scored 0–6 in half pointsAn “Analyze an Issue” essay[1]
Verbal Reasoning2 sections (12 + 15 questions); scored 130–170Reading Comprehension, Text Completion and Sentence Equivalence[2]
Quantitative Reasoning2 sections (12 + 15 questions); scored 130–170Arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis, with an on-screen calculator[3][4]

Who the course is for

  • Engineering and computer science applicants to programmes such as TUM’s and RWTH’s, which ask Indian or non-EU applicants for minimum GRE scores.
  • MBA and management applicants to schools that accept the GRE instead of the GMAT.
  • Working professionals who need a weekend batch and a 12-week plan.

How to use 12 weeks well

  1. Weeks 1–4: foundations. Quant topics from arithmetic to data analysis, vocabulary in context, and the essay structure.
  2. Weeks 5–8: timed sections. If your target is a German computer science master’s, give Quant extra time: TUM asks for 164, which is about the 63rd percentile.[5][6]
  3. Weeks 9–12: full mocks. Take full-length timed mocks and practise essays under the clock; TUM also asks for Writing 4.0.

Leave room for a retake: you can take the GRE once every 21 days, up to five times in any rolling 12 months, and scores arrive about 8–10 days after the test.[4]

The GRE General Test in 2026–27: format, fee and rules

GRE General Test facts, checked 13 October 2026
LengthAbout 1 hour 58 minutes[1]
SectionsAnalytical Writing (1 task, 30 minutes), 2 Verbal sections (12 + 15 questions), 2 Quant sections (12 + 15 questions)[1]
ScoresVerbal and Quant 130–170; Writing 0–6 in half-point steps[4]
FeeUS$249 (all areas outside China) from 1 August 2026, including sending scores to up to four programmes. Check the final amount, including any taxes, when you register[7][8]
Other feesRescheduling US$55; changing test centre US$55; each additional score report US$40; Writing score review US$60[7]
Cancelling (India)50% refund if you cancel at least 4 days before the test[9]
WhereAt a test centre or at home[4]
RetakesOnce every 21 days, up to five times in any continuous rolling 12-month period[4]
Score releaseAbout 8–10 days after the test; with ScoreSelect you choose which scores schools see[4]
ValidityScores can be reported for 5 years[4]

What GRE score do you need for Germany?

Many German master’s programmes don’t ask for the GRE (LMU’s Data Science master’s, for example, says it isn’t required), but several popular ones do, often only for applicants with an Indian or non-EU degree. These are the published rules for 2026–27.[10]

GRE rules at German universities and business schools
ProgrammeGRE rule
TUM Informatics, Data Engineering and Analytics, Robotics M.Sc.For degrees from India (and some other countries): Quant 164 and Writing 4.0, Verbal not considered; or a GATE score instead[5][11][12]
RWTH Aachen, mechanical-type master’sFor non-EU applicants: Verbal 145, Quant 160, Writing 3.0[13]
RWTH Aachen, Computer Science and relatedFor non-EU degrees: above the 15th percentile in Verbal and the 75th in Quant, and Writing 3.5[14]
Saarland University, computer science master’sGRE or GATE if your degree isn’t from the EHEA, Switzerland or the UK; no minimum score[15]
LMU Munich, Quantitative EconomicsQuant at the 75th percentile or higher, or a written test in Munich[16]
WHU MSc in ManagementVerbal 158 and Quant 158 (or GMAT 555)[17]
ESMT Berlin Master in Global ManagementNot mandatory if you can show quantitative skills another way; a GRE below 304 (Verbal + Quant) is “not considered competitive”[18]
MBAs: Mannheim, ESMT, HHLThe GRE is accepted instead of the GMAT[19][20][21]

GRE percentiles for those targets

ETS interpretive data, test takers 1 July 2022 – 30 June 2025
ScorePercentile
Quant 160 / 164 / 165 / 16850 / 63 / 67 / 80
Verbal 145 / 150 / 155 / 158 / 16021 / 39 / 64 / 76 / 82
Writing 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.016 / 40 / 63

[6] Treat published figures as a floor and aim above them where you can. Full programme-by-programme rules are in our guide to the GRE for MS in Germany.

GRE, GMAT, GATE or dMAT: which do you need?

  • GRE vs GATE: TUM’s computer science master’s and Saarland accept a GATE score instead of the GRE. If you already have a good GATE score, check whether it’s enough.[5][15]
  • GRE vs GMAT: for German MBAs, either usually works. TUM’s Master in Management asks for the GMAT. ETS offers a GRE Comparison Tool for Business Schools that predicts GMAT scores from GRE scores.[22] See our GMAT coaching.
  • The dMAT is separate. From the summer 2027 intake, APS India requires it from engineering, commerce and business graduates; it doesn’t replace the GRE or GATE.[23] Prepare with our dMAT course.

GRE coaching: frequently asked questions

How long is Yastudy’s GRE course?

12 weeks, with about 60 hours of live online classes, plus full-length mock tests, a question bank and doubt-clearing sessions. Weekday evening and weekend batches are available.

What is the GRE fee in India?

ETS lists US$249 for the GRE General Test in all areas outside China from 1 August 2026, including sending scores to up to four programmes. Rescheduling costs US$55 and each extra score report US$40.

How long is the GRE?

About 1 hour 58 minutes: one Analytical Writing task (30 minutes), two Verbal sections and two Quant sections.

What GRE score do I need for TUM?

TUM’s Informatics, Data Engineering and Analytics, and Robotics master’s ask applicants with a degree from India for Quant 164 and Writing 4.0 (Verbal isn’t considered), or a GATE score instead.

What GRE score do I need for RWTH Aachen?

For most mechanical-type master’s, non-EU applicants need Verbal 145, Quant 160 and Writing 3.0. Computer science asks non-EU applicants for scores above the 15th percentile in Verbal and the 75th in Quant, plus Writing 3.5.

Is the GRE required for MS in Germany?

Not for most programmes, but several popular ones ask for it from Indian or non-EU applicants, including TUM’s computer science master’s, RWTH’s engineering master’s and Saarland’s computer science. Check each programme you apply to.

How many times can I take the GRE?

Once every 21 days, up to five times in any rolling 12-month period. With ScoreSelect you choose which scores to send.

Can I take the GRE at home?

Yes. ETS offers the GRE General Test at a test centre or at home.

Can I use the GRE for an MBA in Germany?

Yes, at many schools: Mannheim, ESMT and HHL accept the GRE instead of the GMAT, and at WHU a GRE score is one of the ways to qualify for the Full-Time MBA. For management master’s, WHU’s MSc asks for Verbal 158 and Quant 158 (or GMAT 555), while TUM’s Master in Management asks for the GMAT.

Is the course online or in a classroom?

Live online, taught by Yastudy’s in-house trainers, so you can join from anywhere in India. Weekend batches suit working professionals.

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Sources

Exam facts checked on 13 October 2026 against ETS and the universities’ own pages. Where a source has a publication date, it's shown.

  1. ETS: GRE General Test structure
  2. ETS: GRE Verbal Reasoning question types
  3. ETS: GRE General Test content (Quantitative Reasoning: arithmetic, algebra, geometry, data analysis)
  4. ETS: GRE Information Bulletin 2026–27 (Jul 2026)
  5. TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology: Informatics M.Sc.: application requirements (GRE/GATE for degrees from India and other countries) (2026)
  6. ETS: GRE interpretive data, Table 1A (test takers 1 Jul 2022 – 30 Jun 2025)
  7. ETS India: GRE General Test fees, effective 1 August 2026 (US$249; rescheduling US$55; additional score report US$40) (Aug 2026)
  8. ETS India: GRE: US$249 worldwide, including sending scores to up to 4 programmes
  9. ETS India: Payment, refund and cancellation terms (50% refund if cancelled at least 4 days before) (Jul 2024)
  10. LMU Munich: Data Science M.Sc.: pre-application FAQs ("GRE is not required")
  11. TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology: Data Engineering and Analytics M.Sc. (2026)
  12. TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology: Robotics, Cognition, Intelligence M.Sc. (2026)
  13. RWTH Aachen, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering: Master’s application for applicants from non-EU countries (GRE 145/160/3; ETS code 8504) (Apr 2026)
  14. RWTH Aachen, Department of Computer Science: Master Informatik: application procedure (GRE for degrees from outside the EU) (Feb 2026)
  15. Saarland Informatics Campus: FAQ: master’s application (GRE or GATE, no minimum score) (Aug 2026)
  16. LMU Munich: Master in Quantitative Economics: required documents (GRE)
  17. WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management: MSc in Management: application and admissions
  18. ESMT Berlin: Master in Global Management: admissions
  19. Mannheim Business School: Mannheim Full-Time MBA: frequently asked questions (3 years’ post-graduate experience; GMAT required)
  20. ESMT Berlin: Full-time MBA: admissions (3 years’ experience, tests, English, deadlines)
  21. HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management: Full-time MBA (tuition, tests, class profile, employment report 2025) (Oct 2026)
  22. ETS: GRE Comparison Tool for Business Schools (Apr 2025)
  23. APS India: dMAT: information for master’s applicants (updated 13 Jul 2026)
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