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Updated: Sunday, January 13, 2008
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1. GRE(Graduation Record Examination)
The score of GRE is not only required in management courses but other areas also. Many universities round the world takes GRE in consideration for PHD programmes. Presently GRE score is valid for 5 years. It is a combination of one general test and one test is subject related. General test includes verbal vocabulary, analytical analysis and mathematics. Subject based test is subject oriented which ever applied for. There are 8 subject based tests available which includes biochemistry, computer science, English, Literature etc. the fees for the GRE test is around Rs. 6000. For more information on GRE log on to www.ets.org

2. SAT(Subject Test)
It is the series of around 20 tests on one particular subject. The applicant should keep in mind the course he is opting for the college he/she is seeking admission into. This test helps to know the knowledge of the applicant in a particular subject.  The result of this test also opens the options of which course to choose to the participant. This test is generally categorized in five areas.
a. English Literature.
b. History and Social Science.
c. Mathematics.
d. Science.
e. Language.
For each test one hour is allotted. One can give three SAT at one time. The fees for SAT are around Rs. 2700. For more information one can surf at www.collegeboard.com

3. ACT(American College Test)
This test is recognized for getting admissions in American Colleges. This was started in 1959. This test gauges the high school knowledge and college credibility of the participant. This test includes reasoning, writing essays, general math’s etc. This test is conducted six times in a year. You can opt for ACT assessment test and also for ACT assessment and writing test. The fees for ACT assessment are Rs. 1200 and for both assessment and writing, the fees are around Rs. 1780. More information is available on www.act.org

4. GCE(General Certificate of Education)
GCE provides basic certification for getting admissions in UK for higher studies or professional courses. GCE is held at two levels. ‘A’ level is the base for high level universities.  More could be found at www.britishcouncil.org

5. LSAT(Law School Admission Test)
This test is taken for getting admission in America and Canada law schools. This test is organized by LSASC (Law School Admission School Council). This is held four times in a year primarily in February, June, October and December. It has got sections which includes logical reasoning, reading comprehension, analytical reasoning etc. More information is available at www.lsac.org

Other tests for foreign education are MCAT (Medical College Admission Test), MAT (Miller Analogy Test) for which information can be found at www.milleranalogies.com, DAT (Dental Admission Test)

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