GRE test scores which are available 10 to 15 days from the GRE test date are accepted at thousands of graduate programs around the world, for masters and doctorate degrees. According to the official ETS GRE website, Business Schools, Institutions and Fellowship Sponsors and Law Schools around the world accept the GRE scores. 

Apart from being one of the most commonly accepted exams by universities for admission to graduate programs, students looking to pursue MS courses,  MBA courses, professional degree programs, or opting for thesis work are required to appear for the GRE General Test as part of the university admission process. Apart from this, there has been a growing trend of business schools accepting GRE scores.

Candidates who have appeared for their GRE test should know that their GRE scores are valid for a period of five years from the day of the exam. There are two types of GRE tests, GRE General Test and GRE Subject Test. Through the GRE General Test, a candidate is evaluated on his analytical writing, quantitative ability, and verbal reasoning skills. The GRE Exam is conducted around the year, and candidates can appear for the GRE General Test at his/her convenience.