IS IT COMPULSARY TO CLEAR GER EXAM FOR MASTERS IN USA UNIVERSITY
The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) used to be a standard requirement for most U.S. master’s programs, but things have changed a lot since 2020 . 🎓 Current Situation (2025) Not compulsory for all universities/programs – Many U.S. universities have made the GRE optional or even waived it permanently , especially after the pandemic. STEM fields (Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, etc.) → Some top or competitive programs (like MIT, Stanford, Carnegie Mellon) may still require or recommend the GRE. Non-STEM fields (Arts, Management, Social Sciences, Education, etc.) → GRE is rarely compulsory now. Business schools (MBA/Management) → Usually prefer GMAT over GRE, though many accept both. ✅ When GRE is Compulsory Highly competitive programs in Ivy League or top-ranked universities may still list GRE as required. Programs with funding or assistantships might ask for GRE to compare applicants globally. ❌ When GRE is Not Compulsory Many mi...