Registration for the in-person GRE General Test in mainland China for 2026 opened at 17:30 Beijing Time on Friday, November 21. Students can now check available seats!
There will be a total of 31 in-person GRE tests in mainland China in 2026, with at least one per month. Students can choose the test date that best fits their study schedule.
The 2026 GRE General Test calendar is as follows:
Source: ETS
Specific test and registration arrangements are as follows:
|
No. |
Test Date |
Registration Period |
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1 |
January 9, 2026 AM |
Nov 21, 2025 – Jan 5, 2026 |
|
2 |
January 23, 2026 AM |
Nov 21, 2025 – Jan 19, 2026 |
|
3 |
January 30, 2026 AM |
Nov 21, 2025 – Jan 26, 2026 |
|
4 |
February 11, 2026 AM |
Nov 21, 2025 – Feb 7, 2026 |
|
5 |
March 8, 2026 AM |
Nov 21, 2025 – Mar 4, 2026 |
|
6 |
March 27, 2026 AM |
Nov 21, 2025 – Mar 23, 2026 |
|
7 |
April 10, 2026 AM |
Nov 21, 2025 – Apr 6, 2026 |
|
8 |
April 24, 2026 AM |
Nov 21, 2025 – Apr 20, 2026 |
|
9 |
May 8, 2026 AM |
Nov 21, 2025 – May 4, 2026 |
|
10 |
May 22, 2026 AM |
Nov 21, 2025 – May 18, 2026 |
|
11 |
June 5, 2026 AM |
Nov 21, 2025 – Jun 1, 2026 |
|
12 |
June 18, 2026 AM |
Nov 21, 2025 – Jun 14, 2026 |
|
13 |
July 3, 2026 AM |
Nov 21, 2025 – Jul 13, 2026 |
|
14 |
July 17, 2026 AM |
Nov 21, 2025 – Jul 13, 2026 |
|
15 |
July 24, 2026 AM |
Nov 21, 2025 – Jul 20, 2026 |
|
16 |
August 18, 2026 AM |
Nov 21, 2025 – Aug 14, 2026 |
|
17 |
August 28, 2026 AM |
Nov 21, 2025 – Aug 24, 2026 |
|
18 |
September 6, 2026 AM |
Nov 21, 2025 – Sep 2, 2026 |
|
19 |
September 11, 2026 AM |
Nov 21, 2025 – Sep 7, 2026 |
|
20 |
September 20, 2026 AM |
Nov 21, 2025 – Sep 16, 2026 |
|
21 |
September 29, 2026 AM |
Nov 21, 2025 – Sep 25, 2026 |
|
22 |
October 9, 2026 AM |
Nov 21, 2025 – Oct 5, 2026 |
|
23 |
October 16, 2026 AM |
Nov 21, 2025 – Oct 12, 2026 |
|
24 |
November 1, 2026 AM |
Nov 21, 2025 – Oct 28, 2026 |
|
25 |
November 6, 2026 AM |
Nov 21, 2025 – Nov 2, 2026 |
|
26 |
November 15, 2026 AM |
Nov 21, 2025 – Nov 11, 2026 |
|
27 |
November 29, 2026 AM |
Nov 21, 2025 – Nov 25, 2026 |
|
28 |
December 4, 2026 AM |
Nov 21, 2025 – Nov 30, 2026 |
|
29 |
December 13, 2026 AM |
Nov 21, 2025 – Dec 9, 2026 |
|
30 |
December 18, 2026 AM |
Nov 21, 2025 – Dec 14, 2026 |
|
31 |
December 27, 2026 AM |
Nov 21, 2025 – Dec 23, 2026 |
*Source: NEEA official website
If seats become temporarily full later, don't worry too much. The official website will periodically release seats every Tuesday through Saturday at 10:00 AM. Please check back and reserve early.
GRE Registration Process in China
01
Register an ETS Account
First, go to the official GRE registration website in China at https://gre.neea.cn. Click the 'Register New User' button to begin creating an account by filling in your information.
Agree to the registration agreement and fill in basic information. (Note: TOEFL and GRE NEEA IDs are not interchangeable; you need to create a new one.)
Fill in personal information.
After registration, activate your account using the NEEA ID and password via SMS verification code. The NEEA ID assigned by the NEEA registration system is used for logging in, registering, and checking scores.
02
Top Up and Register for the Test
Log in to your account with your NEEA ID and password. After topping up your account, you can start the registration.
GRE test fee payment supports the following three online payment providers:
- Alipay
- CMB All-in-One Net
- BOC Smart Payment
Select your test center and test time. Click 'Register for Test' on the left side of the homepage and choose your preferred city and date.
After completing the background questionnaire, a confirmation page will appear. You can later check your registration status by clicking 'View Registered Tests' on the left side of your homepage.
Test Day Preparation & Important Notes
ID Card
Be sure to prepare your valid ID card in advance. You must bring it on test day to be admitted to the test center.
Confirmation Letter
It's best to print and bring it. Many test centers previously did not strictly check it, but post-pandemic rules may be stricter. We recommend having a copy ready.
Rescheduling or Canceling
You must apply at least 10 days before the test date. Rescheduling is only possible if seats are available and requires a rescheduling fee of ¥388.
Time Interval
You can take the GRE up to five times per year. There must be at least 21 days between test dates. Please note: the at-home test and the in-person test both count toward the total number of attempts.
Registration for the 2026 GRE test in China is now officially open!
Good luck with your GRE preparation, and we look forward to your great scores!
