Dear Shweta,

In which subject do you intend to pursue your PhD? Also, what is your academic background?

There are some universities which do accept aspirants without a GRE score.

Do revert if you need more information.

Regards,

• It is important to note that for a PhD from abroad with scholarship you should excel in the general GRE and the subject GRE because many universities require the latter
• You must tell the universities the specific area you wish to specialize in after you are sure when to Apply for PhD. This should be an area which interests you a lot. If you have some idea of the topic as well, go ahead and inform the admissions committee. They will know that you have done your homework and you are serious about obtaining a Ph.D. degree

• While applying for Phd Program, Initially, you enroll as a PhD student. After completing required coursework and qualifying exams, you become a PhD candidate. You will spend the bulk of your time completing the dissertation
• Prior to candidacy, you must pass certain courses and qualifying examinations that usually consist of both written and oral components (IELTS/TOEFL). For United States, most universities require a GRE score in your application and would like to review it along with your application, so take the GRE seriously!
• The written component is usually in the form of a series of cumulative exams, in which your breadth of knowledge of your field is extensively tested
• Oral components of the qualifying examinations usually consist of the defense of an original yet feasible research proposal. Upon acceptance into candidacy, your progress is usually overseen by a dissertation advisor.
• The successful completion of a PhD from abroad with scholarship typically takes 3 to 10 years depending upon the specific field of study, prior experience and/or training, and the progress made by you in your studies.
• In some fields, such as some specific branches of physics, a doctoral degree is practically essential for employment.