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Thanks for the advice, shashakoe! Sounds great.All the best with your applications.

Thanks for the suggestions! I'll think about it. I am glad I have enough time.

Thanks for replying, Bhikaari (I hate calling you that:P). Now my fears are the following and I want your suggestions. 1. I am busy with my research and studies. So I don't have time to prepare for GRE. 2. I have good GPA and also there are few recognized people in my field who will recommend me. 3. The pattern of GRE is going to change from August 2011. So do you really think I have take the GRE again instead of doing research? Can I probably do one more year as a research assistant? Will that be a substitute for a low GRE score? And I don't really know how the new pattern of GRE is going to be.

Hi All! I am Ershad and I am currently pursuing masters in Mechanical Engg (Fluid Mechanics) at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft). I am in the first yr of the masters. I am hoping to apply to some PhD programs for fall 2012. I took the GRE twice last year and my scores were 1210 (V490 Q720) and 1240 (V590 Q650). My TOEFL score was 106. My scores would be still valid next year when I apply. I have a good undergraduate grade and I doing good in my masters now. However, I am worried if my average GRE scores is going to put me in a disadvantage when applying to Top universities. I am doing good research right now and I will have couple of publications soon. I want to know how important is GRE score for top universities. I read some articles (http://www.stanford.edu/~pgbovine/grad-school-app-tips.htm) where they mention that research is the only factor for PhD admission than GRE or grades in top universities. Is it true? Please advice. Thanks in advance.