Is IELTS mandatory for every university in US?GRE alone is not sufficient for MBA IN US?

Ajay Tewani

Investment Analyst at IFC - World Bank Group | IIM Ahmedabad | CA | CFA Level III

So you need to understand that the objective of GRE and IELTS is completely different. While both are entrance exams to study abroad, GRE tests your academic proficiency and IELTS, on the other hand, tests your language proficiency. 

So GRE and IELTS both are equally important for your profile. Another important thing, since you mentioned you wish to pursue MBA in USA, your focus should be the GMAT instead of GRE since that is the relevant exam based on your preferred degree. GRE is the entrance test that is given for MS courses and GMAT is given for business courses i.e MBA and MiM. 

Hope this clears your confusion.