TOEFL Exam 2026: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility, Preparation, Result & Score

The cost of the TOEFL iBT exam in India is INR 17,999.72. This includes the fees of TOEFL registration and reporting of scores to up to four institutions or agencies. 

Both IELTS and TOEFL fees are now almost equal. The TOEFL fees are INR 17,999.72, and the IELTS iBT fees are INR 18,000. 

The Test of English as a Foreign Language is an English test for students who want to study in English-speaking countries. The TOEFL iBT score is accepted in more than 13000 universities and institutions across 160+ countries. 

Anyone who wants to study or work abroad in English-speaking countries can take the TOEFL test. 

There are no limits on the number of attempts to take the TOEFL test. One can take test as many time as they wants. But there should be a 3 days gap for booking the next test date. 

There are no specific eligibility criteria for the TOEFL exam prescribed by the ETS. If a candidate has completed 10+2 or equivalent education can take the TOEFL. 

The full form of TOEFL is Test of English as a Foreign Language. And TOEFL iBT means Internet Based Test.

Yes, students in class 12 or even before can give the TOEFL exam. The TOEFL score is valid for 2 years from the exam date.

The TOEFL iBT test score is accepted by 100% of universities in popular study abroad destinations like US, UK,  Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Candidates can check the language proficiency requirements before applying for the university. 

Validity of your  TOEFL score is 2 years from test day. After this period, no university will consider it valid for admission and one needs to retake the TOEFL exam.

The total duration of the TOEFL iBT test is approximately 2 hours (116 minutes). 

The similarities between the TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Home Edition of the test are provided below:

The TOEFL test duration is 116 minutes, with overall test scores range from 0 to 120. The total number of questions in TOEFL exam are 48 plus 6 addittional task.

Here is the latest TOEFL syllabus for the benefit of our TOEFL test-takers.

Starting Jan 21, 2026, the New TOEFL format changes totally. The exam is much shorter, only 85 minutes long. The score changes to a 0-6 Band scale instead of 120. It is now adaptive with real tasks like Writing emails. Also, the Speaking section has no preparation time, so you must answer immediately.

Yes, you can take notes on any audio while attempting the TOEFL listening test throughout the exam.

There is no major difference in registration process for both versions of TOEFL. For TOEFL iBT you select your date and centre for testing. For Home Edition, you choose a suitable date and time to take the test.

TOEFL Test Takers with Disabilities or Health-related Needs: ETS offers three different kinds of testing accommodation services to help its test takers with health-related needs and disabilities. The test takers should meet the ETS requirements to be able to avail themselves of these services. It is important to note that test takers must apply for accommodations before registering for the test. Once approved by ETS, the needful candidates may avail of the following kinds of testing accommodations services as per their documented requirements:

You can book for the TOEFL at a discounted price if you book through Shiksha. This package, ETS TOEFL, and Shiksha also include additional benefits. 

Both the IELTS and TOEFL tests are of the same price. The TOEFL and IELTS fees are INR 18000.

The fee to reschedule the TOEFL test date is INR 5,900. TOEFL rescheduling must be done at least 4 full days before the actual test date.

The TOEFL exam is held more than 170 times a year at official test centers. Most people take the TOEFL iBT (internet-based test).

Yes, strict restrictions apply. TOEFL test takers cannot bring:

1. Electronic devices (phones, laptops, calculators, watches)
2. Books, notes, study materials
3. Food or drinks
4. Bags (except transparent zip-lock bags for approved medications)
5. Sharpeners, pens (only provided pencils and erasers allowed)

Yes, The TOEFL exams in India are conducted throughout the year, and the test dates are available every month. The availabilty of the TOEFL test dates will depends on cities. 

The Original Passport is the only accepted ID for TOEFL iBT test for Indians. You cannot use Aadhar card, PAN card, or Driving License. If you do not bring your physical passport, they will not let you sit for the exam and you will lose your money.

Visit the official ETS website to check for TOEFL test centre. Use the search to check centers in your city or region. Then see the available dates and book your TOEFL test early so you get your choice center and time.

The nearest TOEFL exam centres will vary from the location you are applying for the registration. Candidates are advised to book their TOEFL test dates in advance for the nearest test centres and the dates they want to attempt the test. 

The time for TOEFL preparation change from student to student. It really depends on your English level and how much you study every day. Mostly, students need around 3 to 4 months preparation for good TOEFL score.

All resources of TOEFL preparation are available on the Internet. Candidates are advised to check out the official ETS TOEFL website for the latest preparatory study material for the TOEFL exam.

TOEFL MyBest scores also referred to as TOEFL superscores are a way to showcase your best overall performance by combining your the highest section scores from all test dates within the last two years. This can help you to achieve your goals sooner since it means you may be able to meet score requirements for your institution with fewer tests. TOEFL iBT score report, showing both traditional scores from your selected test date and your MyBest scores.

There is no passing or failing marks in TOEFL exam. There is own minimum TOEFL score requirements for each university. Generally, a TOEFL score of 90 is considered average, while anything above 100 is regarded as good. 

In order to check theTOEFL score online, one can follow the below mentioned easy steps.

• Visit the official TOEFL website
• Select Member log-in
• Enter your TOEFL account credentials
• View your TOEFL Results

To check your TOEFL scores, log in to your ETS TOEFL account and click view scores. The scores will be available in 4-8 days of exam.