Exam Required to Study Abroad for Indian Students

Types of Exams Required to Study Abroad After 12th 

1. Language exams

The language exams show your English proficiency skills. You need to take either one of the language exams to get admission to any university in an English-speaking country. These are required for pursuing almost all courses i.e. undergraduate courses, postgraduate courses, certificates or diplomas (unless mentioned).

Different countries give preference to one language exam over others. A few of the top English language exams that are used by prominent study-abroad destinations:

• IELTS: The IELTS exam is a preferred choice among Indian students for getting admission to global universities. The IELTS Score is valid for two years. The exam lasts 2 hours and 45 minutes and costs INR 18,000 for Indian students. 
• TOEFL: The TOEFL exam is accepted globally, including colleges in the UK. Your TOEFL scores are valid for two years post the declaration of your result. The exam lasts for 116 minutes and costs INR 16,900 for Indian students.
• PTE: The PTE exam is accepted at over 3500+ colleges and universities globally. It is the simplest English language test that can be taken in just a single sitting. Further, PTE Academic scores are valid for up to two years from the date of the exam.
• Duolingo: The Shortest English test so far, the Duolingo English Test, also known as DET, lasts 1 hour. The exam costs only INR 6,000 and is accepted by most universities in countries like the USA and Canada.

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2. Standardised Subject-based Entrance Exams for Foreign Universities

Entrance exams required for various courses in foreign universities can be different. Depending on the courses of your choice, you will be required to take only one standardised subject exam for studying abroad. So, if you are going to pursue an MBA abroad, you have to take exams for an MBA abroad like GMAT. 

Here is a table describing exam requirements according to the course of your choice:

3. Exams for Studying Abroad with Scholarship

Major study abroad exams are GMAT, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, SAT, ACT and Duolingo. Universities abroad offer scholarships while offering an offer based on your performance in these exams.

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Exams Required for MBA Programs Abroad

Here is the list of exams that you need to get admitted to an MBA abroad:

Exams Required to Study Abroad after 12th

Students who've taken their class 12th exams in India need to take some standardised tests for visa and for studying abroad. The choice of exam depends on the course, college, and country where you want to go. But the most common ones are SAT, GMAT, GRE, IELTS and TOEFL.

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Exams Required to Study Abroad after 10^th

Various exams are available for students who wish to study abroad after taking class 10th exams. However, it is advised that students go abroad for higher studies only after the completion of their Class 12th exams. They can pursue foundational or pathway programs that help to get university admission abroad. 
Exams required to study abroad after 10th-

• Tests of English- Since the mother tongue of most Indian students is either Hindi or some other language, they need to take standard English exams to prove their ability to understand and communicate in the language abroad. IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo are accepted by almost all universities abroad. These exams are also considered by visa authorities for student visas and beyond.
• Subject Tests- Some schools abroad may ask for or recommend taking exams like SSAT, Pre-ACT, PSAT or Cambridge Checkpoint / IGCSE. These tests also help to prepare for tests like the SATs and ACTs, if you plan on to get your higher education in the USA or another foreign country.   

Apart from this, many colleges and universities demand that the aspirant must be 18 years of age and a guardian should accompany the student to take his/her care.

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