Exam

Yes. Both domestic and international debit/credit cards are accepted for payment. One should make sure that their payment card is enabled for international transactions and has sufficient balance for the registration fee of INR 16,900.

Candidates should first check the availability of test centres in their location. If test centres are not operational or you are more comfortable testing from home, you may opt for the TOEFL iBT Home Edition. Candidates juts have to make sure they have the system that meets ETS TOEFL requirements and your environment is secure for test monitoring.

Candidates have to bring the original passport on the IELTS test day. The passport should clearly show the name, photograph, and signature. A scanned image, photocopy, or digital version will not be accepted. The passport has to be valid and physical for entry to the exam hall.

Speaking section has 3 parts which has to be covered in 11-14 minutes.  

• Part 1 (4–5 minutes):

  • Simple questions about yourself (name, work/study, hometown, hobbies).

• Part 2 (3–4 minutes total):

  • You receive a cue card with a topic.

  • One minute to prepare, then speak for up to two minutes.

  • Examiner may ask one or two follow-up questions.

• Part 3 (4–5 minutes):

  • Discussion of more abstract ideas linked to Part 2 topic.

  • You'll be asked to compare, speculate, and justify opinions.

Tip: Treat it like a normal conversation. Be natural, but give full answers (2–3 sentences) rather than one-word responses.

No, an expired passport is not allowed for the IELTS exam. You must bring a valid passport on your test day. Even if you have other ID, it will not work. The passport should be unexpired to sit in the exam.

You cannot take TOEFL test in 2026. If name on your passport does not exactly match name you used to register. The staff will not allow you to enter the testing room at all. You will lose your entire fee.

No. Candidates appearing for the TOEFL test in India have to carry a valid passport with their name, photograph, and signature. Other IDs like Aadhar Card, PAN Card, or a driver's license are not accepted at the TOEFL iBT test centre. 

IELTS Listening section is for 40 minutes (30 min + 10 min)

• Four recordings (two conversational, two monologues).

• 40 questions total.

• You hear each recording once.

• Question types: multiple choice, matching, labeling diagrams, short answers, form completion.

• Timing: roughly 30 minutes listening + 10 minutes to transfer your answers to the answer sheet.

Key points to remember:

• Each section gets progressively harder.

• Each recording is played once—no second chances.