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Choose a centre close to home. Avoid weekends if you get nervous in crowds. Pick a morning slot for fresh mind. Check traffic and travel time in your city. Book early!

Book 2–3 months early. Peak months like August–November fill fast in India. Early booking gives better centres and dates. Avoid last-minute stress.

Try December to July. These months have more open slots and less competition. Avoid August–November if possible. Early booking gives you better centres and dates. Plan ahead.

September, October, and November have huge demand. Fall semester deadlines for US, Canada, and UK universities fall around then. Thousands of Indian students take TOEFL at the same time.

August to November are the busiest. Many students apply for fall intake abroad. Slots fill very fast in these months. Book early!

Go to the ETS website. Log in to your account. Select "Register/Find Test Centers." Pick your country and city. View available dates. Slots update daily.

Yes, rules are strict near the date. If you try to change or cancel less than 4 full days before, you cannot do it online. You will lose the full fee with no refund. In very rare cases like serious illness, you can request a partial refund later by contacting ETS with proof.

Sign in to ETS. Select your test. Click "Cancel" and follow the steps to confirm. You must cancel at least 4 full days before the test day to get a partial refund. Usually, you get back about 50% of the fee after the deduction.

Log in to your ETS account. Find your test. Click reschedule. Pick a new date. You must do this at least 4 full days before your original test date. Pay about a USD 60 fee. Check slots fast.