The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is a popular English language test that assesses the English language proficiency of non-native speakers who want to study in English-speaking countries. The test is accepted by over 13,000 universities and colleges in 160+ countries, so it is a good choice for students who want to study abroad. 

The main test is the TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Test). It checks your reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills, all in an academic English setting like college. Students in India who want to go abroad to study or immigrate can take the TOEFL exam. You can take the TOEFL iBT test either at a test center or from your home. The whole TOEFL test uses 100% academic content, and tasks are integrated. The TOEFL exam duration is 116 minutes, and the maximum score is 120.

  • The TOEFL exam dates are available every month of the year at various test centres across the country.
  • The TOEFL iBT 2025 is conducted more than 170 times a year at a test center. The TOEFL exam dates at home are available 24 hours a day, 4 days a week.
  • Candidates should select and book the TOEFL exam at least two to three months before their earliest admission deadline.
  • The TOEFL exam fees in India 2025 are INR 16,900. The TOEFL scores will be available in your ETS login account after 4-8 days of your test date.

TOEFL: Key Highlights

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TOEFL Exam Details

Exam Name

TOEFL iBT

TOEFL iBT full form

Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet Based Test

Purpose

TOEFL is designed to help institutions recruit the right candidates for their programs by assessing their English language proficiency

Test Structure

The TOEFL iBT consists of four sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. 

  • Reading (35 mins, 20 Questions),
  • Listening (36 mins, 28 Questions),
  • Speaking (16 mins, 4 tasks),
  • Writing (29 mins, 2 tasks)

TOEFL registration link 

https://www.ets.org/toefl

 

Conducting Body

ETS (Educational Testing Service)

Widely popular as

English language proficiency test

Accepted by

13,000+ institutions in 160+ countries

Mode of exam

TOEFL iBT at a test center and TOEFL iBT Home Edition

TOEFL Exam Fees in India

INR 16,900

Test Duration

1 hour 56 minutes

Score Range

Reading: 0–30

Listening: 0–30

Speaking: 0–30

Writing: 0–30

Result Date 

4-8 days after the test date