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TOEFL Exam Fees differ according to the country of the applicants. In India, the TOEFL exam fee is INR 16,900. This amount comprises the candidate's TOEFL exam fee, score report, and 4 free score reports to be sent to the universities of their choice. There are additional charges in the overall TOEFL exam cost, depending on the other services provided by ETS.
There are extra TOEFL test costs like late registration, test rescheduling, speaking, writing score review, and cancellation. The fees for TOEFL PBT (Paper Based Test) and iBT (Internet Based Test) are the same. You can simply pay your TOEFL form fees through a credit/debit card, electronic check, or PayPal. Along with this, there are acceptable payment modes depending on the country.
To complete the TOEFL registration process online, candidates need to create an ETS account. You can pay the TOEFL exam fees by visiting your ETS account or by phone and mail as well. The TOEFL at-home test is available in all regions that are organizing the TOEFL iBT test. The fees for the TOEFL home edition and the test center exam are the same.
TOEFL vs IELTS Fee in India
TOEFL fees vs IELTS fee comparison is given in the table below:
| TOEFL Fees in India | IELTS Fees in India |
|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT: INR 16,900 | Computer-delivered IELTS: INR 18,000 Computer-delivered IELTS for UKVI: INR 18,250 Paper-based IELTS: INR 18,000 IELTS Life Skills (A1 and B1): INR 17,000 IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration: INR 18,250 |
TOEFL iBT Services Fees
The TOEFL test fee varies depending on the country in which the TOEFL test center is located. Below-mentioned in the table are the TOEFL test fees in Indian rupees, TOEFL late fee, TOEFL retake fees, TOEFL reschedule fee, TOEFL iBT Test, and other service fees.
| TOEFL iBT Test Services | Fee in India (INR) |
| TOEFL Exam Registration | 16,900 |
| Late Registration | 3,900 |
| Test Rescheduling | 5,900 |
| Reinstatement of Canceled Scores | 1,990 |
| Additional Score Reports | 1,950 |
| Speaking or Writing Section Score Review: | 7,900 |
| Payment Return | 2,900 |
TOEFL exam fees include TOEFL score report fees and score report sending fees to up to 4 universities. Candidates aiming to send reports to more than 4 colleges have to pay a TOEFL Additional Score Report fee of INR 1950 for each college.
TOEFL Cancelation Fee
Students canceling the exam 4 days before the TOEFL exam date will receive 50% refund of the TOEFL registration fee. The remaining portion of the TOEFL form fees will be kept to pay for the costs associated with registration and reserving a spot at the testing facility.
TOEFL Fees Payment Modes
Acceptable TOEFL exam fees payment methods vary based on how you register. Below-mentioned are the medium of payment for the TOEFL test fees:
- ETS account: Credit/debit card, UPI, Mobile wallets like Airtel Wallet, Amazon Pay
- Phone: Credit/debit card, UPI, Mobile wallets like Airtel Wallet, Amazon Pay
| Country | Currency and Payment Methods |
| Global Issued | Visa, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards |
| Indian/ Locally Issued | Visa, MasterCard, and Maestro credit and debit cards Rupay credit and debit cards UPI and Bharat QR payments including the following digital wallets FreeCharge, PayZapp, Airtel Money, Google Pay; MobiKwik; JioMoney; Ola Money; PhonePe; Amazon Pay; Paytm, WhatsApp, and all BHIM UPI enabled banking apps. (Coming Soon) Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) for Visa and MasterCard cards issued outside India will also be supported. |
Unacceptable forms of payment for TOEFL form fees :
- Cash or demand drafts
- Post-dated checks
- Receipts for bank checks
- UNESCO coupons
Fee Reduction Services
The TOEFL Fee Reduction Service is planned for secondary school seniors in the United States who need financial support and who are applying to colleges and universities where TOEFL scores are suggested or needed. It is not provided to Indian students. In order to minimize the TOEFL registration fees, candidates are advised to register in advance. While you book in advance, they make sure that there is no possibility of rescheduling. Supposedly if it’s mandatory to reschedule, do it earlier, much before the TOEFL Special Home Edition exam date. Candidates may refer to the official website of the TOEFL exam to know the details of the TOEFL fee waiver or TOEFL voucher.
The TOEFL iBT test is the world's primary English-language test for study, work, and immigration, and it is accepted by over 11,500 colleges and institutions in over 160 countries. TOEFL is accepted in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, Singapore, Japan, and other nations where English competence is required in graduate schools and universities. Remember TOEFL fees in India INR may differ as per conversion rates. Forms of payment and fee amounts are subject to change and will be updated by ETS.
FAQs
Ques: How much is TOEFL exam fee in India?
Ques: How much does a TOEFL class cost?
Ques: Which is cheaper IELTS or TOEFL?
Ques: Can I get TOEFL for free?
Ques: How do I pay my TOEFL fees?
Ques: How long is TOEFL valid?
Ques: Can I pass TOEFL online?
Ques: Who is eligible for TOEFL exam?
Ques: What is TOEFL total score?
Ques: How many attempts are there for TOEFL?
Ques: Is TOEFL easy for Indian Students?
Ans: Yes, it is if students have good command over English and have passed standardized tests such as SAT and IELTS with proper and decent scores.
Ques: Will the TOEFL pass fail?
Ans: No, there is nothing such as pass or fail scores set by TOEFL Program or ETS. Every institution and agency sets their own score.
Ques: Can I retake TOEFL without paying?
Ans: Test-takers who wish to retake the TOEFL exam ought to pay the full test fee every time they take the test.
Ques: How good is a 100 TOEFL score?
Ans: Generally an average TOEFL score is around 90. Anything above 100 is a good TOEFL score.
Ques: How long is the TOEFL test score valid for?
Ans: TOEFL test scores are valid for 2 years, candidates may download and keep the print or PDF copy of your score report.
Ques: What is the hardest part of TOEFL?
Ques: What is the highest TOEFL test score ever?
Ans: The highest TOEFL score ever is 120 as that is the maximum score one can achieve.
Ques: Can I take TOEFL from home?
Ques: Why is TOEFL costly?
Ans: The high demand for the TOEFL test as well as the monopoly ETS has on Standardized English testing allows them to set their price very high.
Ques: TOEFL is accepted in which countries?
Ans: USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Ireland accept the TOEFL test and there are other European nations who do accept TOEFL.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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