🇺🇸 The preferred English test for the USA

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TOEFL iBT is accepted by 12,000+ universities in 160+ countries and is especially favoured by US institutions. Get your target score, a study plan, and university matches — free counseling included.

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12K+
Universities accept it
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0–120
Score scale
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2 yr
Validity
4.9
Rated by 2,140 students
Score Requirement Finder

What TOEFL score do you actually need?

Pick your destination and level to see the competitive and minimum TOEFL score you should target.

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Quick Facts

TOEFL — everything at a glance

⚡ Quick answer

TOEFL iBT tests Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing, each scored 0–30 for a total of 0–120. Most universities want 80–100. It costs about US$185–195 (≈₹16,900) in India, results arrive in 4–8 days, and scores are valid 2 years.

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~35m
Reading
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~36m
Listening
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~16m
Speaking
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~29m
Writing
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₹16.9K
Exam fee
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4–8d
Results
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2 yr
Validity
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USA
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About the Test

What TOEFL iBT is — and why it matters

TOEFL iBT is ETS’s internet-based English test, the classic choice for US admissions and widely accepted worldwide.

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US-favoured

Accepted by virtually all US universities and 12,000+ institutions worldwide.

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Fully internet-based

Take it at a test centre or via the Home Edition with online proctoring.

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Shorter format

The updated TOEFL iBT runs under two hours — one of the quicker academic tests.

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Granular 0–120

A wide 0–120 scale gives universities a precise view of your English.

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Integrated tasks

Speaking/Writing tasks combine reading, listening and responding — like real academic work.

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MyBest Scores

ETS can report your best section scores across test dates.

Exam Pattern

TOEFL format & structure

Four sections in a single internet-based sitting, each scored 0–30.

SectionTimeContentScoring
Reading~35 minAcademic passages with multiple-choice and insert-text questions.0–30
Listening~36 minAcademic lectures and campus conversations with comprehension questions.0–30
Speaking~16 minOne independent task and three integrated tasks combining reading/listening.0–30
Writing~29 minAn integrated read-listen-write task and a new academic discussion task.0–30
Section Explorer

Explore each TOEFL section

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🧩 Interactive Section Breakdown

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Scoring Explained

How TOEFL scoring works

Each section is scored 0–30; the four combine for a total out of 120.

What your TOEFL total means

100–120
Excellent — top universities & scholarships.
90–99
Strong — competitive for most master’s programmes.
80–89
Good — meets most undergraduate & many PG minimums.
60–79
Fair — may need a stronger score for selective schools.
Below 60
Developing — more preparation recommended.
Study Plan Generator

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Phase-by-phase, tailored to your timeline

Weeks until your test8 weeks
Study hours per day2 hrs/day
Total study time
112 hrs
Cost Calculator

What will TOEFL cost you?

Estimate the exam fee, coaching and score reports in one place.

💵 TOEFL Cost Estimator

Indicative 2025 · in INR

Extra score reports0 extra
Estimated total
₹17,000
Note: The TOEFL iBT fee in India is about US$185–195 (≈₹16,900). Four score sends are included with the test; extra reports cost more. Results arrive in 4–8 days.
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Free TOEFL Prep Kit 2025

Pattern, scoring, a study plan and practice-resource list — as a PDF.

Scores by Destination

TOEFL score requirements by country

Typical totals universities expect — use the finder above for your exact target.

CountryBachelor’s (total)Master’s (total)Notes
🇺🇸 USA80–9090–100Top schools 100+, section minimums
🇬🇧 UK80–8888–92Section minimums common
🇨🇦 Canada80–8886–90
🇦🇺 Australia70–8078–84
🇳🇿 New Zealand72–8080–90
🇮🇪 Ireland80–8888–90
🇩🇪 Germany80–8888–90English-taught
🇳🇱 Netherlands72–8080–90

Indicative totals. Confirm the exact total and per-section minimums on the university/programme page.

Preparation Strategy

How to score high on TOEFL

TOEFL rewards note-taking, integrated-task technique and typing speed — practise all three.

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Master note-taking

Every section rewards fast, structured notes — build a shorthand system and use it always.

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Train with lectures

Practise with academic lectures and TED talks; predict questions as you listen.

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Template your speaking

Use clear 45-second answer templates for integrated tasks; practise with a timer.

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Type fast & clean

Writing is typed — improve speed and accuracy so ideas aren’t lost to slow typing.

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Practise integration

Read + listen + respond is the core skill; drill combining sources concisely.

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Full mock tests

Simulate the whole test on a computer to build stamina and pacing.

△ Common mistakes to avoid

  • Not taking notes during Listening and integrated tasks
  • Memorising Speaking answers that don’t fit the prompt
  • Ignoring per-section minimums many US schools set
  • Slow typing costing you Writing marks
  • Over-long Speaking answers that get cut off
  • Skipping computer-based full mocks
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Success Stories

Students who aced TOEFL with Avron

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Avron’s integrated-task templates took me from 92 to 108 — admitted to a top US MS in CS.

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Vikram T.
108 · MS USA
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The note-taking system fixed my Listening. Scored 105 and won a partial scholarship.

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Meera N.
105 · USA
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Typed-writing drills made the difference — 110 total on my second attempt.

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Aditya S.
110 · USA
FAQs

TOEFL — your questions answered

The TOEFL iBT fee in India is about US$185–195 (≈₹16,900) for 2025. Late registration and extra score reports cost more; check the ETS site for the current fee.
Most undergraduate programmes want 80–90 and master’s 90–100, with top US schools expecting 100+. Use the target-score finder for your destination.
Each of the four sections is scored 0–30, combining for a total out of 120. ETS can also report your MyBest Scores across dates.
TOEFL scores are valid for two years from the test date.
Yes — the TOEFL iBT Home Edition is available with online proctoring, with the same content and scoring as the test-centre version.
Both are widely accepted in the USA, but many students choose TOEFL for its US familiarity and fully computer-based format. Either works — pick the one that suits your style.
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