Hi,
I am Janagaran finished my UG degree and now I'm planning to do higher studies in abroad, So i need some details about TOEFL entrance exam.

TOEFL Details

Test of English as a Foreign Language is a Standardized test that evaluates the English Proficiency of people whose native language is not English. Nearly 2400 educational institutions in the United States and Canada require TOEFL® test scores from each applicant.

The TOEFL® test has become a computer based test in India since October 2000.

The TOEFL® test is only to test your English proficiency. A high score alone does not translate into an admission offer from a great school. But the test is mandatory and cannot be overlooked.

TOEFL is required for atleast 4400 colleges and university in Abroad. The purpose of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is to evaluate the English Proficiency of people whose native language is not English and wishing to study at college and University in the United States and Canada. A number of medical certification and licensing agencies require TOEFL test scores.

The TOEFL is now computerized and can be taken any day all over India.
The exam consists of 4 sections:
Listening Comprehension, Structure, Reading Comprehension and Writing.

Eligibility and Fees

Anyone and everyone is eligible for taking the TOEFL® test - there are no restrictions based on age or qualifications. The test scores are valid for two years, i.e., most universities accept scores up to two years old.
Test fees for the TOEFL® test may vary according to the country in which you take the test. In India, this fee is US $130, payable at the time of registration.
You can pay either using an International Credit Card (VISA/MASTER/AMEX) or you can also pay in INR by means of a bank draft.

Who can take the test

If you are planning to study in the US, Canada, Europe, and a few schools in UK, then you are required to take the TOEFL exam compulsorily. The purpose of the TOEFL exam is to evaluate English proficiency of students whose native language is not English.

Content and Format of the TOEFL® test

The test has four sections : Listening, Structure, Reading and Writing.
The number of questions and the time allocated to each question may vary. Therefore, one student may get 35 questions in Listening section while another may get 45. But, the additional questions are for research purposes only and the scores of all test takers are based on the same number of questions.

The following table gives out the format of the TOEFL® test:

Listening Section 30 - 50 questions 40 - 60 min.
Structure Section 20 - 25 questions 15 - 20 min.
Reading Section 44 - 60 questions 70 - 90 min.
Writing Section 1 Essay 30 min.
Total 94 - 135 question + 1 Essay 4 hrs. (approx.)

Regional Registration Center - India Region

Senior Plaza, 160-A, Gautam Nagar,
Behind IOC Building, Yusuf Sarai,
New Delhi - 110049

Phone: 91-11-26511649/ 26531442
FAX: 91-11-26529741/ 26523266/ 26519487
e-mail: india.rrc@prometric.com

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