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TOEFL iBT India current status
TOEFL iBT measures academic English across Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing. ETS offers the test at authorised test centres and, where eligible, through the TOEFL iBT Home Edition. Students should choose the test format that is accepted by the institution or authority receiving the score.
| Item | Current information |
|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT registration fee in India | ₹15,254 currently |
| Express registration within 7 days | US$49 on the global ETS fee schedule |
| Rescheduling | Fee applies; check the India/ETS checkout for the current amount |
| Current score scale | 1–6 in half-point increments |
| Comparable old-scale score | A comparable 0–120 overall score is also shown during the transition period |
| Score validity | 2 years from the test date |
TOEFL iBT exam pattern after the 2026 update
The current TOEFL iBT still tests four academic English skills, but ETS introduced updated tasks and scoring from 21 January 2026. The test takes about two hours, excluding directions, and the exact item count or timing can vary because parts of the test may adapt.
| Section | Approx. base time | Current task focus |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | About 30 minutes | Complete words, read daily-life material and academic passages |
| Listening | About 29 minutes | Responses, conversations, announcements and academic talks |
| Writing | About 23 minutes | Sentence building, email writing and academic discussion |
| Speaking | About 8 minutes | Listen-and-repeat and interview-style speaking tasks |
TOEFL 1–6 scoring and the 0–120 transition
For tests taken on or after 21 January 2026, TOEFL iBT reports Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing scores on a 1–6 scale in 0.5 increments. The overall score is based on the average of the four section scores and is rounded to the nearest half band.
During the two-year transition period after the 2026 scoring change, ETS also provides a comparable overall score on the familiar 0–120 scale. This matters because universities are updating their published requirements at different times and some may still display a 0–120 threshold.
| Example older requirement | ETS recommended new-scale reference |
|---|---|
| 100 | About 5 |
| 90 | About 4.5 |
| 80 | About 4 |
| 70 | About 3.5 |
How to register for TOEFL iBT in India
- Create or sign in to your ETS accountUse the official ETS TOEFL registration system.
- Check institution requirementsConfirm that TOEFL iBT and your intended delivery mode are accepted.
- Choose a live appointmentSelect the available date, location or eligible at-home option shown by ETS.
- Verify your identity detailsMake sure registration details match the identification document required for your testing location.
- Review the final feeCheck registration and any service charges before completing payment.
- Choose score recipientsUse the ETS account to manage eligible score recipients and later score-report orders.
TOEFL results and score delivery
ETS states that official TOEFL iBT scores are available in the test taker's ETS account about 3 days after the test. The PDF score report becomes available shortly after the electronic result, while delivery to institutions depends on the receiving method.
- TOEFL scores remain valid for 2 years from the test date.
- Your application deadline should allow time for both score release and institutional delivery/processing.
- Each institution determines whether it accepts MyBest scores and what minimum score it requires.
- If a university still lists a 0–120 requirement, use the comparable score shown by ETS rather than making your own unofficial conversion.
TOEFL planning checklist for students
- Confirm that your university or programme accepts TOEFL iBT and the delivery mode you plan to use.
- Choose a test date early enough for a retake before application deadlines.
- Prepare with material updated for the post-21 January 2026 test format.
- Check the new 1–6 score requirement as well as any older 0–120 threshold published by the institution.
- Practise all four skills under timed conditions.
- Recheck live fee, appointment and ID information in your ETS account before payment.
Sources & verification
TOEFL fee, structure and score information were checked against current ETS and ETS India pages. Test appointments depend on location and available sessions, so students should use the ETS scheduling system for the exact live date and seat.
Frequently asked questions
What is the TOEFL iBT fee in India in 2026?
The ETS India fee page currently lists TOEFL iBT registration at ₹15,254. Fees can change, so verify the amount shown during official registration before paying.
Is TOEFL still scored out of 120?
For tests from 21 January 2026, TOEFL uses a 1–6 scale in half-point increments. During the transition period, ETS also provides a comparable overall score on the 0–120 scale.
How quickly are TOEFL iBT scores released?
ETS states that official scores are normally available in the ETS account about 3 days after the test date.
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