TOEFL Slot Booking 2024: Steps to Book TOEFL Exam in India

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Updated on Nov 28, 2024 17:47 IST

The TOEFL slot booking involves choosing the right date, time and centre to take your TOEFL exam before your desired college's application deadline. Test takers are advised to go ahead with their TOEFL exam registration and slot booking at least two to three months prior to their first university admission deadline to ensure their TOEFL scores are reported in time.

The TOEFL slot booking requires candidates to select their preferred TOEFL Exam Date and TOEFL Test Center nearest to them. Candidates would also be required to pay a TOEFL exam fee of INR 16,900 at checkout to confirm their TOEFL exam slots.  ETS - the conducting body of the exam has also launched the TOEFL Home Edition wherein candidates can take the TOEFL iBT test from the safety of their homes. However, to take the TOEFL iBT Home Edition candidates are required to meet the system and environment requirements. 

TOEFL Slot Booking
 

Q:   Can I reschedule TOEFL for free?

A:

No, you cannot reschedule your TOEFL test date for free. You have to pay an additional cost for TOEFL rescheduling fee before registering for the new test date. The cost of rescheduling the TOEFL test is USD 60, i.e., approximately INR 4,462.90.

Q:   How do I book date for TOEFL exam?

A:

Candidates are required to visit the official ETS TOEFL website and create or log in to their profile. Flesh out a test taker profile for first-time candidates and go ahead with the TOEFL test booking slot. They can then go ahead and select their TOEFL date and test centre to appear for the TOEFL exam.

Q:   How to check TOEFL slots?

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To check TOEFL slots, follow these steps:

  1. One needs to visit the ETS TOEFL website.

  2. If you don't have an ETS TOEFL login account, you will need to create one. If you already have an account, one just need to simply log in.

  3. Check the TOEFL section and choose the option to register or find test centers and dates.

  4. You can view available TOEFL test dates and exam location in a two-month window. Select the TOEFL test date and centre that is okay for you.

  5. After selecting your desired TOEFL exam slot, proceed with the registration process by providing necessary details and making the payment of INR 16,900.

  6. Once your payment is processed, download the acknowledgment receipt that includes your TOEFL registration number and test center details.

Q:   How many days in advance can the TOEFL exam be booked?

A:

The TOEFL iBT test is offered up to six days a week around the world at authorized test centres or from home. TOEFL iBT Home Edition testing is available worldwide, 24 hours a day, 4 days a week, with appointments available as early as 24 hours after you register. The TOEFL iBT Paper Edition is currently offered 1–2 times a month at authorized test centres in India. For the TOEFL iBT paper edition, candidates would be required to register for two appointments, one at your local test centre and the other at home. To take the Speaking section of the test from home, you must meet the Equipment and Environment requirements.

Q:   What is the late fee for TOEFL exam?

A:

Candidates looking to register for the TOEFL exam after the closure of the regular deadlines are required to pay the TOEFL late fee of US $40 above their TOEFL exam fee of US $190 to book their TOEFL test.  

TOEFL Slot Booking 2024

For candidates looking to pursue an international degree, taking the TOEFL exam must be on their priority list. It is important for candidates to go ahead and book their TOEFL slot early as there are more applicants than ever lining up to attend universities abroad and they would be required to take the English test just like you. So it is advisable to book your TOEFL slot early. In addition to this, the candidate also needs to have a valid passport for showing as identity proof. Candidates can continue to read to know more about TOEFL exam slot booking. 

How to book a slot for TOEFL Exam 2024?

Candidates looking to book a TOEFL exam slot are required to follow the steps mentioned below:

  • Candidates are required to visit the official ETS website for TOEFL registration. 
  • Test takers would be required to select their TOEFL test date and test centre.
  • Go ahead with the payment of ₹16,900 INR towards the TOEFL registration fee.
  • Successfully book your TOEFL slot for the exam.
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TOEFL Registration 2024

Candidates appearing for the TOEFL exam need to register and book their TOEFL exam slot on the available test date. TOEFL Registration can be done in four ways:

  • Online: Visit the TOEFL official website and create your profile online. Registering online for a test is the fastest way to register for the test. Always keep in mind that the details you are entering should match the details provided on your passport.
  • Through phone: Candidates can register by calling their Regional Registration Center. This registration closes seven days before the test date.
  • Through email: In this method, a candidate needs to download the registration form available on the official website of the ETS, the body that administers the TOEFL test. After filling it out correctly, send the form along with the payment to the address given on the form or send it to the Gurgaon centre address, given below. Always make sure to submit the form four weeks before the test date.
  • In-person: The candidate needs to register in person at a master TOEFL Resource Center. Here is the address:

Prometric

2 Floor, DLF Infinity Tower-A

Sector-25, Phase-II

DLF City

Gurgaon - 122002

Haryana








TOEFL Exam Pattern 2024

TOEFL exam pattern is as follows - The TOEFL test has been divided into four sections, namely, Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing - along with the total score. It goes without saying that the more you practice TOEFL sample papers, the better your scores will be. Each section has a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Scores will be posted online six days after the test date. ETS will send up to four official score reports directly to the institutions the student selects. 

Section TOEFL Exam Pattern Description
TOEFL Reading Section

Duration: 35 minutes

Questions 20

Read passages and respond to questions.
TOEFL Listening Section

Duration: 36 minutes

Questions 28

Answer questions about brief lectures or classroom discussions.
TOEFL Speaking Section

Duration: 16 minutes

Questions: 4 tasks

Talk about a familiar topic and discuss material you read and heard.
TOEFL Writing Section

Duration: 29 minutes

Questions: 2 tasks

Read a passage, listen to a recording, and type your response.

State and support an opinion in an online classroom discussion.

  Total Duration: 116 minutes  







TOEFL Preparation Tips

How to prepare for TOEFL: There are two ways all exam-takers prepare for TOEFL i.e. self-study and attending coaching classes. Both these methods of studying have unique benefits and no one way is better than the other. If money is the prime consideration, then self-studies through TOEFL books and resources may be the better option. Similarly, if you need professional guidance to ensure you have an advantage in TOEFL exam preparation, then enrolling in a TOEFL coaching centre is the better option.

TOEFL Test monitors the candidates’ ability to understand the English language at the university level. The four sections on which the candidate’s ability is judged are reading, writing, listening, and speaking. While preparing for the test, first of all, candidates should understand the format of the test, the result, and the scores system of the test. ETS, the conducting body of the TOEFL exam also provides free and paid study material, which is easily available.

TOEFL Exam Day Tips

TOEFL Exam Slot Booking: We have got some of the best TOEFL exam day tips for you to perform your best on your TOEFL exam day. As the day arrives, the only item you must bring on the test day to your test centre is a valid and acceptable ID which is a valid passport for Indians taking the test, there are no exceptions to this policy. Kindly note that your passport has to be 

  • An original document (photocopies not allowed)
  • Valid (expired documents are not allowed)
  • Have your full name mentioned in it as mentioned during registration
  • Have your photo in it (a recent photo matching the test taker)
  • Have your signature 

Also, remember that no other personal items are allowed inside the test centre except your ID as they may be inspected or confiscated.

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Babita Das

a month ago

If the exam browser is not opening then what to do

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TIRTH GONDALIYA

7 months ago

Hello, My TOEFL iBT home edition EXAM's date is 19-05-2024. I don't know how to prepare and how I get 100+ score in this exam. Please, give me some advice please.

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Shalini

a year ago

Hello I have given TOEFL home edition and my scores is 104 (reading 30, listening 29, speaking 19, writing 26). Will the Ireland universities accepts this score and home edition?

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Rahul Singha

a year ago

Hello Shalini. You can take a look at popular universities in Ireland, here: https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/apply You can also get in touch with our Shiksha Study Abroad Counsellors for assistance with Ireland University Admissions 2023 here: https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/apply

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NIKHIL YADAV

a year ago

Hello I have given my TOEFL exam today and I have completed reading and listening successfully mean while in speaking I have read the question first 3 words loudly in preparation time does that effect my scorecard.please reply me please

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Rahul Singha

a year ago

Hello Nikhil. Hope you are doing well. I seem to have overlooked your comment and my apologies for the same. I am guessing you have got your results by now. Reading the question out loud should not ideally affect your TOEFL test scores.

Do 93 overall TOEFL scores (R27, L27, W25, S14) leads rejection during Germany embassy interview, besides I have got unconditional offer from university? For Master Degree.

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Rahul Singha

a year ago

Hello Safiullah. The English language requirement is mostly university specific. Hence, if your university is convinced of your English-speaking skills then you would not have an issue with your student visa. However, you would be asked a couple of questions at the student visa interview and it is i

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