The test is performed in two formats: iBT and PBT form.
To qualify for the TOEFL exam, an Indian student must have passed Class 12 and be above 18 years of age.
Many students plan to move abroad for higher studies to secure high-paying jobs and better opportunities. Nowadays, with the advent of several embassies in India, it has become easier to get a visa for the country of our choice. According to the Ministry of External Affairs report, the number of Indian students studying abroad will be over 13 lakh in 2022, while in 2017 the number was around 5 lakh.
To study abroad, candidates must pass certain basic exams. One of them is TOEFL. There are also other exams such as IELTS, GRE, SAT, GMAT, PTE and MCAT.
The board decides whether the candidate is eligible based on the score obtained on one of these exams. All these tests are conducted to test the English and technical skills of the students. Most students usually opt for the TOEFL exam. It is conducted by the Education Testing Service (ETS). More than 10,000 universities, colleges and agencies around the world recognize TOEFL scores.
TOEFL stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language. The exam aims to check the student’s ability to read, write, speak and listen in English. It is organized more than 60 times a year. The results will be released 10 days after the exam. The colleges determine the benchmark score to qualify for the application procedure. Some universities ask for a minimum score of 90, while others ask for a minimum score of 70 on the TOEFL.
To qualify for the TOEFL exam, an Indian student must have passed Class 12 and be above 18 years of age. By passing this exam, the student acquires the necessary qualifications and becomes eligible to pursue undergraduate, postgraduate or PhD courses at foreign universities.
The test is performed in two formats. The first article is an internet-based test known as TOEFL IBT. It is divided into 4 sections: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. The total duration of the test is 2 hours. Another format is the paper test, known as TOEFL PBT. It also evaluates the student in the same sections. It contains 140 questions and one essay topic.
