Name of the Exam | Fees* | Eligibility | Validity of Scores | Exam Dates | Application Process | Minimum Score Required |
TOEFL– Test of English as a Foreign Language | US$195 (for Indian students) | No minimum or maximum age limit. No restrictions on educational qualifications. | Two years | It can be taken anytime. Regular registration can be done seven days before the test. | Go to https://www.ets.org and select TOFEL and sign in to create an account. Then click ‘Register for Test’, select test date, and book the slot. | 46 |
IELTS– International English Language Testing System | ₹15,500 (approximately US$187) | Minimum age of 16 years is required to take the test. | Two years | The exam is conducted on multiple dates every month. | Go to the official website of IELTS. Click ‘Register for the test.’ Select the preferred test mode- Online or Offline. Then, choose the test type you want to apply for, i.e., General Training Test or the Academic test. | 5.5 |
PTE- Pearson Test English | ₹15900 (approximately US$192) | Students appearing for the exam must be 16- year-old. Also, candidates below 18 must give a parental consent form to write the exam. | Two years. For Australian immigration, the scores are considered valid for three years. | The exam is conducted on multiple dates throughout the year. | Go to https://in.pearson.com and create your account. Then choose PTE Academic. The account will be activated within 48 hours. Browse through the list of exam centers and choose one near you. Select your preferred exam date and time to book your seat. | 42 |
Occupational English Test (OET) | AU $587, US $455 (only for those taking the computer-based exam in the US) | No minimum requirements. Anyone willing to work in healthcare can take the exam. | Depends on the Regulatory Authority that governs your profession. | Conducted on different dates throughout the year. | The test can be booked only through a computer/laptop and not a mobile device. Go to booking.oet-global.com and create your OET account if you are visiting for the first time. Choose your location and test date. Keep the acceptable ID and credit card ready and follow the instructions. | B for each component |
Cambridge C1 Advanced test | The exam fee depends on which exam you take and where you take it. You can get more information from your chosen examination center. | There is no age or other restrictions on who can take the exam. | Scores are valid for a lifetime. For an Australian student visa, you must have taken the exam up to two years before the application. | The exam is conducted on different dates throughout the year. | Go to the official website and choose C1 Advanced from the ‘Exams and tests’ tab (https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/advanced/). Click ‘Book an exam’. Find an exam center by choosing your location and city. Choose the exam type and book the exam for your preferred date. | 162 in each component |
GMAT – Graduate Management Admission Test | US$275 for the exam at a test center and US$300 for the online exam. | Minimum age of 18 years | Five years | The exam is conducted throughout the year | The candidates can register for the exam on the official website. | 550 (600+ score is preferred) |
MCAT – Medical College Admission Test | US$330 (US$120 is additionally charged from international students) | The candidates must be pursuing or have completed MBBS. | Three years (but individual university application guidelines may differ) | Conducted multiple times from January and March through September. | The candidates must visit the official website of AAMC (https://students-residents.aamc.org/taking-mcat-exam/taking-mcat-exam ) and create an AAMC account for registration. | 123 in each section |
LSAT – Law School Admission Test | US$215 | No age limit | Five years (for international students) | The test is generally conducted in January and June sessions. Registration for the June 2023 LSAT ends on April 25, 2023. | The candidates must register online for an LSAC account, submit the application form, and pay the fees on the official website. | The criteria vary from university to university. LAT scores are generally combined with academic results. |