The TOEFL is an English-language proficiency test administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), a private, non-profit organization in the US. The TOEFL test can be taken throughout the year.
TOEFL Test Pattern
Section
Questions (per section)
Time (per section)
tasks
Reading
30-40
54 to 72 mins
Read 3 or 4 passages from academic texts, and answer questions.
Listening
28-39
41 to 57 mins
Listen to lectures, classroom discussions, and conversations, then answer questions.
Speaking
4 tasks
17 mins.
Express an opinion on a familiar topic; speak based on reading and listening tasks.
Writing
55
50 mins.
Essays based on reading and listening tasks; support an opinion in writing.
Reading
Questions (per section)
54 to 72 mins.
Time(per section)
30-40
tasks
Read 3 or 4 passages from academic texts and answer questions.
Listening
Questions (per section)
17 mins.
Time(per section)
28-39
tasks
Listen to lectures, classroom discussions and conversations, then answer questions.
Speaking
Questions (per section)
54 to 72 mins.
Time(per section)
4 tasks
tasks
Express an opinion on a familiar topic; speak based on reading and listening tasks.
Writing
Questions (per section)
50 mins.
Time(per section)
55
tasks
Essays based on reading and listening tasks; support an opinion in writing.
Test time: approximately 3 hours
Registering for the TOEFL IBT Test
TOEFL® Test Fee: US$195
Fees are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the official website for the latest information.
The easiest and fastest way to register is online. Test takers with credit cards can register online on the official TOEFL website
You must reschedule or cancel your test no later than four full days before your appointment (not including the day of your test) or your test fee will be forfeited. To reschedule or cancel your appointment, login to your ETS account or call the Regional Registration Centre (RRC) at Prometric, Gurgaon on 91-124-4147700
The fee for rescheduling the date, time, or location of your appointment is US$ 60. If you cancel your TOEFL iBT no later than four full days prior to your test date, you will receive a refund equivalent to half of the original test fee.
You will need your Confirmation/Tracking Number to cancel or reschedule the test.