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| IELTS | TOEFL | GRE | GMAT | SAT | PTE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score valid for | 2 Years | 2 Years | 5 Years | 5 Years | 2 Years | 2 Years |
| Test Fees | Rs. 13,250/- | $ 190 | $ 195 | $ 250 | $45, with Essay $57 | Rs. 13,300/- |
| Subject Test Fees | $150 | $ 97 (Listening) or $ 86 (Others) | ||||
| ASR Fee (per Univ.) | Rs 1250/- | $ 20 | $ 27 | $ 28 | $ 15.00 | Free |
| Test Dates | Every Week | Every Week | Every Week | Every Week | 6 times in a year | Metros – 6 days/month, Other Cities – 4 days/month |
| Test Centers | IDP & British Council i.e. 2 centers | Many | Prometric Test Center | Prometric Test Centers | 1 at all major cities | Pearson VUE’s Test Centers |
| Retaking of Test | No minimum time frame | Not in the same month | Not in the same month | Not in the same month | Not Specified | After 5 days of the previous appointment |
| Type of Testing | PBT* | iBT* | CAT* | CAT* | PBT* | CBT |
| Maximum Marks | 9.0 Bands | 120 | 340 | 1600 | 1600 | 90 |
| Minimum Qualifying Score | 6.5 Bands | 73 Bachelor’s 79 Master’s | 290 | 450 | 1100 | 53 |
| Modules Tested | Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening | Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening | Verbal, Quantitative, Analytical Writing Assessment [AWA] | Verbal, Mathematical & quantitative Skills. Analytical Writing Assessment(AWA) | Essay, Reading, Writing, Mathematics | Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening |
| Website | www.ielts.org | www.toefl.org | www.gre.org | www.mba.com | www.collegeboard.com | www.pearsonpte.com |
