Is it necessary to take exams all the exams (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL and IELTS) in order to pursue MBA from Canada?
Which are the top Canadian universities to pursue MBA? Do I need any work experience to pursue MBA from Canada? I am a 4th-year B.Pharm student. I wish to pursue MBA after completing UG.
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Hi, lets answer your question point wise
1. No all exams are not necessary, take either of GRE or GMAT and one from TOEFL or IELTS.
2. University of British Columbia - Sauder School of Business, McGill University - Desautels Faculty of Management, York University - Schulich School of Business, Western University - Ivy Business School, University of Toronto - Rotman to name a few
3. Yes, work experience is mandatory except a couple of bottom ranked universities.
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Yes, a passport is mandatory for taking the TOEFL exam in India.
Identification Requirement
TOEFL iBT (internet-based test) requires a valid government-issued ID.
For Indian test-takers, this must be a passport.
Other IDs like Aadhar, PAN card, or voter ID are not accepted for TOEFL.
Rules for ID
The name on your TOEFL registration must exactly match your passport.
Your passport must be valid on the test date.
Only original passport is accepted at the test center — no photocopies.
Other Notes
If your passport expires before the test date, you must renew it.
For minors, the same rule applies — they need a passport with the correct name as r
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The TOEFL exam does not have an upper or lower age limit.
Eligibility by Age
No minimum age – Students as young as 12–13 have taken TOEFL.
No maximum age – Adults, professionals, and even retirees can take TOEFL.
The test is open to anyone who wants to demonstrate English proficiency for study, work, or immigration.
Points to Keep in Mind
You need a valid ID (passport for India) that matches your TOEFL registration.
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