What is the difference between TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, and GMAT?
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1. GRE, i.e. Graduate record examination is a test required for doing Masters or Ph.D programs in USA.
2. GMAT, i.e. Graduate Management admission test is required for doing MBA and management courses.
3. IELTS is International English Language Testing System is an English proficiency test given by non-native English speakers who want to live, study or work in English speaking countries.
4. TOEFL, i.e. Test of English as a Foreign language is a standardize test to check English language ability of non-native speaker who wish to enroll in an American University.
So, if you wish to pursue MS than you have to take GRE or if you want to do man...more -
All same as its a language test.
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There are several differences between the GRE GMAT TOEFL and IELTS exams. The first difference is that the GRE is an admissions exam for graduate school, while the GMAT is an admissions exam for business school.
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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.
Score validity: TOEFL scores are valid for 2 years.
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