Can I apply for a DET fee waiver directly as an individual student?
No, individual students cannot apply directly through Duolingo. You must request a waiver through your high school counsellor, teacher, a partner university's admissions office, or an authorized NGO that supports low-income students.
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Yes. Once you apply a voucher or pay for a DET test, you typically have 21 days to complete. After that credit expires.
If you do not take the DET test within this window, the waiver is forfeited.
To be eligible, you typically need to provide official proof of financial hardship. It includes
- Income tax returns (ITR)
- Family income statements
- Refugee status documents.
Universities may also ask for proof of your application to their institution before granting a code.
Yes, Virginia Commonwealth Uni accepts Duolingo test scores. The minimum score required in Duolingo for UG admission is 105 and for PG admission, it is 110. Test scores required in other English language proficiency tests are-
| Test | UG Scores | PG Scores |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | 70 on iBT | 80 on iBT |
| IELTS | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| PTE | 53 | 65 |
| Duolingo | 105 | 110 |
Yes, Indian students can apply with a Duolingo English Test (DET). This would require a minimum GPA of 110.
Other than DET, these applicants can also go for the English tests like IELTS, PTE and TOEFL too. Look at the minimum scores required -
- IELTS with a band of 6.5+ overall (with no sec
No, an invalid or uncertified test result does not count toward your 3 attempt limit. This limit only applies to completed and submitted DET tests. You can book a retake immediately after receiving an invalidation notice without penalty
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