Is a passport mandatory for TOEFL in India?
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Hi.
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 fees in India is actually INR 18,000. One ETS official website you might see TOEFL iBT registration fees as INR 15,254, but that is only the base price. It does not include GST tax. So when you go for payment, the final TOEFL exam price will be 18,000 rupees.
Hi.
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.
You don't need a teacher or partner. Just use your mobile phone recorder for TOEFL Speaking practice. Talk to yourself on simple topics and listen to your recording to catch mistakes. It is the fastest way to improve.
Please don't buy any heavy TOEFL prep books now, you cannot finish them. The best TOEFL study material for short time is official ETS free resources and YouTube videos. Big books will only make you more confuse and stress.
Yes, it is possible if your basic English is good. You don't need months if you focus only on understanding the TOEFL exam format. Just follow the 7 day study plan honestly and you can get a decent score.
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