The TOEFL iBT exam is conducted throughout the year at authorized test centres across India, as well as through the TOEFL iBT Home Edition for students who prefer to test from home. ETS does not publish a fixed national calendar of TOEFL exam dates in India. Instead, available TOEFL iBT test dates are displayed in real time through the ETS scheduling tool when you log into your account at ets.org/toefl and search by city or location. This page explains everything you need to know about TOEFL exam dates in India 2026, how to find them, how to book your slot, registration deadlines, cancellation rules, and key planning guidance for Indian students.

How TOEFL Exam Dates in India Work?

There is no pre-announced fixed calendar of TOEFL exam dates published by ETS for India or any other country. Here is exactly how the scheduling system works:

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  The TOEFL iBT is offered more than 60 times a year at authorized test centres in India, across approximately 40 cities.
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  Available dates are centre-specific and updated in real time; what is available in Hyderabad may differ from Mumbai or Bangalore on the same date.
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  For the TOEFL iBT Home Edition, slots are available 24 hours a day, 4 days a week, with appointments bookable as early as 24 hours after registration.
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  To see actual available TOEFL booking dates for your city, you must log into your ETS account at ets.org/toefl, click "Schedule Your TOEFL iBT Test," and enter your city or postal code. The system shows a live calendar with available slots in green and unavailable dates greyed out.

Important: Any month-wise date tables published on third-party websites including those showing specific dates for cities like Hyderabad, Bangalore, or Mumbai are indicative estimates based on historical patterns. They are not published or endorsed by ETS. Always use the official ETS scheduling tool for confirmed availability before making any plans around a specific date.

TOEFL Exam Dates in India 2026 Major Cities

TOEFL exam dates in India are available across approximately 40 cities including:

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  Hyderabad
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  Delhi / Noida / Gurgaon
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  Bengaluru (Bangalore)
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  Mumbai
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  Chennai
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  Pune
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  Kolkata
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  Ahmedabad
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  Chandigarh
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  Lucknow
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  Visakhapatnam
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  Ludhiana
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  Indore
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  Coimbatore
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  Dehradun

TOEFL dates in Hyderabad, TOEFL dates Bangalore, and TOEFL dates Mumbai all follow the same general availability pattern multiple dates each month, with both centre-based and Home Edition options available. Specific slot availability at each centre depends on real-time seat capacity and must be confirmed through the ETS scheduling tool.

For TOEFL slot booking in any of these cities, visit ets.org/toefl and log in to your ETS account to view live available dates at your nearest test centre.

TOEFL Registration Dates and Deadlines You Must Know

The following registration deadlines are confirmed in the official ETS India Information Bulletin 2025–2026:

Example: If your test date is a Saturday, the last day for regular registration is the Saturday before (7 days prior). Express registration closes on Thursday. The cancellation/reschedule deadline is Tuesday.

Refund policy on cancellation: If you cancel your test appointment by the 4-day deadline, you will automatically receive a 50% refund of the original test fee. No refund is given if you cancel after the deadline or fail to appear on test day.

TOEFL iBT Home Edition: Dates and Requirements

The TOEFL iBT Home Edition is the same test you would take at a test centre of identical format, scoring, and university acceptance taken from home under live proctor supervision. For Indian students who cannot reach a test centre or prefer the flexibility of testing at home, this is a practical alternative.

Availability: 24 hours a day, 4 days a week, year-round. Appointments can be booked as early as 24 hours after registration.

Check-in window on test day: You can begin the check-in process up to 15 minutes before your scheduled start time. You have up to 30 minutes after your scheduled start time to begin checking in. If you have not checked in within this window, your test will be cancelled and your fee will not be refunded.

Equipment Required (as per official ETS India Bulletin)

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  Computer: Desktop or laptop only. Windows 10 or later, or macOS with a genuine operating system license. Tablets and mobile devices are not permitted.
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  Browser: ETS Secure Browser (compatible with Chrome and Firefox). All screen-sharing or remote-access software (Zoom, Skype, TeamViewer, Microsoft Teams, Grammarly, Spell Check, etc.) must be disabled before the test and must not open automatically during the session.
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  Camera: A working webcam (external or built-in). A cellphone or hand-held mirror is also required for the check-in process. A second mobile device may be required as an additional camera check your My TOEFL Home dashboard for whether this applies to you.
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  Microphone: A working microphone is required. Headphones and earphones are not permitted during the test. Only speakers are allowed for audio output.

Environment Requirements (as per official ETS India Bulletin)

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  You must be alone in a closed-door room throughout the test. No one else may enter during the session.
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  The room must be quiet and private. Public spaces and shared rooms are not acceptable.
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  Your desk must be clear of all books, notes, phones, and unauthorized materials.
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  Clothing: Your face and ears must be visible at all times. Hats, caps, scarves, or accessories that cover the face are not permitted.
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  Note-taking: Only one of the following is permitted:

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    A small desktop whiteboard with an erasable marker, OR
  • One blank piece of paper inside a transparent sheet protector with an erasable marker. The paper must not be removed from the sheet protector at any time during the test.
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  You must erase all notes and show the proctor the cleared surface before ending the test.
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  Your entire session will be recorded and monitored live by a human proctor.
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  Unscheduled breaks are not permitted during the Home Edition test.

Identity Verification for Home Edition

For the Home Edition, you may need to verify your identity using a mobile app before starting the test. If this applies to you, complete identity verification at least 48 hours before your scheduled test time. Your valid Indian passport must be available to show the proctor during check-in.

TOEFL Paper Edition

The TOEFL iBT Paper Edition has been permanently discontinued and is no longer available as a testing option. Indian students must take the TOEFL iBT either at an authorized test centre or through the Home Edition. Paper Edition scores issued before discontinuation remain valid for 2 years from the date of the test.

How to Select the Right TOEFL Date in 2026?

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  Account for University Deadlines

The official ETS guidance is clear: pick a test date at least 2–3 months before your earliest admissions deadline. For tests taken on or after January 21, 2026, scores are posted to your ETS account approximately 3 days after your test date. Score delivery to designated institutions then varies by how the institution receives scores.

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  Book Early - Especially in These Cities

TOEFL exam dates in India fill up quickly in peak months (June–August and November–December). Students looking for TOEFL dates in Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Mumbai — the three highest-demand cities should book 2–3 months in advance to secure preferred dates and times.

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  Plan for a Retake if Needed

You can retake the TOEFL iBT as many times as needed. The only requirement is that you cannot take it more than once within a 3-day period. This applies even if you cancelled your scores from a previous test. If you already have an appointment, you cannot register for another date that falls within 3 days of your existing appointment.

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  Know Your Registration Window

Regular online registration closes 7 full days before the test date. Do not wait until the last week express registration (which closes 2 days before the test) carries an additional fee, and popular slots may already be full by then.

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  Confirm Your Passport is Valid

A passport is the only primary ID document accepted for TOEFL testing in India, both at test centres and for the Home Edition. The name on your passport must exactly match the name in your ETS account. Book your TOEFL slot only after confirming your passport is valid and the name is correct. Documents like Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, driver's license, student ID, and employee ID are not acceptable as primary ID and will result in denial of entry with no refund.

What to Expect on TOEFL Test Day (Test Centre)

All of the following are confirmed from the official ETS India Bulletin:

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  Arrive at least 30 minutes before your assigned start time. If you arrive after your start time, you will not be permitted to take the test and your fee will not be refunded.
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  Bring your valid Indian passport (original physical document - no photocopies, no digital copies on phone).
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  Be prepared for security measures including electronic scanning, visual inspection of clothing and footwear, and fingerprinting or thumbprinting.
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  No personal items are permitted in the testing room, phones must be turned off and stored outside.
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  No food or beverages in the testing room unless approved as a testing accommodation.
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  No scheduled breaks in the TOEFL iBT test.
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  You will be provided with pencils and scratch paper by the test centre. You may not bring your own. All scratch paper must be returned at the end of the session.
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  Scratch paper may not be used before the test, between sections, or during breaks

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